Featured Speakers

Hailing from The Carolinas, Hellbent Holler is a two person research team that investigates all manners of High Strangeness in the Southern Appalachians.  From the forests of the Land Between the Lakes to the mountains of North Georgia, Hellbent Holler takes a tech-driven, yet unconventional approach to exploring mysterious phenomena.  The duo has researched Sasquatch, Dogman, anomalous lights, and wilderness paranormal activity.  

Hellbent Holler consists of Joe, who has spent the last two decades looking into the existence of Bigfoot in the southern states, and Jessi Leigh, a longtime researcher of the paranormal and occult.  The two members combine (and sometimes contrast) their research methods and philosophies on various phenomena to create a unique and holistic approach to their search for answers. 

Charlie Raymond is the founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization (KBRO) and a dedicated Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) investigator with over three decades of experience in Bigfoot research. A passionate, boots-on-the-ground investigator, Charlie has interviewed nearly 800 credible eyewitnesses across Kentucky, documenting encounters with a meticulous approach grounded in science and psychology. 

With a degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, Charlie leverages his expertise in human behavior to assess the credibility of witness accounts, carefully discerning between authentic experiences and exaggeration. Charlie’s work has been featured on The Animal Planet, The History Channel, and The BBC. A captivating speaker, he frequently presents at libraries and Bigfoot conferences across Kentucky and the United States, using his engaging style to entertain, educate, and inspire audiences. He is also the author of the highly successful books, Bluegrass Bigfoot: Encounters With The Kentucky Wildman and Bluegrass Bigfoot: Daniel Boone Encounters.

David Wickham — also known as "Taters" — has been researching the phenomenon of Sasquatch for over 10 years. He finds a rich history of Sasquatch research right in his backyard of Coshocton, Ohio. 

David brings more than 30 years of experience as a physical therapist. His knowledge of the biomechanical and gait components of bipedal ambulation has steered him towards the interest of casting footprints and analyzing creatures that made them.

He loves sharing ideas and evidence with his fellow researchers.

More speakers will be announced in March. Check back soon for updates!