Anneliese Michel and The Exorcism of Emily Rose

Anneliese Michel (21 September 1952 – 1 July 1976) was a German woman who underwent Catholic exorcism rites in 1975 and died the next year, due to lack of medical care.

Later investigation determined that she was malnourished and dehydrated. Her parents and the priests responsible were charged with negligent homicide.

The case attracted media and public attention because of the Catholic Church's unusual decision to employ the 400-year-old ritual of exorcism, something that had been rarely seen since the 18th Century.

The film The Exorcism of Emily Rose is loosely based on her story. More