Terrifying Paranormal Encounters: The Face in the Window & The Flyover Mystery
The mysterious face captured in the Davis family home video remains one of the most intriguing paranormal incidents of the early 1990s. In February 1992, while recording a wrestling event in their Norwood, Missouri living room, the Davis family unknowingly filmed what appeared to be a strange entity peering through their window. The face exhibited unusual features - oversized eyes and large ears - reminiscent of goblin-like descriptions from folklore. Despite numerous attempts to explain it as an animal or prankster, the circumstances surrounding the sighting make conventional explanations difficult to accept.
The incident didn't occur in isolation. During this period, Norwood experienced a wave of unusual phenomena including UFO sightings and unexplained cattle deaths, with over 100 reports documented in just three months. The Davis family never sought publicity or financial gain from their recording, instead attempting to avoid attention - behavior inconsistent with hoaxers. Their subsequent encounters with mysterious men in dark suits warning them to "leave well enough alone" and unexplained occurrences on their property, including the death of their Rottweiler and discovery of a strange sinkhole, ultimately drove them to relocate from the home entirely.
Key Takeaways
The 1992 Davis family video captured an unexplained face with oversized eyes and large ears peering through their window during a regular evening at home.
Following the incident, the family reportedly experienced threatening visits from unidentified men and other disturbing events that ultimately forced them to move away.
Similar unexplained sightings and encounters with strange vehicles and mysterious individuals have continued to occur in different locations across the country.
The Strange Occurrence in the Davis Family Video
On February 8, 1992, an unsettling incident was captured on home video at the Davis family residence near Norwood, Missouri. While recording a wrestling event, the camera caught a peculiar face appearing in the window behind the couch. The entity had distinctly oversized eyes and large ears, reminiscent of a goblin-like appearance.
None of the family members noticed this intrusion at the time. The face slowly rose into view, seemed to peer inside, and then descended from sight, never reappearing in the footage.
John Carpenter, a psychiatric social worker and UFO researcher in Missouri, examined the recording closely. He found it particularly interesting that the Davis family never attempted to profit from their experience, instead trying to keep it private to avoid public ridicule.
The contextual circumstances make conventional explanations unlikely:
The outside temperature was 20°F that night
A protective Rottweiler guarded the property
The window was approximately 6 feet above ground
No one could approach undetected under these conditions
This incident coincided with a wave of unusual phenomena in the Norwood area during early 1992:
Over 100 UFO sightings reported within a three-month period
Unexplained cattle deaths
Various other strange occurrences
The family discovered a mysterious sinkhole approximately 300 yards from their house in the woods shortly after the recording. Lawrence Davis, the brother of the man who filmed the video, believed a craft had landed there, and one of its occupants approached the house.
Even more disturbing, the family was later visited by two unidentified Caucasian men wearing dark suits. These men issued what appeared to be veiled threats, making cryptic references to the family's Rottweiler, which had died shortly after the window incident. They warned the family to "leave well enough alone."
The Davis family was so disturbed by these events that they ultimately moved away from the property. When the paranormal news program "Strange Universe" investigated in the mid-1990s, the new homeowners hadn't experienced anything unusual, but the original footage remains unexplained to this day.
Unexplained Phenomena Examination
Expert Assessment by Paranormal Researcher
John Carpenter, a psychiatric social worker and prominent UFO researcher from Missouri, conducted a thorough examination of the unusual footage from the Davis family home. He found the case particularly compelling because it lacked typical hoax indicators. "I've become increasingly convinced that this incident remains genuinely unexplained and bizarre," he noted in his evaluation.
Carpenter emphasized several key points that supported the authenticity of the incident:
The Davis family actively avoided publicity rather than seeking it
They never attempted to profit financially from the recording
They initially tried to conceal the footage out of embarrassment
The timing of the incident coincided with significant paranormal activity in the Norwood region. UFO researchers documented over 100 separate reports within a three-month period in 1992, including numerous UFO sightings and unusual cattle deaths.
Carpenter dismissed common explanations for the face in the window. A prankster seemed unlikely given the freezing 20°F temperature that night and the presence of an unfriendly Rottweiler guarding the property. Animal explanations were equally improbable as the window stood approximately 6 feet above ground level.
Media Investigation of Unexplained Occurrences
The paranormal news program investigated the Norwood incident, sending reporter Scott to interview those involved. He discovered the Davis family had relocated due to disturbing events at the property. Lawrence Davis, brother of the videographer, agreed to discuss the recording and subsequent strange happenings.
Lawrence revealed several concerning details:
A mysterious sinkhole appeared in wooded area behind home
His sister-in-law witnessed what appeared to be a UFO takeoff nearby
The family received threatening visits from unidentified men in dark suits
Lawrence believed a craft had landed in the wooded area behind their home on February 8, 1992, and at least one occupant approached the house and peered through the window. The family later received ominous warnings from mysterious visitors who never identified themselves but made threatening references to their dog's death.
"If this were merely a hoax, these men wouldn't have shown any interest," Lawrence noted. He contacted the FBI about the incidents but was dismissed.
The program also documented a 2016 incident where a military technician observed unusual cylindrical craft over Kansas. These objects:
Lacked wings or rotors
Produced no sound
Demonstrated synchronized movement
Traveled approximately 15 miles in 30 seconds
Following this sighting, witnesses noted unusual military aircraft activity in the area for several hours.
Mysterious Occurrences in the Area
Norwood's Unexplained Aerial Phenomena and Strange Incidents
In early 1992, Norwood, Missouri became a hotspot for unexplained phenomena. During a three-month period, UFO researchers documented over 100 different reports of unusual sightings, odd cattle deaths, and other peculiar events in the area.
The most notable incident occurred on February 8, 1992, when the Davis family was recording a home video of a wrestling event. In the footage, a strange face appeared in the window behind the couch, seemingly unnoticed by the family at the time. The face had distinctly oversized eyes and large ears, resembling what some might describe as goblin-like features.
John Carpenter, a psychiatric social worker and prominent UFO researcher in Missouri, analyzed the recording and found it particularly compelling. He noted that the Davis family never attempted to capitalize on the tape, instead trying to hide it out of embarrassment. This reluctance to seek publicity or financial gain added credibility to their experience.
Several factors made conventional explanations unlikely:
The window was approximately 6 feet off the ground
The temperature that night was around 20°F
The family owned a Rottweiler that was not friendly to strangers
The face did not match any typical animal that would be in the area
Lawrence Davis's Discovery of the Mysterious Depression
Lawrence Davis, brother of the man who filmed the strange face, investigated the property following the incident. Approximately 300 yards from the home in a wooded area, he discovered an unusual sinkhole. While initially searching for scorched grass, he found only this depression, which struck him as distinctly odd.
His sister-in-law reported seeing a UFO take off from the exact spot in the woods on another night. According to her account, the object:
Emitted a blue light while ascending
Rose slowly at first
Then shot upward at high speed
Did not resemble a traditional flying saucer
Lawrence became convinced that a craft had landed in the wooded area behind the home on the same night as the video recording, February 8, 1992. He believed that at least one occupant from this craft had approached the house and peered inside.
In a disturbing development, shortly after the recording, the Davis family received a visit from two Caucasian men wearing dark suits. These unidentified individuals allegedly warned the family to "leave well enough alone" and made ominous references to the family's Rottweiler, which had died shortly after the incident. Lawrence interpreted this as a threat against his brother. When he contacted the FBI about the situation, they dismissed his concerns.
The incident was so unsettling that the Davis family eventually moved away from the property, wanting nothing more to do with the strange occurrences.
The Intimidation Factor
Strange encounters often involve intimidating factors that drive witnesses into silence or withdrawal. The Davis family experienced this firsthand when they captured unexplained footage in their Missouri home in 1992. After recording what appeared to be an unusual face with oversized eyes and large ears peering through their window, they faced disturbing consequences.
The family never sought publicity or financial gain from their recording. Instead, they attempted to keep it private, fearing embarrassment and unwanted attention. Their reluctance speaks volumes about the authenticity of their experience.
Shortly after the incident, two unidentified Caucasian men in dark suits visited the Davis home. These individuals never revealed their affiliations but delivered what Lawrence Davis interpreted as a clear threat, referencing the recent death of the family's Rottweiler. The message was unmistakable: "leave well enough alone" or face consequences "more than the dogs."
The intimidation succeeded. The family eventually moved away from the property, disturbed by the combination of:
The strange face in their window
Unexplained sinkholes discovered behind the house
Their pet's mysterious death
Threatening visits from unidentified men
This pattern of intimidation appears in other cases as well. Military technician "Miles Costa" reported that after he and a friend witnessed unusual cylindrical craft in Kansas in 2016, at least one of them received visits from men in dark suits. These encounters typically follow the same formula—mysterious figures appear after UFO sightings to discourage witnesses from discussing their experiences.
The Norwood incident occurred during a significant wave of unexplained phenomena in the region. UFO researchers documented over 100 different reports within a three-month period in 1992, including unusual aerial sightings and cattle deaths. The convergence of multiple strange occurrences amplified the sense of unease for residents.
When reporter Scott Lasy investigated years later, he discovered that Lawrence Davis believed a craft had landed in the wooded area behind their home on February 8, 1992. Lawrence's sister-in-law claimed to have witnessed a UFO with a blue light taking off from the same area on another night.
Owners' Subsequent Accounts
The Barnes Household
Glenn and Barbara Barnes purchased the former Davis residence near Norwood, Missouri after the original family moved away. The Barnes family did not report experiencing unusual phenomena in the home when interviewed about the infamous 1992 video incident. They graciously allowed Lawrence Davis, brother of the original homeowner, to tour the house alongside a reporter from the paranormal news program "Strange Universe" in the mid-1990s.
While the Barnes family maintained a normal existence in the home, they became part of a larger mystery due to their connection to the property. The previous owners had fled after a series of disturbing events: the appearance of an unidentified face in their window, the death of their Rottweiler, the discovery of a sinkhole in nearby woods, and threatening visits from unidentified men in dark suits.
The contrast between the Barnes' uneventful occupation and the Davis family's frightening experiences highlights an interesting aspect of the case. Whatever phenomena occurred in February 1992 appeared to have either ceased by the time the Barnes moved in or was somehow specifically connected to the Davis family rather than the property itself.
Miles Costa's Sighting in Kansas
On June 15, 2016, Army technician Miles Costa observed something unusual while driving near a South Bridge on the outskirts of a Kansas town. Costa, who worked as a helicopter repair specialist (15R), spotted two cylindrical dark-colored objects flying overhead at high altitude.
These mysterious crafts lacked any distinguishing features—no wings, no rotors, and produced absolutely no sound. Costa observed them travel approximately 15 miles in just 30 seconds before making a synchronized directional change.
The objects moved in perfect unison, as if mirror images of each other. After changing course, they appeared to double their speed before leaving the area about a minute later. Costa noted, "The maneuverability I observed was limited but the single example entirely ruled out fixed-wing aircraft and its speed ruled out rotor wing units."
Following this incident, Costa noticed unusual military air traffic in the area that continued for approximately three hours, including:
Three CH-47s in standard Army configuration
Seven UH-60s (or variants)
Two helicopters with non-standard black coloration
This flight pattern between Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base wasn't unprecedented, but the number of aircraft in such a short timeframe was highly unusual.
A friend from a nearby town later approached Costa, revealing he had also witnessed the objects making their turn almost directly above him. Both men, cautious about being labeled "crazy," discreetly consulted someone who had been operating the local county airstrip's radar tower.
They learned the objects had intermittent radar signatures, with the equipment showing signs consistent with electronic jamming. The radar operator estimated the objects flew at approximately 2,800-3,000 feet above ground level.
The three witnesses considered investigating further at a larger airport with more sophisticated radar systems but ultimately decided against it. Interestingly, strange occurrences began in the area shortly after the sighting, with at least one witness reportedly being visited by unidentified men in dark suits.
Aftermath of the Sighting
Heightened Aerial Activity
Following the unusual events, there was a notable surge in air traffic over the area. This continued for approximately three hours after the initial sighting. The skies became busy with military aircraft, including three CH-47s in standard Army colors and seven UH-60s or similar variants. Two of these helicopters stood out due to their distinctive black coloration, different from standard Army paint schemes.
These aircraft traveled in the same direction as the unidentified objects, following a flight path that diverged from normal routes between Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base. While military flights weren't uncommon in the region, the concentration of aircraft within such a short timeframe was highly unusual, as was their chosen direction.
Tracking System Irregularities
When investigating the incident further, information emerged about technical difficulties experienced by local radar equipment. The objects had registered on radar systems but did so intermittently, creating an incomplete tracking record. The radar equipment struggled to obtain consistent flight data, displaying signs typically associated with electronic jamming.
Based on the limited data collected, the objects likely flew at an altitude between 2,800 and 3,000 feet above ground level. There was brief consideration of pursuing more detailed information from larger radar arrays at major airports, but this idea was quickly abandoned. The technical anomalies suggested sophisticated capabilities beyond conventional aircraft.
Mysterious Visitors
Perhaps most disturbing were the encounters with unidentified individuals following the sighting. At least one witness was approached by strange men dressed in dark suits. Similar to the Davis family's experience years earlier, these visitors seemed intent on discouraging further investigation or discussion of what had been observed.
The Davis family had previously reported being visited by two Caucasian men in dark suits who never identified themselves. These men allegedly made threatening references to the family's Rottweiler, which had died shortly after the strange face appeared in their window. The message was clear: "leave well enough alone" or face consequences more severe than what happened to the dog.
These encounters mirror classic reports of "Men in Black" phenomena often associated with UFO sightings, lending additional weight to the unusual nature of the incident.
