Near Elkhorn, Wisconsin, in the autumn of 1991, local journalist Linda Godfrey recorded a series of peculiar sightings of a terrifying humanoid dog-like creature, apparently witnessed skulking around the fringes of nearby Bray Road.
What seemed a ludicrous proposition at first, soon took on a surprising amount of credibility...
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Unexplained - Season 06 Episode 33: An American Werewolf in America
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Wind. Godfrey surveyed the scenery one overcast November afternoon in nineteen ninety one as she drove out of the little Wisconsin town of Elkhorn along Geneva Street, Passing under Highway twelve. The road took her out of town through gently rolling farm fields peppered with patches of woodland. The trees were leafless, and a faint mist rose up from surrounding patches of scrubby marshland. The fields, which had been full of corn, soybean, and h
Season 06 Episode 33: An American Werewolf in America Top Questions Answered
What is the Beast of Bray Road?
The Beast of Bray Road is a mysterious creature reportedly seen in Wisconsin, described as a bipedal dog with a humanoid appearance.
When did sightings of the Beast of Bray Road occur?
Sightings of the Beast of Bray Road occurred between 10:30 pm and 5 am, with a peak between August and October.
Are there any physical evidence of the Beast of Bray Road?
No physical evidence of the Beast of Bray Road has been found in Walworth County.
Who is Linda Godfrey?
Linda Godfrey was a reporter assigned to cover the story of the strange creature seen on Bray Road. She later became a researcher of cryptozoological phenomena and wrote extensively about the Beast of Bray Road.
How did the media frenzy around the Beast of Bray Road start?
The media frenzy surrounding the Beast of Bray Road started after Linda Godfrey's story about the creature was published in a newspaper in 1991.
Were there any suspected cult activities related to the Beast of Bray Road?
There were rumors of Satanic cult activities and individuals posing as animal control officers related to the Beast of Bray Road, but police dismissed these suspicions.
What kind of descriptions have eyewitnesses given of the creature?
Eyewitnesses described the creature as a large, shadowy figure resembling a part human, part animal creature with glowing eyes, fur, fangs, and long claws.
How did Linda Godfrey create a sketch of the creature?
Linda Godfrey made a sketch of the creature based on eyewitness descriptions, but couldn't find a match in wildlife books.
Were there any reported unusual animal mutilations near Bray Road?
Leigh Hempel set up camera traps near Bray Road and documented unusual animal mutilation. Several animals were found mutilated in the area, indicating possible cult rituals, although the police dismissed these suspicions.
Is there any evidence of the existence of the Beast of Bray Road?
The existence of the Beast of Bray Road remains unproven, with no conclusive evidence found so far.
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