Summary: In this debriefing the society takes a look at one of the most famous exorcisms, that of Anneliese Michel. Anneliese was a German born woman who underwent over 60 exorcism rites by the Catholic church. After her passing, a trial was held for her parents and the priests who performed the ritual. Was this a demonic possession? Was this a result of mental illness? Listen to the breakdown of this fascinating case of "demonic possession." 3:17 We are introduced to the backstory of Anneliese Michel and he family life 4:27 Dave tells us about Anneliese’s first signs of her life altering condition 5:33 Mystery Mike tells a personal story from the archives 7:04 Anneliese finds out that she is afflicted by Temporal Lobe epilepsy 8:31 Anneliese was given meds and begins school abroad 9:46 Dave gives us background on Temporal Lobe Epilepsy or TLE 10:50 Focal Seizures are discussed 12:10 The devil begins to torment Anneliese Michel 14:38 Fronk inquires about ghosts 16:09 The family and friends of Anneliese think she is possessed and took her on a pilgrimage 17:48 Fronk tells us about how Anneliese began to fall deeper into her afflictions with disturbing behavior 19:18 Ernest Ault determines Anneliese is possessed and begs the church to perform a secret exorcism 20:48 Anneliese celebrates her birthday with her first exorcism 21:40 Ault and Rense perform the rites and Anne speaks multiple languages 24:10 Anne has disturbing eating habits during the exorcism rites 26:17 Anneliese is possessed by at least 6 demonic entities 29:00 Mike presents a thoughtful scenario 30:19 In the summer of 1975 Anneliese gets visited by the Mother Mary 34:40 Anneliese Michel passes away in 1976 35:21 Her parents and the priests are charged with negligent homicide 37:42 The two priests and Anneliese’s parents are found guilty 38:26 Dave’s Final Thoughts 40:24 Mike’s Final Thoughts 44:10 Fronk’s Final Thoughts If you have any questions or topics you'd like to see the society cover, please reach out at Contact@hushhushsociety.com You can find all our audio, blogs and drop sweet ratings at www.hushhushsociety.com Leave us a review on Apple, our website, Podchaser or GoodPods Find Hush Hush Society Merch Link up with the society on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter
