This article was originally published Oct. 6, 2023. It has been updated.
Six mysterious skeletons call a yard on Woodland Ridge their home. Once a week they change position and theme, seemingly without any human interaction.
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But behind the scenes, it’s a couple that’s manipulating the crew to spark inspiration in their neighborhood.
Jaclyn and Heather Klapperich didn’t grow up with the classic Halloween experience, so they ensured their first neighborhood together had a positive trick-or-treating experience.
It wasn’t until years later that the crew—which they’ve nicknamed Bones Creek—came into their lives. The skeletons were a result of Heather’s trip to Home Depot three years ago.
“My wife came home and said, ‘Hey you’re probably going to make me return these, but I got six skeletons.’ Once we pulled them out and I looked at the price tag, I was like, ‘Yeah we’re definitely going to keep these,’” Jaclyn says.
The name for their new creaky crew was inspired by their home, Jones Creek. The Bones Creek crew took shape after that weekly changing of positions and costumes.
The Klapperichs have had a homecoming week theme, inspired by the Episcopal School of Baton Rouge across the street. Last year, they started the fun by pulling out their ’76 Camaro and arranging a “Working at the car wash” theme.
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This year, the couple says the skeletons will be dressed up as astronauts, witches, cheerleaders and football players.
The neighborhood knows the Klapperichs for their all-out decorations and candy on Halloween night. They pull out all 40 of their skeletons for the big night and hand out full-sized candy bars.
If you want to see the skeletons yourself, head to Woodland Ridge off of South Harrells Ferry Road. And for more on this spooky installment, watch this episode of 225’s Between the Lines.