The Sheriff and the Loup Garou: A Louisiana Werewolf Story

How far would you go for the love of your life? In this Louisiana tale, a young deputy is given a terrifying task to prove his worth: he must capture and kill the Loup Garou (or Rougarou), the shapeshifting werewolf of the Cajun swamplands.

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"The Sheriff and the Loup Garou" was written and told by Tom Coleman.  Listen to more of his stories at https://cajunstoryteller.com

Director: Craig Dominey

Audio Production: Henry Howard

Loup Garou sketch by Robert and Talbot Trudeau.

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