In 2014, residents of a neighbourhood in Westfield, New Jersey, were shocked to find disturbing letters shoved into their mailboxes. The letters threatened to kill the families that lived there and claimed that he knew everything about them – from their children’s names to the colour of their bedroom walls. The anonymous writer referred to himself as The Watcher, and said he had been watching the families since 1987 – which was the year before many of them had even moved into the area. This bizarre story soon went viral across the country and has stayed in the news ever since. The Chilling True Story of the Watcher – America’s Most Evil Serial Killer
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A Sociopath Named David
David Allen Griffin is a cool killer- time and time again, he chooses a female victim. He watches her from afar and his fascination with her only grows until he can’t take it any more. He then breaks into her home, ties her up and tortures her for hours on end before killing them with their own objects.
What He Did Next Is Even More Horrifying
After murdering his last victim, Griffin mailed several items to local media outlets. This included a home video showing him undressing and showering while a woman screams in the background and letters sent from prison that taunted police. In one letter, he wrote: At first I wanted to kill women with big tits because most men like them . . . but then I thought about how much more attention I would get if I killed good looking women.
Who Was He?
Griffin was a cool killer- time and time again, he chose a female victim. He would watch them for weeks before making his move. The victims knew something was wrong with him but they couldn’t put their finger on it. So what led this seemingly normal married couple to buy a house where such an evil man did so much harm? They claim to have had no idea about any murders that occurred in Westfield. That might be true because he never killed there. David Allen Griffin committed his crimes elsewhere, mainly in Tampa Florida.
The cast
Naomi Watts as Nora Brannock , Bobby Cannavale as Dean Brannock , Mia Farrow as Pearl Winslow , Jennifer Jason Leigh as Jane Brannock, and Christopher Eccleston as Ian Hetherington. David Allen Griffin is a cool killer- time and time again, he chooses a female victim. The crime that really got his name in the headlines was when he stalked Lana Williams for two weeks before she went missing in 1990. One year later, Griffin killed Vicki Ann Garner, who had gone missing after visiting her son’s grave at Oakwood Cemetery on June 1st 1991. Six months later, Williams body was found in a shallow grave less than a mile from where she lived with her husband and daughter. The final nail in the coffin came when DNA evidence was discovered linking Griffin to both murders.
You Can Stop Them Now!
It is important to remember that you have a voice and can make a difference. You don’t have to be scared, and there are many things that can be done to stop these crimes from happening. You should always check your surroundings, lock your doors, keep an eye out for strange cars in the area, and stay aware of your surroundings. Report any suspicious activity right away!
How To Protect Yourself From Stalkers (According To An Ex-Cop & Former Stalker!)
We’ve all heard about how to protect ourselves from stalkers, but what do you do when it feels like your job is to watch? Former Police Officer and Stalker Victim, Ryan Ferguson shares some tips on what you can do to keep yourself safe. If someone asks for a date, that’s one thing, but if they start stalking or following you around even after being told to stop then that’s a red flag. So here are some great ways to avoid being watched: 1) Be mindful of who is around you at work and school. 2) Make sure to report anything suspicious right away! 3) Don’t walk alone at night or in dark areas. 4) Always be aware of your surroundings.
Conclusion
This is a true story that starts with a happy family moving into their dream home in Westfield, but ends with absolute terror. The Watcher is real and he could be living next door to you. David Allen Griffin is a cool killer- time and time again, he chooses a female victim who has children. He does it so his legacy lives on in his victims’ children. He looks for single mothers with kids- because they’re easy targets! He thinks if he kills enough women, then more people will start to notice him.
