This is the story of 208 Chase Street in West Pittston. For Jack and Janet Smurl, the home on Chase Street was supposed to be a fresh start. A solid, three-bedroom duplex in a quiet neighborhood. By 1974, they had moved in with their three daughters, and for a while, life was normal. Jack worked for the county, Janet managed the household, and the biggest problem was the usual suburban chaos.
It started small. Janet reported hearing heavy footsteps in the hallway when no one was there. The family dog would growl at an empty corner of the basement. Pictures would tilt on the walls overnight. jack janet smurl
But according to the Smurls, the quiet ended in 1986. This is the story of 208 Chase Street in West Pittston