Author Ric Osuna is no stranger to the mystery and intrigue surrounding the Amityville story. He started with The History Channel back in 2000, when he was lead researcher and a co-producer on a documentary about the infamous Amityville case. Disagreeing with the direction The History Channel took on its documentary, Ric continued on his own. He was determined to reveal the full story. 

Ric has received a number of acclamations from both expert criminologists and journalists for his research into the notorious Amityville murders. He was compelled to report the truth about the DeFeo murders and ensuing coverup that included turning the DeFeo home into The Amityville Horror. Ric acquired crime-scene photographs, trial transcripts, police reports, and other official documentation previously unavailable to the public over a period of three years.

He finished The Night the DeFeos Died despite facing threats and obstacles to revealing the true story. The first publication date was in 2002. The book was later optioned by Sony Television for a film on USA Network.

Ric Osuna also has served as research consultant to producing roles on various documentaries relating to Amityville. Due to the huge surge of interest in his book, Osuna has participated in more than a dozen TV and radio shows across the nation, including A&E’s City Confidential and The Travel Channel’s On Location series. In addition, The Night the DeFeos Died has been the subject of several editorials in Internet-based and traditional publications, including the New York Post. Osuna was honored in January 2003, when Xlibris named him Author of the Month. Osuna was also inducted into the prestigious New Criminologist’s Hall of Fame.

More information about Ric Osuna and his other projects can be found at www.1366films.com.