The Healer’s House: The Ballad of William Petit

The Healer’s House tells the harrowing and ultimately triumphant national story of Dr. William Petit, a case that gripped the country and became one of the most significant segments in Dateline history. In 2007, Dr. Petit survived a horrific home invasion that claimed the lives of his wife and two daughters. Left for dead in a dark basement, he found the strength to escape the "pit" of despair and fire.

The song chronicles his literal "Joseph" journey—how a man who lost everything used his faith to rise from the ashes, establishing a multi-million dollar foundation and eventually being elected to the Connecticut General Assembly. It is a story of how what was intended for evil was turned into a legacy of justice and restoration.

Although we have already produced many genres, please remember you can purchase this song as-is, or as a custom-made, one-of-a-kind version that no one else has heard. This can be recorded in any combination of genres and instruments within our library. When filling out the order form in the "Song Details / Recipient Names" section, simply put "William Petit" and in the "Story or Plot Details" box, simply put "No changes as is."