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Bunny Man
A man in a bunny suit attacked cars with an axe in 1970. Police documented it. Legend says he escaped an asylum and hangs victims from a railroad overpass. The bridge still attracts thrill-seekers.
1970 - Present
Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
50+ witnesses
The Bunny Man started with real police reports.
The Incidents
1970:
- Fairfax County
- Man in rabbit costume
- Attacked car with axe
- “You’re on private property!”
- Second incident two weeks later
The Legend
Asylum story:
- Inmates escaped 1904
- One killed others
- Dressed as rabbit
- Hung bodies
- From bridge
The Truth
What’s documented:
- 1970 incidents real
- Police reports exist
- No asylum story
- Urban legend added
- Truth and fiction merge
Bunny Man Bridge
The location:
- Colchester Overpass
- Clifton, Virginia
- Pilgrimage site
- Halloween especially
- Thrill-seekers flock
The Variations
Legend grows:
- Different years
- Different victims
- Different origins
- Each telling changes
- Core remains
Modern Status
Still active:
- Visitors report
- Strange feelings
- Figures seen?
- Halloween tradition
- Virginia icon