Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast · Blue Ewe Media

427: The 1949 Exorcism That Inspired "The Exorcist" w/ Troy Taylor

·1 hr 16 min·7 clips
A minister witnessed a boy's bed shake and slide across the floor.
Host Erik Rivenes interviews author Troy Taylor about the 1949 exorcism case that inspired The Exorcist, delving into the true story behind the boy's possession, the myths that arose, and the historical research challenges. Taylor shares insights from his book, including eyewitness accounts and the conflict between fact and fiction in supernatural lore.

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A careful, history-first look at the 1949 St. Louis exorcism story.

Most Notorious spends its time on the 1949 St. Louis exorcism story with Troy Taylor as guide, and it works best when it stays close to the family, the unease around the boy, and the way belief gathered slowly around him.

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A patient look at the case behind the 1949 St. Louis exorcism.

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