Nick Redfern's Blog, page 34

Sasquatch & Ouija-Boards: A Connection?

Yep, a very weird story...

New Mothman Book Coming From Loren Coleman

Not To be Missed!! Coming soon...

10 New Articles...

It's that time again...

1. A close encounter of the really close kind .

2. A guide to the Abominable Snowman .

3. Investigating Australia's Bigfoot .

4. Hoaxers, nuts, and fantasists .

5. Goat-Man Panic in Texas .

6. Hairy dwarfs on the rampage .

7. Beware of the little folk

8. When a dragon isn't really a dragon .

9. When Bigfoot goes hair-braiding!

10. A story of Sasquatch .

Black Eyed Children: A New Edition

Coming soon: a newly-revised edition of David Weatherly's book, Black Eyed Children . Not to be missed!

3 New Articles: Bigfoot, the Yeti and More...

One on the very strange subject of government files on the Abominable Snowman ; a second one on mysterious "alligators" and a "wild man," and the third on bullets and the indestructible Bigfoot .

A Bunch Of New Articles Online

At Mysterious Universe , you can find a bunch of new articles from me:

1. Marilyn Monroe, Aleister Crowley and More .

2. Marilyn and a Controversial Book .

3. Chupacabra or Big Cat?

4. A Strange MIB Tale .

5. The Other Monsters of Point Pleasant .

6. The Horror on the Hill .

7. "Encounter in the Desert" - Reviewed .

8. New JFK Assassination Files, Part 1 .

9. New JFK Assassination Files, Part 2 .

A Couple Of Halloween-Themed Articles

Over at Mysterious Universe , there are a couple of new articles from me which are Halloween-themed. And here they are...

Want some good music to play on Halloween? Here's what I recommend!

But, if you want to sit back and watch a bunch of movies on Halloween, here's my choice .

Mothman and the Collapse of the Silver Bridge

And, in a third new article I address the issue of Mothman and the collapse of Point Pleasant, West Virginia's Silver Bridge in December 1967.

Here's how the story begins...

In less than two months we’ll see an anniversary of tragic proportions. It was on the evening of December 15, 1967 that Point Pleasant, West Virginia’s Silver Bridge plunged into the churning waters of the Ohio River. Forty-six people lost their lives when their vehicles plummeted into the water. Forty-four bodies were recovered; two were never found. It was a terrible disaster for the close-knit community of the small city. And, of course – as anyone who knows their paranormal history will be aware – this was the same time-frame and location where the legendary Mothman was seen. It’s not surprising that many have suggested a connection between the collapse of the Silver Bridge and the presence of Mothman.

 The reason why I am mentioning this right now, is that I’m sure as the 50th anniversary of the disaster looms larger and larger, just about everyone and his brother will be addressing the matter. So, I thought I would jump in a little bit early, and share my thoughts on this matter. But, first, a bit of background information on the lead-up to the Silver Bridge affair. It was in late 1966 that sightings of Mothman began to be reported around Point Pleasant. The mysterious and sinister thing became infamous for its fiery red eyes and its large, powerful wings. No wonder it was given the name with which it is, today, still recognized by, a half a century after things began.

Is Bigfoot A Deadly Mimic?

That's the question I ask in a new article , which starts like this:

One of the lesser known aspects of the Bigfoot phenomenon is the reported ability of the creatures to mimic the distressing cries of a human baby. Almost certainly, this is done to try and lure concerned people deep into the woods. Of course, the big question is: why? We could speculate that the Bigfoot are on the hunt for a tasty meal or several – namely us. After all, most people, if they heard an abandoned baby crying in the woods, would quickly seek out the baby and bring it to safety. Perhaps the Bigfoot know this and, as a result, are not beyond finding ingenious and sinister ways of drawing us to them – and for the worst outcome possible.

The Return of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon - Maybe

Over at Mysterious Universe , there's a new article from me on the strange saga of what became known as the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.

It's a story that dates back to the 1940s and which concerns a dark-clothed character who invaded homes in the dead of night and unleashed a paralyzing gas in the city of Mattoon, Illinois, USA. Yes, really!

So, why do I mention all of this now?

Well, because the Mad Gasser just might be back...