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The Back Bedroom
A True Story of Exorcism and Murder
Gregg Olsen
True Crime / Religion / Murder
Synopsis
Behind the closed door of a back bedroom, a family's faith curdled into something fatal. #1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen investigates a true case where belief in possession led to an exorcism — and a murder — unraveling how devotion, fear, and control combined with devastating consequences.
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Gregg Olsen
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Discussion
Bring these to the table
Prompt 01 · The Back Bedroom
“How did faith become a vehicle for harm in this case?”
Prompt 02 · The Back Bedroom
“Who bears responsibility when belief turns deadly?”
Prompt 03 · The Back Bedroom
“How does Olsen build suspense while reporting true events?”
Prompt 04 · The Back Bedroom
“What warning signs did the people around the family miss?”
Prompt 05 · The Back Bedroom
“How does this story compare to other true crime you've read?”