Hawley's Enigmatic 7-Foot Creature: A Close Encounter in Texas

Posted Wednesday, March 26, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

A new and fascinating tale of a Bigfoot-like creature has emerged from Jones County, Texas, and it's one that is sure to intrigue and excite Bigfoot enthusiasts. The story of the "Hawley Him" was shared by Renee Miller, who, at the age of 15, had a chilling encounter with this elusive creature back in 1977. According to Miller, she was living just outside of Hawley in a brushy area known as the Brushy Wilds. On this particular day, two teenage boys had been hired to clear some of the brush for development. As they took a break, small stones began to be hurled towards them. The boys, understandably frightened, ran to Miller's house and asked for a gun to investigate. As they approached the site of the alleged attack, Miller says that an unease began to creep over her. She could smell a strong odor, similar to that of rotten eggs, and the stone-throwing continued. It wasn't until one of the boys fired a shot into the air that Miller caught a glimpse of the creature. She described it as a 7-foot-tall figure with long hair and arms that hung past its knees. The story of the Hawley Him quickly spread, and hunters from all over the United States came to Jones County in search of the elusive creature. A bounty was even posted, but it remains unclaimed to this day. Despite the lack of concrete evidence, Miller's fear that day is as real as ever. The Hawley Him has since become a part of local folklore, with articles on multiple "cryptid" websites, parents warning their kids not to go out after dark, and even a children's book series of the same name. While the existence of such a creature has never been confirmed, the story of the Hawley Him serves as a reminder to always trust your instincts and be aware of your surroundings. If you're interested in learning more about the Hawley Him, be sure to check out the full video on BigCountryHomepage's YouTube channel. And as always, keep an eye out for any signs of Bigfoot activity in your own backyard. Who knows, you might just have your own encounter with a Sasquatch!