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June 8, 2025
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A Genuine Paranormal Power Couple, Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell, Reveal Amazing Paranormal Encounters Through the Years on The Paracast!
The Paracast is released every Sunday and available from our site, https://www.theparacast.com, your favorite podcast app, and the IRN Internet Radio Network. All episodes from 2022 and later now feature better audio and fewer ads. We are also re-releasing some of our most popular classic episodes.
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This Week's Episode (June 8, 2025): With cohost Tim Swartz on "Special Assignment," Gene presents a genuine paranormal power couple, Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell. Tillie, who is our guest cohost on this episode, is an American author and experiencer. Her very earliest memories include what seem to be paranormal encounters, and the other side has always played a central role in her life. She was co-lead of an exorcist and investigative team with the Catholic church, has worked as an independent tarot interpreter, healer, medium and advisor, and today is an author for Zontar Press, a publishing house run by Tim R. Swartz, co-host on The Paracast. She also writes for Outer Limits Magazine and The Quad Coalition of Sciences. Notably, later this year a piece of hers will appear in a new book by Malcolm Robinson of SPI in the UK, and she is currently hard at work on several other book inclusions and some standalone volumes with Zontar Press. Artemaeus is an American experiencer. After meeting Tillie, his life took thousands of unforeseen, unforgettable turns, from witnessing her psychic abilities, to bumping into a faerie, meeting mimics, dark entities, maybe an Egyptian god or two, seeing UFOs and strange planetary behavior and more. At home, extreme electrical events, strange scientific anomalies, apports and disappearing objects, time glitches and the Mandela Effect are positively common events. Bizarrely, his foray into the deep paranormal has transformed his personality, beliefs and understanding of psychology, reality and life in measures and ways no short of miraculous.
After The Paracast — Available exclusively to Paracast+ subscribers on June 6: Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell, a genuine paranormal power couple, return to talk about their weird experiences over the years. With cohost Tim Swartz on "Special Assignment," Tillie and Artemaeus talk with Gene about a variety of topics. So, Artemaeus describes his most frightening paranormal encounter. The pair also report episodes of possible missing time, and about events about which they have totally different memories. Gene provides some of his own curious encounters. Tillie, who is our guest cohost on this episode, is an American author and experiencer. Her very earliest memories include what seem to be paranormal encounters, and the other side has always played a central role in her life. She was co-lead of an exorcist and investigative team with the Catholic church, has worked as an independent tarot interpreter, healer, medium and advisor, and today is an author for Zontar Press, a publishing house run by cohost Tim Swartz. Artemaeus is an American experiencer. After meeting Tillie, his life took thousands of unforeseen, unforgettable turns, from witnessing her psychic abilities, to bumping into a faerie, meeting mimics, dark entities, maybe an Egyptian god or two, seeing UFOs and strange planetary behavior and more. At home, extreme electrical events, strange scientific anomalies, apports and disappearing objects, time glitches and the Mandela Effect are positively common events. Bizarrely, his foray into the deep paranormal has transformed his personality, beliefs and understanding of psychology, reality and life in measures and ways no short of miraculous.
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. And look for @theparacast on Bluesky Social, Facebook, Threads and X.
High Strangeness at the Appalachian Mountains
By Paul Dale Roberts
The Appalachian Mountains are often associated with various paranormal phenomena, including sightings of cryptids like Sasquatch and the Mothman. There are plenty of ghostly apparitions that have been seen on the trails. Historic entities like Bell Witch are part of the legend of the Appalachian Mountains. Locals believe the ancient landscape and rich folklore contribute to these stories. Here's a more detailed look at some of the paranormal activity reported in the Appalachians, starting off with the cryptids.
Wampus Cat
The Wampus Cat has been sighted in the Appalachian Mountains several times by hunters and hikers. People in their campsites have heard the Wampus Cat whining during the night. Legend has it that the cat has green piercing eyes and has psychic powers. In 1951, folklorist Vance Randolph described the Wampus cat as "a kind of amphibious panther which leaps into the water and swims like a colossal mink.” This cryptid has been blamed for killing livestock during the 1930s in the Piedmont of North Carolina. There has not been recent sightings of this mysterious cat.
Flatwoods Monster
The Flatwoods Monster is a legendary cryptid from West Virginia, reported to have been seen near the town of Flatwoods on September 12, 1952. A group of children and adults reported seeing a 10-foot-tall creature with a spade-shaped head, glowing eyes, and a metallic odor after a bright light streaked across the sky. The witnesses also described that the creature had small claw-like hands. Project Bluebook investigated this sighting. Some locals believe the story and some locals believe the story is a hoax. There has been no more sightings of the Flatwoods Monster. The legendary cryptid does draw in tourists. There is even a museum dedicated to this cryptid.
Editor’s Note: UFO myth-maker Gray Barker was one of the earliest investigators to look into the case.
Sasquatch
The Appalachian Mountains are frequently cited as a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings, with reports spanning across multiple states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. These accounts often describe a large, ape-like creature with various fur colors, including some with black fur and glowing green eyes. Some eyewitnesses have even described Sasquatch as having a powerful build and being over eight feet tall. The Appalachian Mountains have a long history of legends and folklore, including stories of hairy covered wild men, wooly boogers, and ape-like creatures, adding to the mystique surrounding Sasquatch. Sightings of Sasquatch continue to the present day.
When I was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, I visited the Cumberland Plateau, which is part of the Appalachian Mountains and viewed the highest point in Kentucky, Big Black Mountain. I met some locals who were moonshiners, and they had many stories about Sasquatch roaming around Big Black Mountain. One moonshiner told me that his friend's cabin was broken into, and everything was topsy turvy inside the cabin. It was reported that a Sasquatch broke into the cabin looking for food. The Sasquatch that broke into the cabin was known as the Big Black Mountain Boogie Man.
Ghosts of the Appalachian Mountains
Some claim to have seen ghosts and apparitions in the mountains, often tied to specific locations or historical events. Some of the notable ghosts that haunt the Appalachian Mountains are The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain. This legend involves a massive, black dog with glowing red eyes that is said to lurk on the mountain. It's believed to be a supernatural creature that attacks hikers, especially at night.
Then there is the Greenbrier Ghost. The Greenbrier Ghost is based on a real-life murder case in West Virginia in the 1890s. The ghost is said to be the spirit of Elva Zona Heaster, a young woman who was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The Ghost of Lucy is usually seen at the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. The Ghost of Lucy is believed to be a woman that got lost on the trail in the Smoky Mountains, and to this day, she is still looking for her way home.
The story of the Bell Witch is one of the most well-known paranormal legends in the Appalachians. It's a tale of a mischievous spirit who tormented a family in Tennessee, with reports of strange noises, apparitions, and even physical assaults. Some paranormal enthusiasts believe that the Bell Witch is a poltergeist, while others believe it's truly a witch that is now in a ghostly form. There are some paranormal investigators that make claim they encountered the Bell Witch and even have some EVPs of the witch talking.
Brown Mountain Lights
These are unexplained lights that have been seen over the mountains, often attributed to some unknown phenomenon or even ghostly activity. Some locals believe that they are SCF (Spiritual Containment Fields) of the deceased. Spiritual Containment Fields are your so-called orbs. Locals say that the Brown Mountain Lights have intelligent movement, which makes the lights a paranormal mystery.
Editor’s Note: In 1969, Gene, accompanied by his former wife, Geneva, and long-time friend Allen Greenfield (a cutting-edge paranormal theorist), spent the evening at Brown Mountain. But, no! No mysterious lights appeared. There was a brief flurry as the crowd stared upwards intently when some lights appeared, but it was just conventional aircraft.
Haunted Trails
Some specific trails within the Appalachian Trail, like Bluff Mountain, are known for their purported haunted history. One hiker says that there is a ghost of a man that wears dark clothing that haunts the trails. The locals call this ghost "The Stalker." While a person is hiking along the trail, they will hear footsteps behind them. When you turn around, you will see a glimpse of The Stalker.
The Appalachian Mountains are known for their diverse ghost stories. These tales add a layer of mystery and intrigue to the already challenging Appalachian Trail. Let's take a quick look at some of the ghosts that you might encounter on these trails.
There is The Phantom Hiker. The Phantom Hiker is a spectral figure, often described as an older man with a beard, seen hiking alone along the trail, especially near Grandfather Mountain. He is said to vanish into thin air, leaving hikers wondering if they truly saw a ghost. The Wapiti Shelter in Virginia is allegedly haunted by the ghosts of two murdered hikers, with reports of screaming at night. At the Brown Fork Gap Shelter in North Carolina, a hiker reported hearing the distinct sound of someone hiking through snow, without seeing anyone.
Missing People and Portals
Several notable people, under different circumstances, have vanished without a trace in the Appalachian Mountains, particularly within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Notable Cases
Dennis Martin: Vanished during a family picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains in 1969 while playing hide-and-seek. Despite extensive searches, he was never found.
Trenny Gibson: Disappeared on a school trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in 1976. She was last seen hiking with her group and was never located.
Geraldine Largay: An experienced hiker vanished from the Appalachian Trail in Maine in 2013. Her body was found 26 days later, but the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear.
Pauline Melton: One of the five best known missing persons cases from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Her case, along with others, is still listed on the National Park Service's website.
Special Note: Some locals believe there are portals in and around the Appalachian Mountains. Case example: The Appalachian Trail, which runs along the mountains, is sometimes referred to as a "sacred portal" or a "gateway to nature" by those who experience it.
Diane Mason from West Virginia was hiking on the Appalachian Trail and felt a disturbance in the air. The woman said she felt dizzy, and when she placed her hand and arm in one area of the trail, everything felt thick and tingling. Diane turned back and headed to her vehicle. She later said that she thinks she may have encountered a portal, and if she went into it, she would never get out.
Raven Mocker
The "Raven Mocker" is a creature from Cherokee mythology, often described as a witch or evil spirit, particularly in the Appalachian region. It's said to prolong its life by preying on the sick and dying, sometimes depicted as a withered, aged figure with a raven's call. The Raven Mocker is also associated with shapeshifting, as seen in the Mountain Monsters episode "Bigfoot of Lee County: Raven Mocker.” Raven Mockers are also associated with cannibalism. They are known to eat their victims.
Mothman
Mothman is a winged cryptid associated with the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, known for its alleged sightings that began in the 1960s. It is described as a large, humanoid figure with wings and glowing red eyes, often seen gliding through the air. The creature is said to have been responsible for various strange sightings and events, including lurking outside homes and chasing cars. Mothman has been sighted not only in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, but the cryptid has been seen in Sacramento, California; Chicago and Chernobyl, Ukraine. Mothman is reputed as being a Harbinger of Doom.
Editor’s Note: The Mothman sightings are often connected to the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge, a suspension bridge connecting Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Gallipolis, Ohio. The disaster, on December 15, 1967, caused a devastating loss of life: 46 deaths and several injuries.
UFOs/UAPs
UFOs/UAPs have been seen around all areas of the Appalachian Mountains. Most notable is the Flatwoods Monster, Mothman and the Moon-Eyed People. Danny Ledgmar from Louisville, Kentucky witnessed a boomerang-shaped UFO flying by Big Black Mountain. The boomerang UFO phased out and simply vanished. Danny believes it was a cloaking device that made the UFO invisible. Special Note: I believe that Mothman and the Moon-Eyed People are either extraterrestrial or interdimensional.
Moneyed People
The "moon-eyed people" are a legendary group in Cherokee folklore, described as short, white-skinned, and blue-eyed beings that lived in Appalachia before the Cherokee arrived. The Cherokee called them "moon-eyed" because they supposedly saw poorly during the day and were more active at night, possibly due to sensitivity to sunlight. The Cherokee tradition states they were eventually displaced or driven underground.
Paul Dale Roberts, aka The Demon Warrior, is a Fortean investigator who looks into all things paranormal from ghosts to demons to cryptids to UFOs. He has investigated paranormal hot spots like Area 51; Skinwalker Ranch; Stonehenge; Bridge over River Kwai in Thailand; Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb; Bodie, CA (Ghost Town); Black Dahlia grave site; Alcatraz; San Quentin Prison and Folsom Prison; Edinburgh Castle; Notre Dame in Paris, France; and others.
Roberts has published 85 books on the paranormal. You can see some of his books by simply Googling "Paul Dale Roberts Books.” He has also been on many documentaries from Portals to Hell to Ghost Adventures, see his IMDB at the link below: www.imdb.com/name/nm5598153/
Roberts is a journalist for Costa Rican Times, Un-X Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Outer Limits Magazine and Paranormal Underground Magazine. As well, he has several paranormal themed books published and is the contributing author on the books "Alien Artifacts," and "Mimics-The Others Among Us” and many more.
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June 8, 2025
www.theparacast.com
A Genuine Paranormal Power Couple, Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell, Reveal Amazing Paranormal Encounters Through the Years on The Paracast!
The Paracast is released every Sunday and available from our site, https://www.theparacast.com, your favorite podcast app, and the IRN Internet Radio Network. All episodes from 2022 and later now feature better audio and fewer ads. We are also re-releasing some of our most popular classic episodes.
WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU HAVEN'T SIGNED UP FOR THE PARACAST+ YET? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE PARACAST+ SO YOU CAN SUPPORT THE SHOW AND ENJOY THE ULTIMATE PARACAST EXPERIENCE AT A SPECIAL LOW PRICE! We have another radio show and we’d love for you listen to it. So for a low subscription fee, you will receive access to an exclusive bonus podcast, After The Paracast, plus a special version of The Paracast with all the ads removed, when you join The Paracast+. We also offer a special RSS feed for easy updates of the latest episodes on your device. Episodes for subscribers to The Paracast+ are now released 24 hours earlier. Flash! Now includes over 100 classic episodes, so take advantage of our lowest rates ever! Act now! It's easier than ever to susbcribe! For the easiest signup ever, please visit: https://www.theparacast.plus
This Week's Episode (June 8, 2025): With cohost Tim Swartz on "Special Assignment," Gene presents a genuine paranormal power couple, Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell. Tillie, who is our guest cohost on this episode, is an American author and experiencer. Her very earliest memories include what seem to be paranormal encounters, and the other side has always played a central role in her life. She was co-lead of an exorcist and investigative team with the Catholic church, has worked as an independent tarot interpreter, healer, medium and advisor, and today is an author for Zontar Press, a publishing house run by Tim R. Swartz, co-host on The Paracast. She also writes for Outer Limits Magazine and The Quad Coalition of Sciences. Notably, later this year a piece of hers will appear in a new book by Malcolm Robinson of SPI in the UK, and she is currently hard at work on several other book inclusions and some standalone volumes with Zontar Press. Artemaeus is an American experiencer. After meeting Tillie, his life took thousands of unforeseen, unforgettable turns, from witnessing her psychic abilities, to bumping into a faerie, meeting mimics, dark entities, maybe an Egyptian god or two, seeing UFOs and strange planetary behavior and more. At home, extreme electrical events, strange scientific anomalies, apports and disappearing objects, time glitches and the Mandela Effect are positively common events. Bizarrely, his foray into the deep paranormal has transformed his personality, beliefs and understanding of psychology, reality and life in measures and ways no short of miraculous.
After The Paracast — Available exclusively to Paracast+ subscribers on June 6: Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell, a genuine paranormal power couple, return to talk about their weird experiences over the years. With cohost Tim Swartz on "Special Assignment," Tillie and Artemaeus talk with Gene about a variety of topics. So, Artemaeus describes his most frightening paranormal encounter. The pair also report episodes of possible missing time, and about events about which they have totally different memories. Gene provides some of his own curious encounters. Tillie, who is our guest cohost on this episode, is an American author and experiencer. Her very earliest memories include what seem to be paranormal encounters, and the other side has always played a central role in her life. She was co-lead of an exorcist and investigative team with the Catholic church, has worked as an independent tarot interpreter, healer, medium and advisor, and today is an author for Zontar Press, a publishing house run by cohost Tim Swartz. Artemaeus is an American experiencer. After meeting Tillie, his life took thousands of unforeseen, unforgettable turns, from witnessing her psychic abilities, to bumping into a faerie, meeting mimics, dark entities, maybe an Egyptian god or two, seeing UFOs and strange planetary behavior and more. At home, extreme electrical events, strange scientific anomalies, apports and disappearing objects, time glitches and the Mandela Effect are positively common events. Bizarrely, his foray into the deep paranormal has transformed his personality, beliefs and understanding of psychology, reality and life in measures and ways no short of miraculous.
Reminder: Please don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal: The Paracast Community Forums. And look for @theparacast on Bluesky Social, Facebook, Threads and X.
High Strangeness at the Appalachian Mountains
By Paul Dale Roberts
The Appalachian Mountains are often associated with various paranormal phenomena, including sightings of cryptids like Sasquatch and the Mothman. There are plenty of ghostly apparitions that have been seen on the trails. Historic entities like Bell Witch are part of the legend of the Appalachian Mountains. Locals believe the ancient landscape and rich folklore contribute to these stories. Here's a more detailed look at some of the paranormal activity reported in the Appalachians, starting off with the cryptids.
Wampus Cat
The Wampus Cat has been sighted in the Appalachian Mountains several times by hunters and hikers. People in their campsites have heard the Wampus Cat whining during the night. Legend has it that the cat has green piercing eyes and has psychic powers. In 1951, folklorist Vance Randolph described the Wampus cat as "a kind of amphibious panther which leaps into the water and swims like a colossal mink.” This cryptid has been blamed for killing livestock during the 1930s in the Piedmont of North Carolina. There has not been recent sightings of this mysterious cat.
Flatwoods Monster
The Flatwoods Monster is a legendary cryptid from West Virginia, reported to have been seen near the town of Flatwoods on September 12, 1952. A group of children and adults reported seeing a 10-foot-tall creature with a spade-shaped head, glowing eyes, and a metallic odor after a bright light streaked across the sky. The witnesses also described that the creature had small claw-like hands. Project Bluebook investigated this sighting. Some locals believe the story and some locals believe the story is a hoax. There has been no more sightings of the Flatwoods Monster. The legendary cryptid does draw in tourists. There is even a museum dedicated to this cryptid.
Editor’s Note: UFO myth-maker Gray Barker was one of the earliest investigators to look into the case.
Sasquatch
The Appalachian Mountains are frequently cited as a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings, with reports spanning across multiple states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia. These accounts often describe a large, ape-like creature with various fur colors, including some with black fur and glowing green eyes. Some eyewitnesses have even described Sasquatch as having a powerful build and being over eight feet tall. The Appalachian Mountains have a long history of legends and folklore, including stories of hairy covered wild men, wooly boogers, and ape-like creatures, adding to the mystique surrounding Sasquatch. Sightings of Sasquatch continue to the present day.
When I was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, I visited the Cumberland Plateau, which is part of the Appalachian Mountains and viewed the highest point in Kentucky, Big Black Mountain. I met some locals who were moonshiners, and they had many stories about Sasquatch roaming around Big Black Mountain. One moonshiner told me that his friend's cabin was broken into, and everything was topsy turvy inside the cabin. It was reported that a Sasquatch broke into the cabin looking for food. The Sasquatch that broke into the cabin was known as the Big Black Mountain Boogie Man.
Ghosts of the Appalachian Mountains
Some claim to have seen ghosts and apparitions in the mountains, often tied to specific locations or historical events. Some of the notable ghosts that haunt the Appalachian Mountains are The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain. This legend involves a massive, black dog with glowing red eyes that is said to lurk on the mountain. It's believed to be a supernatural creature that attacks hikers, especially at night.
Then there is the Greenbrier Ghost. The Greenbrier Ghost is based on a real-life murder case in West Virginia in the 1890s. The ghost is said to be the spirit of Elva Zona Heaster, a young woman who was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The Ghost of Lucy is usually seen at the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. The Ghost of Lucy is believed to be a woman that got lost on the trail in the Smoky Mountains, and to this day, she is still looking for her way home.
The story of the Bell Witch is one of the most well-known paranormal legends in the Appalachians. It's a tale of a mischievous spirit who tormented a family in Tennessee, with reports of strange noises, apparitions, and even physical assaults. Some paranormal enthusiasts believe that the Bell Witch is a poltergeist, while others believe it's truly a witch that is now in a ghostly form. There are some paranormal investigators that make claim they encountered the Bell Witch and even have some EVPs of the witch talking.
Brown Mountain Lights
These are unexplained lights that have been seen over the mountains, often attributed to some unknown phenomenon or even ghostly activity. Some locals believe that they are SCF (Spiritual Containment Fields) of the deceased. Spiritual Containment Fields are your so-called orbs. Locals say that the Brown Mountain Lights have intelligent movement, which makes the lights a paranormal mystery.
Editor’s Note: In 1969, Gene, accompanied by his former wife, Geneva, and long-time friend Allen Greenfield (a cutting-edge paranormal theorist), spent the evening at Brown Mountain. But, no! No mysterious lights appeared. There was a brief flurry as the crowd stared upwards intently when some lights appeared, but it was just conventional aircraft.
Haunted Trails
Some specific trails within the Appalachian Trail, like Bluff Mountain, are known for their purported haunted history. One hiker says that there is a ghost of a man that wears dark clothing that haunts the trails. The locals call this ghost "The Stalker." While a person is hiking along the trail, they will hear footsteps behind them. When you turn around, you will see a glimpse of The Stalker.
The Appalachian Mountains are known for their diverse ghost stories. These tales add a layer of mystery and intrigue to the already challenging Appalachian Trail. Let's take a quick look at some of the ghosts that you might encounter on these trails.
There is The Phantom Hiker. The Phantom Hiker is a spectral figure, often described as an older man with a beard, seen hiking alone along the trail, especially near Grandfather Mountain. He is said to vanish into thin air, leaving hikers wondering if they truly saw a ghost. The Wapiti Shelter in Virginia is allegedly haunted by the ghosts of two murdered hikers, with reports of screaming at night. At the Brown Fork Gap Shelter in North Carolina, a hiker reported hearing the distinct sound of someone hiking through snow, without seeing anyone.
Missing People and Portals
Several notable people, under different circumstances, have vanished without a trace in the Appalachian Mountains, particularly within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Notable Cases
Dennis Martin: Vanished during a family picnic in the Great Smoky Mountains in 1969 while playing hide-and-seek. Despite extensive searches, he was never found.
Trenny Gibson: Disappeared on a school trip to the Great Smoky Mountains in 1976. She was last seen hiking with her group and was never located.
Geraldine Largay: An experienced hiker vanished from the Appalachian Trail in Maine in 2013. Her body was found 26 days later, but the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear.
Pauline Melton: One of the five best known missing persons cases from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Her case, along with others, is still listed on the National Park Service's website.
Special Note: Some locals believe there are portals in and around the Appalachian Mountains. Case example: The Appalachian Trail, which runs along the mountains, is sometimes referred to as a "sacred portal" or a "gateway to nature" by those who experience it.
Diane Mason from West Virginia was hiking on the Appalachian Trail and felt a disturbance in the air. The woman said she felt dizzy, and when she placed her hand and arm in one area of the trail, everything felt thick and tingling. Diane turned back and headed to her vehicle. She later said that she thinks she may have encountered a portal, and if she went into it, she would never get out.
Raven Mocker
The "Raven Mocker" is a creature from Cherokee mythology, often described as a witch or evil spirit, particularly in the Appalachian region. It's said to prolong its life by preying on the sick and dying, sometimes depicted as a withered, aged figure with a raven's call. The Raven Mocker is also associated with shapeshifting, as seen in the Mountain Monsters episode "Bigfoot of Lee County: Raven Mocker.” Raven Mockers are also associated with cannibalism. They are known to eat their victims.
Mothman
Mothman is a winged cryptid associated with the town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, known for its alleged sightings that began in the 1960s. It is described as a large, humanoid figure with wings and glowing red eyes, often seen gliding through the air. The creature is said to have been responsible for various strange sightings and events, including lurking outside homes and chasing cars. Mothman has been sighted not only in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, but the cryptid has been seen in Sacramento, California; Chicago and Chernobyl, Ukraine. Mothman is reputed as being a Harbinger of Doom.
Editor’s Note: The Mothman sightings are often connected to the tragic collapse of the Silver Bridge, a suspension bridge connecting Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and Gallipolis, Ohio. The disaster, on December 15, 1967, caused a devastating loss of life: 46 deaths and several injuries.
UFOs/UAPs
UFOs/UAPs have been seen around all areas of the Appalachian Mountains. Most notable is the Flatwoods Monster, Mothman and the Moon-Eyed People. Danny Ledgmar from Louisville, Kentucky witnessed a boomerang-shaped UFO flying by Big Black Mountain. The boomerang UFO phased out and simply vanished. Danny believes it was a cloaking device that made the UFO invisible. Special Note: I believe that Mothman and the Moon-Eyed People are either extraterrestrial or interdimensional.
Moneyed People
The "moon-eyed people" are a legendary group in Cherokee folklore, described as short, white-skinned, and blue-eyed beings that lived in Appalachia before the Cherokee arrived. The Cherokee called them "moon-eyed" because they supposedly saw poorly during the day and were more active at night, possibly due to sensitivity to sunlight. The Cherokee tradition states they were eventually displaced or driven underground.
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Paul Dale Roberts, aka The Demon Warrior, is a Fortean investigator who looks into all things paranormal from ghosts to demons to cryptids to UFOs. He has investigated paranormal hot spots like Area 51; Skinwalker Ranch; Stonehenge; Bridge over River Kwai in Thailand; Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb; Bodie, CA (Ghost Town); Black Dahlia grave site; Alcatraz; San Quentin Prison and Folsom Prison; Edinburgh Castle; Notre Dame in Paris, France; and others.
Roberts has published 85 books on the paranormal. You can see some of his books by simply Googling "Paul Dale Roberts Books.” He has also been on many documentaries from Portals to Hell to Ghost Adventures, see his IMDB at the link below: www.imdb.com/name/nm5598153/
Roberts is a journalist for Costa Rican Times, Un-X Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Outer Limits Magazine and Paranormal Underground Magazine. As well, he has several paranormal themed books published and is the contributing author on the books "Alien Artifacts," and "Mimics-The Others Among Us” and many more.
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