The Amityville Murders refer to the tragic events that took place on November 13, 1974, when six members of the DeFeo family were killed in their home in Amityville, New York. The eldest son, Ronald DeFeo Jr., was convicted of the murders and claimed he was driven by voices in his head. This case gained significant media attention and became infamous in true crime history. Following the murders, the house was sold to the Lutz family, who reported experiencing paranormal phenomena, leading to the publication of the book "The Amityville Horror." This book and subsequent films popularized the story, intertwining the tragic events with themes of the supernatural and horror.