Brotherhood of the Wolf Panel Discusses Chilling 1982 LBL Massacre

Posted Tuesday, September 01, 2026

By Squatchable.com staff

If you've ever found yourself fascinated by the darker corners of cryptid lore, the Land Between The Lakes Massacre of 1982 is one of those stories that sticks with you long after you hear it. A recent broadcast brought together some of the most respected names in the field to dig deep into this haunting case, and the conversation is absolutely worth your time. The discussion brought together the so-called "Brotherhood of the Wolf," a group of researchers who have spent years investigating the events at Land Between The Lakes, a sprawling national recreation area straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee border. For those unfamiliar, LBL has long been considered one of the most active hotspots in the country for Sasquatch sightings and encounters. The dense forests, remote terrain, and limited cell service (even today) make it the kind of place where things can happen without anyone knowing. The star of the discussion was Steve Cosy, author of the book on the 1982 LBL Massacre. What makes this case so compelling, and so chilling, is that the basic story has remained consistent across multiple witnesses for over four decades. That's a long time for a tall tale to hold up. Here's the gist of what happened. In April 1982, a young couple stumbled upon a horrific scene near a camper in the park and rushed to a pay phone in the small town of Grand Rivers, Kentucky to call police. Remember, this was 1982, no cell phones, just pay phones and police radios. The couple was so terrified they refused to go back to the scene with officers. What law enforcement found was something straight out of a nightmare. A father mutilated outside the camper. A mother inside who had clearly put up a fierce fight, eviscerated and torn apart. Handprints smeared in blood on the walls. A small boy at the doorway, the camper door ripped clean off its top hinge, as if something had torn through it with incredible force. And then, about 150 to 200 yards away, the remains of a little girl, around 9 or 10 years old, found up in a tree. Six coroners were called to the scene, including a regional coroner from Memphis, Tennessee, which would have covered that area. Then the military showed up, established a perimeter, and closed the entire park. Steve himself ran a bait shop at the southern entrance at the time and remembers boats coming back asking why the park had been shut down. Campgrounds were brand new at the time, so closing the park meant cutting off revenue, a highly unusual move that only added to the mystery. Joining the conversation was Martin Groves, a former police officer and longtime friend of Steve's, who had his own terrifying encounter at LBL involving dog men, an experience that nearly cost him and a friend their lives. Martin Nunley, a well-known researcher and author who has interviewed people directly involved in the massacre, also weighed in. And Elijah Henderson of the Cryptid Studies Institute shared insights from interviews his late father, John Henderson, had conducted about the case. What makes this broadcast special is that it's believed to be the first time all of these researchers have been on a live show together. The chemistry between them is evident, and the respect they have for one another and for the witnesses who have come forward over the years is palpable. The LBL Massacre remains one of the most disturbing and well-documented alleged Sasquatch attack cases on record. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just dipping your toes into the world of cryptids, this conversation is a must-watch. The level of detail, the cross-referencing of facts between multiple credible sources, and the sheer weight of the evidence presented make this one of the more compelling discussions on the subject in recent memory. Hop over to YouTube and search for the broadcast on The Outer Realm Radio. Trust me, you'll want to hear this one for yourself.