One For The Road

The Watcher House (657 Boulevard) Part II

In this riveting episode of "One for the Road," I delve into the haunting tale of the infamous "Watcher" house at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. Exploring menacing letters, chilling suspects, and a frustrating investigation, I follow the Broaddus family's unwavering quest for answers amidst the shadowy realms of stalking. As the chilling narrative unfolds, I confront the unsettling reality of elusive closure, bureaucratic indifference, and the enduring resilience of those embroiled in a web of enigma. Join me as I unravel the mysteries within, where obsession, fear, and the yearning for resolution intertwine in an unsettling tapestry of the unknown. Cops visited 'Watcher House' 58 times since current owners moved in (nypost.com) [https://nypost.com/2022/11/01/watcher-house-owners-made-58-calls-to-police-since-moving-in/] What We Know About ‘The Watcher’ Case Four Years Later (thecut.com) [https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/the-watcher-657-boulevard-update.html]

The Watcher House (657 Boulevard) Part I

The home at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey gained national attention in 2014 when a family moved in and began receiving a series of threatening letters from an unknown person who referred to themselves as "The Watcher". The letters claimed that the sender had been watching the home for decades and was angry that the new family had made changes to the property. The letters were creepy and unsettling, with the sender claiming to have knowledge of the family's personal lives and threatening harm to their children. The family never moved in and the case remains unsolved to this day. The story has been the subject of much media coverage and speculation, with many wondering who the mysterious "Watcher" could be and what their motives were. Gay News Link: https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/02/politics/tennessee-ban-drag-show-performances-governor/index.html True Crime Article: The Watcher: The True Story of the Haunting of 657 Boulevard (thecut.com) [https://www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html]

Death Penalty: Carlos Deluna (Part II)

Here is Part II of the wrongful conviction of Carlos Deluna that led to an innocent life lost. The supposed "phantom", i.e. Carlos Hernandez was known around town as a dangerous man and was feared by his peers. Did the police and prosecutors know about this so called "phantom" but hid it under the rug just to convict someone of the horrific murder of Wanda Lopez? Listen to this week's episode to find out! Links to sources: "The Phantom" - Netflix Documentary  http://thewrongcarlos.net

Death Penalty: Carlos Deluna (Part I)

Carlos Deluna was convicted of murdering 26-year-old, single mother, Wanda Lopez. He swore he was innocent, and that Carlos Hernandez was the true murderer. This so-called "phantom" was nowhere to be found. 14 years after Carlos was put to death by lethal injection, an investigation was published by Columbia Human Rights Law Review and suggested Carlos was telling the truth. Hernandez was a similar looking man who had done similar crimes with the same weapon used in the murder of Wanda Lopez. He had also told at least 5 people he was getting away with murder and that someone else was taking the blame.

Easter Sunday Massacre

The Easter Sunday Massacre occurred on Easter Sunday, March 30, 1975, when James Urban Ruppert fatally shot eleven of his own family members in his mother's house at 635 Minor Avenue in Hamilton, Ohio. Ruppert was tried and found guilty on two counts of aggravated murder, but not guilty on the other nine counts by reason of insanity. Links: The 1975 Easter massacre: Uncle Jimmy Ruppert kills his family - New York Daily News (nydailynews.com) [https://www.nydailynews.com/news/1975-easter-massacre-uncle-jimmy-ruppert-kills-family-article-1.162824] A Motive Is Sought in Slaying of 11 in a Family in Ohio - The New York Times (nytimes.com) [https://www.nytimes.com/1975/04/01/archives/a-motive-is-sought-in-slaying-of-11-in-a-family-in-ohio.html] “Easter Sunday Massacre” wikipedia.org [http://wikipedia.org/] “Parole Hearing Not Due Til 95” by John R. Clark, The Cincinnati Enquirer “Officials Share Bitter Memories Of Ritter Case” by John R. Clark, The Cincinnati Enquirer “Ruppert Chronology” The Cincinnati Enquirer “Living in a murder house: Hamilton mom copes with her home's dark past” by Maxim Alter, WCPO 9 News Socials: Twitter: @RpodcastOft Instagram: @onefortheroadp Email: onefortheroadp@gmail.com