New Netflix docuseries about horrifying true story which inspired The Conjuring 3

A new docuseries is coming to Netflix covering the horrifying true events which inspired The Conjuring 3.

Spooky season is almost here and horror and true crime lovers are in for a fright, as a new docuseries is set to land on Netflix next month.

The Devil on Trial – which is based on the story of The Conjuring 3 movie, The Devil Made Me Do It – will delight fans of the Conjuring saga. 

Directed by Christopher Holt, The Devil on Trial ‘explores the first — and only — time demonic possession has officially been used as a defence in a US murder trial’. 

This must-see true crime tale includes ‘firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder – forcing us to reflect on our fear of the unknown’.

Those of you who have been brave enough to see The Conjuring 3 will already have a good idea of what it’s about, but for those who haven’t seen it, here’s a synopsis of the story…

In 1981, Arne Cheyenne Johnson claimed he had been possessed by a demonic supernatural entity that caused him to murder his landlord Alan Bono during a party.

Johnson denied personal responsibility for the crime.

The unusual and, let’s face it, wild claim, was officially put before the court, with the case going to trial – which became known as the ‘Devil Made Me Do It’ case.

An expert ghost hunting team were enlisted as part of the defence to prove Johnson’s innocence.

Ed and Lorraine Warren visited the family prior to the murder while trying to rid 11-year-old David Glatzel of a demon.

While having a formal exorcism performed on David, according to those present, a demon fled the child’s body and took up residence within Johnson.

Just a few months later, Johnson killed his landlord with his defence lawyer arguing he was possessed by an evil being.

But the judge ruled that such a defence could never be proven and was therefore infeasible in a court of law. Johnson was subsequently convicted, though he served only five years of a 10 to 20-year sentence.

The chilling tale attracted widespread media attention and has been adapted for screen and books, including The Conjuring 3.

The Devil on Trial is set to land on Netflix on October 17th.