Jack Smurl initially dismissed these events as quirks of an old house. But as the years passed, the activity grew more aggressive. The family reported the smell of rotting flesh and sour milk permeating the rooms, followed by the chilling sound of a disembodied voice calling out their names. Escalation to Violence
October 26, 2023 Subject: Analysis of the Smurl Family Haunting (West Pittston, PA) Classification: Parapsychology / American Folklore / True Crime the smurl family
The haunting was categorized by an escalation of activity, often categorized into three phases: Jack Smurl initially dismissed these events as quirks
The family, including Jack, Janet, their four daughters, and Jack’s parents, moved into the home after their original house was destroyed by Hurricane Agnes. Escalation to Violence October 26, 2023 Subject: Analysis
Exhausted and fearing for their sanity, the Smurls finally moved out in 1989. Interestingly, the families who moved in after them reported no significant paranormal activity, leading some to believe the "attachment" was to the Smurl family members themselves rather than the physical structure.
Jack and Janet both claimed they were sexually assaulted by a demonic entity.