Feet of Death (2024) Movie Script
[MUSIC PLAYING]
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Oh my god.
This is it.
[GRUNTS]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[GASPING]
[SCREAMING]
Hey, what's up, guys?
It's your boy, Chris
Dixon, coming at you with another epic
Myths of the Unknown.
This week, we're heading
to the beautiful Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic
Monument here in southern Washington.
Don't let that beauty fool you.
This week, we're exploring
a string of unexplained murders
and disappearances
that have happened here
over the past 20 years.
These are just some of
the mainstream news storylines
talking about these attacks.
But if you look
just a little bit closer,
that's when things
get really interesting.
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Today, we set up base
camp here just south of Mount St.
Helens at Swift Lake.
Now, if you take a look at this map,
these red pins here show the location
of 10 controversial
deaths that have happened
over the past five years.
But here's where it
really gets interesting.
These blue pins show
unidentified animal sightings
and encounters.
The yellow pins show
unexplained disappearances
where the case has gone cold.
A popular theory online,
and the one that I intend improving
this week, are that
these disappearances, deaths,
and sightings are all linked.
And those animal
sightings are none other
than the legendary Bigfoot.
But before we head
too deep into the forest
to check out these attack sites, I
want to get a feel
for what the locals think
of these controversial deaths.
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Jason?
Jason?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
What the hell?
Well, good morning, sunshine.
Oh.
Now, what are you doing here?
I just came to check on you.
I'm not supposed to be until tonight.
You're not.
I just wanted to
see how you were doing.
I'm fine.
At least I was before you woke me up.
You know, when I lost
Sherry, I was up a creek...
What the hell?
I'm fine.
Why are you really here?
I just got off the
phone with a local sheriff.
There's been another attack.
It's USFS jurisdiction,
so they'll meet you out there.
Really?
You woke me up on my
morning off, of all people,
to go handle this.
Look, son, I know
this seems like a prick move.
But I think it'll do
you good to face your issues.
My issues?
Really?
Oh.
Strange.
Never thought of that one.
I didn't know having your
wife mauled to death by a bear
was a damn issue!
I would have thought you out
of all people would understand that.
I do, Jason.
That's why I'm worried.
I feel like a father to you.
So of course, yes, I am concerned.
I know, Al.
And you know I appreciate that.
You don't need to be worrying about me.
What are you doing?
Look, I get it.
This year's been hard on you.
Hell, it's been hard on a
lot of us in this little town.
Amy was a beloved
part of our community.
When I lost Sherry,
I was bitter.
I couldn't see past my own grief.
Why should I lose Sherry
while others get to be happy?
Where are you going with all this?
It wasn't until I really
started to take pride and ownership
in the USFS that I
found my purpose again.
I'm fine, Al, really.
It's been almost a year.
All right, I think
I'm doing pretty darn good
considering the circumstances.
OK, you're the boss.
No, actually, you are.
That's why I'm the one
heading out on my morning off.
Just promise me if
you ever need anything,
you will come and talk to me.
I promise.
All right?
You happy?
Yes, I am.
Good.
Now, you get out
there and you make sure
those local
ding-dongs at the police station
feel supported by our department.
No one, but no one knows
animals in this area like you do.
When you're done, you're finished.
Just take the rest of the day off.
Hell, take tomorrow off.
I don't care.
I'm fine.
I'll put on a smile.
I'll go shake their hands.
Kiss some babies.
All right, I'll be the
damn poster boy for the USFS.
But you owe me a beer for this.
And none of that
light crap from before, OK?
A deal?
Maybe take a shower before you leave.
I mean, you don't
want to scare off the wildlife
while you're out there, do you?
Took one last night.
Next time, use some soap.
Hey, Jason, did you
hear about the guy who got hit
in the head with a can of soda?
He was lucky it was a soft drink.
Pow...
Where were we?
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Here we are outside the
General Store at Cougar, Washington.
We're going to head
inside to see what the locals have
to say about these
controversial deaths and disappearances.
OK, everybody, here
we are in the General Store.
And here we have Evan.
Evan, how are you?
Good.
Good.
Evan, you were born
and raised in this area, right?
Yeah.
Nice.
So can you tell me a
little bit about the animal attacks
that have happened in recent past?
So I thought that you
wanted to talk about Bigfoot.
I do.
I do.
Have you heard the
theory that those two are connected?
Oh, OK, I just don't really
have much information about them.
OK, well, all that my viewers and I
have to go on are
mainstream news articles.
And I was just
hoping to hear about it more
from a local's perspective.
Could you fill me
in on a little bit more?
Yeah. Well, some of
the attacks were from Cougars,
and others were from black bears.
Right.
And is that normal for that to happen?
At least so many in one small area.
I wouldn't say that it's
normal, but it doesn't surprise me.
We do have one of the
largest populations of black bears
in the Northwest.
Right, that's really interesting.
So Evan, can you
tell me a little bit more
about the picture on your shirt there?
Yeah.
This here is Bigfoot.
He is kind of our town's mascot.
[Stomping sound effect]
Did you get that?
So Evan, what are
your thoughts on people
who attribute these
deaths to the legendary Bigfoot?
And how does it make
you feel that your town's
making a mascot of what
others see as a murderous monster?
Umm...
Well, like I said, I
don't really have much info
on the deaths.
And no one around here
really believes that Bigfoot
actually exists.
It's just a bit of
fun our town likes to have.
Plus, I also don't think that anyone
believes that if Bigfoot were real,
that he would go around killing people.
Sounds more like a bad
horror movie if you ask me.
Right.
Well, Evan, thanks for your time.
Yeah, I'm sorry I
couldn't help you out more, man.
Guys, I think we
might have struck gold.
Excuse me, sir.
Can I ask you a couple of questions?
What can I do you for?
I'm out here
investigating the unusual deaths
of multiple individuals
over the past couple of years.
Could you tell me anything about them?
I can tell you going
out into them there woods alone
is dangerous on a good day.
Whatever's out there
is just downright stupid.
So you don't think
you was an animal then, right?
Oh, I think it was an animal all right.
Just not the kind of
animal they talk in bout on the news.
You know, them news people
are about as useless as a screen
door and a submarine.
Really?
So if not the cougar or bear that
the police are telling the local news,
what do you think it is?
I think it's the czar of the forest.
That's a nickname me and my old man
came up with for the big man.
Can I assume based
off your bumper sticker there
you're talking about Bigfoot?
Course I am.
You know, them police
and forestry is nice people's,
but when it comes
to old Sasquatch them,
they ain't got the
good sense God gave a rock.
What makes you
think it's Bigfoot rather than
any other large predator.
Just look at all the evidence.
None of the wounds of the victims
match any sort of known animal.
It's too big to be a cougar
and too controlled to be a bear.
Plus them clowns at
the station, they ain't never
found no scat,
tracks, or signs of an animal
struggle to see any of them crimes.
If you ask me, them
boys couldn't find their own ass
with both hands
stuck in their back pockets.
So I ain't surprised any
looking for no other explanations.
Well, it was nice to meet you, Henry.
Henry, thank you so much for your time.
Hey, you stay safe out
there during your investigations.
Will do.
Thank you.
As always, I'm your boy, Chris Dixon.
We'll see you next
time on "Myths of the Unknown."
I don't know what happened.
I just... I just...
OK.
Hold that thought.
We'll get back to you in a second.
Just chill out.
Jason, how you doing?
What do we have here?
Well, as you can
see, looks like a bear attack
if you ask me, but I don't know.
That's why you're here.
You mind?
Let's see what we got here.
Ooh.
Excuse me.
Ooh.
Ooh.
He got him good.
Well, at first glance, I definitely
have to agree with you.
Looks like a bear.
Pretty sure we can rule out Cougar.
They would've removed the
stomach and the digestive tract
before dragging the body
off to a more secluded spot to feed.
So it's bear then?
Possibly.
But I'd want the
coroner to analyze these claw marks,
to be sure.
Did you find any animal
tracks coming in or out of the area?
Nah.
It's kind of tough,
because when she came across the area,
she pretty much
contaminated the whole thing.
There were a few broken twigs
that could be consistent with that
of an animal
struggle, but nothing concrete.
Had Fred snap a
few photos just in case.
So...
What's her story?
She... Is a one...
Mary Moore, 25, nature photographer.
Said she was out for a hike,
adding content for her portfolio.
Stumbles across the body.
And you believe her?
She checks out.
No priors.
Her Instagram feed's
full of nature photography,
including the ones from this morning.
So...
I'll have the boy's back at
the main precinct
run a more
extensive background check on her.
But as of right now,
I got no reason to keep her.
We'll put her up in a local
motel, make sure she doesn't leave town
until she's cleared.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
All right, sounds good.
Well, it looks
like my job here is done.
Yeah.
If you need anything more from us,
you can contact Al at the main office.
OK.
Sounds like a plan.
Oh.
Could you CC me on the
corner report when it comes in please?
Let's not make a
big deal on this, Jason.
All right, that boy was mauled animal.
You outa anybody...
Ought to know that sort
of thing happens around here.
[SNIFFLES] [SPITS]
I don't need any opinions.
Get your fucking hands off me.
So why don't you shut your
mouth and give me the damn paperwork.
Get your hands off me.
Back off.
I'm good.
While you're at it, keep
my wife out of your damn mouth.
You understand?
Is that clear?
I'm good.
I'm good.
I'm good.
Just give me the damn report.
Just so we're clear, if you ever
put your hands on me like that again,
I'll arrest your ass so
fast it'll make your head spin.
Got it?
Let's see that report.
Yeah...
I'll get right on that.
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Today, we're heading out to
the most recent bear attack location,
another fun fact that the
mainstream media hasn't told you.
All 10 of these deaths
have happened in a 20-mile radius.
If these were true random acts
of nature, why are they so contained?
I know this area has a high
concentration of black bears and cougars,
so our friend Evan reminded
us back at the local general store.
But you can find them
all up and down the West Coast.
And nowhere can compete with Alaska.
But yet the human death rate here is
double that of the entire state of Alaska
when it comes to black bear attacks.
It just doesn't add up.
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The death we're looking
into today is that of Alex Higginsby.
He's found dead only
a few months back on May 14.
Allegedly, he and his girlfriend
were camping out here on the southeast side
of the peak when,
in the middle of the night,
Alex had gotten up
to go use the bathroom.
His girlfriend says she heard
screaming and growling in the distance,
and he never came back.
The next morning,
she found his body here.
The only evidence
that the police could find
were claw marks on
the tree, which they claim
were consistent of
that of a large male cougar.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Now that is a perfect marshmallow.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Oh, that's hot.
Now let's get back to the case.
If Alex was truly
attacked and killed by a cougar,
then why were there no
signs of feeding on his torso...
[EERIE MUSIC PLAYING]
[EERIE MUSIC BUILDS]
I'm really freaking myself out.
With the stuff I've seen, you'd
think I wouldn't get scared
by this stuff anymore.
You'd be surprised.
There are just far too
many holes in these theories
to so quickly call it a cougar
attack, let alone all of the other cases
that came before it.
You cannot digest these individually.
You have to compound all
of the facts before you do so.
Besides scaring
myself just a second ago,
I do understand the
appeal of camping out here.
Stars in the sky,
the mountain towering above,
really helps you
focus on what matters in life.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Thank you, Trisha, for that update.
I don't know about you guys,
but I am ready for this rain to go away.
And you are in luck, take
a look at our seven-day forecast.
You can see there
is not a drop in sight.
We have sunshine and
partly cloudy days ahead.
But if you look Sunday
is the day to be outside,
So if you can break early from work.
That's the day to do it.
Unfortunately, as the week
goes on, we have a recipe rain.
But never again, there is a slight
chance of rain as we
move towards the weekend.
Trisha back to you.
Top story this morning,
the body of social media influencer
Chris Dixon has just been found
dead, south of Mt. Saint Helens.
Local police with consultation
from the United States Forest Service
have determined that Dixon
was mauled to death by a bear.
It is unclear what
he was doing in the area,
but sources suggest he was most likely
filming for his popular online series,
"Myths of the Unknown."
This is the 11th
death from animal attacks in
the Mount St. Helens
area in the past five years.
Most recently, the body of local
Parks and Recreation director Amy Easterly
was found in a
similar fashion just one year ago.
Authorities have found no
connection between each of the victims,
but investigations are ongoing.
Damn it Ken!
Local police said they are
working tirelessly to determine why
there has been such an
uptick on animal attacks in the area.
But until then...
Yeah. No, I should be able to do that.
Yeah. About ten.
What the hell, Ken?
Why did you release information
to the press that hasn't been confirmed?
Alright. I might call you back.
Yep. Alright.
Jason, I wasn't expecting to
see you so soon. What can I do for you?
Don't give me that shit.
The coroner hasn't even completed
the autopsy, let alone released a report.
And you're telling the
press it's just another animal attack?
Jason, someone's died.
The press is bringing
down my neck for an explanation.
Based on what you
and I found at the scene of
the crime, it seemed
like the most logical theory.
Exactly. A theory.
And don't you dare
blame me for this. I told
you I wanted the
coroner to confirm our findings.
With all do respect, Jason. I
suggest you stay in your lane.
[OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING]
Look, followed procedure.
Called the Forest Service.
As usual, your
expertise was invaluable.
Thank you. I'll let
you know if we need you again.
Oh. Stay in my lane.
This happened in USFS jurisdiction.
This is my lane.
And I'll make damn
sure it's handled properly.
[phone rings]
Wait.
What is that?
What are you?
Let's find out.
Siri, what time is sunset?
Today, sunset is at 4:25pm.
Well, that was an epic fail.
I got time.
Yeah.
Let's go clean up Ken's mess.
Okay, guys, I
packed up camp this morning.
We're about to head
out to the next attack site.
But then I saw this.
You guys know what this is?
These are the markings of a black bear.
You see, I did some
research in preparation for this,
and I learned black
bears will claw trees like this,
especially during mating season.
And if you look here, there
are footprints all up and down here.
I learned black bears will
stomp back and forth on the forest floor,
marking it with the
glands on their paws to let
the females know, "Hey,
I'm here. I'm ready to mate."
I can hear you guys saying already,
"Okay, Steve Irwin, what the hell does
black bear
marking habits have to do with
myths of the
unknown, or let alone Bigfoot?"
Let me tell you, if I
were an intelligent beast such
as Bigfoot, and I
managed to remain hidden for decades,
I too would pin my
attacks on black bears,
cougars, any other
large predator in the area.
This ties in
perfectly with the fact that on the
surface, these
attacks look like animal attacks.
But as we've been
digging a little deeper,
learning a little
more, things just don't add up.
So my theory is
this intelligent creature of
ours is mimicking
the surrounding wildlife.
But that's my theory. I
would love to know what you guys think.
If you guys have any
tips or tricks or things I
should be doing in
this investigation, let me know.
I'd love to hear from you guys.
But as always, stay curious,
make the unknown known. Chris, out.
(ominous music)
Money.
(ominous music)
(trail camera opens)
(phone vibrates)
Hey Jason, it's Ken.
Hey, I wanted to let you
know we had a new development
on the Chris Dixon case.
If you wanna come into the station,
we can get you up to speed.
All right.
(laptop closes)
(Truck engine starts)
[MUSIC PLAYING]
(upbeat music)
(music picks up speed)
Let me go.
I swear I didn't do anything.
I want my damn phone call.
I want a lawyer.
I am entititled to both you
hillbilly po dunk piece of shit!
(door closes)
Damn.
What's going on with her?
The guy's did a little digging.
Get this.
She was a super fan of
his and been stuck with him
all around the country.
You serious?
Yes sir.
To the point
where he was in the process
of filing a restraining order against her.
Well, at least he was.
We did the initial background
check it didn't show up
since the official paperwork
hadn't been filed yet.
So what does that mean?
I don't know.
That's what we're gonna go find out.
Mary, I believe
you know Officer Clark
and USFS Agent Esterly.
They're gonna be
joining in on this little Q and A.
I already told
you guys what happened.
I swear to God, I didn't do anything.
I'm sure you didn't,
darling, but please indulge me.
Whatever.
Okay.
So.
You told us that
before the incident in question,
that being Chris Dixon's death,
you had no prior contact with him.
Yeah, so?
You sure you
don't want to revise anything
in that statement?
Nope.
Well, I find that quite interesting.
Cause uh.
After doing a little research,
we found out that Chris,
he was in the process of
obtaining a restraining order
against a one Mary DeLanny Moore.
Well, hot damn.
That's your name, isn't it?
What's that, honey?
This ear don't hear so good.
You speak up just a, just a titch.
I said yes.
That's my name.
Interesting.
Isn't that just a
mighty fine coincidence
that the very same time
a restraining order
is being filed against you
for following Chris
Dixon around the country?
You know, writing him love letters,
threatening to kill
yourself if he didn't respond,
telling him he's a, what was it,
a beast for
treating you the way he does.
And then,
Bam!
(dramatic music)
He ends up dead.
And you, right there
at the scene of the crime
with his blood literally on your hands.
Okay, yes, I followed him out here.
[INTENSE MUSIC]
And yes, I love him, but I swear,
I'd never do anything to hurt him.
I mean, how could I?
He's just so...
Perfect.
We were meant to be together.
If he'd just given me
a chance, he would've seen.
I could've shown him, but now he,
now he, he, he,
he, he, he, he, he,
All right, you'll be all right.
Officer Miller here will keep
you company while we
wait on that lawyer
you're asking for.
Told you we had her.
Yeah, but some
just doesn't feel right.
What doesn't feel right?
We got all the evidence
and motive we need
to arrest this psycho.
I thought you'd be
happy this wasn't gonna
get labeled just
another animal attack.
I know, I know, I know.
She seems
legitimately upset about his death.
Look at her.
How would a little girl like that
inflict those kind of bite marks?
Just because she
killed him doesn't mean
she doesn't still
love him in her own sick
and a little twisted way.
She wanted what she
couldn't have and she killed him for it.
Now she's been caught.
Hell, that'll make anybody remorseful.
And the wounds?
Who cares how she did it?
All we need to know is that she did it.
Tell you what, why don't
you go home and get some rest?
All right, it's getting late.
Fred and I'll finish up here.
I promise to keep you
updated about any decisions
before any charges are brought down.
Or I talked to the press again.
Deal?
Let's put a hold
on this little spat of ours.
All right?
All right.
All right.
(car horn honks)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
Hello?
Who's there?
I got a gun.
(gun shot)
(man yelling)
(door closes)
What's going on?
You have to see this.
What is it?
Just watch.
Is this the crime scene?
How the hell did you get footage of...
Just watch.
I promise I'll explain.
Hello?
Who's there?
I got a gun.
(gunshot)
(animal noise in the distance)
(gunshot)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
What the hell was that?
I don't know.
It sure as shit
ain't a bear, a damn cougar!
(computer click)
Earlier I was going
over the crime scene photos
when I noticed
something in the background.
I went back out
this evening to check it out.
And I found this.
You gotta be shitting me.
I just found it when you called me.
So I didn't have a
chance to view the files until now.
Gotta tell ya,
I think this makes us wrong about Mary.
What about all
the other animal attacks?
Shit.
Wait.
There.
What is that?
What do you mean, the gun?
No, no, no, his other hand.
Is that a camera?
I think it might be.
There was no camera found on him
at the scene of the crime, was there?
Nope.
Guys, there's something
out there right now.
I'm being serious,
this is no camera trick.
(Growling in the distance)
Hello?
Who's there?
I got a gun.
(gunshot)
(Growling in the distance)
(gunshot)
(gunshot)
(Growling in the distance)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
(growling)
(growling)
Hey, hey, hey.
I think we need to release Mary.
At least send her back to the motel.
We don't know
that she wasn't involved.
Not to mention she lied, which,
at the very least is
gross misdemeanor,
if not perjury.
She's not going anywhere, Ken.
And if she does, we
have all her information.
But I do think we
need to start treating this
more like a murder case.
Whoever killed him out there
definitely wasn't a cougar.
I hate to say it, but it
looked like a damn Sasquatch.
(spit)
You can't be serious.
I'm not saying it was,
I'm just saying it
looked like every photo
of Bigfoot I've ever seen.
Wow.
And what would the
people think if they knew
the man they elected
sheriff was targeting Bigfoot
as a potential murder suspect?
Okay, if it wasn't
Bigfoot, then what was it, Jason?
I don't know what it was.
I just know it ain't that little girl
or any kind of animal I've ever seen.
Look,
I think I know a guy
we talked to about this.
He's lived in these woods for decades.
If anybody's seen
anything or knows anything
about a
Bigfoot-like creature, it's him.
(dramatic music)
Ahhh, alright.
(Truck approaching)
Howdy, chief.
To what do I owe the pleasure?
Morning, Henry.
How are ya?
Well, sun is shining.
Got fresh venison on
the smoker and uh
black coffee in my cup.
I'd say today's
shaping up to be a good'un.
Yes, sir.
Henry, you know Agent
Esterly with the Forest Service?
He's our animal behavior expert.
I don't believe
we've had the pleasure.
Always glad to make acquaintance
with a fellow man of the woods.
Come on in, boys.
Make yourselves comfortable.
Yes, sir.
(dramatic music)
[Henry] So, Ken.
Thank you.
Never said what brings you up
into these neck of the woods today.
Well, I'm sure you've heard,
there was another
attack in the area this week.
Damn, Shame.
Yeah, I tried telling that boy.
He ought not to be messing
around in these woods at night.
I guess the words of a country boy
don't mean much to city folk.
Wait, you talked
to Chris before he died?
Yeah, just last week.
He's poking around
town, asking questions.
I told him he ought
to leave the investigation
up to the authorities.
Like yourselves.
Yeah, I appreciate that.
Yeah, I heard on the news
you boys thought
it was another bear tack.
Then again, I don't
listen so good to the news
once they get to talking, you know?
Damn man thinks the sun
comes up just to hear him crow.
Well, our initial
findings were consistent
without of another bear attack,
but after doing a little more digging,
we think there's
something else at play here.
Something a little more, ah...
unorthodox.
You ain't talking about him, are you?
Him?
[Henry] The skunk Ape.
The grass man?
The woods booger?
Giganopithecus?
Or you might know him as Bigfoot?
What makes you
think we believe in Bigfoot?
Much less that he might
be involved in these deaths.
Well, it ain't no
secret that I'm a believer.
Hell, who do you think got the town
to adopt him as their mascot?
Unofficial mascot, but yes.
Henry's passion
for all things Sasquatch is
damn right contagious.
(Chuckles)
Town really didn't stand a chance
once he set his mind on it.
Well, appears we've
come to the right place then.
Henry, what do you think?
Is Bigfoot capable of murder?
I'm so glad you asked.
This is ridiculous.
Look, just keep an
open mind for a second, all right?
An open mind.
We're sitting in
Jet Clampett's living room
talking about Bigfoot.
You boys are in for a real treat.
My daddy caught Bigfoot
on this here tape back in 86.
Now as a kid, I always
wanted to believe he's real.
But after daddy showed me this,
well, I've been a
true believer ever since.
(VCR)
(Heavy Breathing)
I've been tracking this big old buck
for half the morning.
When I finally took my
shot a little past the creek,
it hit my leg and it took right off.
And I knew I was gonna be
tracking this damn thing all day.
When I finally caught up,
something else got there first,
that buck had to have
been weighed upwards of 150 pounds.
Big old sucker.
(panting)
At first, I thought it was a bear,
but then you could see the
thing stood up on its hind legs.
It was dragging
the deer right behind it
like it was
nothing but a sack of taters.
(panting)
I think you drug it off a bit this way.
Must've taken a big old bite out of it
before running off,
because that deer is
bleeding like a stuck hog.
(growling)
You see the size of that thing?
Well, what do
you boys say about that?
Honestly, Henry, that looked like
any other fake
Bigfoot video I've ever seen.
Well, I can tell you,
this ain't no ordinary Bigfoot video.
This is the real deal.
Now my daddy told me he was scareder
than a long-tailed cat in a
room full of rocking chairs
and boots in their woods.
Henry, Henry, Henry,
is there any other evidence
that you can share
with us that might help us out?
Well.
This is a still
taken from that tape.
These, well, these have
been taken, uh, ever since.
[KEN] Let's see what we got.
(heavy breathing)
These are unbelievable.
By unbelievable, I mean, amazing.
Where in the world did you take these?
[HENRY] See, that's the exciting thing.
All of these have been
captured on or around our family land.
How much land do you have out here?
Abouts 200 acres.
Beyond that, it's national forest.
See, my theory is he's
managed to stay hidden
in the national forest
since nobody's developed on it
for the last 100 years or so.
Hell, Cougar's the
largest city around here for 30 miles.
Are you into this?
How on earth would
such a big animal stay hidden?
See, I got a theory
about that one too.
See, Helen's has hundreds of lava tubes
scattered all across it,
especially since it blew back in 80.
Now an animal like
that could turn one of those
into a right nice
home if it had an inkling.
Maybe.
Plus the majority of
sightings have taken place at night.
So I'm guessing
they're nocturnal creatures.
They?
You think this is
more than one of them?
(Chuckles) Of course.
How on earth would they breed
if there was multiples of them?
Breed?
Yeah, just like any other animal,
they don't breed, they die out.
Huh.
I guess that makes sense,
but I just never
really thought about it.
But to be fair,
never really thought
about Sasquatch at all before today.
So.
(Sigh)
All right, thank you so much,
Henry, for all this
interesting information.
It's great.
We love it. Um.
We don't mean to take up too
much more of your afternoon.
Nonsense.
Glad to see you boys are looking
into other potential possibilities.
Y'all are welcome here
whenever it suits your fancy.
I'll talk about the
big man anytime, anywhere.
I appreciate that.
Boys have any more
questions, give me a holler.
I just stay out of
these woods at night, you know?
We don't need any more killings.
Thank you, Henry, I appreciate that.
We've posted signs in the area
that there's no
camp until further notice,
So hopefully we won't
be having any further issues.
Lord Will and the Creek don't rise.
That was our last one.
Yes, sir.
Well, that was interesting.
Couldn't understand a
half of what he was saying.
(chuckles) - Yeah, old Henry's
about as country as you get out here.
But despite all
that, every time I talk to him,
he puts a smile on my face.
I guess the question is,
is do you believe any of it?
I don't know what to believe, man.
But it does seem like
more and more of the evidence
is pointing to...
Bigfoot?
Well, yeah.
So what do we do now?
Well, let's throw out a
couple of hypothetical situations.
If all the evidence
was pointing towards a man,
we'd arrest him and
bring him in for questioning.
Correct.
On the other hand,
if it was an animal attack,
we'd shock it up to nature.
No, not necessarily.
If it was a repeated incident, or
if the bear's
behavior was considered a nuisance,
then the bear
would actually be put down.
Well, now, what
would you consider a nuisance?
And how would you
even know which bear it was?
That's where it
gets a little tricky.
I mean, you'd have to
match DNA left on the victim
unless there was an eyewitness
who can identify the animal somehow.
As far as nuisance
goes, that could be anything
from raiding
livestock to acts of aggression
in an unprovoked situation.
So let's say Bigfoot's to blame.
I think he would definitely
be categorized as a nuisance.
Multiple unprovoked killings and all.
That'd mean we'd have
to not only find the Bigfoot
that did it, but match
the DNA to the victim.
We might be able to
take care of one of those.
Let's head over to the corner
and find out what kind
of DNA was left on the victim.
She left me a note
and I've been putting it off,
mainly because going down
there gives me the dag-gung creeps.
[JASON] (Laughs)
Well, also because
she's not sure it was a bear.
Wait.
You knew it wasn't a bear?
And you still
told the media that it was?
Not at the time, no.
What the heck, Ken?
I didn't find out till you came
barging into my office,
treating me like a damn teenager
in need of a freaking scolding.
That's because you
were acting like a damn fool.
Okay, look, I know you're
emotional about this, all right,
but I've gotta think
about the community as a whole.
You're such an ass, you know that?
It was better for me to
give them a logical explanation
than to spread freaking mass hysteria.
I don't wanna hear it,
Ken, let's just get to the point.
Do you have a better plan?
We can do your forestry.
You wouldn't give me the plan.
That's because Forestry
doesn't have a plan.
You're on th phone, that's
cause you're on the phone.
(muisc playing)
(water running)
Sheriff?
Jennifer.
So, what can you
tell us about this poor boy?
Yeah, well, as
my initial report stated,
the lacerations
along his neck and torso
could be that of a black bear,
but guys, it just doesn't add up to me.
In order for a black
bear to reach the victim's neck,
the bear would have either
had to tackle him to the ground
or been standing on its hind legs.
I just don't see any
indication that happened.
In fact, I don't see any indication
of typical black
bear interaction at all.
So what are you saying?
Well, we'd see
bruising and claw marks
around the area of impact.
If the bear's claws landed here,
as it was ripping away flesh,
we'd see more
indication of that with the markings.
(clears throat) Excuse me.
(eerie music)
Sorry, still gets queasy.
So you're saying that this bite happen
while he was still standing?
Yeah, that's what
the wounds are telling me.
That's interesting.
So what about the DNA?
Did you find anything on the body?
Yes, actually, he's
gonna wanna hear this.
All right, just give me a second.
Hey, Ken.
Just for a second.
DNA results came back.
So there was DNA from
multiple species on the body.
There was avian DNA
around some of the bigger wounds,
likely just birds
trying to pick off a free meal.
There was coyote DNA
on the victim's leg, okay?
It's a small wound down there.
All this is post-mortem.
Coyote didn't do much damage.
I'm guessing it
got scared off by the woman
who found the body.
You mean Mary.
Yes, Mary, and in fact,
I think you both find this interesting.
I found human DNA
on the lips of the victim.
You're saying?
I'm saying it came
back as a Mary Moore saliva
and placed on the
victim's lips post-mortem.
(Chuckles) I guess she
snuck in a kiss goodbye.
That's not funny, that's nasty.
Yeah, it's probably criminal.
(soft music)
Well.. Not technically,
but doesn't mean it's right.
That's between her and the good Lord.
So Jennifer, was
there any other DNA found,
something from a larger mammal perhaps?
I mean, nothing that
I'd expect from a bite wound,
but I did find something.
There were several
strands of hair embedded in the wound,
but they didn't come from a bear.
They came from a moose.
A moose?
A moose, I know it's
atypical, but we tested it twice.
Okay, hold on.
The nearest moose
population is over 200 miles away.
And you're telling
me a moose traveled that far
out of its usual territory?
Killed a man, all the
while remaining undetected?
I'm not telling you
anything other than the fact
that there are several
strands of moose hair embedded
in this man's fatal wound.
[JENNIFER] Make of that what you will.
Shit.
Now what?
I don't know.
Sorry guys, I was
hoping I'd be more help to you.
Nah, we appreciate you.
Just let us know if
you find anything else weird.
Yeah, will do.
Okay.
Well that got us nowhere real fast.
Where do we go from here?
Let's go back to our hypothetical.
DNA was a bust.
I said we gathered the
troops, go down the other route.
Meaning what exactly?
(rain)
(engine approaching)
(Splash)
All right, listen up.
Before we get
started, couple admin notes.
We only have 72 hours
to keep this area locked down
from the public.
That gives us three
days to scour 10 square miles.
Just how the hell
are we supposed to do that?
(uncomfortable laugh)
Thank you for asking, Charlie.
And so politely.
(chuckle)
These pins here represent the 30 areas
that we want to focus on.
Let me introduce you to Jason.
He's our animal
specialist with the Forest Service.
[MATT] Don't you mean Bigfoot specialist?
Thank you, Matt.
And what a socially acceptable
t-shirt to be wearing today.
Jason, take it away.
[ JASON ] All right all listen up.
These marks represent
the areas that we've concluded
to have the highest
potential for dwelling spaces
that could
accommodate such a large animal.
We're talking about remote caves,
lava tubes, and dense forests.
There's not a lot of
trails leading to these areas,
so some of these will
be very difficult to access.
We're splitting into groups of two.
Our goal is for each group to target
two or three of these locations a day,
allowing us to hit all 30
of them by the end of 72 hours.
Now, most of you
know this mountain is filled
with all sorts of
predators, coyotes, cougars, black bears.
As crazy as it sounds,
we're after something
even bigger and more dangerous.
So be on high alert and
stay in constant communication.
Every hour on the hour,
we'll be doing a comms check.
That's all I got, Ken.
All right, I want everybody
to switch to channel 4.
Be careful out there.
If you see something, radio it in.
(ominous music builds)
Good hunting, boys.
And girls.
Copy that.
Let's roll out.
(upbeat music)
(engine revving)
Hey.
Hey, this is Jason
Esterly checking in.
Al and I just made it
to the southwest side
of Lava Canyon.
[ KEN ] Copy that.
[ KEN ] Stay safe, boys.
Thanks, Ken, will do.
Shall we?
Age before beauty, my friend.
Seriously, though,
how old do you think I am?
I don't know.
Hey, that reminds me.
What is it like hunting for dinosaurs?
I assume this is pretty similar.
Age before beauty.
I ought to kick your butt.
Come on, old man.
[ AL ] (laughing)
[ AL ] Okay, a barber, a
hairdresser, and Bigfoot
walk into a bar.
You know what, I'm gonna
shave that joke for another time.
You know what, finding
Bigfoot will be no small feet.
All right, Al, please.
That's enough jokes.
Sorry I ever tried to
compete with the joke master.
So how far is the location?
It's about three miles.
There's a bunch of small cave systems
left behind with St. Helens Blew.
Hey, Jason, I want
to apologize to you.
I never intended for you
to get pulled into this mess.
Watch your step.
I honestly believed it was gonna
help you with moving past Amy's...
Anyway, like I told you before,
I'm here for you, son, if
you ever want to talk about it.
I know, Al.
This whole thing just
makes my head hurt, you know?
Yeah, I get it.
You feel like
you're all alone in the world
and nothing makes
sense, but being a part
of something bigger than
yourself and relying on others
really helped me
come back from the brink.
I know it sounds cliche.
Yeah, it does.
(soft music)
Did I ever tell you how I
found out about Sherry's cancer?
We never really talked about it.
I came home one day
after hunting this big old moose,
the one I have up
in my office, actually.
So, needless to say, I was beaming.
We had enough
burgers, and jerky, and sausage
to last us all year long.
So I come walking
through the front door
and Sherry's just sitting on the couch
staring at a blank TV screen.
Immediately I knew something was wrong.
She didn't tell me, she
didn't wanna ruin the excitement
on the hunting trip.
That was her way.
She always put others first.
So she pulled herself
together and asked me if I was hungry.
It wasn't until I pushed though that
she crumpled in my
arms and broke the news.
It felt like someone had
sucker punched me in the gut.
I couldn't breathe.
I started to have a panic attack.
And of course Sherry gets a cold cloth
and puts it on my forehead
and runs her fingers
through my hair till I calmed down.
And here she was.
She's the one dying of cancer
and she's calming me down,
the horse's ass that I am.
Six months later, she was gone.
I was alone in this world
with no idea how to navigate it.
Sorry, Al.
I know the feeling.
It took me two years to
finally go through all of her things.
I still haven't gone
through Amy's clones yet.
Here I am on the walk-in closet
and I'm still only
using my allocated 20%.
(chuckle)
I will tell you,
it felt good to give away
some of her
god-awful Christmas pajamas though.
(chuckle)
Oh, that woman
loved her holiday attire.
Thank you, Al.
I just might have to
take you up on that talk.
Hell I just needed
someone to drink with.
( Old man voice )
Otherwise, I'm just a lonely old man
sitting at the bar all by himself.
Well, we can't have that, can we?
How about after all this is over,
I take you out for a
beer, even though you owe me.
( Godfather impression )
Now that's an offer I can't refuse.
Okay, but I gotta tell you,
my jokes get even
better after a few rounds.
How are they after a few more rounds?
Fabulous.
Yeah...
(ethereal music)
(ethereal music)
(ethereal music)
(walkie talkie)
[ KEN ] Jason, this is Ken.
How copy over.
Go for Jason.
[ KEN ] Just checking in on you boys.
What's your status?
[ JASON ] We just made it
to the first coordinates
and we're prepping
to scout the area now.
[ KEN ] Copy that.
Good luck.
Thanks, Jason out.
Well, looks like
there's a number of caves
in each direction.
I think we should
split up to cover more ground.
All head east if you wanna take west.
Sounds good.
Let's switch to a private channel.
I'm on two.
Copy that.
Oh hey, Al.
Stay safe.
Good luck.
(water splashing)
(eerie music)
(eerie music)
(water doplets echo)
(eerie music)
(eerie music)
(eerie music)
(dramatic music)
Let's go look for Bigfoot, he says.
Al gets the easy cave.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
Rabbit in a cave.
(dramatic music)
(loud walkie talkie sqwauk)
[ AL ] Jason,
how's it going over there?
(heavy breathing)
You about gave
me a heart attack Al!
Sorry about that, just checking in.
Look, so far this cave is a bust,
nothing here but the
occasional animal droppings.
Yeah, same here.
Hey Jason, what do you call a kid
who searches for gold in a cave?
I give up Al, what do you call him?
A minor.
(chuckles)
I swear this guy.
Hey uh, I tried to
open a bar in a cave once,
but police stop me, you know why?
Yeah, they said it was
illegal to sell alcohol to minors.
Of course you heard that one.
All right, I'm about
to call this cave quits
and head on to the next one, okay?
All right, I'm gonna
give this one a few more minutes
and I'll do the same.
10-4, good buddy.
Al, out, O-U-T.
[ JASON ] Stay safe.
Friggin' heart attack.
(dramatic music)
All right, Al, I'm moving
on to the next cave now.
This is Jason, for Al, come in.
Al, are you there?
(dramatic music)
Al, are you there?
(dramatic music)
Al, this is Jason, are you there?
(echo)
Al, is that you?
(echo)
Al, can you hear me?
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(dramatic music)
(beeping)
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(dramatic music)
(beeping)
(echo)
(low growl)
(beeping)
(echo)
(dramatic music)
Al?
Al, you there?
(dramatic music)
Shit. Shit. Shit.
This is Jason for Ken.
I repeat, this is Jason
Esterly for Officer Ken Clark.
[ KEN ] This is Ken, go.
Ken, have you heard from Al recently?
[ KEN ] No, not since
y'all checked in earlier.
(dramatic music)
[ KEN ]
Why, what's going on out there?
Al's MIA.
We split up to cover more ground
and now I can't find him.
[ KEN ] When was the last
time you heard from him?
About a half hour ago.
[ KEN ] I'm assuming he's
not responding on his walkie.
No, that's the
scary part, I found it.
[ KEN ] You found his walkie?
Yes, I found it in his cave.
It was covered in blood.
(dramatic music)
Hello, are you there?
[ KEN ] Get out of there.
[ KEN ] Rendezvous back at the
station and we'll figure this out,
what to do next, okay?
I can't just leave him out there.
[ KEN ] Jason, right now the
best thing we can do is regroup.
It's dark.
You aren't gonna find
anything out there right now.
Getting yourself
hurt or lost isn't gonna help.
Shit.
Hate it when he's right.
Fine, I'm headed out now.
(ominous music)
(dramatic music)
All right.
Any word from Al?
No, not yet.
Keeping an ear on
old communications, though.
How you doing?
I'm fine, I'm just worried about Al.
So what happened out there?
Like I said, we split up
to cover more ground.
One minute he was fine,
the next minute he was gone.
His backpack was
sitting right where he left it.
Like he just got up and walked away.
That's it?
Nothing odd or out of place?
Other than finding
his walkie deep inside a cave
covered in blood, no.
Something about
this just doesn't feel right.
Every other attack, the body
was found at the scene of the crime.
Don't say that.
I'm saying if he had been
attacked, which we don't know,
maybe he could be lost.
What about the blood?
Well, could have
fell, got himself hurt,
became disoriented.
I mean, like you said,
old man had no business
being out there in the first place.
Well, if he was attacked,
whatever did it
dragged him off somewhere.
That sounds more
like a cougar than these
Bigfoot attacks.
How do we know
what a Bigfoot would do?
We've never seen
the damn thing, no one has.
You know, I'm starting to
think we're a couple of idiots
for buying in and
all of Henry's bullshit.
But it wasn't just Henry.
Trail cam footage from Chris's death?
That's pretty hard
evidence that a man like beast
attacked and killed him.
Why don't we just go ask the expert
what a Bigfoot might actually do?
I still just can't wrap my
mind around the idea
that it might be that thing out there.
Look, right now we need
to be open to all possibilities.
This isn't your everyday animal attack.
Fine, let's go talk to a
crazy son of a bitch in the woods.
About an even more
crazier mythological creature
that may or may not
be terrorizing our town.
All right.
(driving music)
(car engine) (rain)
(ominous music)
Henry, you home?
Lights on.
(thudding off screen)
(ominous music)
(ominous music)
Yeah, I heard it too.
All right, let's roll.
Lead the way.
(ominous music)
(ominous music)
What the hell?
(ominous music)
Shit.
(thudding)
(knocking)
Hello?
Dude, I think it's
locked from the outside.
Don't say that.
Henry?
Henry?
Shoot, we gotta get out of here.
Henry?
Henry?
(gasp)
Well... That just dills my pickle.
Y'all just had to go snooping around,
looking in places that y'ought not look.
[ KEN ] Henry, is that you?
Hey the door's
locked from the outside.
I ain't got no idea
what I'm gonna do with y'all.
Ain't that some sugar honey ice tea?
What?
Shit, he's saying shit.
Y'all know that monsters are real.
They live inside of us.
Sometimes.
They win.
What the fuck are you talking about?
Open the door!
Henry, open the fucking door!
I don't think he's
gonna answer you, man.
Oh, oh, wait.
I got an idea.
Here, hold this.
Get out of the way.
(metal slide)
Move.
(thud)
There you go.
(thud)
There you go, get it.
(thud) (grunting)
Freeze!
Freeze, put him down!
Put him down!
Henry, what in
God's good name are you doing?
Put him down now!
Turn around.
Put your hands on
your head, you son of a bitch.
(thudding)
(gun shots)
(thudding)
I told you.
Sometimes they win.
(heavy breathing)
(Echo water dripping)
Oh, what the.
(dramatic music)
(intense music)
(laughing)
Ah... The look on your face.
It's worth a king's ransom.
[ JASON ] What the hell, Henry?
Well, good morning
to you too, sunshine.
What's going on?
Where are we?
Did you drug me?
You know, Jason, I
really didn't see it coming to this.
I really took to you
during our visit the other day.
Felt like we had a
common understanding, you know,
being fellow servants of the wild.
Where's Ken?
He really didn't give me
a choice now, did he?
Y'all came barging onto my property
like a couple of wild
boars in the middle of the night.
My property, where
you had no business being,
like a couple of little stink bugs
just weaseling your way
into places that you ought not be.
What did you do, Henry?
Where's Ken?
He's gone.
Just another victim for
the true king of the forest.
Ken, king of the forest.
More like delusional, backwards,
unintelligent, inbred piece of shit.
(heavy breathing)
I saw your costume
hanging up in the shed.
(heavy breathing)
So what. You go out and play
dress up and kill innocent people?
Hey!
You have no idea
what you're talking about.
Now, I may be a bit
much for some people's liking.
I'm a might brighter than most.
How many fellows you
know can kill in the same area
without ever being
caught, or even suspected?
I'd say I'm pretty damn smart.
See, I just don't go waving it around
in people's faces like some do.
(roaring)
(laughs)
What the hell was that?
You ain't got no clue
what's in store for you.
I'd tell you right now.
I'm gonna enjoy what happens next.
(roaring)
I told y'all when
you came and visited me,
I've been hunting
Bigfoot since I was knee high
to a grasshopper.
That tape, the one my daddy made.
That was a real deal.
You know, we searched for years.
All that hard
work finally done paid off
when we tracked the
beast down to this here very cave.
What are you talking about?
[ HENRY ] Bigfoot's been my life's work.
And over the years, they
done became like family to me.
They?
There's more than one of them?
Of course there are, Jason!
Don't you listen, they're animals!
Just like you and me!
They're living, breathing, mating.
Hell, they love and care
for each other like any family does.
When something
threatens their way of life,
they can turn brutal.
(laughs) They really are
just like it in so many ways.
And you're like what,
part of the family?
I n my wildest dreams, Jason,
them thinking me is one of their own
make me happier than a
dead pig in the sunshine.
No.
I'm sadly just a
spectator in their game of life.
Oh, they tolerate me,
but only up to a point, you know?
Then what's with the suit?
You know, man as a
species, it's like any other.
Wired for surviving.
When that's done, we
look for ways to not only survive,
but profit from what's around us.
What's more human
than a lust for power?
And in all my years, I
ain't never seen power like this.
Bigfoot's intelligent, even loving,
but it's got a
strength and a ruthlessness
that could just suck
the very breath from your lungs.
I've watched them year after year.
My thirst for their power
grew till it was
damn near unbearable.
Jason, I imagine
you hunt so you can relate.
Now hunting a
beast as a man is one thing.
Believe you me when I tell you,
hunting a man as a beast
is a thrill I can't even explain.
Henry,
did you kill my wife?
That depends, who's your wife?
Amy Esterly.
She was the park and recs director.
Yeah, I remember her.
She was one helping a
group of Bigfoot fanatics.
They just came a might too
close to finding this here cave.
It's nothing personal, Jason.
I'm gonna kill you.
I'm gonna strangle you.
With my bare hands.
You hear me?
You know, actually
now I think about it.
All my victims are
guilty of the same thing.
Curiosity.
Daddy and I used to
be able to weed them out,
but it seems like with
technology and social media,
we get fresh meat up here
a couple few times a year.
Same thing, explorers,
paranormal investigators
and Bigfoot hunters,
all just looking to destroy the lives
of these beautiful creatures of mine.
Someone's gotta protect them.
Protect them?
They've survived for
thousands of years without you,
you piece of shit!
You said it yourself.
They don't accept
you as one of their own.
Hell, they probably
barely even tolerate you.
You know what you are, Henry?
You're nothing but a sick, infested,
murdering, perverted piece of waste.
And that, that my
friend is a compliment.
(screaming)
(intense music)
(screaming)
(growling)
I think we're done here.
Wish I could stay and watch, truly.
(growling)
He gets a might
unpredictable during feeding time.
Good luck, Jason.
(grunting)
(growling)
(grunting)
(cutting rope)
(growling)
(growling) (breathing heavily)
(growling)
(intense music)
(growling growing fainter)
(growling)
(dramatic music)
(growling)
(grunting)
(coyote howl)
(deep grunting)
(heavy breathing) (grunting)
(deep grunting)
(footsteps)
(footsteps) (growling)
(waterfall)
(growling)
(growling)
(waterfall)
(growling)
(dramatic synth music)
(heavy breathing)
Ah, Al!
Black powder rifle, bastard!
(laughing)
(kiss) Thank you, Al.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
Keep outa reach of children.
Perfect.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
Al, Amy.
This is for you.
(whoosh)
(dramatic music)
Come get me, you hairy bastard!
Come get me.
I'm right here.
Right here.
(dramatic music)
(coyote howling)
(rustling in the distance)
(growling)
Hey Chewie!
Eat this!
(growling)
(explosion)
(dramatic music))
I got you, you son of a bitch.
Ahh.
(growling)
(screaming)
(growling)
(screaming)
(screaming)
(growling)
(screaming)
(screaming)
(dramatic music)
(groaning)
(dramatic music)
(heavy breathing)
(growling)
(smack)
(growling)
(coughing)
(growling)
(dramatic music)
(light growling)
(dramatic music)
(ominous music)
(dramatic music)
(gasp)
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Oh my god.
This is it.
[GRUNTS]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[GASPING]
[SCREAMING]
Hey, what's up, guys?
It's your boy, Chris
Dixon, coming at you with another epic
Myths of the Unknown.
This week, we're heading
to the beautiful Mount St. Helens
National Volcanic
Monument here in southern Washington.
Don't let that beauty fool you.
This week, we're exploring
a string of unexplained murders
and disappearances
that have happened here
over the past 20 years.
These are just some of
the mainstream news storylines
talking about these attacks.
But if you look
just a little bit closer,
that's when things
get really interesting.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Today, we set up base
camp here just south of Mount St.
Helens at Swift Lake.
Now, if you take a look at this map,
these red pins here show the location
of 10 controversial
deaths that have happened
over the past five years.
But here's where it
really gets interesting.
These blue pins show
unidentified animal sightings
and encounters.
The yellow pins show
unexplained disappearances
where the case has gone cold.
A popular theory online,
and the one that I intend improving
this week, are that
these disappearances, deaths,
and sightings are all linked.
And those animal
sightings are none other
than the legendary Bigfoot.
But before we head
too deep into the forest
to check out these attack sites, I
want to get a feel
for what the locals think
of these controversial deaths.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Jason?
Jason?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
What the hell?
Well, good morning, sunshine.
Oh.
Now, what are you doing here?
I just came to check on you.
I'm not supposed to be until tonight.
You're not.
I just wanted to
see how you were doing.
I'm fine.
At least I was before you woke me up.
You know, when I lost
Sherry, I was up a creek...
What the hell?
I'm fine.
Why are you really here?
I just got off the
phone with a local sheriff.
There's been another attack.
It's USFS jurisdiction,
so they'll meet you out there.
Really?
You woke me up on my
morning off, of all people,
to go handle this.
Look, son, I know
this seems like a prick move.
But I think it'll do
you good to face your issues.
My issues?
Really?
Oh.
Strange.
Never thought of that one.
I didn't know having your
wife mauled to death by a bear
was a damn issue!
I would have thought you out
of all people would understand that.
I do, Jason.
That's why I'm worried.
I feel like a father to you.
So of course, yes, I am concerned.
I know, Al.
And you know I appreciate that.
You don't need to be worrying about me.
What are you doing?
Look, I get it.
This year's been hard on you.
Hell, it's been hard on a
lot of us in this little town.
Amy was a beloved
part of our community.
When I lost Sherry,
I was bitter.
I couldn't see past my own grief.
Why should I lose Sherry
while others get to be happy?
Where are you going with all this?
It wasn't until I really
started to take pride and ownership
in the USFS that I
found my purpose again.
I'm fine, Al, really.
It's been almost a year.
All right, I think
I'm doing pretty darn good
considering the circumstances.
OK, you're the boss.
No, actually, you are.
That's why I'm the one
heading out on my morning off.
Just promise me if
you ever need anything,
you will come and talk to me.
I promise.
All right?
You happy?
Yes, I am.
Good.
Now, you get out
there and you make sure
those local
ding-dongs at the police station
feel supported by our department.
No one, but no one knows
animals in this area like you do.
When you're done, you're finished.
Just take the rest of the day off.
Hell, take tomorrow off.
I don't care.
I'm fine.
I'll put on a smile.
I'll go shake their hands.
Kiss some babies.
All right, I'll be the
damn poster boy for the USFS.
But you owe me a beer for this.
And none of that
light crap from before, OK?
A deal?
Maybe take a shower before you leave.
I mean, you don't
want to scare off the wildlife
while you're out there, do you?
Took one last night.
Next time, use some soap.
Hey, Jason, did you
hear about the guy who got hit
in the head with a can of soda?
He was lucky it was a soft drink.
Pow...
Where were we?
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Here we are outside the
General Store at Cougar, Washington.
We're going to head
inside to see what the locals have
to say about these
controversial deaths and disappearances.
OK, everybody, here
we are in the General Store.
And here we have Evan.
Evan, how are you?
Good.
Good.
Evan, you were born
and raised in this area, right?
Yeah.
Nice.
So can you tell me a
little bit about the animal attacks
that have happened in recent past?
So I thought that you
wanted to talk about Bigfoot.
I do.
I do.
Have you heard the
theory that those two are connected?
Oh, OK, I just don't really
have much information about them.
OK, well, all that my viewers and I
have to go on are
mainstream news articles.
And I was just
hoping to hear about it more
from a local's perspective.
Could you fill me
in on a little bit more?
Yeah. Well, some of
the attacks were from Cougars,
and others were from black bears.
Right.
And is that normal for that to happen?
At least so many in one small area.
I wouldn't say that it's
normal, but it doesn't surprise me.
We do have one of the
largest populations of black bears
in the Northwest.
Right, that's really interesting.
So Evan, can you
tell me a little bit more
about the picture on your shirt there?
Yeah.
This here is Bigfoot.
He is kind of our town's mascot.
[Stomping sound effect]
Did you get that?
So Evan, what are
your thoughts on people
who attribute these
deaths to the legendary Bigfoot?
And how does it make
you feel that your town's
making a mascot of what
others see as a murderous monster?
Umm...
Well, like I said, I
don't really have much info
on the deaths.
And no one around here
really believes that Bigfoot
actually exists.
It's just a bit of
fun our town likes to have.
Plus, I also don't think that anyone
believes that if Bigfoot were real,
that he would go around killing people.
Sounds more like a bad
horror movie if you ask me.
Right.
Well, Evan, thanks for your time.
Yeah, I'm sorry I
couldn't help you out more, man.
Guys, I think we
might have struck gold.
Excuse me, sir.
Can I ask you a couple of questions?
What can I do you for?
I'm out here
investigating the unusual deaths
of multiple individuals
over the past couple of years.
Could you tell me anything about them?
I can tell you going
out into them there woods alone
is dangerous on a good day.
Whatever's out there
is just downright stupid.
So you don't think
you was an animal then, right?
Oh, I think it was an animal all right.
Just not the kind of
animal they talk in bout on the news.
You know, them news people
are about as useless as a screen
door and a submarine.
Really?
So if not the cougar or bear that
the police are telling the local news,
what do you think it is?
I think it's the czar of the forest.
That's a nickname me and my old man
came up with for the big man.
Can I assume based
off your bumper sticker there
you're talking about Bigfoot?
Course I am.
You know, them police
and forestry is nice people's,
but when it comes
to old Sasquatch them,
they ain't got the
good sense God gave a rock.
What makes you
think it's Bigfoot rather than
any other large predator.
Just look at all the evidence.
None of the wounds of the victims
match any sort of known animal.
It's too big to be a cougar
and too controlled to be a bear.
Plus them clowns at
the station, they ain't never
found no scat,
tracks, or signs of an animal
struggle to see any of them crimes.
If you ask me, them
boys couldn't find their own ass
with both hands
stuck in their back pockets.
So I ain't surprised any
looking for no other explanations.
Well, it was nice to meet you, Henry.
Henry, thank you so much for your time.
Hey, you stay safe out
there during your investigations.
Will do.
Thank you.
As always, I'm your boy, Chris Dixon.
We'll see you next
time on "Myths of the Unknown."
I don't know what happened.
I just... I just...
OK.
Hold that thought.
We'll get back to you in a second.
Just chill out.
Jason, how you doing?
What do we have here?
Well, as you can
see, looks like a bear attack
if you ask me, but I don't know.
That's why you're here.
You mind?
Let's see what we got here.
Ooh.
Excuse me.
Ooh.
Ooh.
He got him good.
Well, at first glance, I definitely
have to agree with you.
Looks like a bear.
Pretty sure we can rule out Cougar.
They would've removed the
stomach and the digestive tract
before dragging the body
off to a more secluded spot to feed.
So it's bear then?
Possibly.
But I'd want the
coroner to analyze these claw marks,
to be sure.
Did you find any animal
tracks coming in or out of the area?
Nah.
It's kind of tough,
because when she came across the area,
she pretty much
contaminated the whole thing.
There were a few broken twigs
that could be consistent with that
of an animal
struggle, but nothing concrete.
Had Fred snap a
few photos just in case.
So...
What's her story?
She... Is a one...
Mary Moore, 25, nature photographer.
Said she was out for a hike,
adding content for her portfolio.
Stumbles across the body.
And you believe her?
She checks out.
No priors.
Her Instagram feed's
full of nature photography,
including the ones from this morning.
So...
I'll have the boy's back at
the main precinct
run a more
extensive background check on her.
But as of right now,
I got no reason to keep her.
We'll put her up in a local
motel, make sure she doesn't leave town
until she's cleared.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
All right, sounds good.
Well, it looks
like my job here is done.
Yeah.
If you need anything more from us,
you can contact Al at the main office.
OK.
Sounds like a plan.
Oh.
Could you CC me on the
corner report when it comes in please?
Let's not make a
big deal on this, Jason.
All right, that boy was mauled animal.
You outa anybody...
Ought to know that sort
of thing happens around here.
[SNIFFLES] [SPITS]
I don't need any opinions.
Get your fucking hands off me.
So why don't you shut your
mouth and give me the damn paperwork.
Get your hands off me.
Back off.
I'm good.
While you're at it, keep
my wife out of your damn mouth.
You understand?
Is that clear?
I'm good.
I'm good.
I'm good.
Just give me the damn report.
Just so we're clear, if you ever
put your hands on me like that again,
I'll arrest your ass so
fast it'll make your head spin.
Got it?
Let's see that report.
Yeah...
I'll get right on that.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Today, we're heading out to
the most recent bear attack location,
another fun fact that the
mainstream media hasn't told you.
All 10 of these deaths
have happened in a 20-mile radius.
If these were true random acts
of nature, why are they so contained?
I know this area has a high
concentration of black bears and cougars,
so our friend Evan reminded
us back at the local general store.
But you can find them
all up and down the West Coast.
And nowhere can compete with Alaska.
But yet the human death rate here is
double that of the entire state of Alaska
when it comes to black bear attacks.
It just doesn't add up.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
The death we're looking
into today is that of Alex Higginsby.
He's found dead only
a few months back on May 14.
Allegedly, he and his girlfriend
were camping out here on the southeast side
of the peak when,
in the middle of the night,
Alex had gotten up
to go use the bathroom.
His girlfriend says she heard
screaming and growling in the distance,
and he never came back.
The next morning,
she found his body here.
The only evidence
that the police could find
were claw marks on
the tree, which they claim
were consistent of
that of a large male cougar.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Now that is a perfect marshmallow.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Oh, that's hot.
Now let's get back to the case.
If Alex was truly
attacked and killed by a cougar,
then why were there no
signs of feeding on his torso...
[EERIE MUSIC PLAYING]
[EERIE MUSIC BUILDS]
I'm really freaking myself out.
With the stuff I've seen, you'd
think I wouldn't get scared
by this stuff anymore.
You'd be surprised.
There are just far too
many holes in these theories
to so quickly call it a cougar
attack, let alone all of the other cases
that came before it.
You cannot digest these individually.
You have to compound all
of the facts before you do so.
Besides scaring
myself just a second ago,
I do understand the
appeal of camping out here.
Stars in the sky,
the mountain towering above,
really helps you
focus on what matters in life.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Thank you, Trisha, for that update.
I don't know about you guys,
but I am ready for this rain to go away.
And you are in luck, take
a look at our seven-day forecast.
You can see there
is not a drop in sight.
We have sunshine and
partly cloudy days ahead.
But if you look Sunday
is the day to be outside,
So if you can break early from work.
That's the day to do it.
Unfortunately, as the week
goes on, we have a recipe rain.
But never again, there is a slight
chance of rain as we
move towards the weekend.
Trisha back to you.
Top story this morning,
the body of social media influencer
Chris Dixon has just been found
dead, south of Mt. Saint Helens.
Local police with consultation
from the United States Forest Service
have determined that Dixon
was mauled to death by a bear.
It is unclear what
he was doing in the area,
but sources suggest he was most likely
filming for his popular online series,
"Myths of the Unknown."
This is the 11th
death from animal attacks in
the Mount St. Helens
area in the past five years.
Most recently, the body of local
Parks and Recreation director Amy Easterly
was found in a
similar fashion just one year ago.
Authorities have found no
connection between each of the victims,
but investigations are ongoing.
Damn it Ken!
Local police said they are
working tirelessly to determine why
there has been such an
uptick on animal attacks in the area.
But until then...
Yeah. No, I should be able to do that.
Yeah. About ten.
What the hell, Ken?
Why did you release information
to the press that hasn't been confirmed?
Alright. I might call you back.
Yep. Alright.
Jason, I wasn't expecting to
see you so soon. What can I do for you?
Don't give me that shit.
The coroner hasn't even completed
the autopsy, let alone released a report.
And you're telling the
press it's just another animal attack?
Jason, someone's died.
The press is bringing
down my neck for an explanation.
Based on what you
and I found at the scene of
the crime, it seemed
like the most logical theory.
Exactly. A theory.
And don't you dare
blame me for this. I told
you I wanted the
coroner to confirm our findings.
With all do respect, Jason. I
suggest you stay in your lane.
[OMINOUS MUSIC PLAYING]
Look, followed procedure.
Called the Forest Service.
As usual, your
expertise was invaluable.
Thank you. I'll let
you know if we need you again.
Oh. Stay in my lane.
This happened in USFS jurisdiction.
This is my lane.
And I'll make damn
sure it's handled properly.
[phone rings]
Wait.
What is that?
What are you?
Let's find out.
Siri, what time is sunset?
Today, sunset is at 4:25pm.
Well, that was an epic fail.
I got time.
Yeah.
Let's go clean up Ken's mess.
Okay, guys, I
packed up camp this morning.
We're about to head
out to the next attack site.
But then I saw this.
You guys know what this is?
These are the markings of a black bear.
You see, I did some
research in preparation for this,
and I learned black
bears will claw trees like this,
especially during mating season.
And if you look here, there
are footprints all up and down here.
I learned black bears will
stomp back and forth on the forest floor,
marking it with the
glands on their paws to let
the females know, "Hey,
I'm here. I'm ready to mate."
I can hear you guys saying already,
"Okay, Steve Irwin, what the hell does
black bear
marking habits have to do with
myths of the
unknown, or let alone Bigfoot?"
Let me tell you, if I
were an intelligent beast such
as Bigfoot, and I
managed to remain hidden for decades,
I too would pin my
attacks on black bears,
cougars, any other
large predator in the area.
This ties in
perfectly with the fact that on the
surface, these
attacks look like animal attacks.
But as we've been
digging a little deeper,
learning a little
more, things just don't add up.
So my theory is
this intelligent creature of
ours is mimicking
the surrounding wildlife.
But that's my theory. I
would love to know what you guys think.
If you guys have any
tips or tricks or things I
should be doing in
this investigation, let me know.
I'd love to hear from you guys.
But as always, stay curious,
make the unknown known. Chris, out.
(ominous music)
Money.
(ominous music)
(trail camera opens)
(phone vibrates)
Hey Jason, it's Ken.
Hey, I wanted to let you
know we had a new development
on the Chris Dixon case.
If you wanna come into the station,
we can get you up to speed.
All right.
(laptop closes)
(Truck engine starts)
[MUSIC PLAYING]
(upbeat music)
(music picks up speed)
Let me go.
I swear I didn't do anything.
I want my damn phone call.
I want a lawyer.
I am entititled to both you
hillbilly po dunk piece of shit!
(door closes)
Damn.
What's going on with her?
The guy's did a little digging.
Get this.
She was a super fan of
his and been stuck with him
all around the country.
You serious?
Yes sir.
To the point
where he was in the process
of filing a restraining order against her.
Well, at least he was.
We did the initial background
check it didn't show up
since the official paperwork
hadn't been filed yet.
So what does that mean?
I don't know.
That's what we're gonna go find out.
Mary, I believe
you know Officer Clark
and USFS Agent Esterly.
They're gonna be
joining in on this little Q and A.
I already told
you guys what happened.
I swear to God, I didn't do anything.
I'm sure you didn't,
darling, but please indulge me.
Whatever.
Okay.
So.
You told us that
before the incident in question,
that being Chris Dixon's death,
you had no prior contact with him.
Yeah, so?
You sure you
don't want to revise anything
in that statement?
Nope.
Well, I find that quite interesting.
Cause uh.
After doing a little research,
we found out that Chris,
he was in the process of
obtaining a restraining order
against a one Mary DeLanny Moore.
Well, hot damn.
That's your name, isn't it?
What's that, honey?
This ear don't hear so good.
You speak up just a, just a titch.
I said yes.
That's my name.
Interesting.
Isn't that just a
mighty fine coincidence
that the very same time
a restraining order
is being filed against you
for following Chris
Dixon around the country?
You know, writing him love letters,
threatening to kill
yourself if he didn't respond,
telling him he's a, what was it,
a beast for
treating you the way he does.
And then,
Bam!
(dramatic music)
He ends up dead.
And you, right there
at the scene of the crime
with his blood literally on your hands.
Okay, yes, I followed him out here.
[INTENSE MUSIC]
And yes, I love him, but I swear,
I'd never do anything to hurt him.
I mean, how could I?
He's just so...
Perfect.
We were meant to be together.
If he'd just given me
a chance, he would've seen.
I could've shown him, but now he,
now he, he, he,
he, he, he, he, he,
All right, you'll be all right.
Officer Miller here will keep
you company while we
wait on that lawyer
you're asking for.
Told you we had her.
Yeah, but some
just doesn't feel right.
What doesn't feel right?
We got all the evidence
and motive we need
to arrest this psycho.
I thought you'd be
happy this wasn't gonna
get labeled just
another animal attack.
I know, I know, I know.
She seems
legitimately upset about his death.
Look at her.
How would a little girl like that
inflict those kind of bite marks?
Just because she
killed him doesn't mean
she doesn't still
love him in her own sick
and a little twisted way.
She wanted what she
couldn't have and she killed him for it.
Now she's been caught.
Hell, that'll make anybody remorseful.
And the wounds?
Who cares how she did it?
All we need to know is that she did it.
Tell you what, why don't
you go home and get some rest?
All right, it's getting late.
Fred and I'll finish up here.
I promise to keep you
updated about any decisions
before any charges are brought down.
Or I talked to the press again.
Deal?
Let's put a hold
on this little spat of ours.
All right?
All right.
All right.
(car horn honks)
(OMINOUS MUSIC)
Hello?
Who's there?
I got a gun.
(gun shot)
(man yelling)
(door closes)
What's going on?
You have to see this.
What is it?
Just watch.
Is this the crime scene?
How the hell did you get footage of...
Just watch.
I promise I'll explain.
Hello?
Who's there?
I got a gun.
(gunshot)
(animal noise in the distance)
(gunshot)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
What the hell was that?
I don't know.
It sure as shit
ain't a bear, a damn cougar!
(computer click)
Earlier I was going
over the crime scene photos
when I noticed
something in the background.
I went back out
this evening to check it out.
And I found this.
You gotta be shitting me.
I just found it when you called me.
So I didn't have a
chance to view the files until now.
Gotta tell ya,
I think this makes us wrong about Mary.
What about all
the other animal attacks?
Shit.
Wait.
There.
What is that?
What do you mean, the gun?
No, no, no, his other hand.
Is that a camera?
I think it might be.
There was no camera found on him
at the scene of the crime, was there?
Nope.
Guys, there's something
out there right now.
I'm being serious,
this is no camera trick.
(Growling in the distance)
Hello?
Who's there?
I got a gun.
(gunshot)
(Growling in the distance)
(gunshot)
(gunshot)
(Growling in the distance)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
(gunshot)
(Growling)
(growling)
(growling)
Hey, hey, hey.
I think we need to release Mary.
At least send her back to the motel.
We don't know
that she wasn't involved.
Not to mention she lied, which,
at the very least is
gross misdemeanor,
if not perjury.
She's not going anywhere, Ken.
And if she does, we
have all her information.
But I do think we
need to start treating this
more like a murder case.
Whoever killed him out there
definitely wasn't a cougar.
I hate to say it, but it
looked like a damn Sasquatch.
(spit)
You can't be serious.
I'm not saying it was,
I'm just saying it
looked like every photo
of Bigfoot I've ever seen.
Wow.
And what would the
people think if they knew
the man they elected
sheriff was targeting Bigfoot
as a potential murder suspect?
Okay, if it wasn't
Bigfoot, then what was it, Jason?
I don't know what it was.
I just know it ain't that little girl
or any kind of animal I've ever seen.
Look,
I think I know a guy
we talked to about this.
He's lived in these woods for decades.
If anybody's seen
anything or knows anything
about a
Bigfoot-like creature, it's him.
(dramatic music)
Ahhh, alright.
(Truck approaching)
Howdy, chief.
To what do I owe the pleasure?
Morning, Henry.
How are ya?
Well, sun is shining.
Got fresh venison on
the smoker and uh
black coffee in my cup.
I'd say today's
shaping up to be a good'un.
Yes, sir.
Henry, you know Agent
Esterly with the Forest Service?
He's our animal behavior expert.
I don't believe
we've had the pleasure.
Always glad to make acquaintance
with a fellow man of the woods.
Come on in, boys.
Make yourselves comfortable.
Yes, sir.
(dramatic music)
[Henry] So, Ken.
Thank you.
Never said what brings you up
into these neck of the woods today.
Well, I'm sure you've heard,
there was another
attack in the area this week.
Damn, Shame.
Yeah, I tried telling that boy.
He ought not to be messing
around in these woods at night.
I guess the words of a country boy
don't mean much to city folk.
Wait, you talked
to Chris before he died?
Yeah, just last week.
He's poking around
town, asking questions.
I told him he ought
to leave the investigation
up to the authorities.
Like yourselves.
Yeah, I appreciate that.
Yeah, I heard on the news
you boys thought
it was another bear tack.
Then again, I don't
listen so good to the news
once they get to talking, you know?
Damn man thinks the sun
comes up just to hear him crow.
Well, our initial
findings were consistent
without of another bear attack,
but after doing a little more digging,
we think there's
something else at play here.
Something a little more, ah...
unorthodox.
You ain't talking about him, are you?
Him?
[Henry] The skunk Ape.
The grass man?
The woods booger?
Giganopithecus?
Or you might know him as Bigfoot?
What makes you
think we believe in Bigfoot?
Much less that he might
be involved in these deaths.
Well, it ain't no
secret that I'm a believer.
Hell, who do you think got the town
to adopt him as their mascot?
Unofficial mascot, but yes.
Henry's passion
for all things Sasquatch is
damn right contagious.
(Chuckles)
Town really didn't stand a chance
once he set his mind on it.
Well, appears we've
come to the right place then.
Henry, what do you think?
Is Bigfoot capable of murder?
I'm so glad you asked.
This is ridiculous.
Look, just keep an
open mind for a second, all right?
An open mind.
We're sitting in
Jet Clampett's living room
talking about Bigfoot.
You boys are in for a real treat.
My daddy caught Bigfoot
on this here tape back in 86.
Now as a kid, I always
wanted to believe he's real.
But after daddy showed me this,
well, I've been a
true believer ever since.
(VCR)
(Heavy Breathing)
I've been tracking this big old buck
for half the morning.
When I finally took my
shot a little past the creek,
it hit my leg and it took right off.
And I knew I was gonna be
tracking this damn thing all day.
When I finally caught up,
something else got there first,
that buck had to have
been weighed upwards of 150 pounds.
Big old sucker.
(panting)
At first, I thought it was a bear,
but then you could see the
thing stood up on its hind legs.
It was dragging
the deer right behind it
like it was
nothing but a sack of taters.
(panting)
I think you drug it off a bit this way.
Must've taken a big old bite out of it
before running off,
because that deer is
bleeding like a stuck hog.
(growling)
You see the size of that thing?
Well, what do
you boys say about that?
Honestly, Henry, that looked like
any other fake
Bigfoot video I've ever seen.
Well, I can tell you,
this ain't no ordinary Bigfoot video.
This is the real deal.
Now my daddy told me he was scareder
than a long-tailed cat in a
room full of rocking chairs
and boots in their woods.
Henry, Henry, Henry,
is there any other evidence
that you can share
with us that might help us out?
Well.
This is a still
taken from that tape.
These, well, these have
been taken, uh, ever since.
[KEN] Let's see what we got.
(heavy breathing)
These are unbelievable.
By unbelievable, I mean, amazing.
Where in the world did you take these?
[HENRY] See, that's the exciting thing.
All of these have been
captured on or around our family land.
How much land do you have out here?
Abouts 200 acres.
Beyond that, it's national forest.
See, my theory is he's
managed to stay hidden
in the national forest
since nobody's developed on it
for the last 100 years or so.
Hell, Cougar's the
largest city around here for 30 miles.
Are you into this?
How on earth would
such a big animal stay hidden?
See, I got a theory
about that one too.
See, Helen's has hundreds of lava tubes
scattered all across it,
especially since it blew back in 80.
Now an animal like
that could turn one of those
into a right nice
home if it had an inkling.
Maybe.
Plus the majority of
sightings have taken place at night.
So I'm guessing
they're nocturnal creatures.
They?
You think this is
more than one of them?
(Chuckles) Of course.
How on earth would they breed
if there was multiples of them?
Breed?
Yeah, just like any other animal,
they don't breed, they die out.
Huh.
I guess that makes sense,
but I just never
really thought about it.
But to be fair,
never really thought
about Sasquatch at all before today.
So.
(Sigh)
All right, thank you so much,
Henry, for all this
interesting information.
It's great.
We love it. Um.
We don't mean to take up too
much more of your afternoon.
Nonsense.
Glad to see you boys are looking
into other potential possibilities.
Y'all are welcome here
whenever it suits your fancy.
I'll talk about the
big man anytime, anywhere.
I appreciate that.
Boys have any more
questions, give me a holler.
I just stay out of
these woods at night, you know?
We don't need any more killings.
Thank you, Henry, I appreciate that.
We've posted signs in the area
that there's no
camp until further notice,
So hopefully we won't
be having any further issues.
Lord Will and the Creek don't rise.
That was our last one.
Yes, sir.
Well, that was interesting.
Couldn't understand a
half of what he was saying.
(chuckles) - Yeah, old Henry's
about as country as you get out here.
But despite all
that, every time I talk to him,
he puts a smile on my face.
I guess the question is,
is do you believe any of it?
I don't know what to believe, man.
But it does seem like
more and more of the evidence
is pointing to...
Bigfoot?
Well, yeah.
So what do we do now?
Well, let's throw out a
couple of hypothetical situations.
If all the evidence
was pointing towards a man,
we'd arrest him and
bring him in for questioning.
Correct.
On the other hand,
if it was an animal attack,
we'd shock it up to nature.
No, not necessarily.
If it was a repeated incident, or
if the bear's
behavior was considered a nuisance,
then the bear
would actually be put down.
Well, now, what
would you consider a nuisance?
And how would you
even know which bear it was?
That's where it
gets a little tricky.
I mean, you'd have to
match DNA left on the victim
unless there was an eyewitness
who can identify the animal somehow.
As far as nuisance
goes, that could be anything
from raiding
livestock to acts of aggression
in an unprovoked situation.
So let's say Bigfoot's to blame.
I think he would definitely
be categorized as a nuisance.
Multiple unprovoked killings and all.
That'd mean we'd have
to not only find the Bigfoot
that did it, but match
the DNA to the victim.
We might be able to
take care of one of those.
Let's head over to the corner
and find out what kind
of DNA was left on the victim.
She left me a note
and I've been putting it off,
mainly because going down
there gives me the dag-gung creeps.
[JASON] (Laughs)
Well, also because
she's not sure it was a bear.
Wait.
You knew it wasn't a bear?
And you still
told the media that it was?
Not at the time, no.
What the heck, Ken?
I didn't find out till you came
barging into my office,
treating me like a damn teenager
in need of a freaking scolding.
That's because you
were acting like a damn fool.
Okay, look, I know you're
emotional about this, all right,
but I've gotta think
about the community as a whole.
You're such an ass, you know that?
It was better for me to
give them a logical explanation
than to spread freaking mass hysteria.
I don't wanna hear it,
Ken, let's just get to the point.
Do you have a better plan?
We can do your forestry.
You wouldn't give me the plan.
That's because Forestry
doesn't have a plan.
You're on th phone, that's
cause you're on the phone.
(muisc playing)
(water running)
Sheriff?
Jennifer.
So, what can you
tell us about this poor boy?
Yeah, well, as
my initial report stated,
the lacerations
along his neck and torso
could be that of a black bear,
but guys, it just doesn't add up to me.
In order for a black
bear to reach the victim's neck,
the bear would have either
had to tackle him to the ground
or been standing on its hind legs.
I just don't see any
indication that happened.
In fact, I don't see any indication
of typical black
bear interaction at all.
So what are you saying?
Well, we'd see
bruising and claw marks
around the area of impact.
If the bear's claws landed here,
as it was ripping away flesh,
we'd see more
indication of that with the markings.
(clears throat) Excuse me.
(eerie music)
Sorry, still gets queasy.
So you're saying that this bite happen
while he was still standing?
Yeah, that's what
the wounds are telling me.
That's interesting.
So what about the DNA?
Did you find anything on the body?
Yes, actually, he's
gonna wanna hear this.
All right, just give me a second.
Hey, Ken.
Just for a second.
DNA results came back.
So there was DNA from
multiple species on the body.
There was avian DNA
around some of the bigger wounds,
likely just birds
trying to pick off a free meal.
There was coyote DNA
on the victim's leg, okay?
It's a small wound down there.
All this is post-mortem.
Coyote didn't do much damage.
I'm guessing it
got scared off by the woman
who found the body.
You mean Mary.
Yes, Mary, and in fact,
I think you both find this interesting.
I found human DNA
on the lips of the victim.
You're saying?
I'm saying it came
back as a Mary Moore saliva
and placed on the
victim's lips post-mortem.
(Chuckles) I guess she
snuck in a kiss goodbye.
That's not funny, that's nasty.
Yeah, it's probably criminal.
(soft music)
Well.. Not technically,
but doesn't mean it's right.
That's between her and the good Lord.
So Jennifer, was
there any other DNA found,
something from a larger mammal perhaps?
I mean, nothing that
I'd expect from a bite wound,
but I did find something.
There were several
strands of hair embedded in the wound,
but they didn't come from a bear.
They came from a moose.
A moose?
A moose, I know it's
atypical, but we tested it twice.
Okay, hold on.
The nearest moose
population is over 200 miles away.
And you're telling
me a moose traveled that far
out of its usual territory?
Killed a man, all the
while remaining undetected?
I'm not telling you
anything other than the fact
that there are several
strands of moose hair embedded
in this man's fatal wound.
[JENNIFER] Make of that what you will.
Shit.
Now what?
I don't know.
Sorry guys, I was
hoping I'd be more help to you.
Nah, we appreciate you.
Just let us know if
you find anything else weird.
Yeah, will do.
Okay.
Well that got us nowhere real fast.
Where do we go from here?
Let's go back to our hypothetical.
DNA was a bust.
I said we gathered the
troops, go down the other route.
Meaning what exactly?
(rain)
(engine approaching)
(Splash)
All right, listen up.
Before we get
started, couple admin notes.
We only have 72 hours
to keep this area locked down
from the public.
That gives us three
days to scour 10 square miles.
Just how the hell
are we supposed to do that?
(uncomfortable laugh)
Thank you for asking, Charlie.
And so politely.
(chuckle)
These pins here represent the 30 areas
that we want to focus on.
Let me introduce you to Jason.
He's our animal
specialist with the Forest Service.
[MATT] Don't you mean Bigfoot specialist?
Thank you, Matt.
And what a socially acceptable
t-shirt to be wearing today.
Jason, take it away.
[ JASON ] All right all listen up.
These marks represent
the areas that we've concluded
to have the highest
potential for dwelling spaces
that could
accommodate such a large animal.
We're talking about remote caves,
lava tubes, and dense forests.
There's not a lot of
trails leading to these areas,
so some of these will
be very difficult to access.
We're splitting into groups of two.
Our goal is for each group to target
two or three of these locations a day,
allowing us to hit all 30
of them by the end of 72 hours.
Now, most of you
know this mountain is filled
with all sorts of
predators, coyotes, cougars, black bears.
As crazy as it sounds,
we're after something
even bigger and more dangerous.
So be on high alert and
stay in constant communication.
Every hour on the hour,
we'll be doing a comms check.
That's all I got, Ken.
All right, I want everybody
to switch to channel 4.
Be careful out there.
If you see something, radio it in.
(ominous music builds)
Good hunting, boys.
And girls.
Copy that.
Let's roll out.
(upbeat music)
(engine revving)
Hey.
Hey, this is Jason
Esterly checking in.
Al and I just made it
to the southwest side
of Lava Canyon.
[ KEN ] Copy that.
[ KEN ] Stay safe, boys.
Thanks, Ken, will do.
Shall we?
Age before beauty, my friend.
Seriously, though,
how old do you think I am?
I don't know.
Hey, that reminds me.
What is it like hunting for dinosaurs?
I assume this is pretty similar.
Age before beauty.
I ought to kick your butt.
Come on, old man.
[ AL ] (laughing)
[ AL ] Okay, a barber, a
hairdresser, and Bigfoot
walk into a bar.
You know what, I'm gonna
shave that joke for another time.
You know what, finding
Bigfoot will be no small feet.
All right, Al, please.
That's enough jokes.
Sorry I ever tried to
compete with the joke master.
So how far is the location?
It's about three miles.
There's a bunch of small cave systems
left behind with St. Helens Blew.
Hey, Jason, I want
to apologize to you.
I never intended for you
to get pulled into this mess.
Watch your step.
I honestly believed it was gonna
help you with moving past Amy's...
Anyway, like I told you before,
I'm here for you, son, if
you ever want to talk about it.
I know, Al.
This whole thing just
makes my head hurt, you know?
Yeah, I get it.
You feel like
you're all alone in the world
and nothing makes
sense, but being a part
of something bigger than
yourself and relying on others
really helped me
come back from the brink.
I know it sounds cliche.
Yeah, it does.
(soft music)
Did I ever tell you how I
found out about Sherry's cancer?
We never really talked about it.
I came home one day
after hunting this big old moose,
the one I have up
in my office, actually.
So, needless to say, I was beaming.
We had enough
burgers, and jerky, and sausage
to last us all year long.
So I come walking
through the front door
and Sherry's just sitting on the couch
staring at a blank TV screen.
Immediately I knew something was wrong.
She didn't tell me, she
didn't wanna ruin the excitement
on the hunting trip.
That was her way.
She always put others first.
So she pulled herself
together and asked me if I was hungry.
It wasn't until I pushed though that
she crumpled in my
arms and broke the news.
It felt like someone had
sucker punched me in the gut.
I couldn't breathe.
I started to have a panic attack.
And of course Sherry gets a cold cloth
and puts it on my forehead
and runs her fingers
through my hair till I calmed down.
And here she was.
She's the one dying of cancer
and she's calming me down,
the horse's ass that I am.
Six months later, she was gone.
I was alone in this world
with no idea how to navigate it.
Sorry, Al.
I know the feeling.
It took me two years to
finally go through all of her things.
I still haven't gone
through Amy's clones yet.
Here I am on the walk-in closet
and I'm still only
using my allocated 20%.
(chuckle)
I will tell you,
it felt good to give away
some of her
god-awful Christmas pajamas though.
(chuckle)
Oh, that woman
loved her holiday attire.
Thank you, Al.
I just might have to
take you up on that talk.
Hell I just needed
someone to drink with.
( Old man voice )
Otherwise, I'm just a lonely old man
sitting at the bar all by himself.
Well, we can't have that, can we?
How about after all this is over,
I take you out for a
beer, even though you owe me.
( Godfather impression )
Now that's an offer I can't refuse.
Okay, but I gotta tell you,
my jokes get even
better after a few rounds.
How are they after a few more rounds?
Fabulous.
Yeah...
(ethereal music)
(ethereal music)
(ethereal music)
(walkie talkie)
[ KEN ] Jason, this is Ken.
How copy over.
Go for Jason.
[ KEN ] Just checking in on you boys.
What's your status?
[ JASON ] We just made it
to the first coordinates
and we're prepping
to scout the area now.
[ KEN ] Copy that.
Good luck.
Thanks, Jason out.
Well, looks like
there's a number of caves
in each direction.
I think we should
split up to cover more ground.
All head east if you wanna take west.
Sounds good.
Let's switch to a private channel.
I'm on two.
Copy that.
Oh hey, Al.
Stay safe.
Good luck.
(water splashing)
(eerie music)
(eerie music)
(water doplets echo)
(eerie music)
(eerie music)
(eerie music)
(dramatic music)
Let's go look for Bigfoot, he says.
Al gets the easy cave.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
Rabbit in a cave.
(dramatic music)
(loud walkie talkie sqwauk)
[ AL ] Jason,
how's it going over there?
(heavy breathing)
You about gave
me a heart attack Al!
Sorry about that, just checking in.
Look, so far this cave is a bust,
nothing here but the
occasional animal droppings.
Yeah, same here.
Hey Jason, what do you call a kid
who searches for gold in a cave?
I give up Al, what do you call him?
A minor.
(chuckles)
I swear this guy.
Hey uh, I tried to
open a bar in a cave once,
but police stop me, you know why?
Yeah, they said it was
illegal to sell alcohol to minors.
Of course you heard that one.
All right, I'm about
to call this cave quits
and head on to the next one, okay?
All right, I'm gonna
give this one a few more minutes
and I'll do the same.
10-4, good buddy.
Al, out, O-U-T.
[ JASON ] Stay safe.
Friggin' heart attack.
(dramatic music)
All right, Al, I'm moving
on to the next cave now.
This is Jason, for Al, come in.
Al, are you there?
(dramatic music)
Al, are you there?
(dramatic music)
Al, this is Jason, are you there?
(echo)
Al, is that you?
(echo)
Al, can you hear me?
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(dramatic music)
(beeping)
(echo)
(beeping)
(echo)
(dramatic music)
(beeping)
(echo)
(low growl)
(beeping)
(echo)
(dramatic music)
Al?
Al, you there?
(dramatic music)
Shit. Shit. Shit.
This is Jason for Ken.
I repeat, this is Jason
Esterly for Officer Ken Clark.
[ KEN ] This is Ken, go.
Ken, have you heard from Al recently?
[ KEN ] No, not since
y'all checked in earlier.
(dramatic music)
[ KEN ]
Why, what's going on out there?
Al's MIA.
We split up to cover more ground
and now I can't find him.
[ KEN ] When was the last
time you heard from him?
About a half hour ago.
[ KEN ] I'm assuming he's
not responding on his walkie.
No, that's the
scary part, I found it.
[ KEN ] You found his walkie?
Yes, I found it in his cave.
It was covered in blood.
(dramatic music)
Hello, are you there?
[ KEN ] Get out of there.
[ KEN ] Rendezvous back at the
station and we'll figure this out,
what to do next, okay?
I can't just leave him out there.
[ KEN ] Jason, right now the
best thing we can do is regroup.
It's dark.
You aren't gonna find
anything out there right now.
Getting yourself
hurt or lost isn't gonna help.
Shit.
Hate it when he's right.
Fine, I'm headed out now.
(ominous music)
(dramatic music)
All right.
Any word from Al?
No, not yet.
Keeping an ear on
old communications, though.
How you doing?
I'm fine, I'm just worried about Al.
So what happened out there?
Like I said, we split up
to cover more ground.
One minute he was fine,
the next minute he was gone.
His backpack was
sitting right where he left it.
Like he just got up and walked away.
That's it?
Nothing odd or out of place?
Other than finding
his walkie deep inside a cave
covered in blood, no.
Something about
this just doesn't feel right.
Every other attack, the body
was found at the scene of the crime.
Don't say that.
I'm saying if he had been
attacked, which we don't know,
maybe he could be lost.
What about the blood?
Well, could have
fell, got himself hurt,
became disoriented.
I mean, like you said,
old man had no business
being out there in the first place.
Well, if he was attacked,
whatever did it
dragged him off somewhere.
That sounds more
like a cougar than these
Bigfoot attacks.
How do we know
what a Bigfoot would do?
We've never seen
the damn thing, no one has.
You know, I'm starting to
think we're a couple of idiots
for buying in and
all of Henry's bullshit.
But it wasn't just Henry.
Trail cam footage from Chris's death?
That's pretty hard
evidence that a man like beast
attacked and killed him.
Why don't we just go ask the expert
what a Bigfoot might actually do?
I still just can't wrap my
mind around the idea
that it might be that thing out there.
Look, right now we need
to be open to all possibilities.
This isn't your everyday animal attack.
Fine, let's go talk to a
crazy son of a bitch in the woods.
About an even more
crazier mythological creature
that may or may not
be terrorizing our town.
All right.
(driving music)
(car engine) (rain)
(ominous music)
Henry, you home?
Lights on.
(thudding off screen)
(ominous music)
(ominous music)
Yeah, I heard it too.
All right, let's roll.
Lead the way.
(ominous music)
(ominous music)
What the hell?
(ominous music)
Shit.
(thudding)
(knocking)
Hello?
Dude, I think it's
locked from the outside.
Don't say that.
Henry?
Henry?
Shoot, we gotta get out of here.
Henry?
Henry?
(gasp)
Well... That just dills my pickle.
Y'all just had to go snooping around,
looking in places that y'ought not look.
[ KEN ] Henry, is that you?
Hey the door's
locked from the outside.
I ain't got no idea
what I'm gonna do with y'all.
Ain't that some sugar honey ice tea?
What?
Shit, he's saying shit.
Y'all know that monsters are real.
They live inside of us.
Sometimes.
They win.
What the fuck are you talking about?
Open the door!
Henry, open the fucking door!
I don't think he's
gonna answer you, man.
Oh, oh, wait.
I got an idea.
Here, hold this.
Get out of the way.
(metal slide)
Move.
(thud)
There you go.
(thud)
There you go, get it.
(thud) (grunting)
Freeze!
Freeze, put him down!
Put him down!
Henry, what in
God's good name are you doing?
Put him down now!
Turn around.
Put your hands on
your head, you son of a bitch.
(thudding)
(gun shots)
(thudding)
I told you.
Sometimes they win.
(heavy breathing)
(Echo water dripping)
Oh, what the.
(dramatic music)
(intense music)
(laughing)
Ah... The look on your face.
It's worth a king's ransom.
[ JASON ] What the hell, Henry?
Well, good morning
to you too, sunshine.
What's going on?
Where are we?
Did you drug me?
You know, Jason, I
really didn't see it coming to this.
I really took to you
during our visit the other day.
Felt like we had a
common understanding, you know,
being fellow servants of the wild.
Where's Ken?
He really didn't give me
a choice now, did he?
Y'all came barging onto my property
like a couple of wild
boars in the middle of the night.
My property, where
you had no business being,
like a couple of little stink bugs
just weaseling your way
into places that you ought not be.
What did you do, Henry?
Where's Ken?
He's gone.
Just another victim for
the true king of the forest.
Ken, king of the forest.
More like delusional, backwards,
unintelligent, inbred piece of shit.
(heavy breathing)
I saw your costume
hanging up in the shed.
(heavy breathing)
So what. You go out and play
dress up and kill innocent people?
Hey!
You have no idea
what you're talking about.
Now, I may be a bit
much for some people's liking.
I'm a might brighter than most.
How many fellows you
know can kill in the same area
without ever being
caught, or even suspected?
I'd say I'm pretty damn smart.
See, I just don't go waving it around
in people's faces like some do.
(roaring)
(laughs)
What the hell was that?
You ain't got no clue
what's in store for you.
I'd tell you right now.
I'm gonna enjoy what happens next.
(roaring)
I told y'all when
you came and visited me,
I've been hunting
Bigfoot since I was knee high
to a grasshopper.
That tape, the one my daddy made.
That was a real deal.
You know, we searched for years.
All that hard
work finally done paid off
when we tracked the
beast down to this here very cave.
What are you talking about?
[ HENRY ] Bigfoot's been my life's work.
And over the years, they
done became like family to me.
They?
There's more than one of them?
Of course there are, Jason!
Don't you listen, they're animals!
Just like you and me!
They're living, breathing, mating.
Hell, they love and care
for each other like any family does.
When something
threatens their way of life,
they can turn brutal.
(laughs) They really are
just like it in so many ways.
And you're like what,
part of the family?
I n my wildest dreams, Jason,
them thinking me is one of their own
make me happier than a
dead pig in the sunshine.
No.
I'm sadly just a
spectator in their game of life.
Oh, they tolerate me,
but only up to a point, you know?
Then what's with the suit?
You know, man as a
species, it's like any other.
Wired for surviving.
When that's done, we
look for ways to not only survive,
but profit from what's around us.
What's more human
than a lust for power?
And in all my years, I
ain't never seen power like this.
Bigfoot's intelligent, even loving,
but it's got a
strength and a ruthlessness
that could just suck
the very breath from your lungs.
I've watched them year after year.
My thirst for their power
grew till it was
damn near unbearable.
Jason, I imagine
you hunt so you can relate.
Now hunting a
beast as a man is one thing.
Believe you me when I tell you,
hunting a man as a beast
is a thrill I can't even explain.
Henry,
did you kill my wife?
That depends, who's your wife?
Amy Esterly.
She was the park and recs director.
Yeah, I remember her.
She was one helping a
group of Bigfoot fanatics.
They just came a might too
close to finding this here cave.
It's nothing personal, Jason.
I'm gonna kill you.
I'm gonna strangle you.
With my bare hands.
You hear me?
You know, actually
now I think about it.
All my victims are
guilty of the same thing.
Curiosity.
Daddy and I used to
be able to weed them out,
but it seems like with
technology and social media,
we get fresh meat up here
a couple few times a year.
Same thing, explorers,
paranormal investigators
and Bigfoot hunters,
all just looking to destroy the lives
of these beautiful creatures of mine.
Someone's gotta protect them.
Protect them?
They've survived for
thousands of years without you,
you piece of shit!
You said it yourself.
They don't accept
you as one of their own.
Hell, they probably
barely even tolerate you.
You know what you are, Henry?
You're nothing but a sick, infested,
murdering, perverted piece of waste.
And that, that my
friend is a compliment.
(screaming)
(intense music)
(screaming)
(growling)
I think we're done here.
Wish I could stay and watch, truly.
(growling)
He gets a might
unpredictable during feeding time.
Good luck, Jason.
(grunting)
(growling)
(grunting)
(cutting rope)
(growling)
(growling) (breathing heavily)
(growling)
(intense music)
(growling growing fainter)
(growling)
(dramatic music)
(growling)
(grunting)
(coyote howl)
(deep grunting)
(heavy breathing) (grunting)
(deep grunting)
(footsteps)
(footsteps) (growling)
(waterfall)
(growling)
(growling)
(waterfall)
(growling)
(dramatic synth music)
(heavy breathing)
Ah, Al!
Black powder rifle, bastard!
(laughing)
(kiss) Thank you, Al.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
Keep outa reach of children.
Perfect.
(dramatic music)
(dramatic music)
Al, Amy.
This is for you.
(whoosh)
(dramatic music)
Come get me, you hairy bastard!
Come get me.
I'm right here.
Right here.
(dramatic music)
(coyote howling)
(rustling in the distance)
(growling)
Hey Chewie!
Eat this!
(growling)
(explosion)
(dramatic music))
I got you, you son of a bitch.
Ahh.
(growling)
(screaming)
(growling)
(screaming)
(screaming)
(growling)
(screaming)
(screaming)
(dramatic music)
(groaning)
(dramatic music)
(heavy breathing)
(growling)
(smack)
(growling)
(coughing)
(growling)
(dramatic music)
(light growling)
(dramatic music)
(ominous music)
(dramatic music)
(gasp)