John Keel

John Alva Keel (March 25, 1930 - July 3, 2009) was an American journalist and author, popularly known for his 1975 book The Mothman Prophecies, an account of his investigation into the titular Mothman of West Virginia, particularly relating to encounters reported in the areas around Point Pleasant and his own unusual experiences linked to the events.

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Keel was also the editor of the magazine Anomaly (New York: Specialized Research).