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A REAL-LIFE DEMON POSSESSION IS BEING REPORTED IN INDIANA
theblaze.com ^ | january 27, 2014 | Jason Howerton

Posted on 01/27/2014 5:39:18 PM PST by lowbridge

A terrified mother claims she watched in horror as her demon-possessed 9-year-old son walked backwards up a wall and ceiling. Her claims would be easy to dismiss if a child services case worker and a nurse weren’t reportedly there to witness it all.

Latoya Ammons claims all three of her children showed signs of being possessed, including “evil” smiles and strangely deep voices, the Indianapolis Star reports. The mother says she also witnessed her 12-year-old daughter levitating in their Gary, Ind., home.

Strangely enough, the scary-sounding incident is outlined in official documents. Further, Gary police Capt. Charles Austin told the Star that he is a “believer” after making several visits to the home and interviewing witnesses. He first thought the family was making stories up as part of a get-rich-quick scheme.

Ammons’ home was “exorcized” by a catholic priest in a number of ceremonies that were reportedly authorized by the Diocese of Gary. The story apparently became so believable that officers with the police department said they were too scared to stay at the house and some city officials wouldn’t even step foot on the property.

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To: lowbridge
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio,
Than are dreamt of in your philosophy."

41 posted on 01/27/2014 7:02:45 PM PST by Dubh_Ghlase (Therefore, send not to know For whom the bell tolls, It tolls for thee.)
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To: lowbridge
This video is kind of interesting. It's got the landlord, who doesn't really believe but acknowledges that 5 people claim to have seen the kid walk backward up the wall. It's got the priest describing the reactions to the excorcism ritual.

Possession of Latoya Ammons

42 posted on 01/27/2014 7:03:34 PM PST by DannyTN (A>)
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To: lowbridge
A googling of the priest, found a linked in profile, several articles where he is defending another priest. Apparently he is both a priest and a canon lawyer.

And a 2004 article where he was refusing to submit to a background check requested either by the church or by the bishop. Wasn't clear on who was requesting it.

So the priest appears to be a legitimate priest, though his fight against a background check does raise questions.

Background Check article

43 posted on 01/27/2014 7:12:39 PM PST by DannyTN (A>)
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To: DannyTN

the spiritual war - oldest war around


44 posted on 01/27/2014 7:15:09 PM PST by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: lowbridge

I went to Gary once and decided there were two places in the world I did not want to live...both of them Gary.


45 posted on 01/27/2014 7:33:39 PM PST by count-your-change (you don't have to be brilliant, not being stupid is enough)
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To: lowbridge

Saw/heard something like this about 35 years ago. Never want to see it again.


46 posted on 01/27/2014 7:40:57 PM PST by Dawggie
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To: lowbridge

I’m not buying it.


47 posted on 01/27/2014 7:42:20 PM PST by 38special (For real, y'all.)
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To: b4its2late; daniel1212
I guess Catholics Priests are the only ones that can remove the devil.

It isn't true. I have seen it twice. Baptist context. Worked on first try. No ritual whatsoever. Just a straightforward three-way conversation where the believer pulls rank on the nasty critter and Jesus does all the heavy lifting. No recidivism either. Seriously. This is available to all believers. Bring at least a mustard seed's worth of faith.

48 posted on 01/27/2014 7:50:38 PM PST by Springfield Reformer (Winston Churchill: No Peace Till Victory!)
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To: Misterioso

Of course it hasn’t. You can’t form a reasoned opinion with your head in the sand, and I generally check on stories that challenge my beliefs. I have yet to see evidence of a “possession” that cannot be explained without resort to the supernatural, but the Blaze story thread piqued my interest. I guess I gave them more credit than I should have.


49 posted on 01/27/2014 8:03:16 PM PST by Trod Upon (Every penny given to film and TV media companies goes right into enemy coffers. Starve them out!)
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To: bigbob

They tried to use both audio and video, as well as photography - all of it malfunctioned.


50 posted on 01/27/2014 8:14:58 PM PST by RinaseaofDs
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To: lowbridge

Dear unbelievers and naysayers:

Whether or not you choose to accept it, evil exists. What’s more, refusing to acknowledge the existence of evil will not protect you from it.

May the Lord bless and keep you.


51 posted on 01/27/2014 8:23:58 PM PST by BuckeyeTexan (There are those that break and bend. I'm the other kind. ~Steve Earle)
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To: sten

I’m sure if I saw a kid walking backwards up the wall my very first reaction would be, “Holy cow! I need to videotape that!”

Not, “Oh, sh!t... whatever you do, don’t take your eyes off the crazy possessed kid. What can I get my hands on as a weapon...”


52 posted on 01/27/2014 8:27:04 PM PST by bolobaby
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To: Springfield Reformer
As a Catholic what you say is true.I have seen a case of possession but it was never resolved.I was with a witness that saw something dark enter into a person and they began to threaten to take the life of that person.The Demon said it's name but I forget.It was old testament.This person suffered a long time and died 7 years ago.When this happened I had to make decision to take it on and I did.I told it-it would not win and we began to pray and it left.
53 posted on 01/27/2014 8:29:05 PM PST by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: SisterK

You have that one right sister!


54 posted on 01/27/2014 8:37:30 PM PST by pollywog ("O Thou who changest not, abide with me.".......)
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To: lowbridge

55 posted on 01/27/2014 8:38:03 PM PST by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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To: lowbridge

Publicity stunt to drum up interest in a new product or show.

My guess.


56 posted on 01/27/2014 8:41:54 PM PST by Jet Jaguar
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To: Trod Upon; bigbob

But it all “sells” as do those who report and write books, hold seminars etc...and the money flows.... People who want to ‘believe’ will do so regardless of proving otherwise what is truth.

We see through our brains where the imagination can and does create what one might want to “believe”. Add any sensation or props of any kind and you can build a story...and make money or gain a moment in the limelight. Many do just that.


57 posted on 01/27/2014 8:43:49 PM PST by caww
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To: RinaseaofDs

It’s real. But demons rarely attack that strongly unless they are invited in. Look for a Quija Board (sp) or a VooDoo ritual. Yes, I’ve seen them at work and I don’t ever want to go down that road again. On the other hand as the end times heat up who knows how bad it will get. The dark side will fight back when they know that the Lord is coming back to this world of the shadow of death. Be prepared.


58 posted on 01/27/2014 8:53:39 PM PST by WVNan
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To: BuckeyeTexan
Yes Evil exists, but it doesn't show itself in such ways as those manufactured by people who WANT a story or attention to themselves or their cause.

Evil generally is deceptive and seductive often attractive....a counterfeit of what is real and or an impostor. Many times offering just enough truth to lure one in as in a trap.

These stories, as this one, have been written for years and always draw attention to those who are looking for supernatural encounters.

Evil exists, yes, but it generally doesn't reveal itself as something evil. That's why people get suckered into to the sensual and feely type of encounters. It plays on their desires to see the unseen world they imagine it to be.

59 posted on 01/27/2014 8:54:21 PM PST by caww
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To: Springfield Reformer

But they do not make movies about them!


60 posted on 01/27/2014 8:56:38 PM PST by daniel1212 (Come to the Lord Jesus as a contrite damned+destitute sinner, trust Him to save you, then live 4 Him)
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