The Kentucky Goblins, also known as the Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins or the Kelly Green Men Case, is a well-known UFO close encounter incident that reportedly occurred in rural Kentucky, United States, in August 1955. According to reports, a family's farmhouse was besieged by small, grayish creatures with large heads, glowing eyes, long arms, and talon-like fingers. They were described as moving in a strange, almost weightless manner. The family claimed to have fired at the creatures, but the bullets seemed to have no effect, and the strange visitors reportedly kept coming back. The incident attracted much media attention at the time and was investigated by local authorities and the military, but no conclusive evidence was found to support the claims. The case remains a subject of debate among UFO enthusiasts and skeptics, with some suggesting that the witnesses may have mistaken owls or other natural phenomena for extraterrestrial beings.

What could "float away" and "clink like a bucket" when shot at? Aliens? Mine goblins? Owls? Join us as we explore the chilling and strange tale of the Kentucky Goblins!

Our main sources were the book "The Kelly Green Men" by Geraldine Sutton Stith and the History.com article "How the 'Little Green Men' Phenomenon Began on a Kentucky Farm" by Volker Janssen (this article includes the pictures mentioned in the episode).

The audio clips below were used in this episode and are not owned by The Supernaturally Bad Podcast.

Herek, Stephen. (Director). (1986). Critters [Film]. Sho Films/New Line Cinema.

All music & sound effects appear license free. (2023). Pixabay.

Guest Portrayals:

Vera - Mary Vannoy

Mrs. Glennie - Alice Miller

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