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catlover79 · 01-29-2010, 12:50 AM

http://weol.northcoastnow.com/2010/0...nic-possesion/

LAGRANGE, OHIO — The mother of a 24-year-old local man charged with an assault during a Bible study class said claims of demonic possession by fellow churchgoers documented by police are “ridiculous.”

John Andel, of LaGrange, was charged with two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct while intoxicated after kicking and punching a husband and wife sitting in front of him during a Bible study class Jan. 20 at LaGrange Church of God on North Center Street, police said.

“People must just be gossiping at church without knowing what’s going on,” Karen Andel said, adding she was present when the incident occurred and is worried about her son.

“We’re hoping it’s nothing serious,” she said. “He had a seizure.”

The church’s congregation is praying for John Andel, the church’s pastor, Daniel Wright, said Wednesday, adding he also disagrees with a police report quoting church members claiming John Andel “was possessed by a demon.”

“He was just having a fit, like a seizure,” Wright said. “He just started wailing, throwing himself around. I don’t think he deliberately attacked them.”

LaGrange Police Chief Daniel Moore said Andel smelled of alcohol when police arrived to find church members restraining John Andel on the floor.

Read Thursday’s Chronicle for more on this story.

MickeyMac · 01-29-2010, 02:20 PM

Honestly, I am not sure how to respond to this.

catlover79 · 01-29-2010, 03:25 PM

It'll sure be interesting to see what happens...

spunkygirl · 01-29-2010, 03:35 PM

What is it with these kinds of things being in Ohio, this one and the guy watching porn while driving

catlover79 · 01-29-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

What is it with these kinds of things being in Ohio, this one and the guy watching porn while driving

Bizarre.

TJL · 01-29-2010, 03:49 PM

I remember the last time me and my friends got drunk and had seizures.

robyrob · 01-29-2010, 04:13 PM

i'll have to remember that next time i get in trouble for anything - "oh, i was a victim of demonic possession!"

Marvo301 · 01-29-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKS

What is it with these kinds of things being in Ohio, this one and the guy watching porn while driving

Apparently Ohio is the new Florida.

catlover79 · 01-29-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Apparently Ohio is the new Florida.

I SURE HOPE NOT!!!!

Retro4Life · 01-29-2010, 09:35 PM

If you are able to "kick and punch" people, you are not having a seizure. He may well have some kind of mental disorder, but seizure? I don't think so.

01-29-2010, 12:50 AM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Man charged after outburst at church; mom denies claims of demonic possesion http://weol.northcoastnow.com/2010/0...nic-possesion/ LAGRANGE, OHIO — The mother of a 24-year-old local man charged with an assault during a Bible study class said claims of demonic possession by fellow churchgoers documented by police are “ridiculous.” John Andel, of LaGrange, was charged with two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct while intoxicated after kicking and punching a husband and wife sitting in front of him during a Bible study class Jan. 20 at LaGrange Church of God on North Center Street, police said. “People must just be gossiping at church without knowing what’s going on,” Karen Andel said, adding she was present when the incident occurred and is worried about her son. “We’re hoping it’s nothing serious,” she said. “He had a seizure.” The church’s congregation is praying for John Andel, the church’s pastor, Daniel Wright, said Wednesday, adding he also disagrees with a police report quoting church members claiming John Andel “was possessed by a demon.” “He was just having a fit, like a seizure,” Wright said. “He just started wailing, throwing himself around. I don’t think he deliberately attacked them.” LaGrange Police Chief Daniel Moore said Andel smelled of alcohol when police arrived to find church members restraining John Andel on the floor. Read Thursday’s Chronicle for more on this story.
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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	If you are able to "kick and punch" people, you are not having a seizure. He may well have some kind of mental disorder, but seizure? I don't think so.
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