Exorcism of Roland Doe
The Exorcism of Roland Doe refers to a series of exorcisms performed on a young boy in the late 1940s. The boy, whose real name was Robbie Mannheim, reportedly experienced strange phenomena, including unexplained noises and objects moving. His family believed he was possessed, leading them to seek help from religious authorities.
The case gained widespread attention and inspired the 1971 horror film The Exorcist. The exorcisms were conducted by several priests, who claimed to witness supernatural events during the rituals. Ultimately, the boy was said to have been freed from the alleged possession, but the details remain controversial and debated.