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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 33 MIN

The Van Meter Visitor: Iowa’s Winged Terror That Vanished Without a Trace — Ep. 4

from State of the Unknown | Documented Hauntings and Real Paranormal Cases Across America · host Robert Barber

In 1903, something strange descended on Van Meter, Iowa—a winged creature, part bat, part machine, with a blinding light on its head.It terrorized the town for five nights… and then disappeared.In this episode, Robert Barber unravels one of America’s most chilling and little-known paranormal stories—a case where folklore, fear, and eyewitness accounts collide.🎧 Was it a cryptid, mass panic, or something we still can’t name?Support the showState of the Unknown is a documentary-style podcast exploring America’s unexplained stories, including reported hauntings, UFO encounters, cryptid sightings, folklore, and modern paranormal cases. Each episode combines careful research, atmospheric storytelling, and reflection on the human questions behind the mystery.👁️‍🗨️ New episodes every Tuesday 📬 Reach out: [email protected]📣 Follow the strange: @stateoftheunknownpodcast on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, & Threads🔍 Want more? Visit stateoftheunknown.com to explore show notes and submit your own story.Share Your TakeHave a theory about this episode? Message me anytime on Instagram @stateoftheunknownpodcast - I read every DM.Some stories don’t stay buried.We go looking anyway.

In 1903, something strange descended on Van Meter, Iowa—a winged creature, part bat, part machine, with a blinding light on its head. It terrorized the town for five nights… and then disappeared. In this episode, Robert Barber unravels one of America’s most chilling and little-known paranormal stories—a case where folklore, fear, and eyewitness accounts collide. 🎧 Was it a cryptid, mass panic, or something we still can’t name? Support the show State of the Unknown is a documentary-style podca...

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