Monsters, Myths & Murder: Hometown Legends Part 2

Hometown Legends and Local Folklore

• 💡 This episode concludes Season 19 with a collection of frightening folklore and hometown legends, often stemming from tragic events like murder or human sacrifice.
• 📌 Stories shared include tales of werewolves, mysterious children, UFO encounters, and disturbing local myths.

The Kissing Statues of Forest Lawn Cemetery

• 💔 James from Texas shares the legend of the kissing statues in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Beaumont, where newlyweds killed in an accident are honored.
• 🌕 The legend states that on a full moon, the statues of the couple appear to reanimate, looking at each other and kissing.
• 🚗 An alternative account suggests that shining car headlights on the statue can also cause the figures to move and kiss.

Gravity Hill and Eerie Handprints

• 👻 Cindy from Indiana recounts the legend of Gravity Hill in Morrisville, where ghosts are said to push cars uphill or backward.
• ✋ During an experiment, children's handprints were found on the back of her grandparents' car, suggesting paranormal intervention.

The Hermit's Cabin and Stafford Witch

• 🌲 Secret from Virginia describes the legend of the hermit's cabin in Locust Shade Park, a secluded property rumored to be owned by a reclusive individual.
• ⚠️ Legends surrounding the cabin include accusations of devil worship and child sacrifice, with the hermit known to shoot at trespassers.
• 🧙‍♀️ The land is also associated with the "Stafford witch," adding to the area's mysterious reputation.

The Green Children of Woolpit

• 👽 Fraser from the UK shares the historical account of the green children who appeared in the village of Woolpit in the 12th century.
• 💚 These children, with green skin, spoke an unknown language and ate only raw broad beans, eventually adapting to local life after learning English.
• 🌍 The girl explained they came from a subterranean world called "St. Martin's Land," with theories ranging from poisoning to persecution of Flemish immigrants.

The Bazano Tragedy and Haunted Church

• 🩸 Steph from Canada recounts the tragic events of 1980 in Bazano, Alberta, where Irwin Levens murdered his wife, children, and a pastor and his wife.
• 👻 The former church where the pastor worked, later converted into a home, was rumored to be haunted by the "sad man" (the pastor's ghost), with families rarely staying long.
• ✅ The current owners have renovated the house and report no paranormal activity, suggesting the spirit may have found peace.

Estadio Construction and Human Sacrifice

• 🏟️ Alma from Texas shares an urban legend about Estadio, a soccer stadium in Mexico City built in the 1960s.
• 🙏 The legend claims workers were buried alive as human sacrifices to appease the devil and ensure structural integrity, a practice known as "embar."
• 🏃‍♂️ One worker reportedly survived by chance when he went to use the bathroom and saw his colleagues preparing to cement him into the ground.

Courtner Road and Unexplained Phenomena

• 🔪 Sebastian from Colorado tells the story of Courtner Road, where a man allegedly murdered his family and himself.
• 🐕 While investigating, Sebastian and friends heard a cacophony of dog barking, followed by complete silence.
• 👤 They then saw a figure hanging from a tree, and their cars experienced difficulty starting and moving, suggesting a paranormal encounter.

The Battle of Los Angeles and UFO Speculation

• 🛸 Matt from California discusses the "Battle of Los Angeles" in 1942, where anti-aircraft artillery was fired at an unidentified object over the city.
• ❓ While officially deemed a false alarm or meteorological balloon, speculation persists that the object was a UFO, with unverified memos suggesting recovered alien craft.
• 👽 The event's proximity to the host's former residence and a reported crash site adds a personal connection.

Emily's Bridge and a Mysterious Scratch

• 🌉 Aiden from Vermont shares the legend of Emily's Bridge, a covered bridge where a woman is said to have died after her fiancé didn't show up for their wedding.
• 💥 While visiting, the group heard a loud bang on their car door, and upon inspection, found a long nail scratch on the paint, with no clear explanation.

Ramsay Cemetery and Werewolf Legends

• 🐺 Deb from Illinois shares tales of Ramsay Cemetery, where sightings of werewolves with glowing red eyes and figures on horseback have been reported.
• 🌕 Legends suggest werewolves inhabit nearby caves, and the area is also associated with "witch deer" that could only be harmed by silver bullets.

Hotel Del Coronado and Alien Abductions

• 🏨 Jerry from Arizona recounts the ghost story of Kate Morgan at the Hotel Del Coronado, who allegedly haunts the hotel after her fiancé never appeared.
• 👻 Jerry's wife found a ball of black lace in her dresser drawer, a possible calling card from Kate Morgan.
• 👽 The hotel also hosted a UFO event where multiple attendees reported a shared alien abduction experience, complete with physical marks and missing time.