Dover Demon

Type: Cryptid / Humanoid

Region: Dover, Massachusetts, United States

Description: The Dover Demon is a small, humanoid cryptid first reported in April 1977. Standing about 3–4 feet tall, it is described as having a disproportionately large, bulbous head, glowing orange or green eyes, and a thin, spindly body with long limbs. Witnesses noted its skin appeared pale and hairless, almost chalky or peach-colored, with no visible mouth, nose, or ears. Unlike many other cryptids, it is not associated with fur or scales—its unsettling smoothness gives it an almost alien-like appearance.

Behavior: Sightings suggest the creature moves on all fours or in a crouched posture, scrambling with unnerving speed over walls, rocks, and terrain. The Dover Demon has never been observed to attack, but its silent presence and eerie gaze have left witnesses deeply unsettled. No vocalizations have been recorded. Its behavior appears elusive and defensive, vanishing quickly when spotted, suggesting a cautious, non-confrontational nature.

Cultural Significance: The Dover Demon became an instant mystery after multiple credible witnesses—including local teenagers—reported encounters within a span of just two nights in 1977. The creature’s bizarre features sparked debates in cryptozoology and UFO communities alike, with theories ranging from an alien being, to a misidentified animal, to a visitor from another dimension. Despite the brief wave of sightings, the Dover Demon has endured as a legendary Massachusetts cryptid, representing the strange and unexplained lurking even in suburban New England.