On March 30, 1978, the trial began in the district court of Aschaffenburg Germany, of Josef and Anna Michel and Father Arnold Renz and Father Ernst Alt.
At the time, it was the fir.
Anneliese, her family, a few close friends, and the two priests involved and their Bishop, all believed that Anneliese suffered from possession.
The courtroom sitting area was occupied primarily by media persons from Germany and abroad.
The four were charged with negligent homicide in the death of Anneliese Michel.
On March 30, 1978, the trial began in the district court of Aschaffenburg Germany, of Josef and Anna Michel and Father Arnold Renz and Father Ernst Alt