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Maryland Goatman

A half-man, half-goat creature created by a USDA scientist's experiment gone wrong. It carries an axe. It attacks cars and teens at Lover's Lane. Beltsville Agricultural Research Center denies everything.

1957 - Present
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
100+ witnesses

The Maryland Goatman haunts the DC suburbs.

The Legend

Origin story:

  • USDA scientist
  • Goat experiments
  • Hybrid created
  • Escaped facility
  • Stalks county

The Location

Prince George’s County:

  • Near DC
  • Suburban woods
  • Lover’s Lanes
  • Back roads
  • Beltsville nearby

Description

Witnesses report:

  • 7 feet tall
  • Human torso
  • Goat legs
  • Horns
  • Carries axe

The Attacks

Violent encounters:

  • Cars damaged
  • Windows smashed
  • Teens terrorized
  • Dogs killed
  • People chased

The Facility

Beltsville connection:

  • Agricultural Research Center
  • Government facility
  • Animal experiments
  • Denies involvement
  • Perfect cover story?

Investigation

Searches:

  • 1970s investigation
  • Footprints found
  • Hair samples
  • Inconclusive
  • Sightings continue

Sources

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