We're back at 657 Boulevard, and the neighbourhood is in chaos. The Broadus' are being terrorized away from their new home, their neighbours as well as the police are being unhelpful, and everyday that ticks by, the Westfield Watcher is out there...
Lady walks us through what happens after that third letter; How the case becomes public, how the police switch tactics, and what the family have to go through to finally get some peace in Westfield. It's a spooky one, so keep your eyes peeled...
If you or a loved one are being stalked, please phone or text: 855-4-VICTIM (855-484-2846) or Call your Country's emergency number.
Stalker Awareness Guide:
https://www.stalkingawareness.org/what-to-do-if-you-are-being-stalked/#1582827801551-9381e712-8470
If you'd like to read the Familiar:
https://www.hauntedcrossroads.com/stories/joseph-sheridan-le-fanu/the-familiar-joseph-sheridan-le-fanu/
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Fiorentino, Alyssa, and Kelly Allen. “The True Story behind Netflix’s ‘The Watcher’ Series.” “The Watcher” True Story – What Really Happened in The Westfield New Jersey Home, 13 Oct. 2022, www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a41503769/the-watcher-true-story-behind-haunted-house/.
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