Charlie No-Face (Green Man)
A real man disfigured by electrical accident walked the roads at night. Kids thought he was a monster. He was Raymond Robinson, avoiding the cruelty of daylight. The legend was kinder than reality.
Charlie No-Face was a real person caught in legend.
The Man
Raymond Robinson was born in 1910 and suffered an electrical accident at age 8 that severely disfigured his face, causing him to lose his eyes and leaving his nose damaged.
The Accident
He climbed a power pole and touched a live wire. Though he survived, he lost his face and gained a legend that would follow him throughout his life.
The Walks
His nightly routine involved walking Route 351 late at night, avoiding stares while simply wanting exercise. This routine made him a local legend.
The Seekers
Teenagers came looking for the “monster,” leaving cigarettes and beer as offerings. They were sometimes kind and sometimes cruel, but he never stopped walking.
Green Glow
The “Green Man” name came from how his skin appeared green in headlights, an effect of the scarring that added to the mystery and led to supernatural assumptions.
His Death
In 1985, he died at age 74 in his family home. He never left the area and is now remembered fondly, with a memorial placed in his honor.
Sources
Raymond Robinson (Green Man) - Wikipedia documents the true story behind the legend.