LETTA THE DOLL

Introduction

Deep within the annals of haunted history lies one of the most unsettling figures ever discovered—Letta the Doll. Also known as Letta Me Out, this eerie wooden puppet has been the source of terror, mystery, and paranormal fascination for decades. Found beneath an abandoned house in Australia, its presence has been linked to supernatural phenomena, psychological disturbances, and even inexplicable movements.

But what is it about Letta that unsettles even the bravest of skeptics? And why does it seem impossible for its owner to part with it?

The Unlikely Discovery: An Omen of Fear

In the 1970s, Kerry Walton, an Australian man with an interest in antiques, embarked on an innocent journey that would change his life forever. Visiting his childhood town of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Walton was drawn to an abandoned, decrepit house that had loomed in his nightmares since childhood. Convinced it was time to face his fears, he ventured inside.

Beneath the wooden floorboards, something stared back at him.

There, hidden for untold years, was a doll—carved from wood, with human-like features, a mop of real hair, and disturbingly glassy eyes that seemed too lifelike. Something about it felt wrong, yet Walton couldn’t leave it behind. He took the doll home, unaware that he had invited something sinister into his life.

Immediately, strange things began happening.

The Haunting Begins: The Doll That Moves on Its Own

From the moment Walton placed Letta in his car, unease set in. He and his family reported hearing whispering voices, though no one was there. The doll, nestled in the backseat, seemed to shift positions on its own, as though it were restless.

As they drove home, a strange force seemingly took control of the vehicle, making the car swerve erratically, forcing Walton to pull over. This was the first sign that Letta was not an ordinary object.

When the doll arrived at Walton’s house, its presence disturbed both humans and animals alike. Dogs would snarl and bark aggressively, refusing to go near it. Guests would experience sudden headaches, dizziness, and overwhelming sorrow in Letta’s presence. At night, Walton’s children swore they heard footsteps echoing through the house—even when no one was awake.

Things escalated when furniture began shifting inexplicably, and Letta was found in different positions than where it had been left.

The Origins of Letta: A Soul Trapped in Wood?

Disturbed by the growing supernatural activity, Walton sought out paranormal experts, psychics, and antique specialists. The findings were more terrifying than he could have ever imagined.

The doll, it was revealed, was likely over 200 years old, originating from Eastern Europe.
Crafted with human hair and possibly even fragments of human remains, Letta’s creation was no ordinary craftsmanship.
A psychic medium claimed the doll contained the spirit of a young boy who had tragically drowned. His soul, unable to rest, had become bound to the doll.
Others suggested that Letta was created for spiritual purposes, perhaps as a vessel for a soul or as part of an old Romani ritual.

The name Letta was derived from the eerie occurrences surrounding the doll. Whenever people encountered it, they would often hear the faint whispering of "Letta me out..."

Attempts to Be Rid of Letta: An Unbreakable Bond

Despite the growing fear surrounding Letta, Walton found himself unable to get rid of it.

On multiple occasions, he attempted to sell or give away the doll, yet each time, something prevented the transaction—whether it be sudden illness, financial setbacks, or an overwhelming emotional connection that made Walton hesitate.

It was as if the doll refused to be abandoned.

Over the years, Walton brought Letta to public exhibitions, paranormal investigations, and even television interviews. During one such appearance, audience members experienced inexplicable emotions, and some even fainted. Others have reported feeling as though they were being watched long after they left Letta’s presence.

Letta the Doll Today: A Cursed Relic of the Paranormal

To this day, Letta remains in Walton’s possession, housed in Australia, where it continues to unsettle all who cross its path. Even skeptics who have approached Letta with doubt often leave unnerved.

Though no concrete proof has been found to explain Letta’s hauntings, the sheer number of witness accounts, inexplicable movements, and eerie phenomena surrounding it keeps its legend alive.

Letta’s story is one that lingers in the back of your mind—an eternal question of whether spirits can truly inhabit objects and what happens when the past refuses to be forgotten.

Would you keep such a doll in your home? 👀 Or perhaps have a photo with Letta sat on your lap !!

Citations:

Amy's Crypt - The Story of Letta the Haunted Doll

📌 The Ghost in My Machine - Letta Me Out: The Haunted Doll