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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