Since the release of ‘The Deliverance’ on Netflix, Latoya Ammons has become a rather famous name in internet discussions. Not that she wasn’t already well known for her claims of demonic possession in the early 2010s, but the latest film has elevated curiosity surrounding her to a whole new level. Alongside Latoya, people also wonder about the whereabouts of her children and the family as a whole.
Armani Lasean Ammons, the youngest son of Latoya Ammons, sadly passed away on October 8, 2021, at the tender age of 17. His death was quietly mentioned in an obituary without any details on the cause, leaving many to think back on the difficult times that led up to this tragic loss.
Latoya Ammons’ Youngest Son Armani Lasean Ammons Passed Away in 2021
Armani’s early life was anything but normal, thanks to all the crazy stuff that went down in Gary, Indiana. His mother, Latoya, claimed their house was genuinely haunted by over 200 demons. Armani along with his siblings was a central part of the story that was the talk of the town among everyone, including the local cops, the media, and ghost hunters.
When he was just 7, he was reported to show signs of possession, talking to entities that did not exist or could not be seen. He was also constantly doing things that made his mother convinced her house was haunted by supernatural forces. However, he was never officially exorcised.
Despite all the hype around the claims, a lot of professionals thought otherwise. Experts who dealt with the Ammons family, including psychologists and social workers, believed the kids, especially Armani, Latoya’s youngest son, might have been reacting to psychological trauma instead of actual demons. Some reports suggested he would act possessed when challenged, hinting at a coping mechanism to handle the huge stress his family was under.
In 2012, after going through several exorcisms and plenty of media attention, the family decided to move to Indianapolis, hoping for a fresh start. They were desperate to leave the horror and nightmares of Carolina Street behind. While the new place offered a physical break from everything that transpired, the emotional scars were not about to leave them anytime soon.
Armani’s role in the possession story caught a lot of attention when the family’s story went public in 2014. As he grew older, his family mostly stayed out of the spotlight. Latoya, who was often at the center of public fascination, decided to keep things low-key after all the media chaos.
But unfortunately, there was very little chance they escaped the whole ordeal without a scratch. The emotional and psychological trauma most likely carried over and the lingering effects never truly left them, especially Latoya Ammons’s youngest son Armani Lasean, who had been thrust into the public eye as a kid.
Armani’s untimely demise didn’t get a lot of media attention, but it shows how trauma can stick with a young person. We’re not sure what exactly transpired that led to his death, but losing him at such a young age makes the tragedy of the Ammons family that much greater. All we can wish is for the family to find some peace in their memories of him and keep healing from everything they’ve been through.
The Family Paid Tribute to Armani Lasean Ammons
Armani Lasean Ammons, the youngest son of Latoya Ammons, was born on April 20, 2004, in Gary, Indiana. His father, Andrew Smith, was apparently absent from his life for reasons we’re not clear. When they moved into the haunted house in November 2011, Armani, 7, had an older brother, Andrew R. Ammons, 9, and the eldest sister, Airion Smith, 12.
Armani L. Ammons lived in Gary, Indiana for 8 years, before he moved to Indianapolis with his family, where he lived for 9 years. He was a former member of the New Life Worship Center, a multicultural church. As for his education, he attended Indiana Digital Learning Center and was a junior in high school at the time of passing. He was passionate about basketball and enjoyed quality time with his family. His work experience included his time at Little Caesars and Wendy’s.
Armani, 17, passed away on October 8, 2021, at home, in the comforting presence of his mother while she prayed. His death was mentioned on the Quincy J. Webster Funeral Chapel website.
Latoya Ammons’ Children: Airion Smith, Andrew R. Ammons, and Armani L. Ammons
Latoya Ammons was a mother to three children: Airion (eldest daughter), Andrew (elder son), and Armani (youngest son). The entire family moved to a rental home on Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana, in November 2011, when her kids were 12, 9, and 7. The family soon reported weird stuff happening, like a ton of houseflies and the kids acting out in unusual ways. It’s worth noting that two years earlier in 2009 the Department of Child Services had raised concerns about the children’s education and neglect before the family moved into the house.
In 2012, DCS stepped in because of worries about child abuse and neglect connected to the reported paranormal activities. The kids were taken away from Latoya for a while, before they were returned to her custody in November 2012. She was apart from her children for six whole months.
In March 2012, Latoya and her mother, Rosa Campbell, said they saw Latoya’s 12-year-old daughter, Airion, floating above her bed. The children were said to show signs of demonic possession, like bulging eyes, deepened voices, and strange physical behavior. Armani, 7, the youngest son, was reported to have talked to an invisible entity and displayed other strange behaviors.
Dr. Geoffrey Onyeukwu noted “delusions of ghosts” and “hallucinations” in his medical records. Additionally, a clinical psychologist suggested that the kids’ behavior might have been influenced by their mom’s beliefs and the stressful environment they were in.
Religious interventions soon followed, and Rev. Michael Maginot performed a minor exorcism on May 10, 2012. He then hit the house and Latoya with three major exorcisms in June 2012. The family finally had enough and they decided to move to Indianapolis in 2012, hoping to leave the haunting experiences behind.
After moving to Indianapolis, the family reportedly didn’t experience any more paranormal disturbances. They presumably lived peacefully, until Armani Lasean Ammons, Latoya’s youngest son, passed away on October 8, 2021, at 17, while in his mother’s arms. The family hasn’t shared any details about the cause of his death.
