When James Whitaker climbed into his attic to fix a leaky roof, he expected dust, cobwebs, and maybe a forgotten box or two. What he didn’t expect was a discovery that would leave him completely speechless—and change his understanding of his family’s past forever.
The 42-year-old software engineer from Asheville, North Carolina, had lived in his house for over a decade. “I’d been up there a few times, mostly for insulation or Christmas decorations,” Whitaker said. “But this time, I noticed something odd behind one of the beams—like a false wall.”
