According to Marc Etkind, general manager of Destination America, viewers are in for quite an adventure, “Road trip through small-town America and odds are that patrons at local diners will be brimming with tales of mysterious creatures and unexplainable phenomena from the well-known chupacabra and bigfoot to the more obscure Michigan dogman and Missouri momo. 'Monsters & Mysteries in America' takes the cross-country trip for you, emerging with the most cryptic, frightening, and brow-furrowing stories to hail from all four corners of the U.S., and the heartland in between.”
The first two episodes are described in detail, thanks to the press release:
“Chupacabra, Zombie Soldiers, Lake Worth Monster” premieres Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10/9c
The Lone Star state harbors pockets of land where history, mystery, and terror prevail. Legendary monsters lurk in dark corners while the walking dead remain stuck fighting a battle from the Civil War.
Lake Worth monster (Lake Worth & Mount Nebo, TX) – In the summer of 1969, the Lake Worth community was stalked by an aggressive hybrid monster that was half man, half goat. Though many thought the creature had disappeared, two decades later they were proven wrong as the encounters continued.
Chupacabra (Cuero, TX) – Since 2007, the small community of Cuero has become the notorious home of a terrifying mythical creature with a vicious reputation. Now Phylis Canion believes she has the proof that this monster is real.
Zombie soldiers (Brownsville, TX) – On a road trip through Brownsville, a young couple – Barb and Cameron Dexter – experienced the walking dead first hand when they unknowingly parked their truck on a historic battleground.
“Pukwudgie, Aliens, Dover Demon” premieres Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10/9c
Much like a mainland Bermuda Triangle, Massachusetts’ Bridgewater Triangle is shrouded with inexplicable phenomena like evil creatures and UFO sightings.
Pukwudgie (Hockomock Swamp, MA) – The Bridgewater Triangle is home to many legends including one about a tiny troll that lives in the Hockomock Swamp and lures its victims with a friendly gesture. Local Bill Russo’s encounter with the creature made him realize the Pukwudgie could have led him to his death.
Alien brood (Bridgewater, MA) – Twin sisters Audrey and Debbie Hewins were plagued by alien visitors since childhood. As adults, these abductions took a terrifying turn when the twins realized they were being used as the aliens’ reproductive slaves.
Dover demon (Dover, MA) – For Dover high school students Abby Brabham, John Baxter, and Bill Bartlett, two nights in the spring of 1977 were ones they will never forget. Their encounter with a monkey-like demon threw the small town of Dover into a frenzy of fear.
Other mysterious legends tackled in future episodes include; momo (Missouri), wendigo (Minnesota), evil gnomes and hell hounds (California), pascagoula (Mississippi), and skunk ape (Florida).
The premiere episode airs Sunday, December 15 at 10 p.m. ET.
-Larissa Mrykalo