About this episode

This episode revisits the 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville invasion involving a family besieged by silver space creatures.

Welcome back to another episode of Cryptid Cocktail Party! This week we're revisiting the Kelly-Hopkinsville invasion where in 1955 a family in rural Kentucky was besieged by little silver space creatures known as the Hopkinsville Goblins. We dove a little deeper this go round so sit back, grab a glass of Panther Juice, and enjoy!

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