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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