Smurl [patched] - Jack Janet

For believers, the Smurl case is Exhibit A for the reality of demonic infestation. For skeptics, it’s a cautionary tale of mass hysteria and media manipulation.

This is the story of 208 Chase Street in West Pittston. For Jack and Janet Smurl, the home on Chase Street was supposed to be a fresh start. A solid, three-bedroom duplex in a quiet neighborhood. By 1974, they had moved in with their three daughters, and for a while, life was normal. Jack worked for the county, Janet managed the household, and the biggest problem was the usual suburban chaos. jack janet smurl

But according to the Smurls, the quiet ended in 1986. For believers, the Smurl case is Exhibit A

Suddenly, Jack and Janet Smurl were celebrities. They appeared on talk shows. Skeptics circled. The media camped outside 208 Chase Street. For Jack and Janet Smurl, the home on

What is undeniable is the psychological toll. Jack and Janet Smurl lived the rest of their lives under a cloud of either sympathy or suspicion. They eventually sold the house (which still stands today, occupied by new owners who have reported no activity).