Over the last year, there have been more and more reports of people dressed like scary clowns in various states in the US. Some of these clowns have even attempted to scare children. Scary clowns have been popular for years in horror movies, but American Horror Story's Twisty the Clown brought a new interest in the idea of murderous or evil clowns.

The latest incident involves a 'lurking clown' arrested by police in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Fox News reports that the clown was seen crouching in woods near an apartment complex in a full costume and mask. Frequent complaints about this clown had been made in various parts of the city.

20 year - old Jonathan Martin was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and wearing a mask in public.

Some are calling these incidents the 'Clownpocalypse' and has many in the Southern US on edge.

 

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