When Emma fiercely resisted her father and aunt’s malicious influence, they allegedly placed a demonic curse on her. Mina reportedly cast a spell on herbs, which she then secretly introduced into Emma's food. By the time Emma turned 14, the first severe symptoms of spiritual corruption began to manifest. Early Manifestations and the 1912 Exorcism
Ecklund’s troubles began at age 14 in Marathon, Wisconsin, when she suddenly developed a violent aversion to holy objects and religious services. She reported hearing voices that urged her to commit evil acts and found herself unable to enter churches or receive communion. anna eckland