Momo the Monster
Also known as: Missouri Monster, Momo
A blood-stained, three-toed giant that terrorized a small Missouri town in the summer of 1972.
1971-1972
Louisiana, Missouri, USA
6-7 ft tall, massively built
Frightening, possibly predatory
Inactive (no recent sightings)
The Lore
Momo is a Bigfoot-like creature sighted near Louisiana, Missouri in the summer of 1972. The initial report came from two young girls who saw a massive, dark-furred biped carrying a dead dog under its arm, its body smeared with what appeared to be blood. A putrid smell lingered at every sighting location. The flap lasted weeks, drawing media attention and armed search parties before sightings abruptly stopped.
Body Type
Folklore Origin
Notable Witnesses
- Harrison family
Media Appearances
- Momo: The Missouri Monster (2019)
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