Speaking to Out Magazine, Camp said that Mendillo was a friend and mentor, and he bought the home to “restore it in his memory.” It is known in the local community as the “Halloween House,” due to previously being owned by Church of Satan member Joe “Netherworld” Mendillo.
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The fire reportedly burned for 90 minutes, although Camp said it was upwards of “3+ hours” on his GoFundMe, adding that it left “no personal possessions salvageable inside.”