Arne Cheyenne Johnson: The Devil Made Me Do It
Did the devil really make Arne commit a gruesome murder?
4.5 (37)
171 mins
When Arne Cheyenne Johnson fatally stabs Alan Bono, his family claims a ghostly possession was behind his actions—but after the court rejects the supernatural defense, the case becomes one of America’s most infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” trials.
Ep 1:
The Invite
When 11-year-old David Glatzel begins experiencing terrifying visions and violent episodes after moving into a Brookfield rental, his family turns to priests and paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren for help. As the Warrens claim David is possessed by multiple demons, his desperate future brother-in-law Arne makes a chilling offer that changes everything.
Ep 2:
The Outburst
After David’s condition appears to improve, Arne Johnson begins exhibiting disturbing behavior of his own. Months later, a confrontation with Alan Bono at a Brookfield kennel ends with Bono fatally stabbed, leaving Arne claiming he has no memory of the attack.
Ep 3:
The Verdict
Arne Johnson’s defense shocks the nation when his attorney announces an unprecedented claim: demonic possession made him kill. But the judge rejects the supernatural defense, forcing the trial to focus on self-defense and emotional disturbance.
Ep 4:
The Reckoning
Arne is convicted of first-degree manslaughter and sentenced to prison, while the possession story becomes a bestselling book and later a major film franchise. Decades later, David Glatzel and his family challenge the paranormal account, transforming the infamous case into a debate over mental illness, exploitation, and what really happened.
Discussions (5)
Justin
Level 2 · 1 mo agoDavid Glatzel's doctors found zero neurological issues. That tracks, Sominex explains the episodes way better than 43 demons.
Augustus
Level 9 · 1 mo agoDavid quoting Paradise Lost checks out. It's in Book 1, Satan's speech. No way an 11 year old knows that cold.
Riley
Level 10 · 1 mo agoDevil's got good lawyers too
