On Halloween of 1970, there were sightings of a man dressed as a rabbit committing vandalism in Fairfax County, Virginia. The perpetrator’s weapon of choice was an ax, described in the police report as having a two to three-foot handle with a three to four-inch blade on it.
The people of Fairfax were rightfully distressed, as such behavior at that time was especially unpredictable. To this day, people have attempted to tie the identity of the Bunny Man to a criminal who pleaded insanity by the name of Douglas J. Grifon, who escaped while being transported to a new facility by bus. While this story may strike fear in some, according to others, it never happened.
By 1976, allegations surfaced. The Bunny Man murdered at least two children in the Clifton area of Virginia, as well as causing others to disappear. The rumors continued, stating even animals such as bunnies were mutilated. Fear fed into this mysterious Bunny Man, like something out of Nightmare on Elm Street. By the 1980s, the decade of slasher films, the Bunny Man had become more than just a man and had morphed into a more supernatural creature. And his presence was said to haunt a railroad overpass near Fairfax Station. It is now known as the Bunny Man Bridge, turning out to be a source of terror for travelers every Halloween, especially for those brave enough to venture here.
So, are the rumors true? Did The Bunny Man murder children, or anybody for that matter? Did he even wear a bunny suit? The evidence suggests otherwise, but the cult following has been taken to new heights, reaching a new generation of thrill-seekers, thanks to various retellings and the early days of the internet.
The legend may have originated in this part of Virginia but has spread throughout the Washington D.C. and Maryland areas, with many variations.
Written By: Izzy