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The Snedeker Family Analysis

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On the 30th of June, 1986 the Snedeker family moved into their new home in Southington, Connecticut. Soon after they moved in, strange and frightening things started happening. Even though a 2009 movie based on the events that took place was produced, most of the occurrences in the movie were purely fictional and changed by hollywood. Because of this, many people wonder what really happened on 208 Meriden Avenue, how much of it was real? Throughout the following paragraphs we will discuss and analyze what really happened during the haunting in connecticut. Skeptics believe that the Snedekers entire story was fictional and a hoax due to the families history involving drug abuse. Many also believe that the family made up their stories …show more content…

Though it is justifiable to doubt the truthfulness of the Snedekers claims, there is enough physical and historical evidence that can prove their case. With all supernatural occurrences though, this case can be equally disproved. The only way to really come to a conclusion is to look at every aspect of the situation to be sure the right decision is made. Knowing who the Snedekers were before and after their “demonic interaction” could help piece together who is telling the truth and who isn’t. The Snedekers don’t have the best background, with both parents having had multiple drug abuse charges and a history of lying in business situations. Carmen Snedeker, the mother of the family, has been married once before and had two children with her late husband. She remarried to Allen Snedeker sometime in the 1970s and later had a daughter together. With her son's recent diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Carmen decided that the family needed move closer to a hospital and found the house in Southington, Connecticut. Allen Snedeker conveniently appeared right after Carmen's divorce with her previous husband, according to family member gossip Allen and Carmen were having an affair

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