Featured Sponsors

Featured Post
Latest Post

Thursday, February 20, 2025


The Matilda Story | Part 2 | The Erickson Project

The Erickson Project ran from 2005 to 2010. Its mission was to find proof that the sasquatch was real through forensic evidence: photographs, videos, footprints, skin, hair, and saliva samples.

Erickson described a typical day researching for the Project: Up in the early morning to check the area for any evidence that Sasquatch had come around. Checking for prints, checking if the food was touched. Then later in the day, he was "dealing with local residents and their issues". Maybe they would do some "B-Roll" videotaping. Then, just before dark, the team would go into the woods with night vision cameras and wait for the sasquatch to show themselves.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025


The Matilda Story | The Sleeping Sasquatch

Each of us at one time or another has heard a word or two about Matilda, the sleeping sasquatch, and the Erickson Project.

Realizing there is so much more to this story than a video of something "breathing" and a few photos of a Chewbacca look alike, I started looking around in an attempt to try to piece things together.

I think as a first step, perhaps we should get to know the "players". Trying to understand a person and his reasons for things can go far in attempting to see a larger picture than what was once before our eyes.

Tuesday, February 18, 2025


More Roadside Sasquatch Stories

Law enforcement officers see many strange things throughout their careers. One thing many hesitate to report to their superiors is anything paranormal, including seeing a sasquatch. So when these two deputy sheriffs stepped forward and told their stories to John Green, he paid attention.

Although this sighting happened as a teenager, this deputy sheriff never changed his story even years later when Green interviewed him.

Saturday, February 15, 2025


Puyallup Screams | Washington State

There is a history of screams in this area just east of Tacoma. The following are just a few of the stories.

The screams seem to have first come to public attention in July of 1972 when Marlin Ayris, a resident of Forest Green (at the time a brand new subdivision), wrote to the Tacoma News Tribune. He spoke about hearing loud screams for a couple of nights coming from the woods behind his house. His neighbors claimed they did not hear the sounds, and some of them thought he was making it up. When it began to happen again the next year, Ayris made several recordings but didn't make any particular effort to properly care for them. He even reused some of the tapes for other things. One that did survive is a recording made during the day by hanging a microphone for the recorder out a window of his house. The original of the recording was not kept, but copies made from it exist.

Friday, February 14, 2025


Sasquatch Roadblock

In 1966 Roger Patterson received a letter from a man telling of a terrifying event that happened to him back in 1952. Patterson then shared the letter with John Green. Here is part of what he wrote\ :

"The first part of the story took me back to 1952 when I had gone down to Orleans <California> to start preliminary work on a logging operation with men by the names of Lee Vlery and Josh Russel.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025


On the Road Again with Sasquatch

Some sasquatch seem very savvy where roadways and cars are concerned. And then there are others who either don't care or are unaware.

It was mid-January 1973 when a truck driver hauling a load of logs took a curve on the road to Eureka and hit something big. He was traveling about 40-45 mph, around 7:30 pm when a creature with reddish, brown hair stepped out into the road. It was standing on the side and seemed to be unaware of the oncoming truck when it started walking. The truck hit the 6 1/2 to 7 ft tall creature and swerved off to the left shoulder of the road. The driver could hear nothing over the noise of the engine. He was sure he had not hit a bear.

Monday, February 10, 2025


More Like a Man Than an Animal

On March 18, 1987, there was a seven-man crew working outdoors in the cold and frozen wilderness near Fellers Heights, British Columbia. Four of the men called attention to something they saw on the outskirts of their worksite. They described a creature that was 7 ft tall, maybe 400 lbs. A monster.

Myles Jack, one of the workers, said: "But it was a real mover. It was really fluid in the way it moved." The creature was crouched down for part of the time, seeming to watch the men as they worked. When it circled the work site, it would peer at them through the trees, still watching them work. "It was like we were on his territory and he was checking us out."

Sunday, February 9, 2025


Russian Research | Part 3 | Major General Mikhail Stephanovitch Topilski

While it was not research, the Russian army and this officer had an extraordinary encounter with a creature called Almasty. There seem to be several versions of what happened in 1925 and I will tell them all.

Major General Mikhail Stephanovitch Topilski was the commander of a cavalry regiment in the Red Army during the Civil War after the Communist Revolution of 1917. In 1925, he and his men were given the task of hunting down anti-Communist forces in the Pamir Mountains southwest of the Tien Shan. They encountered more than just fighting men.

Saturday, February 8, 2025


Russian Research | Part 2

Many independent researchers made their way into the remote areas of Russia; some with the intention of studying the strange man-like, hairy creatures, and others who ran across them while traveling or while conducting their other research.

K.A. Satunin was a leading student of vertebrates in the Caucasus. He had an accidental encounter in the Talyish Mountains. He discovered a female "Biaban-Guli", which was the name used by the southern Caucasus people. When he reached a nearby settlement, he tried to obtain more information on these hairy, man-like animals who appeared unable to speak.

Friday, February 7, 2025



Russian Research

When most people think of the possibility of sasquatch-type creatures on the other side of the world, they immediately think of "Yeti." However, there is much more information out there by the Russians than anything from the Himalayas. The only problem is that not much of it is widely publicized in English.

There are some publications and some authors that will publish translations. And with internet programs available that will translate, if the material is on the internet, you can get some idea of what is being said.

Thursday, February 6, 2025



Murphysboro Mud Monster aka "Big Muddy Monster" | ILLINOIS


In the summer of 1973, Illinois became the center of bigfoot activity. For two weeks the Murphysboro Mud Monster, also called  Big Muddy Monster, struck fear into the residents' hearts.

It began around midnight on June 25, 1973. A young couple, Randy Needham and Judy Johnson had parked near the boat ramp on the Big Muddy River near the city of Murphysboro. As they sat there, they heard a strange, roaring cry that came from the nearby woods. They looked towards the trees and saw a huge shape coming toward them, continuing to make the cry. When it got within 20 feet of their car, they realized that this was a 7-foot-tall creature with matted, whitish hair or fur streaked with mud from the river. Knowing that this was "something not human", they fled to the police station.

Sunday, February 2, 2025


Haunted Discoveries | Haunted Jail Episode

If you missed the Haunted Jail episode when it first aired, you can watch it now. This episode was shot in Harlan County Kentucky and features some of the TCC team.

The Haunted Discoveries team looks for proof of apparitions, eerie voices, and other inexplicable phenomena inside a grim execution site. Shadow the team as they explore Harlan County’s courthouse and jail, where the fallout from a revenge killing and the coal wars still lingers.

Check out the episode

Friday, January 3, 2025


Wildmen | First Stories

When men first began to encounter strange "creatures" in the forests and grasslands, they called them "Wild Men". Experiences with these "Wildmen" occur throughout history. Even talked of in classical and preclassical times.

There was almost a romance to the "wildness" of these men. A wildness that called to the hearts of all men, a freedom of the soul, that releases something inside us even today. In the tales, we are warned of this wildness, as it would overtake us. Consume us. Take us away from civilization.

Monday, December 16, 2024


Someone or Something Talking in the Woods

I recently had a friend sent me some information about an event that took place near his home in late summer. He sent me the information via a Facebook message. So, what I want to do now is share the story with everyone and share a short video I made that offers a little more information. 

Here is the report.

Monday, December 9, 2024



Monsters on the Edge | Jason Morse

TCC's Jason Morse was recently on the Monsters on the Edge podcast to talk about his Bigfoot sightings and research. 
As many of you know Jason has been with the team for many years now. His story, his sightings, and his research are sure to be of interest. 
After having a Bigfoot sighting, Jason dove into doing research and had several other sightings. When covid hit and he lost work, he wrote and published a book. A Western novel, "The Road To Leadville". He was also in a documentary, "Bigfoot Witness: The Jason Morse Story."

Here is the Podcast

Thursday, November 21, 2024


Vancouver Bigfoot Tales

John Green made many contacts who shared the stories they heard in their areas with him. Two of them for the Vancouver area were Bruce McKelvie and Charles Cates.

Bruce Mckelvie was a journalist and historian, who spent time listening to the stories told by the people in the area. He was known to keep silent if asked to and never told of the secret encounters. Charles Cates, Mayor of North Vancouver, also collected stories of these creatures. Both of these men recorded these tales long before anyone thought to keep any sort of systematic records. Unfortunately, most of what they knew was lost when they died in the late 1950s.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Colorized by TCC

The disappearance of Joan Gay Croft

Perhaps you've come across some memes on social media about Joan Croft and questioned whether the story is true. It is indeed a real story, and I'd like to share a bit more information about it.

The disappearance of Joan Gay Croft is a haunting mystery that dates back to April 10, 1947. Joan, a four-year-old girl, was last seen in Woodward, Oklahoma, after a devastating F5 tornado struck the town on April 9, 19471. The tornado killed 185 people and injured many others.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024


Prehistoric Tracks Found on Cumberland Ridge

Our team does a lot of different kinds of research. Everything from Bigfoot research to Paranormal, to missing person cases, to lost history, UFOs, and many other things. There is just no telling what kind of lost information our team might run across or discover. 

This latest relic was dug up by team member Connie Adkins. It is something very interesting and something that has probably been lost over time.

Check it out.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024


Bigfoot in a Tree?

First, let me say I don't know where this comes from or who filmed it. This is a still frame from a video. A video that supposedly shows a bigfoot sitting in a tree. The video is getting a lot of play on social media but does it really show a Bigfoot sitting in a tree?

Thursday, October 3, 2024


The Mothman of Point Pleasant: A Legendary Cryptid

In the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a mysterious figure known as the Mothman has captured the imagination of locals and cryptid enthusiasts alike. This enigmatic creature, described as a humanoid with massive wings and glowing red eyes, first made headlines in the late 1960s and has since become a staple of American folklore.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024


Odd Sounds and Something Big Moving Around

I recently got an update from JM. If you are not familiar with his posts/messages, I normally get 2 or 3 a year from him. He keeps us up to date on possible bigfoot and other activities around his property. The above image accompanied his most recent correspondence. The image is explained more in his message below. 
Check it out.
Wednesday, October 02, 2024 No comments » by Thomas Marcum
Posted in , , , , , , , , ,

Wednesday, September 4, 2024


Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal

New show alert! This looks like it is going to be great! I can't wait to watch it. Check out the synopsis and the trailer!
Wednesday, September 04, 2024 No comments » by Thomas Marcum
Posted in , , , , , , , ,

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

 
British Bigfoot | Wildman | Woodwose

There are so many reasons people will give for Britain not being home to any Bigfoot-type creature.
NO FOSSIL BASED EVIDENCE. NO BONES. NO LIVE OR DEAD SPECIMENS. HABITAT.

Hmmm. Those all sound familiar. Let's see, we (well, most of us) will agree that there appears to be a large, hairy man-beast living in North America  and we can list:

Tuesday, August 13, 2024


The Famous Nessie Photo

One of the most iconic images associated with the Loch Ness Monster is known as the "Surgeon's Photograph." This black-and-white photo was taken by Dr. Robert Kenneth Wilson, a London-based gynecologist, in April 1934. The photograph depicts what appears to be a long neck and head emerging from the waters of Loch Ness in Scotland.

Tuesday, July 30, 2024


Andrew Genzoli and Betty Allen: Pioneers in the Search for Bigfoot

In the annals of American Cryptids, few creatures have captured the public's imagination quite like Bigfoot, the elusive giant said to roam the remote forests of North America. Two figures stand out in the early days of Bigfoot lore: journalists Andrew Genzoli and Betty Allen of the Humboldt Times.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024


Bigfoot of Roachdale, Indiana

In August 1972 bigfoot came to the home of Randy and Lou Rogers of Roachdale, Indiana.

They first became aware of something coming around their farmhouse early in the month. Whatever it was made its presence known by banging on the walls and windows of the farmhouse, gradually increasing each night. When Roger would run outside to try to catch who or what it was; he would catch only a glimpse of something heavily built, around 6 ft. tall disappearing through a cornfield. For two to three weeks this creature would arrive between 10 and 11:30 each night, bringing with it an odor like a dead animal or rotting garbage.

Saturday, July 20, 2024


The Menehune: Hawaii's Enigmatic Littlefoot

Nestled within the lush, verdant landscapes of Hawaii, legends speak of a mysterious race known as the Menehune. These small, dwarf-like beings, often likened to "Littlefoot," are an integral part of Hawaiian mythology, captivating the imaginations of locals and visitors alike. They are reported to be around three feet tall. 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024


Sightings in Iowa in the 1970s

Iowa has a long history of bigfoot sightings. An old newspaper clipping states: " It' is the mysterious creature folks around here have heard about for 50 years -- a furry, scary thing that stands like a man."

The article continued by telling of a woman who talked of hunters and trappers who would tell tales of animals that walked like men when she first moved to the area as a young girl.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024


Rant: Why Are There No Clear Videos or Photos of Bigfoot?

RANT the first.

Did a lot of soul-searching before writing this post. It is one of the most difficult I have done. But I can stay silent no longer. So here it is - My Rant.

A common cry: "Why are there no clear videos or photos of bigfoot?"

Yeah, I get that. We are all tired of the Shadowsquatch, the Blobsquatch, the Stumpsquatch, the Brushsquatch, the Groupsquatch. Somedays it can just make us scream with frustration. We enlarge, we enhance, we manipulate and we squint in despair at many of these photos and videos before shaking our heads and moving on.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024


CrimePrint | The Mysterious Death of Nancy Argentino

It is time for another episode of CrimePrint. In this episode, we look at a case that seems to have a clear answer but also has many questions.
  
Nancy Argentino died in 1983 at the age of 23 after being rushed to a hospital with a serious head injury. She had stayed in a motel room with Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. Her death was the result of head trauma. 
Host: Leo Frank & Rebecca MacFarlane
Here is the episode.

Wednesday, July 3, 2024


Alien Abduction Case

I had gone to bed rather late; it was about 3:00 a.m., in the morning, and I couldn't sleep. I lay in the darkness, trying to nod off when suddenly I heard this strange sound that reverberated throughout my body.  It sounded like a metallic sound, very deep, and unlike anything I had ever heard before.

Saturday, June 29, 2024


Wisconsin Has Sasquatch

Wisconsin is not just pasture land and cows and Milwaukee. There are rivers and lakes and forested land. And there are sasquatch.

In 1964, a man driving down State Highway 89, reported seeing a sasquatch run across the highway in front of him. This happened shortly after midnight and was near the Illinois border. When the sasquatch crossed in front of him, it jumped the fences on either side of the highway.

Wednesday, June 26, 2024


The Kinderhook Creatures
    
"I heard this ungodly sound coming from the woods". In 1979, a family in Kinderhook, NY, began having strange encounters with unknown creatures. The Hallenbecks stated that over three years, there were several instances where they have been visited, virtually terrorized, by a creature they claim to be Bigfoot. Three generations had terrifying run-ins with a large, hairy beast in the woods around their home. "It just seemed like whatever this was, just kind of showed up here," stated Bruce Hallenbeck. Mysterious occurrences that all point to one outrageous explanation. "I didn't really expect that a Bigfoot-type creature would show up literally in my backyard," said Hallenbeck.

Thursday, June 20, 2024


Exploring the Mountains | 6-19-24

The temperatures have been really hot in Kentucky for the last couple of weeks. Even when it is hot outside, I like to get out in the mountains.

On this day we took a short ATV ride and explored an area I rarely visit. It was a fun but kind of short adventure. We found a few interesting things.

Check out the video.

Tuesday, June 18, 2024


Bigfoot Research Area | 6-11-24

The wife and I finally had a chance to go hiking in one of my Bigfoot research areas. I have only been in this particular area 2 or 3 times this year. One of the times was a very cold winter hike I took back near the end of January. So, I was excited to get back into the area.

We found several interesting things and made a short video of our adventure.
Here is the video.

Monday, June 17, 2024


Mysteries Unlimited Presents CrimePrint

In case anyone was not aware, we soft-launched a new podcast series called CrimePrint. It is a podcast where we focus on crime-related stories and events. Things like strange disappearances and heinous crimes are the main topics of the show.

I will be narrating some episodes but we also have team members Leo Frank and Rebecca Macfarlane hosting shows.
 
Check out the first two episodes

Thursday, June 6, 2024

"Blurry Forest" by Anna Brunk
What Makes a Hoax?

"A hoax is a deliberately fabricated falsehood made to masquerade as truth." - Wikipedia
"A humorous or malicious deception." - Bing hh

"Something intended to deceive; deliberate trickery intended to gain an advantage; the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)." - Free Dictionary.

"A label freely thrown around the Bigfoot Community to discredit those who post theories, 'evidence', discoveries, suggestions, etc. that do not correspond with the 'Inner circle' views or that come from any 'Outsider'." - Nancy Marietta

Tuesday, June 4, 2024


Almas | A Body and Other Evidence | Part 5

In 1980, a Mongolian government employee came across a dead body while working in Bulgan.
At first, he thought it was a human body. But when he got a closer look, he knew differently.

"I approached and saw the hairy corpse of a robust humanlike creature dried and half-buried by sand. I had never seen such a humanlike being before covered by camel-color brownish-yellow short hairs and I recoiled, although, in my native land in Sinkiang, I had seen many dead men killed in battle . . .  The dead thing was not a bear or ape and at the same time, it was not a man like Mongol or Kazakh or Chinese and Russian. The hairs on its head were longer than on its body. The skin was darkened and shriveled like the hide of a dead camel".

Friday, May 31, 2024


Almas | Part 4

There is much interest in the alleged Almas, Almasty, and Almasti on the other side of the world. Let's take a further look at some of what has been found in Mongolia.

In the late 1800s, N. M. Przhevalsky received information on "man-beasts" during his trips to Central Asia. He never investigated any of those reports.

Wednesday, May 29, 2024


Mysteries Unlimited Presents Undisclosed Location

Join TCC Research team as they investigate a remote location deep in the mountains of Kentucky that is said to be the home of paranormal activity. Reports of deaths, a mysterious old graveyard, sightings of a lady in a white dress, and other reports are attached to the property. 
Featuring: Tony Felosi, Darla Saylor Jackson, Jeffnifer Fugate, Bonnie Schwab, Thomas Marcum, and JB. 

Here is the video

Tuesday, May 28, 2024


Almas | Part 3

Hans Schiltburger (mentioned briefly in part one) was a Bavarian nobleman who is known for the oldest written reference to Asian wild men (so far). His book was written in the 1430s.

Hans was unfortunate enough to be captured during a battle by Mongols of the Golden Horde. A merchant named Egidi bought him from the soldiers as a slave.  He traveled extensively throughout the conquered lands of the Golden Horde for several years until he eventually returned to Europe. There he was sold to a Christian who then set him free, enabling Hans to return to his home. It was there he wrote his memoirs including his experiences with the 'wild men'.

Friday, May 24, 2024


Almas | Part 2

Sightings of the Almas have remained much the same through the years. Consistent. And much more accepted than the concept of bigfoot in North America.

There is not much said of hearing these creatures speak. They tend to keep to themselves in remote areas, glimpsed as they go about their lives by people while they are moving their cattle from pasture to pasture area. The time of day encountered is generally dawn or dusk. They are said to be similar in height to modern humans. They are considered shy. And are "able to use tools". (1)

Thursday, May 23, 2024


Mongolian Wildman - Almas

Another trip outside North America. We venture to Mongolia, the land of the almas, or almasti (Almasty).

Armchair is the best vehicle for our trip as the inaccessibility of a great deal of the country makes it difficult. There are not many roads, locals are suspicious of foreigners, there is mistrust of those searching for the Almas, and although the government likes tourism, they are not necessarily fond of those who want to hunt the 'Wildman'.

Saturday, May 18, 2024


Modern Pterodactyl Sightings

In recent years, there have been numerous reports of sightings of creatures that resemble pterodactyls, the prehistoric flying reptiles that are believed to have gone extinct millions of years ago. These sightings span across various locations worldwide, from the tropical islands of Hawaii to the urban landscapes of North Carolina. While these accounts are intriguing, it makes me wonder if these sightings are misidentification of some known animal. 

Saturday, May 11, 2024


Devil Monkeys: A Cryptid Phenomenon

The world of cryptozoology is filled with fascinating and often fearsome creatures, and among them is a cryptid known as the "Devil Monkey". This elusive creature has been reported in various parts of the United States, sparking intrigue and fear among those who claim to have encountered it.

Just what is this mysterious creature and what is it capable of remains unknown, but we do have some information about it.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024


Werewolves in Ohio?

There are many cryptid creatures reported in the state of Ohio. Best known is sasquatch, called bigfoot more commonly, along with a few local names like Grassman. There is also Bessie the Lake Erie Monster, ABC's ('Alien' Big Cats), Thunderbirds, The Loveland Frog or Lizard, Lizard People, the Melonheads, and Mothman. There are also stories of Werewolves and Dogman.

While there may be a chance that the reports of Dogman may be the same or related to the reports of werewolves or a wolfman, this post concentrates on reports of people claiming to see Werewolves.

Friday, April 26, 2024


Washington State - The Puyallup Screamer

In 1973, there were several sightings of a mysterious creature in a gravel pit near Puyallup, Washington. This elusive being became known as the Puyallup Screamer due to its spine-chilling vocalizations.
 
Marlin Ayers, a witness to these events, recorded the Sasquatch sounds emanating from the woods. Amidst the eerie howls, you can also hear birdsong and a distant train whistle in the background. The Puyallup Screamer's vocalizations left the neighborhood residents both fascinated and terrified.
The recording has been heavily scrutinized over the years.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024


UFO Footage from Mexico - Update

I took a little time and upscaled the UFO footage in the hope of getting more details. I also do a short zoom-in on the object. 

We can see there are some flashing lights on this object. The object appears to be moving away from the camera.  
Check out the video

Tuesday, April 23, 2024


UFO Footage from Mexico

It is my understanding that this was shot very recently in Mexico. I don't know much about the footage but I found it rather interesting. I just happened to run across the footage on Facebook. 

I have not done any kind of analysis of the video and just wanted to share the footage to get some other people's thoughts about what it might be.

Here is the video.

Monday, April 22, 2024

frontiersofzoology.blogspot.com

A New Theory on Clans

Interesting thoughts and theories can be formed when getting together with fellow researchers.

For example, in a recent get-together, someone ventured the comment about seeing a "new" face in their research area. It took a few seconds, then I noticed several others silently nod.

It seems that for some reason there appear to be more sasquatch in the research areas than before. Among the newcomers are females who appear to be pregnant and really young ones, even possibly newborns.
The Crypto Crew - Submit Sighting - TCC Team
Interactive Sightings Map

SPONSOR LINKS: Available Contact us

Help Us!

Help Support
The Cyrpto Crew

[If interested in licensing any of our content,Articles or pictures contact us by Clicking Here]

.
"..you’ll be amazed when I tell you that I’m sure that they exist." - Dr. Jane Goodall during interview with NPR and asked about Bigfoot.

Fair Use Notice:
This site may contain copyrighted material and is presented in accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, of US copyright laws.


Contact Form

The Crypto Crews blog is protected under the Lanham (Trademark) Act (Title 15, Chapter 22 of the United States Code)

Site Stats

Total Pageviews