The Nightmare in the Walls: The Bretzius Family's Shocking Discovery

In 2011, the Bretzius family found their dream home in Schuylkill County. Little did they know, their dream would soon turn into a waking nightmare. Just trying to add some insulation in 2012, they stumbled upon a horrifying secret hidden within the walls - dozens of dead animal carcasses and mysterious objects stuffed behind the drywall.

"We were shocked, horrified, and disgusted," Kajia Bretzius, the mother of four, recounted. This wasn't just a random discovery. As they delved deeper, they realized these morbid items had been there for decades, wrapped in newspapers dating back to the 1930s and 40s.

Despite a thorough inspection before buying the house, the inspector missed this gruesome surprise. "We got the radon inspection," Kajia said. "We looked for everything. We didn't know to look for chickens." Their dream of a move-in ready home morphed into a constant battle against the hidden horrors.

The cost of removing the animal carcasses and fixing the resulting damage was staggering. At around $20,000, it completely drained their savings. Adding insult to injury, insurance wouldn't cover the repairs since the issue predated their ownership.

Their ordeal wasn't just financial. The mold caused by the decomposing animals made their family sick, and the stench lingered even after removal. The fear of what else might be lurking within the walls gnawed at them.

"We don't have the finances or the resources to rip out the tub wall where they're still there," Kajia lamented. The possibility of more dead animals remained, a constant threat in their own home.

An expert in Kutztown shed some light on the possible reason behind this bizarre situation. The animal remains and objects could be linked to "pow-wowing or dutch magic," a folk practice believed to heal ailments. While the purpose might be intriguing, it offered little comfort to the Bretzius family.

Their story serves as a cautionary tale, a reminder that sometimes, what lies beneath the surface can be far more unsettling than we imagine.

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