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New Homeowners Uncover 'Watcher' Mystery, Spark TikTok Buzz

11/13/2025

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Derek and Maria Broaddus bought a Westfield home in June 2014 for $1.3 million.
Shortly after moving in, they received letters from “The Watcher” with details about their children.
Despite security efforts, the Broaddus never lived there and sold the home in 2019.
Courtney and Matt bought a Victorian house and received a letter from a former resident revealing hidden rooms, sparking TikTok interest in the Broaddus case.

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Story summary

Derek and Maria Broaddus bought a Westfield home in June 2014 for $1.3 million.
Shortly after moving in, they received letters from “The Watcher” with details about their children.
Despite security efforts, the Broaddus never lived there and sold the home in 2019.
Courtney and Matt bought a Victorian house and received a letter from a former resident revealing hidden rooms, sparking TikTok interest in the Broaddus case.