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EPISODE · Dec 13, 2025 · 7 MIN

The Flatwoods Monster: The 1952 Alien Encounter in Braxton County West Virginia

from Mysteries of the Mountain State: Paranormal West Virginia

On September 12, 1952 several witnesses in Flatwoods reported seeing a glowing craft streak across the sky. When locals climbed a nearby hill to investigate, they claimed to encounter a towering figure with a spade-shaped head and luminous eyes. This episode reconstructs the original witness timeline using statements from the May brothers, Kathleen May, and local law enforcement. Includes historical context on the 1952 UFO wave across the United States.

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The Flatwoods Monster: The 1952 Alien Encounter in Braxton County West Virginia

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On September 12, 1952 several witnesses in Flatwoods reported seeing a glowing craft streak across the sky. When locals climbed a nearby hill to investigate, they claimed to encounter a towering figure with a spade-shaped head and luminous eyes....

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