The Truth Behind ‘The Babysitter & The Man Upstairs’ Urban Legend
by claire_linic, 8 years ago |
4 min read
The murder of a teenage babysitter 67 years ago remains unsolved.
“The call is coming from inside the house.” These eight words have been uttered by countless children, and mark one of the most popular urban legends of all time. Children have been telling this story — sometimes called “The Babysitter and the Man Upstairs” — for decades at slumber parties, and swearing they know the sister of the person it happened to. This legend, unfortunately, isn’t just a tale made up to frighten your childhood BFF. It’s rooted in an unsolved murder case from 1950. The Babysitter Urban Legend For those that haven’t heard this legend in a decade or more — here’s a quick refresher. It’s best read in a spooky voice, with a flashlight in front of your face. Jane was babysitting for the Millers for the first time. The Millers’ kids, Bobby and Tiffany, were already asleep when Jane arrived. She was doing her homework at the kitchen table when the phone rang. “Hello?” Jane asked, but heard only heavy breathing in return. She hung up the phone and walked to the front door to make sure it was locked.
The Truth Behind The Urban Legend
The truth is even more horrifying, so be warned. The origin of the babysitter-and-the-man-upstairs story is believed to be a murder that happened in the town of Columbia, Missouri in March, 1950.

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