Lost in the Land Between the Lakes | Strange Places

[@HellbentHoller]

Thanks to Aleks and the Small Town Monsters crew for letting us be a part of this!

[@Mach11976]

I'm so glad that STM included y'all in this! Be safe and good hunting 🙏

[@Nutslap]

Jessi and Joe just doing a great job as always, no big deal

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thanks for being a big part of it!

[@dottiea.2186]

Be careful going into these places.. 😮 Spooky.. Always take your A-2

[@SageCoulee]

HellBent HellYeah

[@KentuckyBoy22]

As an LBL native, and who's grandfather and grandmother are both buried at the Paradise Cemetery in the LBL, you nailed almost all of the information in this documentary. My grandfather grew up directly in the LBL in the 1940's and early 50's, when he was a kid and teenager. The Land Between the Lakes is also very haunted, as there are many Indian burial grounds located throughout the peninsula. As a kid myself, my grandfather would tell many terrifying experiences that him, his siblings, and mother all encountered. There was one particular incident when his mother's bed was lifted and picked up off of the floor, and hovered there for 10-15 seconds with her in it. So not only are there unknown beasts that roam the LBL and all of the rituals, but the place is also very haunted. My grandfather also told me stories of strange lights that they would randomly see in the sky over their home, and also in the woods themselves. My grandfather didn't believe in aliens, so he always thought that the strange lights were ghosts traveling throughout the area. There were also many people who lived near the LBL, along with outsiders who would travel to the LBL, and conduct ritual and sacrificial activities inside the peninsula. We were all aware of certain places not to go, along with certain times of the day/night, to avoid these ceremonies. It was well known who some of the people that came here to do some of these rituals were, too. It was usually important people with prominent roles in society that would partake in these events here, such as judges, lawyers, law enforcement officers, and even doctors. I have even heard stories of people accidentally stumbling upon one of these rituals at night in the forest. The attendees would usually be dressed in all black, with long, black robes with hoods on them. Every story I heard about someone coming across one of the rituals, the person(s) was always chased out by them, as it seemed that these people were not too happy. Finally, there are many other well known places hidden in the LBL that also has deep, dark history. One well known building that is still standing for some reason is the old St. Vincent church. This old church that has a cemetery next to the building, is known to be extremely haunted with some sort of evil entities. There have been many investigators that have came here to attempt to find out the church's dark secrets, with many having horrific experiences. Some had something physically touch them, and some have even had their lives changed forever. These are just a few more examples of what else is hidden within the forest in the Land Between the Lakes.

[@tripsmcgee2474]

You've gotta get the material to cover your equipment for emf / rdf frequencies. Their senses are potentially way more sensitive than anyone could guess. I believe that's why there so few actual trail cam pics an or videos.

[@joeyferguson840]

He should have believed in Aliens. There is more evidence to support their existence than Dogman. We can't ever get answers though, cause if we figure all this stuff out, it wouldn't be as interesting

[@ilovemyplayfulcat320]

Have you ever seen or believe in the dogman encounters in the LBL ?

[@conceptualclarity]

These people with nocturnal rituals were they thought to be satanists?

[@KentuckyBoy22]

@@ilovemyplayfulcat320 Yes, I've seen things there that a lot of people would associate or claim was a Dogman.

[@tomtalker2000]

I also appreciate VERY MUCH the historical aspects. Many documentaries on the LBL only focus on the paranormal aspects. But i think it's important to know about the whole picture. And you folks nail it every time no matter what area your covering. Great job once again.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thanks Tom! Glad you appreciated my attempts to highlight much more than just the paranormal stuff. When I visited there, I was struck by the other bizarre stories like the "Vampire cult" and crimes that have taken place. Everybody focuses on the Beast of LBL, and while there is a story to tell there, I felt it's only just one part of the overall story. -Aleks

[@tomtalker2000]

@@SmallTownMonsters Well i think it's important Aleks for any researcher to know about an area's "back history" per say. Which often can tie in the paranormal aspects. In my 30+yrs being in the avian field. When i take folks out birding i give them a little history lesson about the area as well. I think it actually keeps people more interested who might not find birding all that exciting. Particularly if i'm having a "no action" type of day. It really saves my trips throwing that in there as a gap filler. And people do find the outings more enjoyable. I mean who doesn't like history right...? And your not to far from me i live on Cape Cod, MA i know the Bridgewater Triangle area well. With you being from NH.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

@@tomtalker2000 Great points! I'm a history buff so I love covering that type of stuff and I couldn't agree more, it helps paint a broader picture, especially if you're dealing with a geographic area like here with the LBL. With this series I'm definitely hoping to have a broader appeal with more than just folks into Cryptid and Paranormal stuff so bringing in the history part is a must! -Aleks

[@annhowell9683]

I really loved this I'm 54 and I have all ways use to know camp at l b l and I rember the elders talking about this ware wolf and the campers in the 70 and they would hush every time us kids was trying to listen I use to camp at the slap and the old sla, I seen two couager crossing the road by Boswell many moons ago

[@annhowell9683]

I really loved going there one time I can't rember what are it was not far from. The eagles nest me and my ex husband got a new car with a sunroof Goin down this road was beauful but on the way back was not after sitting there awhile we decided to leave on the way out was like a dif part area all together and hanging from the tree on the way out look like body parts intestines and I called the park ranger and he said others have reported that t0 weather they wrote it on file and kept is a question all on it own and it was many trees sum thing hanging was not like that on the way in we closed our sun roof

[@juliebug50]

The best STM documentary yet!!! Aleks you done an awesome job! The interviews and footage was beyond words. Loved the history and the beast accounts. Hellbent Holler was freaking AWESOME!!! Martin Groves account is always hard to listen to. STM, you guys hit it out of the park with this one.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, JB!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thank you Julie! It was definitely a fun one to put together. -Aleks

[@markbuck9299]

Martin’s story was bone chilling !! Great video guys !!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

It's definitely very intriguing and quite compelling, whatever happened. Thanks for watching! -Aleks

[@michaelspecks7053]

I don’t have a clue what happened but it messed him up.

[@joeyferguson840]

Yes. He's definitely the first one to tell the encounter of THE GRINNING DOGMAN which I find extremely disturbing. Not to mention the part about something not totally human smoking a cigarette watching. I watched that story 5 times over the course of a year. I believe it was on Barton Nunnellys channel. I love that version of the story by the fire best. This interview didn't even mention the bowhunter. I have to say I don't think the squatch were there working with the Dogman. Squatches don't mix with Dogman. 1 on 1 a Squatch would tear a Dogman up. So I'd say maybe it was there to step in if needed. There's alot more going on than people realize and I could care less who believes. I am certain we don't know half of whats out there. In the woods, in the oceans, in the sky. We aren't top the food chain anywhere we go.

[@craigtube26]

What ever happened to his hunting partner. Did he get to tell his side?

[@markoterzic7115]

One thing that pierced my ear, though, was that in the version that he told in "The confessionals",his partner was so afraid that he ran right after he discharged his weapon,leaving Martin behind....in this version they both walked to the car...

[@michaelspecks7053]

Excellent job shedding light on what the government did to those communities

[@Montanafelines]

Sad isn’t it?

[@terryulmer969]

Just the same as they did to the Indigenous People. Welcome to the American Rez!

[@Goodisongirl]

That interview with Martin was one of the most compelling experiences I have ever heard. He is still so traumatised by his encounter as you would be. Love the hellbent guys. I follow them on KZbin. Great STM production again. Stay safe guys from England 🇬🇧 xx

[@MsTRE8]

So you've heard his longer version? Intense!

[@GilbertSyndrome]

It's a good story... But yeah, nothing more. The teary eyed emotions were a nice detail, though.

[@markoterzic7115]

One thing that pierced my ear, though, was that in the version that he told in "The confessionals",his partner was so afraid that he ran right after he discharged his weapon,leaving Martin behind....in this version they both walked to the car...

[@jeaninerogers8412]

They don’t get everything right. LBL attracts many hikers, campers, and horseback riders. We camp and ride over there all the time. It brings in quite a bit of revenue for the Dover area. People come from all over the country to ride, fish and camp.

[@Harbor-Rat66]

Two wonderful people Joe and Jessi. My favorite detectivs from Hellbent Holler. Waited a long time for seeing this. Kudos to Small Town Monster to do this. God bless🇺🇸🇳🇴

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!!!

[@Zirahmire]

Riveting. Even my 85 year old mother cane in to ask about that account as she'd overheard from the other room. Great job guys! Love it! 👣

[@Caprice31948]

This episode is one of the most compelling and entertaining I have seen. Thanks everyone for the mighty work you have done to bring this to us. Husband and I made a 3 hour stop at LBL a year ago. I only knew bits and pieces about LBL. We drove down one lane rock roads with the forest engulfing us. We stopped at 2 cemeteries. We got out of our car several times. We never saw another person. Now I'm thinking, "What an idiot I was!!" I felt uneasy because the surroundings felt strange. Knowing what I know now, I will never go back!!!

[@campfamily63]

There are over 270 cemeteries.

[@keithbell9348]

Perhaps I would have. After this episode I would go back strapped to the 9's. Ready to blast my way out of there if I encountered one of those things. Nor would I go back at night.

[@Melsincatuation]

YES JEESi AND JOE FROM HELLBENT HOLLER..!!! Everyone should be paying attention to what this dynamic duo is uncovering!!!!

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!!!

[@bonitawilcox2909]

Fantastic Episode....Great seeing Jessi & Joe ... Hellbent Holler are incredible researchers⚔

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, Bonita!

[@Sunshine-nq6wv]

Great video Alex. So interesting. Whatever people choose to believe- it stops you in your tracks when Martin Groves, relays his encounter. It's quite clear, that he heard and saw something, that scared him to the core and it has cast long shadows. Jessi and Joe are always intrepid and I'm a big fan. Thanks Alex

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!!!

[@gradymcnutt2247]

I truly enjoy your programs. There are strange incidents that occur that are hard if not impossible to explain. As a retired Deputy I have witnessed things that I cannot explain. Please keep making this excellent programs. One day I will be able to join.

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

A great follow up to The Bridgewater Triangle, Aleks and company. Well done.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@JohnConnor636]

Is this the first of the series?

[@jollyjakelovell6822]

@@JohnConnor636 I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Yes it appears to be a new series. kzbin.infoUgkxpre4Llaa2eMRgZZWl7EjCZA_5zfDH8bp "The Strange Places announcement trailer just dropped! Strange Places is a new documentary series by Aleksandar Petakov that follows his adventures and investigations into various unusual places around the world. Whether it be mysterious regions, abandoned locations or forgotten history, Aleks leaves no stone unturned in his search for strange places. Coming to KZbin 02.25.2024." kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXOQin6abLWijdk

[@SmallTownMonsters]

@nnor636 Not sure what they are referring to but it might be the Bridgewater Triangle related video we did a couple of years ago for my Bigfoot Beyond the Trail series: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5abnGiebqmqY6M -Aleks

[@jollyjakelovell4787]

@@SmallTownMonsters My reference is that this film is in the same vein as the one about the 'Bridgewater Triangle', not that they are directly related one to the other. You, yourself Aleks brought it up when discussing how the lore surrounding both locations is similar, with the similarity being the way the lore is told and has an affect on the surrounding environs. Cheers.

[@hellcat-ch7ns]

Better than anything I've seen on TV. Awesome job!

[@missouribroad978]

I’m all in for any investigation involving Joe and Jessi of Hellbent Holler! They are great investigators and I trust their findings 100%.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, MB!

[@delaray7]

Right on, Bro.

[@OverlandOne]

This is great Aleks, excellent show. Great job getting Jessie and Joe on here as they have done some great research and fieldwork on this place and found some very disturbing things over there at LBL. I camped there in the 1970s when I was in college here in Kentucky and right now, I am camped about 100 miles to the east. This is a beautiful state with a rich history. Keep up the excellent work.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you for the kind words, OL1!

[@KentuckyBoy22]

LBL native here! Can't wait to sit down and watch this!

[@HellbentHoller]

Hey, KB!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@KentuckyBoy22]

​​@@SmallTownMonsters Very much so! Well done and hoping you go into the LBL again. I just commented again on here with additional information about the LBL you might find interesting. Pleade read when you have the time. You got a new subscriber!

[@KentuckyBoy22]

​@@HellbentHollerHey Jess and Joe! Great job representing the LBL!

[@moxiemckeldrey5486]

I love your work! Thank you for all that you do in preserving our history & Folklore.

[@gregfrank7532]

This is my favorite place to go camping. I've had some strange experiences down there. I love it!

[@rogerstuckey55]

STM and Aleks brings us this fascinating story. I live only a 2-hour drive from these lakes and have a couple of friends who live on the shores of Kentucky Lake. Strangeness has been a part of this area for years. It’s a beautiful recreational area filled with legends and myths…..or are they? Thank you STM and Aleks!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Glad you liked it! It's a very fascinating and strange area for sure.

[@tomtalker2000]

I'm so glad your covering the LBL Aleks. Very bizarre area and that story of that family getting massacred by that Dogman was truly frightening. There are even police authorities who still won't talk about what really happened in that case. I guess it shook them up that much. But something is definitely going on there. I don't know if it's still happening but according to those who live in the area it does at times. A lot of focus is put on Bigfoot i think FAR MORE needs to be put on Dogman. Another great documentary as usual.

[@GilbertSyndrome]

None of those police officers or paramedics have ever been located as far as I'm aware. That tells you somethin'. Cool story, though.

[@garrettjones8017]

They all commited suicide by shooting themselves in the back of the head twice then they threw themselves in the river!​@GilbertSyndrome

[@mrdrivebytrucker]

I really enjoyed Jessi and Joes contribution to your program. Martins experience was very believable

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!

[@mrdrivebytrucker]

@@HellbentHoller Just subscribed to your channel. Can’t wait to start watching you videos. It’s funny, your videos started hitting my feed two days ago. It’s the first time I’d every seen it. Now today to show up on a STM video

[@HellbentHoller]

@@mrdrivebytruckerwelcome to the channel! Glad to hear that KZbin is starting to suggest our stuff!

[@ginamaria2579]

So far the best video ever made by STM. 💕☺️ I love Joe and Jess, this was really good you guys all involved, Bravo.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!

[@ginamaria2579]

@@HellbentHoller you’re welcome ☺️

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thank you for checking it out and for the kind words! -Aleks

[@ginamaria2579]

@@SmallTownMonsters you’re welcome!

[@keithbell9348]

Enjoyed this sensible approach to the history of LBL. Not the typical ghosts/ hauntings/ cryptid/ ufo stuff. This was like a documentary. Well done.

[@vikikat4935]

This was so interesting and informative. Every person who was on was fantastic. I've listened to martins story on a podcast and I have listened to it a few times. Because it's so jaw dropping and you can hear it in his voice Martin is telling the truth.

[@mariesheppard1782]

Hi Aleks, Marie from South Wales UK 🇬🇧 Well thanks Again Aleks for an Awesome Episode, especially Martin Groves experience, you just can't Imagine that feeling of Emmence Terror of not Knowing What's in the Darkness following You . Thank You Once Again for taking me Out into the Beautiful Wilderness that makes Up America . Stay Safe Out There 😱😱🌲🌲🌳👣👣👣❤

[@RI0T999]

i really need to start giving you money. this is just way too good to not help pay it forward. thank you all for a great show.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Appreciate the kind words, glad you enjoy our work!

[@maxdelle9008]

I enjoyed this so much! Definitely old time "In Search Of" vibes. I can't wait for the next one in the series.

[@Sherri-Shakti-MamaBear-QHHT]

Def one of the best KZbin docs I’ve ever seen! WOW- way to go, guys!

[@markplowboygreen1295]

Enjoyed the documentary and You had a good man with you Mr Mark Newbill

[@tcr4451]

Most thorough and well-produced LBL documentary ever.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thank you!

[@Seven.And.The.RaggedTiger]

I'm in the LBL camping right now.. I'm at the Sugar Bay campsite on the Kentucky Lake side in a site just up from the lake.. by myself,absolutely no one else around here.. just me.. its drizzling with a deep thunder,it's 10p.m and really really dark

[@WEtOnGTim88]

You must enjoy living life on the edge, I hope you don't tip over ❤

[@michaelrome3527]

Never get tired of Jessi and Joe, always creeped out by Martin’s story. Thanks y’all !!

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, my man!!!

[@michaelrome3527]

(Never mention the 10mm hidden in the chest rig….) 🤫

[@HellbentHoller]

@@michaelrome3527lol

[@Michaelrussell13]

#HellbentHoller 🦹Jessi and Joe are awesome. Great to see Martin Groves also. I pray, God please bless this man and ease the burden that lays heavy upon his kind heart. Amen.. Thanks Alek for all your hand work and dedication to opening our eye's and allowing us a glimpse into the world you explore. Safe travel.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thanks, Michael!!! We appreciate it as always, buddy!!! ❤

[@karlaconroy2099]

I hate the families were displaced and lose their homes.So very sad.The bitterness has soaked into the land.... Wow.

[@baneverything5580]

The government is my biggest fear. They`ve destroyed every chance I`ve ever had of succeeding in life.

[@samburton2978]

Aleks, great show. I'm originally from Kentucky but live in GA now. I went camping there in 1968 with the boy scouts. I was back in 2021. Compared to the first trip, the place is a dump. But it feels so creepy now.... Thanks again.

[@HellbentHoller]

Hey, Sam B!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thanks for watching Sam! That's a shame to hear how it's deteriorated. -Aleks

[@donnalatty]

I just want to say thank you officer Groves oves a for your service! May you and yours be greatly blessed in yout retirement years! I am a now retired E-911 nigh t shift dispatch supervisor! A job I will always cherish being a part of working with the great bunch of Sheriff's office men and women,another nearby towns city police officers,the EMS crews,Fire and Rescue crews and all the dedicated Dispatchers! From the NE GA mtns 👍❤️🙏

[@waltergwinn9189]

That martin groves incident is the most believable most honest human emotions I have ever witnessed!!!!!!!!!

[@mikechampion1614]

Martin has Earned a reputation of sorts. For being able to get information from people and locations.in other areas with potential cryptid incidents.

[@SynzTheHobbit]

Much love to Mr. Groves, Elijah Henderson, Joe and Jessi and to you, Aleksander.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, Penny!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

You will be able to see them all again soon in Dogman Territory coming out later this year!

[@deborahflello2316]

Great video guys thanks, such gripping stuff and truly chilling accounts. You go from strength to strength.

[@timothyruiz4317]

Way cool having Jessi and Joe with you, I also watch them. You guys are the ones that get out there, results or not

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, Timothy!

[@Rachel20285]

Great video! I sure do appreciate the boots on the ground investigation from that couple! They know what they’re doing and prepared for it! Looking forward to whatever they uncover or discover. It’s a shame for those who lost their land for no good reason. I hope someday it’s revitalized.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you for the kind words, Rachel!

[@Laura-ed4ex]

What a fantastic first episode & can't wait to see future ones. Love that you started with the history of the place & worked your way from to the paranormal. Adds a depth to the story being told

[@goshawk224]

Another amazing film. Thanks to everyone who was involved.

[@kimerickson1353]

Man, after everything I've heard & read (Martin Groves' books), you couldn't pay me enough to go there! It'll be interesting to see your take on it, Aleks.

[@Tennessee6447]

Obviously Aleks doesn't believe him or they wouldn't have went in unarmed in the dark.

[@kimerickson1353]

@@Tennessee6447 You aren't supposed to bring firearms in there, unless you have a hunting permit, or so I believe. I noticed the girl from Hell Bent Holler carried a big knife but no sidearm.

[@TimothyFoster-u8h]

Martins story in full is terrifying ive listened....multiple times its the most detailed and horryfying ive ever heard

[@SageCoulee]

HBH is one of the finest paranormal teams on youtube.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@raphmaster23]

I totally agree 👍 ❤

[@egtravel]

This was extremely interesting! Most of your stuff is. I'm so happy you and Hellbent Holler got to collaborate! They are from my neck of the woods in upstate SC! 👍🏻

[@HellbentHoller]

Thanks, neighbor!

[@g3ckoizlethal]

This was awesome! Great to see you collaborating with Jessi and Joe!

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, Kaiju!

[@g3ckoizlethal]

@@HellbentHoller Youre welcome! Hopefully, youll get to research together again soon!

[@HellbentHoller]

@@g3ckoizlethalalready talking about it. Lol

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Glad you enjoyed it Tristan, it was definitely a lot of fun to cover some of the strange topics like the criminal/cult activity. Was great to work with Jessi and Joe as well! -Aleks

[@alexandrastefanski2224]

Love this show too . Glad you did the espisode too . And the people that lived there are sad too .be safe too

[@joeyferguson840]

Sad thing is this has happened all across the nation. In every State practically, and others for alot less of a reason than power through electricity. Governments suck

[@pawsnclawsOG]

This incident wasn’t the only one in Kentucky where the government took people’s land away. Camp Breckinridge in Morganfield displaced many families, including land of my ancestors and their cemetery or headstones with it. An elderly lady who may have passed by now petitioned the government every year over the loss of her family homestead. Very sad and tragic.

[@marshared]

Gov always takes what they want one way or another

[@jeffreykupetz4930]

This seriously reminds me of Boston, OH., also known as Helltown Ohio. Everything from it being a peninsula to it being a federal park to the government having took it over for a strange reason I can't recall. It's worth looking into. Great work- LBL is a very interesting place.

[@anonym1anonym243]

Really enjoy your way of narrate and present different topics, Petakov. Great documentary, keep up the good work. Greetings from Norway.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thanks for tuning in and glad you enjoyed it. -Aleks

[@WetCoastAdventures]

I love this new series! I can't wait for future episodes. Thanks again so much Aleks.

[@sarahughes6452]

This was great, and you couldn’t have been joined by two better people. Jess and Joe are out there all the time; I’m a sub to their channel and I like their style of investigating. Martin’s encounter is terrifying, especially as a trained law enforcement officer, he’s very credible and is not going to risk his reputation on a false story. It took courage to go public with it, knowing that he was going to face ridicule; and I wish him well.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you for the kind words and the support!

[@jerryziegner]

I reside in Stewart County and LBL is less than 5 miles from my place. I’ve hiked in LBL for years since the 1980s. As a former law enforcement officer I am familiar with several of the unsolved cases. My wife’s two cousins were the two girls who were murdered in 1980.

[@ilovemyplayfulcat320]

Have you ever heard of people talking about the family that died while camping at the LBL in the camper I was just wondering if that story is really true.

[@joonbug3856]

@@ilovemyplayfulcat320that’s a tricky one. so, there’s supposedly another 5th person involved in that. an extra family friend, who lived. there’s a dogman podcast thing on youtube and he speaks about it. there’s only one, and gosh it’s scary. true? i’d need more credibility - but it’s bone chilling.

[@ilovemyplayfulcat320]

@joonbug3856 yes I have heard that person that got underneath the Rv Roger I think is his name but I'm 54 years old and around that time of that Rv event happening I was in middle school I do remember a family wad murdered or something it was a long time ago and even then the media was being controlled and couldn't tell anything close to the truth I'm sure.

[@Cowboy-sh6nj]

Sends a chill down my spine just crossing the bridge and seeing the opposite shoreline. It did that before I knew anything of the high strangeness. Listen to your gut, kids it will keep you alive.

[@nancyM1313-Boo]

Thank you for Uploading. You gave us the weird/spooky stories and History. Really enjoyed your content☄🌟🌟🌟

[@delaray7]

I believe in Jessi and Joe. They simply don't make things up or try to enhance viewers experience with imaginary noises and calls. What you get is truth and their streams are all the more exciting for it. They are a must watch, just like Small Town Monsters. Great viewing watching them work together.

[@HellbentHoller]

We really really appreciate all the kind words and support

[@MilGrip76]

This was a good one. Jessi and Joe are well kitted 👍

[@HellbentHoller]

We take this stuff seriously

[@ragnarsxwrath3261]

Whoever decided to use phonk for some of the music... Bravo! It's definitely a bop. Great video as well.

[@manishabhatt1133]

I really enjoyed this. Every film done by Aleks is just so informative and interesting. We get the background and then a field research and interviews...I love this! Thank you Aleks ❤

[@emmawebb6955]

💚👋 Alek, great informative history and geographical areas of Kentucky. Also, the local stories of encounters of strange mysterious events that took place through the years. I'm definitely looking forward to episode 2

[@abraindeadapocalypse3812]

Absolutely Phenomenal one here! So happy you got Elijah Henderson on this, love his channel, Cryptid Studies Institute for those that don't know.

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thanks for watching! Elijah's channel is linked in the description below as well!

[@ramonalisa8546]

Martin Groves & Harry's story is very compelling. It's a sad education. thank you. In my opinion, it is the same ;the natives had their communities as well and that was upended also At the whim of the government

[@Rollo877]

I had family who had this same thing happen to them in Collingwood Ontario. They had land on blue mountain not the side the ski resort is on but the back side. Two men came to my grandfather and told him this is what they are giving him for the land and either he takes what they are offering or they will just take the land. That land was never used for anything they merely just took it cause they could for whatever reason.

[@Nathanaelelliott]

Hellbent holler is awesome. Highly suggest watching their investigations in LBL. They come across some weird stuff and are there daytime and nights.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!

[@Bubba_214]

Great video! I'd never heard of the LBL til i seen some of HellbentHoller videos. Seeing this indepth history is very interesting

[@HellbentHoller]

Thanks for watching our stuff!

[@adamadams6740]

Cool to see the hellbent crew in this! Another great one from STM,love the entire crew STM and hellbent in one giant cryptid mega bot.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you!

[@whooplife9785]

This is the Best STM video in awhile. Kudos guys!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Appreciate that, thank you! -Aleks

[@boyicus]

Finally got around to watching this. This is absolutely going to be a great series

[@Kellitemeyosa]

This was such an awesome doc. One of my absolute favorites so far. What a crazy place!

[@dm51964]

This is superb and looking forward to seeing more of these strange places

[@pdcates6184]

Before hearing about the high strangeness at LBL, I enjoyed memories of sleeping over at a friends cabin and learning to water ski in Lake Barkley. In 1972. So sad to see the place in such disrepair. It was a lovely area, but I didn’t know it was at the cost of generations of lost homes.

[@rootbeerfizz9778]

It was great to see Mark Newbill of SawdusttBeast join you for an interview !

[@patrickvincent3759]

Very, very intresting..the best part IS the last one...thx

[@Scottocaster6668]

Wow, thanks to everyone involved in bringing this back out for future generations to learn about, including myself. Great job guys! 👍

[@Nutslap]

Excellent documentary. Also, Jessi and Joe did such a great job!

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Thanks for watching!

[@HellbentHoller]

lol. Thanks!

[@pinkplasticpoodle]

What a fascinating place, thank you for the show. I really want to visit there now.

[@floridalonewolf1156]

I didn't get to watch but half of it the first time. I got to finish it tonight and I find the Martin Groves incident very compelling !!! Great job Aleks ! Absolutely loved it

[@noahbennett5420]

Hell yeah Jess and Joe!!!!

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, Noah!

[@Super_Nope_13]

Thanks for the video... I love it. Also, people were displaced in the founding of every state and national park. My family had land taken when shenandoah national park was formed and the same for Quantico. I'm sure this doesn't even touch how native people must feel about their own displacement. My great uncle was Lakota Sioux but was raised on a reservation in Minnesota which is far from his ancestral lands.

[@angelnolan2840]

Interesting and sad history of the area.

[@jeanmay-millman4124]

Thanks Aleks this is an interesting video, it's a shame about those poor families losing their home and for what 😢.❤x

[@RussellAbbott-y6t]

Great work as usual Seth and company !

[@rebelwithacause6206]

I live in Kentucky and would love to go camping there. Ive seen a Sasquatch here in Kentucky at my house. It was an interesting encounter to say the least.

[@ovationsensation]

Which part of Kentucky? I have had some really strange things happen in the Hart county area while hunting.

[@maddyshea916]

Watching and appreciating from Northern CA ❤

[@kmsheehan3780]

This is such brilliant content absolutely can't get enough , small town monsters a big thank you .

[@SmallTownMonsters]

Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@robbieferrell7835]

Always look forward to your presentations !

[@burlyshorn]

Off my soap box! Thanks so much I really enjoyed watching and my dog 🐕 was glued too.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🏆🤗💙🙏 Thank you for sharing

[@timhenderson7282]

This is the best video I have ever seen. Please keep them coming

[@williamkennedy1550]

This was very nice to watch.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, WK! Hope that you are well!

[@kerryclausen-kilmury5665]

Great video, and really intriguing. Unnerving!

[@BigDaddyEarl]

Awesome Doc guys. Hope to see more about the LBL. Your footage is immaculate.

[@HellbentHoller]

Thank you, Big Daddy E

[@BigDaddyEarl]

@HellbentHoller you bet Joe N Jes I love it when the experienced people are involved it gives a crypto zoology a great image.

[@cherylcobern4483]

Watching from PA..

[@IN.Prepper]

Great first episode, really looking forward to following releases...