Westfield 'Watcher' Homeowners Say They Will Still Try To Sell Following Judgement

WESTFIELD, NJ — The current owners of the property purportedly being stalked by "The Watcher" say they will continue to try and sell the home following a Superior Court Judge's dismissal of their lawsuit.

Maria and Derek Broaddus filed a suit claiming that the previous homeowners, John and Andres Woods, had knowledge that the property was being stalked by "The Watcher" and didn't disclose it to them.

Judge Camille M. Kenny threw out the charges on Wednesday because he didn't want to enforce a burden on future sellers on what they need to disclose to buyers.

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"The Broaddus family took a brave and truthful stand as they would not sell this house without a full disclosure of the letters they receive," said Lee M. Levitt, the Broaddus family's attorney. "We continue to believe it is critical for all N.J. homeowners to know the truth about the houses they purchase."

The 'Watcher' property went back on the market on Oct. 9 for $1.2 million. It is described on realtor.com as a "stately colonial designed with all the character and charm of the early 1900s. This classic home features living room with wood floors with decorative inlay and bay window."

However, Levitt noted that the Broaddus family is disclosing all of the "Watcher" letters they received to any prospective buyers.

"They are continuing to try and sell but once people see the letters they turn and run," Levitt said.

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The highly-publicized saga began in June 2014, when the Broaddus family with three young children purchased the property for more than $1 million. The excitement of purchasing their dream home quickly went south, though. The new owners claim within days of moving in, they began receiving letters from a stalker who called himself "The Watcher."

Disturbing letters from the “The Watcher” reportedly included phrases like: “My grandfather watched the house in the 1920s and my father watched in the 1960s. It is now my time.”

“Do you need to fill the house with the young blood I requested? Once I know their names I will call to them and draw them to me. I asked the (prior owners) to bring me young blood,” the stalker also reportedly wrote.

The couple, who have three children, say they were too scared to move in to the six-bedroom house due to alleged threats the letters contained such as “allow me to watch you and track you as you move through the house."

The Union County Prosecutor's Office and Westfield Police Department reported that an investigation into this matter remains active.

(Image via realtor.com: 657 Boulevard, Westfield - known as the "Watcher" home.)

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