Cowboys and Monsters: The Lost Thunderbird Photo Mystery | MHP 02.08.21.

<p>On April 26, 1890, an Arizona newspaper called the <em>Tombstone Epitaph </em>carried a very unusual headline. "Found in the Desert: A Strange Winged Monster Found and Killed on the Huachuca Desert" had been the sensational headline, which introduced the story of a group of cowboys who shot and killed something monstrous in rural Arizona. </p> <p>Or so the legend goes, at least. For years, researchers have looked in vain for the newspaper article, as well as an alleged photograph which was said to have accompanied it that actually depicted the monster nailed to a barn. While some skeptics concluded that the alleged story had never appeared in the <em>Epitaph</em>, this week we explore the work of one late chronicler of the unusual, Mark Chorvinski, who decided to determine the story's origins once and for all... and attempt to track down the fabled "lost Thunderbird photo." </p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.gralienreport.com/x">The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials.</a></p> <p><strong>Enjoy <em>The Micah Hanks Program</em>? <a href= "https://www.micahhanks.com/shows/">Check out Micah's other podcasts here</a>. </strong></p> </blockquote> <h3><strong>Want to advertise/sponsor <em>The Micah Hanks Program</em>?</strong></h3> <p>We have partnered with the fine folks at <strong><em>AdvertiseCast</em></strong> to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with <em>The Micah Hanks Program,</em> all you have to do is email <a href= "mailto:sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a> or click the link below to get started:<br /> <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/TheMicahHanksProgram"><strong>AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program</strong></a></p> <blockquote> <h3><strong>Coronavirus Charities</strong></h3> <p>If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. <a href= "https://www.mic