TEANECK, NJ — A heartbreaking tragedy has shocked the quiet suburb after a desperate attempt to save a teenage girl from what her family believed was demonic possession ended in her untimely death.
Last Saturday night, 15-year-old Alex Regan was found lifeless in her family’s home following a ritual exorcism conducted by a newly ordained priest, Father Sam Douglas Hubbard. The ceremony, intended to free the girl from a malevolent force believed to be controlling her, instead culminated in a horrifying and fatal outcome.
Neighbors reported seeing a black taxi arrive at the dilapidated Regan residence late at night, followed by unsettling sounds and flashes of light from the upstairs window. Inside, tensions between the distraught mother, Helen Regan, and Father Sam escalated as they prepared to perform the rite.
According to witnesses close to the family, Alex had exhibited disturbing symptoms over several weeks — levitating, unexplained injuries, and violent outbursts — leading Helen to seek spiritual help after conventional medicine failed to offer answers.
Father Sam, recently ordained and dispatched for such cases, initially expressed skepticism but soon faced undeniable supernatural phenomena during the exorcism. Reports say the girl exhibited alarming strength despite her frail appearance and inflicted injury on Father Sam, severing one of his fingers in a violent encounter. The ordeal climaxed with terrifying events that left those present traumatized.
Tragically, the ritual ended with Alex’s death — a result of violent physical trauma and spiritual torment. Authorities are investigating the incident, with questions arising about the appropriateness of the exorcism and whether proper protocols were followed.
Helen Regan has not issued a public statement since the incident.
The church has released a statement expressing condolences but emphasizing the rarity and strict guidelines surrounding exorcisms, particularly those performed without full ecclesiastical sanction.
This case has ignited a broader conversation in the community about faith, mental health, and the dangers of unregulated spiritual interventions. Experts warn that desperate measures can sometimes cause irreversible harm, highlighting the need for comprehensive support systems for families facing unexplained phenomena.
The Hudson Bulletin will continue to follow this developing story as more details emerge.
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