Family Received Unnerving Letters After Moving To A New Neighborhood

What would you do if you shelled out over $1 million for a new house, only to discover it made your life into a nightmare? It happened to the Broaddus family. When Derek and Maria Broaddus finally closed on a beautiful house in the ritzy town of Westfield, New Jersey, they couldn't wait to move in. Their three kids were excited, and they were elated to land a dream home. However, before they even moved in, a sinister letter had them questioning their purchase.

A supposed dream home

While this home located at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey, might look like a gorgeous place to live, the events that took place over the course of two years might change your mind.

The Broaddus family

In June 2014, Derek Broaddus — who just closed on the home with his wife, Maria — went to check the mail after he finished a huge paint job on the building's interior.

Unusual piece of mail

Having closed just three days prior, there wasn't much mail to receive except a few bills. However, there was also a white envelope that looked completely out of place.

Not a warm welcome

It was addressed to "The New Owner." Derek, naturally, assumed it was a letter welcoming the family to the neighborhood. As he read it, however, he realized something more sinister was at play.