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Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr. (September 26, 1951 – March 12, 2021) was an American mass murderer who was tried and convicted for the 1974 killings of his father, mother, two brothers, and two sisters in Amityville, New York. Sentenced to six counts of 25 years to life, DeFeo died in prison on March 12, 2021.
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- Second-degree murder (6 counts)
- Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr., September 26, 1951, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- March 12, 2021 (aged 69), Albany, New York, U.S
Mar 15, 2021 · Ronald DeFeo Jr., the convicted killer whose 1974 murders spawned the "Amityville Horror" franchise, died last week while serving a 25 years-to-life prison term, officials said Monday. DeFeo,...
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about Ronald DeFeo, the man who killed his entire family in their sleep in 1974. Find out his motives, his trial, his imprisonment and his connection to the Amityville Horror story.
Mar 16, 2021 · CNN —. Ronald DeFeo Jr., the killer who inspired “The Amityville Horror” book and movie series, has died, according to a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Corrections and ...
Mar 15, 2021 · Ronald Joseph DeFeo Jr. was born on Sept. 26, 1951. According a 1974 report in The New York Times, the DeFeos were considered, in the words of one neighbor, “a nice, normal family.” For...
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May 11, 2023 · Learn about the life and crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr., who killed his entire family in 1974 and blamed demons. Discover how his story became the basis for the famous horror film and book series.
Feb 19, 2024 · On November 13, 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot and killed his entire family in their Long Island home. The tragic event inspired the horror story of The Amityville Horror, but many doubt its supernatural claims.
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