Exorcism Of Roland Doe

EXORCISM OF ROLAND DOE

Below: Rev. William S. Bowdern

PART TWO

After researching a number of conflicting articles on the exorcism of Roland Doe and studying the Jesuit priests diaries, I can now give you the facts surrounding the lead up to and the real exorcism from the best of my knowledge.

It was first understood by myself and others, after reading various analogies, that Roland’s mother held a number of Ouija board séance’s in order to contact Aunt Tillie, however, I discovered this was not the case:

Roland Doe’s mother ‘suspected’ that recently departed Aunt Tillie was the cause of Roland’s regime of relentless torment. During one episode where Roland seemed terrorized by this unknown force, his mother shouted out, ‘if that’s you Tillie, knock three times’.

Immediately, a cold breeze loomed down and weaved its icy breath around Roland’s mother, grandmother, and Roland. Then came three distinct knocks on the floor, which all three of them heard.

Mrs Doe asked hesitantly, ‘if that really is you Tillie, knock four times’. Again, all three of them  heard four knocks on the floor…but most disturbingly – claw like marks were later discovered on Roland’s mattress.

However, Aunt Tillie was later discarded as the cause, after paranormal activity carried over into Roland’s school life.

Roland became a nervous wreck when his school desk began moving around by itself in full view of the terrified teacher and school children. This later resulted in Roland’s expulsion from the school.

Understandably, the Doe family are desperate by now, and fearing for Roland’s health as the phenomena increased. Reverend Shultze however, even though doubtful, would be a witness to the attacks on Roland. Over a period of several nights at Roland’s home, Shultze watched Roland, writhe in agony as he slept – whilst flaying his arms around and ripping his sheets, but still the Reverend remained un-convinced of paranormal activity and referred Roland to the Mental Hygiene Clinic of the University of Maryland for tests. The tests came back with conclusive results…Roland was considered in no way abnormal.

Still sceptical of paranormal activity, Shultze asked Roland to stay over at his parsonage. Shultze’s main purpose was to discover if Roland’s ‘home’ could be haunted, or ‘Roland’ himself.

On February 17th 1949, Roland went to stay over at Shultze’s home where he would spend the night and be monitored by Shultze. The Reverend would not be disappointed.

During the night, the Reverend stated that distinct scratching noises were heard coming from Roland’s room. Shultze then entered the bedroom and saw Roland being tipped out of the armchair he was sitting in and the bed at his side vibrating.

Shultze would later see scratches appearing on Roland’s body in front of his eyes. The Reverend realised that time was now of the essence and recommended the Doe family contact the Catholics.

Roland’s parents were by now so desperate; they decided to take Roland to see Father Albert Hughes at St. James Catholic Church in Mount Rainier.

In the meantime, a very concerned cousin of Roland’s, who was a student at Father Raymond J. Bishop,  St Louis University confided in him about the paranormal activity taking place in the Doe household. After concluding he had no doubt she was speaking the truth, he decided to discuss this matter with his old friend, Rev. William S. Bowdern … the main instigator in the exorcism of Roland Doe.

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By J Reynolds (aka, eyepriestess) Copyright 2009, J Reynolds @ World Mysteries And True Ghost Tales.

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