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Why did the Breitsius family find dead animal carcasses in their home's walls?
The carcasses were part of a powwow protection program using Pennsylvania Dutch magic.
What is powwow, and where does it originate from?
Powwow is a form of Pennsylvania Dutch magic with roots in Christianity and folk remedies, originating from a German book called The Long Lost Friends by John George Homan.
Why did the Brodess family never move into their $1.4 million house?
They received threatening letters from a stalker known as The Watcher, causing them to fear for their safety.
Who is The Watcher, and what did they demand from the Brodess family?
The Watcher is an anonymous stalker who sent letters demanding 'young blood' and detailed information about the family's children.
How did the Brodess family try to resolve the issue of The Watcher?
They set up webcams, tried to sell the house, and eventually rented it out, but continued to receive threatening letters.
What was the final outcome for the Brodess family regarding their house?
They sold the house at a $400,000 loss five years after purchasing it.
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The Breitsius family discovered dead animal carcasses, bones, and skeletons wrapped in 1930s and 40s newspapers inside the walls of their newly purchased home in Auburn, Pennsylvania. They learned that this was part of a Pennsylvania Dutch magic called powwow, used for protection and healing.
- Dead animals, spices, and artifacts were found in the walls.
- Powwow magic originated from a German book called The Long Lost Friends by John George Homan.
- Powwow doctors do not charge for their services and see themselves as conduits from God for healing.
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