They Are Safe
The three were able to go to the nearest neighbor successfully. Not an easy feat as they had to walk a good mile to reach the nearest one. Jane informed the neighbor of what happened and that the parents had already called the police. Jane tried contacting them through their phone but could only get a busy tone. Perhaps there were still talking to the police. The neighbor volunteered to call 911 as well. The police said they were on their way and that they will also be going to the neighbor. He had a couple of roof repair personnel coming out tomorrow, but it looks like that needs to be postponed, seeing as there might be an investigation tomorrow both here and at the scene.
Parents Driving Home
Upon calling the police, the parents went to their car, stepped on the gas, and tried their best to get to their children as fast as possible. They were worried, sick, and the wife was uncontrollably crying. The father, who was driving, could also not hide his fear for the life of his children. The police had assured them they will be coming over to the house as quickly as they can, but it did nothing to assuage them of their fears. The four-hour drive felt like an eternity to them, and they did not mind their stomachs that were already grumbling at that time. Stress does make one hungry. They would have to drop by the neighbor’s house and make sure Sam and Tammy were unharmed.
Reunion With The Kids
The father and the mother immediately hugged their two kids upon seeing them. The two did not have a full picture of what was happening, and they were visibly confused. They felt electricity run through their bodies as they hugged the kids after being afraid during the trip home. The mother was thinking that she could not possibly forgive herself if anything happened to Tammy and Sam. The father was thinking he was such a bad father for not bringing the kids to their vacation and leaving them all alone and helpless. The guilt was overwhelming for the two of them that they cried. They sobbed all the way to the neighbor’s house. They were greeted by cups of hot chocolate and cookies, which made them feel a bit better.
Staying At The Neighbors
While waiting for the police to catch the man, they stayed at the neighbor’s house, who were friendly enough to have sent them to a spare bedroom. They were also served coffee and a light snack, seeing they were flustered and could not really focus. The parents tried to remain calm and held on to their children. Jane was in one corner, trying to distract herself by looking for insurance companies. This situation made her think of getting more coverage for herself. Perhaps the danger she was in made herself think more of that. The neighbors stayed in the living room after telling them to feel at home. The parents were thankful that despite them being not so close, the neighbors were very accommodating and attended to their needs.
The Police Came
They can hear the police sirens nearing. The cops were now headed straight for the house. When the police reached the mansion, they surrounded the perimeter and asked the man to come out and surrender. He did not heed their call and attempted to flee instead. The police had a hard time looking for the clown man, but they were eventually able to find him. The man was catatonic when they saw him, and to a degree, he was afraid. Well, he was probably scared of being caught as he would be thrown to prison right away. The police officers immediately handcuffed him after reading him his rights. He was shoved inside the police mobile and brought to the police station.
He Was Dangerous
As it appeared, the man was a midget homicidal person who was able to escape the prison and was hiding from officers of the law. He was able to bypass the house’s home security system by using the key under the rug. While inside the house, he wore the costume and pretended to be a clown. Being small, he was not noticed right away and was seen only when Jane entered Tammy’s room. He was bent on doing harm to them but was outsmarted by Jane, who was able to bring the kids to safety. The man felt it was no longer safe for him to stay at the house and tried fleeing when he heard the sirens. He was, however, caught and brought to prison.
The Police Gave Them An Update
The police informed them that they were able to identify the suspect, who was a homicide suspect on the run. It was also said that he had schizophrenia and was in a catatonic state when they found him near the woods while trying to escape. It was also unclear whether he was trying to hurt the family or merely hiding. But one thing was sure, the kids and Jane were in immediate danger, and the degree of care they took by calling the police straight away saved them from any harm. Jane was glad that she and the kids were safe, so she thanked the police for the update. But the news still left her shaking and she just wanted to go home to her apartment right away.
The Story Does Not End
While this version ends for this family, this was not the only version that has been going around the web. In this version, the clown statue was a homicidal midget with a severe mental illness, who was seen in one of the kid’s rooms. In other versions, the children and the babysitter ended up being killed by the clown. Another story mentioned that the killer had been hiding in the house for a week and was never discovered. We would usually rely on our home security system to alert us about any intruders, so it is a scary thought that bad people can find ways to bypass or circumvent these systems and still gain entry. But what really happened in the story?
There Are Variations To The Story
In one of the many versions of the story, the clown can be seen sitting on the rocking chair, waiting with a sinister smile for the children. This would certainly be a scarier version, as the intent to harm the kids was apparent. It also means that the man was truly evil as he was waiting patiently for the children to be alone. He also has no intention of harming the parents but just the children, which points to a possible deep-seated psychological reason. He may have hatred towards kids who bullied him as a child. To a degree, we can sympathize with the plight of the criminal, but it does not justify what he was about to do to the children.
The Babysitter Was The Criminal
In other versions, when the babysitter entered the bedroom of the parents, it was hinted that the babysitter was the criminal. But in some versions, that is not the case. The babysitter was equally a victim of the situation. She was portrayed as a responsible person, yet afraid of clowns. That phone call did save their lives, and if she did not mention that she wanted to cover the clown statue, the police would not have been alerted. The three would likely end up deceased. Lawyers would certainly work on getting justice, but it would have been a sad ending still. The babysitter’s calm demeanor and quick actions were the reason why the kids were saved from certain harm.