About this episode

Elizabeth explores the mystery of the Flatwoods Monster and the theories surrounding the witnesses' encounter.

In 1952, three boys in West Virginia watched a strange glowing object fall from the sky. When they returned to investigate, they claimed to encounter a terrifying 10-foot-tall figure with a red face and pointed hood. But what really happened on that hillside? Elizabeth explores one of America's most enduring UFO mysteries, and the very different theories about what the witnesses actually saw. Plus Elizabeth shares a few adventures of her own coming up… Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth

Topics covered

• urban legend
• UFO mystery
• true crime
• investigation
• witness accounts

Keywords

• Flatwoods Monster
• UFO
• West Virginia
• urban legend
• 1952
• mystery
• investigation

Mentioned in this episode

Places: West Virginia

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