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Pope Lick Goat-Man
A half-man, half-goat creature haunts a railroad trestle in Kentucky. It lures victims onto the tracks in front of oncoming trains. Multiple deaths have occurred. Witnesses report a deformed humanoid with horns. The legend kills.
1940s - Present
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
20+ witnesses
The Pope Lick Monster is one of America’s deadliest legends.
The Creature
What’s described:
- Human-goat hybrid
- Horns on head
- Deformed body
- Pale skin
- Terrifying appearance
The Location
Pope Lick Trestle:
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- 90 feet high
- 772 feet long
- Active train line
- Louisville, Kentucky
The Legend
What it supposedly does:
- Lures victims onto tracks
- Uses hypnosis
- Mimics loved ones
- Causes deaths
- Guards the trestle
Real Deaths
Tragic consequences:
- Multiple fatalities
- People seeking creature
- Hit by trains
- Falls from height
- Legend truly kills
The Origin
Possible sources:
- Circus train wreck
- Escaped sideshow freak
- Local hermit
- Pure legend
- Unknown truth
The Warning
Authorities say:
- Trestle is dangerous
- Trespassing illegal
- Trains run frequently
- No time to escape
- Stay away