Real Dogman Encounter: Ohio Teenagers Come Face-to-Face With a Wolf-Like Humanoid in 1987

In 1987, Matt Emch was just a teenager looking for adventure in an abandoned steel mill in Youngstown, Ohio. What he and his friends encountered that night was something no one has a clean explanation for — a towering, wolf-like humanoid standing upright, staring back at them with unsettling intelligence in its eyes. Matt has lived with this experience for over 35 years. In this episode, he tells his story in full — what he saw, what he felt, and why it still follows him. We cover the complete account of his dogman encounter, the psychological weight of witnessing something that shouldn't exist, and how his sighting fits into a long, largely ignored history of similar reports across the American Midwest. No dramatization. No embellishment. Just one man's story — and the questions it refuses to leave behind. If you've ever wondered whether something unknown is sharing this world with us, this episode will stay with you.In this episode, we cover:The complete, unfiltered story of Matt Emch's werewolf sighting and how he barely escapedWhat the creature looked like up close — size, movement, and the terrifying detail of its eyesThe long-term psychological impact of coming face-to-face with an unknown cryptidHow this encounter fits into the broader pattern of Ohio dogman sightings and Midwest cryptid reportsThe question every witness asks: What was it, and is it still out there?Whether you're a lifelong cryptozoology enthusiast, a fan of paranormal encounters, or someone who's always wondered if there's truth behind werewolf legends, this episode will make you think twice before exploring any abandoned buildings.Matt Emch from Planet 412 can be found: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Planetfourtwelve?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/WN8Uv41Uota7k5Wg/?mibextid=K35XfPJoin this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channe...➡️ Want my help to get your paranormal encounter, conspiracy theory, or unexplained story out? Contact me here:📬Inquiries: [email protected] on:📺 YouTube: @CodexofCuriosities https://www.youtube.com/channe...💻Website: hhttps://ttps//codexofcuriositi...📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccofcuriosities🤳Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/codex.of.curiosities/Support the Show!🛒Codega's Store: https://codex-of-curiosities.p...🎙Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Codega...📦Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.mx/hz/w...Disclaimer:Neither The Host (Rye Voss) nor the podcast (Codega's Codex of Curiosities) are responsible for the views and opinions of any of the guests. * Codega's Codex of Curiosities is a show for people to share their experiences and opinions.All claims made by individual guests are at their own discretion and may not reflect on the overall views of Codega's Codex of Curiosities or Rye Voss.We encourage listeners to do their own research and form their own opinions on the topics discussed on Codega's Codex of Curiosities.Content may be controversial or challenging, so it's important to listen critically and be aware of your own biases.Music Credits: 78 PULSE: A Dark and Ominous Soundscape for Mysteries and Suspense - by Kjartan Abel. Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/libra... to find free music for your next project. This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/codega-s-codex-of-curiosities--6244705/support.📬Inquiries: [email protected]📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channe...💻Website: https://ttps//codexofcuriositi...📲Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccofcuriosities🤳Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/codex.of.curiosities/Support the Show!🛒Codega's Store: https://codegas-bodega-shop.fourthwall.com/🎙Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Codega...📦Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.mx/hz/w...Disclaimer:Neither The Host (Rye Voss) nor the podcast (Codega's Codex of Curiosities) are responsible for the views and opinions of any of the guests.* All claims made by individual guests are at their own discretion and may not reflect on the overall views of Codega's Codex of Curiosities or Rye Voss