We all know the world is becoming an unsafe place. But here in South Carolina you are almost constantly surrounded by the woods. Until a few days ago the woods became an even scarier place. Clowns have been sighted. There have been numerous reports about the clowns trying to lure children into the woods. But in one of the most recent reports a clown walked right up to a young boys house and knocked on his front door.

Many people are starting to believe that this is a hoax, while others believe it is simply a publicity stunt because of the new "IT" movie being released sometime soon. Either way the Greenville County and now Spartanburg County Police Department aren't taking this as a joke. The reasoning that they aren't taking it lightly is because there have been numerous accounts of this strange behavior and pictures. None of the pictures have come out clearly because it is dark and the clowns always run away once they see them pull out the cameras. Below I have attached a map (courtesy of www.wspa.com). As you can see the clowns are staying pretty closely together in when they are spotted in Greenville, except for the one sighting in Spartanburg.

There have been multiple sightings in Greenville and only one in Spartanburg. The clowns are mostly only coming out during the night so no one can see them. They are also aiming their locations in or near apartment complexes near the woods. The clowns are trying to lure the children in by flashing green lasers and/ or showing them money.

If you are not aware it is a crime to have your face hidden in any way, shape, or form in public.

Now, my opinion about the clown sightings. I think that the clowns behind these sightings are past criminals known for luring children or sex offender. They probably have some psychological issues as well causing them to want to lure the young children. But what is the reasoning behind it?

Whomever the clowns probably have a chemical imbalance causing the neurotransmitters in their brain to make them do things that they wouldn't normally do. Also known as Schizophrenia. This psychological problem can not be treated. It can also run in one's genes or it can just happen from a chemical imbalance with their serotonin and dopamine. The imbalance happens because of how the person's brain reacts to the stimuli- which makes them act out. The person does not always know that they are doing the crazy act either.

The clowns will be caught soon. It is only a matter of time. But until then keep your children indoors with them locked. Or if they go out stay close by. If anyone has any information regarding the clowns call 9-1-1.