Monsters Among Us: S19 Ep32 - Mississippi Bigfoot, Haunted Ouija, and an Entity in the Attic

Release Date: July 31, 2025
Host: Derek Hayes | Audioboom Studios

1. Andrea's Heartwarming Ghost Story from Hubbell, Michigan

[00:52 - 05:15]

Andrea from Las Vegas, Nevada, shares a poignant ghost story centered around her grandmother's Victorian house in Hubbell, Michigan. Despite the house's eerie ambiance and its long history of hauntings—including family members passing away within its walls—Andrea experiences comforting paranormal activity after her grandmother's untimely death in 2013.

Key Moments:

• Frequent Light Turns: Andrea notices the kitchen light turning on in her grandmother's house whenever she feels distressed, "[...] whenever I was having a bad day, really upset, that light would turn on." [03:45]
• Confronting the Presence: Growing tired of the unexplained occurrences, Andrea bravely confronts the spirit, saying, "Graham, I get it. You're listening to me. Please stop turning on the light." [05:00]
• Children's Innocent Encounters: Her young children also interact with unseen entities, "[...] they would just laugh and talk like they were talking to somebody."

Derek's Reflection:
Derek relates Andrea's experience to his childhood encounter with ghostly lights near a farmhouse, emphasizing the comforting aspect of such hauntings. "Somehow, it might just suggest that whatever Robert saw back in the late 90s might have been around for much longer." [07:10]

2. Cody's UFO Sighting Near Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Indiana

[09:58 - 12:37]

Cody from Oklahoma recounts a mysterious UFO sighting from his youth in Centerville, Indiana, near the Wright Patterson Air Force Base. In 1998, he and a friend observe three unusual crafts with rotating lights flying in a triangular formation before one abruptly accelerates and returns to normal speed.

Key Moments:

• Unusual Craft Movements: Cody describes, "each of the three crafts had a light that would go around it and then stop and go around it over and over and over." [10:20]
• Military Proximity: Derek highlights the significance of the location's proximity to a major military base, noting, "65 miles is mere minutes to any of these modern marvels that the military possesses." [11:00]

Additional Reports:
Derek uncovers similar sightings reported near Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 2003, suggesting a pattern of unexplained aerial phenomena in the area. These reports include descriptions of coordinated light patterns and large, non-blinking orbs, further deepening the mystery surrounding the base.

3. Cody and David's Mississippi Bigfoot Encounters

[18:25 - 25:25]

Cody returns to share an encounter involving his cousin in Laurel, Mississippi, who receives a prophetic warning about his life as a police officer. Shortly after, his cousin experiences a terrifying confrontation with unknown assailants while searching for his lost hunting dog.

Key Moments:

• Prophetic Warning: The Pentecostal prophet tells Cody's cousin, "When this happens, you're not going to be in your uniform." [18:45]
• Mysterious Assassins: His cousin finds his dog with a hostile man who threatens him, leading to unexplainable interference by strangers who prevent the threat. "Later that day, my cousin... woke up at home. He had no idea how he got home." [21:30]

David's Parallel Story:
David from Mississippi shares a related experience during a late-night picnic at Oketibe Lake, where sudden, eerie silence follows a cacophony of coyote noises, accompanied by a guttural scream that terrifies him and his girlfriend. "I can hear it like it's, you know, right there in my ear." [24:15]

Discussion:
Derek connects these experiences to Bigfoot lore, suggesting the presence of cryptids in Mississippi might explain the unsettling events. He references a prior caller, Mac's Bigfoot breastfeeding story, to illustrate the region's rich cryptid history.

4. Will's Haunted Attic Encounter in Vermont

[27:13 - 30:34]

Will from Wisconsin recounts a childhood experience at his grandmother's old stagecoach inn in Vermont. At age ten, he and his cousins explore a forbidden attic, only to encounter a mysterious, multicolored light that follows them throughout the house.

Key Moments:

• The Multicolored Light: Will describes, "the light moved around the room... It followed us out of that bathroom into the hallway." [28:50]
• Following the Phenomenon: Despite trying rational explanations, the persistent behavior of the light convinces Will that something supernatural was at play. "The light was still there, moving around the walls, really, wherever we would go." [29:30]

Derek's Analysis:
Derek speculates on possible natural explanations, such as an air intake fan, but remains skeptical, concluding, "We'll just chalk this up to another mystery." [30:00]

5. Felix's Atmospheric Light Display in British Columbia, Canada

[31:55 - 34:30]

Felix from the Okanagan region describes an otherworldly light display he witnessed from his 1987 Corolla. In 2019, he observed a concentrated burst of colorful lights resembling a "laser fight" in the clear night sky, which dissipated without explanation.

Key Moments:

• Striking Visuals: Felix explains, "it looked like something out of Star Wars, kind of like a laser fight." [32:15]
• Shared Experience: Upon alerting his date, both were baffled, deciding it was an inexplicable phenomenon. "We both stare off and eventually it just dissipates." [33:00]

Derek's Connection:
Derek invites listeners to consider similar sightings and connects Felix's account to historical UFO reports featuring unusual hums and coordinated light patterns. He references several global incidents, such as the North Hudson Park UFO and the Edinburgh UFO incident, to contextualize Felix's experience. [34:00]

6. Kim's Haunted Ouija Board Story from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin

[35:22 - 41:28]

Kim from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, shares her unsettling experiences with a Ouija board acquired from her family's attic. After bringing the board to their cottage, paranormal activities escalate, including the board mysteriously appearing on her bunk bed and appliances moving without explanation.

Key Moments:

• Initial Encounter: Kim recounts finding the Ouija board in a neighbor's garbage and using it at the cottage, despite her mother's caution, "[...] two boys took off because they were a little younger than me." [36:00]
• Supernatural Events: She describes, "there was something on top of the bunk bed. And the Ouija board was up there. And I don't know how it got up there." [39:15]
• Resolution: Kim ultimately burns the Ouija board to halt the disturbances, noting a cessation of events thereafter. "I finally end up burning the Ouija board. And nothing happened after that." [40:50]

Derek's Insight:
Derek muses on the widespread sale and distribution of Ouija boards, pondering the loss of potentially haunted boards. He shares statistics, "there have been more than 10 million Ouija boards sold since Parker Brothers... acquired the licensing rights back in 1966." [41:00]

7. Colton's UFO Sighting from Seattle, Washington

[41:55 - 46:03]

Colton from near Seattle describes a vivid UFO encounter from his youth. While sitting in his front yard, he observes a bright, half-circle-shaped craft with multicolored lights that descends slowly and emits a constant hum as it passes overhead.

Key Moments:

• Unusual Craft Appearance: Colton details, "the shape of it... looked like a half circle, like a hemisphere... completely black except for the light." [43:10]
• Auditory Anomaly: He recalls the distinctive sound, "a constant hum, like a little bit like that, maybe a little bit lower pitched." [44:00]
• Failed Evidence Capture: Despite attempting to document the sighting, his camera fails to capture the phenomenon due to low-light conditions. "I didn't get anything from that." [44:50]

Derek's Commentary:
Derek discusses possible explanations, including the rise of large drones conducting clandestine operations. He references historical UFO reports featuring similar humming sounds, such as the North Hudson Park UFO and the Edinburgh UFO incident, to draw parallels. [45:30]

8. James's Paranormal Encounter in Texas Hill Country

[51:14 - 57:18]

James from Texas shares his experience exploring a secluded mountain in the Texas Hill Country, renowned for its unique ecosystems and paranormal activity. While conducting research, he senses an entity's presence and catches glimpses of shadows and movement behind rock formations.

Key Moments:

• Elemental Presence: James describes feeling "a sense of being watched... the spirit of the mountain." [53:00]
• Shadowy Movements: He recounts seeing shadows moving behind rocks, "I would swear to you that I saw something go behind that rock, like a shadow almost go behind that rock." [56:20]

Derek's Exploration:
Derek delves into the rich paranormal history of the Texas Hill Country, highlighting Enchanted Rock's folklore, including ghost fires, human sacrifices, and lost gold mines. He shares a 1977 Bigfoot sighting from the region, drawing connections between elemental spirits and cryptid activity. "So we leave everything, get in our trucks and took off back to Cove." [55:30]

9. Jay's Invisibility Encounter from Alberta, Canada

[65:19 - 66:58]

Jay from Alberta recounts a childhood incident where he confronts two boys hunting birds in the woods but notices they seem to see right through him, despite his visible presence.

Key Moments:

• Inexplicable Vision: Jay explains, "they looked right through me and they didn't see me standing there." [66:10]
• Confrontation Attempt: He attempts to address the boys, "I yelled at them and I hit a stick on a log," yet they remain oblivious to his presence. [66:45]

Derek's Reflection:
Derek connects Jay's experience to local legends from Enchanted Rock, specifically the reported ability of spirits or entities to become invisible, reinforcing the mountain's enigmatic reputation. "Going invisible, it doesn't get much more weird than that, does it?" [66:58]

10. Derek's UFO Experience in Truro, Massachusetts (Partial Transcript)

[68:08 - End of Provided Transcript]

Derek introduces a personal account of a UFO encounter in Truro, Massachusetts, involving his ex-girlfriend and their daughter at a campground near Highland Light. The narration begins with the family settling in for the night on May 17th-21st, 2021. However, the transcript cuts off before the full story is revealed.

Conclusion

Host Derek Hayes wraps up Episode 32 by expressing gratitude to all callers and encouraging listeners to share their own paranormal experiences. He highlights the diverse range of stories covered, from ghostly apparitions and haunted objects to unexplained aerial phenomena and cryptid sightings. The episode underscores the pervasive nature of the supernatural across various regions and personal experiences, inviting listeners to delve deeper into the mysteries that surround them.

Notable Quotes:

• Andrea on confronting her grandmother's spirit: "Graham, I get it. You're listening to me. Please stop turning on the light." [05:00]
• Cody on the UFO's speed: "The craft in the very front... shot across the sky, double or tripling its speed." [11:20]
• Kim on burning the Ouija board: "I finally end up burning the Ouija board. And nothing happened after that." [40:50]
• Derek on invisibility phenomena: "Going invisible, it doesn't get much more weird than that, does it?" [66:58]

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