A family’s idyllic home purchase in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania turned into a nightmarish ordeal when they stumbled upon a series of bizarre findings concealed within the walls of the property. Kaija Bretzius, a mother of three, and her husband Bryan were initially drawn to the house due to its seemingly good condition, hoping to avoid extensive renovations on a tight budget.
However, their optimism quickly faded as they discovered that the insulation of the semi-detached property needed urgent attention. While inspecting the walls, Bryan unearthed a trove of unexpected items, including old bottles and vintage pornographic magazines from the 1980s. Yet, the most unsettling revelation was yet to come.
Further exploration between the walls led to the uncovering of an assortment of macabre artifacts, including a burlap sack containing what initially appeared to be a disturbing find—a chicken carcass wrapped inside. The investigation soon revealed the presence of over 20 chicken carcasses and various small animal remains, some dating back to the 1920s and 1930s.
Unfortunately, the couple’s inadvertent exposure to the decayed animal remains resulted in severe health repercussions, causing fevers and illness lasting several days. It was later speculated that the animal remnants might have been part of an occult ritual, possibly related to “a pow-wow” or Dutch magic.
The unexpected discoveries prompted the couple to undergo extensive wall reconstruction, incurring significant costs not covered by insurance. Kaija expressed shock and disgust at the unforeseen turn of events, emphasizing the need for thorough property inspections. Despite efforts to restore the house, the lingering presence of the occult relics continues to haunt the family, manifesting in lingering odors and unsettling memories.
The esoteric artifacts, now safely stored in a local museum, serve as a reminder of a forgotten chapter in American history, inaccessible to the public due to the hazardous nature of the preserved animal remains.