Who Is Arne Johnson
Arne Cheyenne Johnson was a young man from Brookfield, Connecticut, who became the center of a famous criminal case in the early 1980s. He was a family member in a household that had sought help from demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren.
The Possession Claim
Family members reported disturbing behavior and claimed the boy in the household was possessed. The Warrens were called in and later said the spirit transferred to Arne Johnson. The defense argued the claim was real, while prosecutors said it was a hoax.
Legal Outcome
In 1981, Arne Johnson was convicted of manslaughter for the killing of his landlord, Alan Bono. He received a prison sentence and was released after serving a few years. The case remains a well-known example where supernatural claims intersected with the legal system.
Why People Still Search This Topic
Many people search for this topic because of the Warrens' involvement and the popular documentary and film adaptations. For more details on the case, see the Britannica entry on Arne Johnson.
