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I was contacted by 'Edward' in Kansas City, Kansas by telephone after he read a post that referenced my book Mothman Dynasty: Chicago's Winged Humanoids
Edward wanted to share an encounter he and his cousin had in the summer of 1999 between 10 and 11 PM local time. They were traveling southbound on I-49 toward Joplin, Missouri, with Edward driving. He could not recall the exact area, but they were not too far from Joplin.
He states that he noticed a tall figure quickly running from the direction of medium to his left, then directly in front of his car. Both he and his cousin observed this human-like being and immediately said to each other that it 'looked like a gargoyle.' The headlights illuminated the humanoid so well that both witnesses could get a good description of it. The 'gargoyle' was at least 6 1/2 ft. tall and had dark, leathery, hairless skin covering its body. The being looked toward the witnesses, and its face featured starkly flattened characteristics with large, deep-set eyes. There were large wings that lay flat on its back but were extended as it reached the right side of the highway. Edward believes the being began to ascend into the air above the field.
Edward noted that he had no other comparisons to make regarding the humanoid other than calling it a "gargoyle.' However, after watching the movie 'Jeepers Creepers' following the film's release in 2001, he stated that the humanoid was 'very similar' to the 'Creeper' character. Both witnesses remained quiet about the encounter until a few years later when Edward married his wife. He and his cousin recounted the incident to her.
The witness seemed grateful that he could 'tell his story without someone thinking he was crazy.' Lon
Real Monsters, Gruesome Critters, and Beasts from the Darkside
Encounters with Flying Humanoids: Mothman, Manbirds, Gargoyles & Other Winged Beasts
Weird Missouri: Your Travel Guide to Missouri's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets
Weird Highway: Missouri
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