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Momo (Missouri Monster)
A smelly ape-creature carrying a dead dog under its arm was seen by children. Their screams brought adults who saw it too. Footprints found. Hair samples collected. The town went monster hunting.
1971 - 1972
Louisiana, Missouri, USA
40+ witnesses
Momo terrorized a Missouri town in the early 1970s.
The Sighting
July 11, 1972:
- Harrison children
- Playing outside
- Saw creature on hill
- Carrying dead dog
- Screamed for help
The Description
Witnesses agreed:
- 7 feet tall
- Covered in black hair
- Terrible smell
- No neck visible
- Pumpkin-shaped head
Adult Witnesses
Parents confirmed:
- Saw creature flee
- Into woods
- Smell lingered
- Children traumatized
- Story consistent
The Hunt
Town response:
- Armed posses
- Nightly patrols
- Footprints found
- 12-inch prints
- Hair samples
Investigation
Researchers came:
- Hayden Hewes
- International UFO Bureau
- Multiple sightings
- Evidence collected
- No capture
Legacy
Remembered:
- “Missouri Monster”
- Part of 1970s wave
- Bigfoot’s cousin
- Never explained
- Faded away