The Kelly-Hopkinsville ”Little Green Men” Encounter

The Kelly-Hopkinsville "Little Green Men" Encounter On August 21, 1955, eleven people at a farmhouse in Kelly, Kentucky, experienced one of the most famous and unsettling close encounters in UAP history. In this episode, I speak with Geraldine Sutton Stith, author and daughter of Elmer "Lucky" Sutton, one of the main witnesses to the events of that wild night. Geraldine shares what it was like growing up in the aftermath of a legendary event, passing down the real details of what her family saw, heard, and survived. We talk about how a quick trip to the outdoor water well turned into a hours-long siege by glowing, floating entities. Geraldine walks us through why the family resorted to firing shotguns through windows and doors, and how the creatures seemed impervious to bullets. We also dive into the wild "invasion of the people" that followed, as a media frenzy and curious locals ultimately forced the family to pack up and sell their home just weeks later. Along the way, we clear up some of the biggest myths surrounding the case, including the real origin of the phrase "Little Green Men," the persistent rumors about alcohol, and why the prank theory just doesn't hold up under scrutiny. Plus, she shares her experiences returning to the property years later and the physical traces left behind on the land. Geraldine is a fantastic storyteller with a perspective you just can't get anywhere else. If you are into local mysteries, UAP lore, or just a solid paranormal story, you will love this episode. Show Notes: https://www.rivercitymystery.com/9 Join the River City Mystery Discord channel to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal.  https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord Check out Geraldine's Etsy page for her books and merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/aliensandgoblins Information on Geraldine's appearance on UFO Witness: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13889478/