The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs: Janett Christman
Before it became a campfire story, it was a real nightmare.
In 1950, thirteen-year-old Janett Christman accepted a last-minute babysitting job on a stormy night in Columbia, Missouri. Hours later, a frantic phone call came into the police station, a young girl’s voice begging for help, followed by silence. When officers arrived, they found the phone off the hook… and Janett brutally murdered.
Her case remains unsolved to this day, but many say it inspired one of the most chilling urban legends ever told, “The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs.”
Additional Information About the Episode:
Join Alé and Tom as they explore the true story behind the legend, unraveling how a night of real horror blurred the line between truth and folklore in America’s collective memory.
⚠️ TW: This episode contains discussions of violence, sexual assault, and murder. Listener discretion is advised.
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🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.
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