The Pennsylvania Rain Man – Possession By The Devil Himself?
- By
Marcus Lowth
- January 12, 2018
- October 4, 2021
- 7 min read
- Expert Opinion
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- Supernatural, Ghosts & Hauntings
Cases of alleged demonic possession are aplenty, and have been throughout history. Few accounts though, if any, can match the chilling and outright bizarre events that surround Don Decker. Aside from Decker, nine other witnesses would go on record regarding the events – these included four police officers and a prison warden. By the time the story gained national and international attention, Decker’s account would appear on various television shows. In short, the incidents of February 1983 are arguably some of the most credible paranormal accounts on record, and certainly one of the most corroborated cases of demonic possession in recent history. In fact, so powerful were the events witnessed, many believed to be in the pre...
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Marcus Lowth
Marcus Lowth is a writer with a love for UFOs, aliens, and the Ancient Astronaut Theory, to the paranormal, general conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries. He has been writing and researching with over 20 years of experience.
Marcus has been Editor-in-Chief for several years due to his excellent knowledge in these fields. Marcus also regularly appears as an expert on radio talk shows including Troubled Minds and Unexplained Radio discussing these topics.
You can contact Marcus via email.
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