Hopkinsville Goblin
Also known as: Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins, Hopkinsville Entities, Kelly Goblins, Little Goblin Beings
Alleged small, metallic-skinned humanoids reportedly encountered during the 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville incident in Kentucky, described as having large ears, glowing eyes, and clawed hands.
Overview
The Hopkinsville Goblins refer to the entities reported by the Sutton family and others during the night of August 21–22, 1955, on a farm near Kelly and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Witnesses described three-foot-tall beings with greenish or silvery metallic skin, large pointed ears, glowing eyes, and long claws. The creatures moved with a floating or hopping gait, were reportedly impervious to gunfire, and exhibited a curious, non-aggressive but persistent behavior. No other widely documented encounters match this description, and the case remains one of the most famous unclassified close encounters in ufology.
Identity Matrix
- Common Name
- Hopkinsville Goblin
- Singular Name
- Hopkinsville Goblin
- Plural Name
- Hopkinsville Goblins
- Alternative Names
- Kelly-Hopkinsville Goblins, Hopkinsville Entities, Kelly Goblins, Little Goblin Beings
- Origin Star System
- Unknown
- Origin Star
- Unknown
- Homeworld
- Unknown
- Constellation
- Unknown
- Distance from Earth
- Unknown
- Civilization Type
- Encounter-based entity
- Average Height
- 3 feet (0.9 meters)
- Density Range
- Not assigned
- Primary Role
- Alleged extraterrestrial or cryptid
- Primary Traits
- Small stature, Metallic or greenish skin, Large pointed ears, Glowing eyes, Clawed hands, Floating or hopping movement, Gunfire resistance, Nocturnal apparition
- Known Abilities
- Apparent invisibility or cloaking (vanishing/reappearing), Immunity to small arms fire (multiple witnesses), Levitation or short-range flight, Ability to cling to vertical surfaces (e.g., roof, tree)
- Technology Level
- Unknown; no technology observed. If the reported abilities (cloaking, levitation, resistance) are technological, the level would be advanced but no craft or tools were seen.
- Spiritual Orientation
- Not applicable; no evidence of spiritual or metaphysical beliefs.
- Federation Status
- Unknown
- Earth Relationship
- Brief hostile witness encounter
- First Contact Period
- August 1955
Origins
- Homeworld
- Unknown
- Star System
- Unknown
- Coordinates
- Unknown
- Distance from Earth
- Unknown
No homeworld information is available; the entities are only known from a single incident.
Migration History
No migration history recorded. If real, they were present only in that location and timeframe.
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Physiology
- Average Height
- 3 feet (0.9 meters)
- Lifespan
- Unknown
- Density
- Not assigned
Approximately 3 feet tall, bipedal humanoid. Skin described as metallic silver or greenish, sometimes glistening. Large, elongated ears that tapered to points. Large, glowing eyes (often described as yellow or red). Long, thin arms with clawed hands (three or four fingers). Some witnesses noted a hood or mummy-like wrapping, but most reported smooth, tight skin. No visible mouths or noses. Legs short, sometimes described as stubby. Movement described as hopping, floating, or gliding, with no visible leg motion.
Energetic Traits
Reported to glow faintly or reflect light in an unnatural way; said to be able to appear and disappear suddenly, suggesting possible phase-shifting or cloaking ability. No psychic or telepathic reports were made by witnesses.
Hybridization Notes
No credible reports or claims of hybridization with humans.
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Culture
Known Abilities
No cultural information available; the beings were silent and showed no signs of communication or tool use during the incident.
Spiritual Orientation
Not applicable; no evidence of spiritual or metaphysical beliefs.
Communication Style
No verbal or non-verbal communication reported. They emitted no sounds and did not respond to speech or gestures.
Technology
Level: Unknown; no technology observed. If the reported abilities (cloaking, levitation, resistance) are technological, the level would be advanced but no craft or tools were seen.
Witnesses did not observe any craft, weapons, or equipment. The entities seemed to rely on biological or dimensional capabilities rather than visible technology.
Earth Connection
The only documented connection is the 1955 Kelly-Hopkinsville incident. No subsequent verified sightings or contacts have been reported. The event is sometimes linked to folklore elements (goblins, demons) but lacks sustained interaction.
Ancient Contact
No credible ancient contact references. Some fringe researchers compare them to medieval 'goblin' or 'fairy' encounters, but no direct historical links.
Modern Contact
Single incident: August 21–22, 1955, at the Sutton farm near Kelly, Kentucky. Reported by multiple family members and law enforcement. The U.S. Air Force investigated but offered no explanation.
Channeled Material
No significant channeled material exists specifically for these beings. They appear occasionally in UFO lore but not in regular channeling streams.
Mythology & Lore
The 'goblin' label comes from the creatures' appearance, echoing European folklore of small, mischievous beings. Some cryptozoologists and ufologists draw parallels to 'little green men' legends.
Starseed Notes
No starseed groups claim connection to the Hopkinsville Goblins.
First Contact Period: August 1955
Federation Relationship
- Status
- Unknown
No political structure known.
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Source Notes
Primary source: 'The Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter' (1955) by Isabel Davis and Ted Bloecher; reports filed with the U.S. Air Force Project Blue Book; testimonies of Lucky Sutton, Billy Ray Taylor, and others. Secondary: books by John Keel, Jacques Vallee.