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Dover Demon

Three separate witnesses. Two nights. The same bizarre creature—large head, glowing orange eyes, no nose or mouth. The Dover Demon appeared, terrified teenagers, and was never seen again.

April 1977
Dover, Massachusetts, USA
4+ witnesses

The Dover Demon is a creature reportedly sighted on two consecutive nights in April 1977 in the town of Dover, Massachusetts.

The Sightings

According to documented accounts:

The Dover Demon was seen:

  • April 21-22, 1977
  • By four different teenagers
  • In three separate sightings
  • Over two nights

The First Sighting

April 21, 10:30 PM:

  • Bill Bartlett was driving with friends
  • He saw a creature on a stone wall
  • Large head, orange glowing eyes
  • Spindly body and limbs

Description

All witnesses described:

  • Watermelon-shaped head
  • Large glowing eyes
  • No visible nose, mouth, or ears
  • Thin, spindly body
  • About 4 feet tall

Investigation

The case was investigated by:

  • Cryptozoologist Loren Coleman
  • The witnesses were interviewed separately
  • All passed honesty assessments
  • No explanation was found

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