In 2014, Derek and Maria Broaddus purchased a beautiful six-bedroom home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey — a quiet, affluent suburb. Just days after closing the deal, before they had even fully moved in, they received an anonymous letter in the mail that would change everything. The letter, addressed simply to "The New Owner," introduced the writer as The Watcher, someone who claimed their family had been watching the house for generations. The tone quickly turned unsettling, with The Watcher asking disturbing questions like, "Have they found what’s in the walls yet?" and referring to the Broadduses’ children by nicknames — suggesting close surveillance of the family. Over the following weeks, more letters arrived. They grew more menacing, referencing renovations the family had made and warning them not to change the house’s legacy. The Watcher seemed fixated on the home itself — describing it almost as a living entity — and hinted at a deep, almost ritualistic attachment to it. One chilling line read: “657 Boulevard is anxious for you to move in. It has been years and years since the young blood ruled the hallways.” The Broadduses, frightened for their children’s safety, delayed moving in and launched a private investigation. They installed security cameras, consulted with former FBI agents, and even hired a forensic linguist to analyze the letters. Despite these efforts, The Watcher was never identified. No usable fingerprints, no surveillance footage, and no clear suspects ever emerged. Interestingly, the previous owners admitted they had also received a mysterious letter shortly before selling the house — their first and only letter — but they had dismissed it as a prank. This raised speculation that The Watcher may have known the property for a long time, possibly even being a neighbor. The psychological toll was immense. The Broadduses never moved in. They attempted to resell the house multiple times, but potential buyers were scared off by the story. They also filed a lawsuit against the former owners for failing to disclose the earlier letter, though it was eventually dismissed. The case remains unsolved. The Watcher’s identity is still unknown
They moved out instantly after waking up to the lond banging and they red the note.
