The Enfield Horror Monster

The gals have found a cryptid they connect to! This week, Alex & Christie discuss the Enfield Horror Monster, which plagued the small town of Enfield, Illinois, in 1973. Was this an unknown creature? A Kangaroo? Or something else? Tune in to find out – and let us know if you think it’s creepier than the Enfield Poltergeist! Need a distraction? We got you.

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Resources:

· Wikipedia page – Enfield, Illinois

· Cryptid Wiki page – Enfield Horror

· Reading Eagle article – “Monster is Pooh-Poohed” – by Chris Dettro, Copley News Service – August 22nd, 1973.

· The Villagers Voice – “The Enfield Horror” – by Villagers Voice – May 1st, 2019.

· Herald and Review article – “Former City Man Believes in Monsters” – author unknown – May 15th, 1973.

· Dog Care website – “What Dog Breeds Have Five Toes on their Hind Legs?” - by Kat Walden – no date listed.

· YouTube video – “The Enfield Horror & The Xorn” – uploaded by user ‘My Side of the Laundry Room’ – on April 27th, 2021.

· Medium article – “Strangers in the Night” – by Chris Darkes – July 30th, 2015.

· Bella Online website – “The Enfield Horror” – by Deena Budd – no date listed.

· The Pantagraph article – “Ohio Man May Hold Key to Enfield Monster Epic” – no author listed – May 16th, 1973

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