The Jersey Devil is a mythical creature that is said to live in the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey. Although no one has been able to prove the existence of the Devil, thousands swear by the legend and have traditions of seeking out the elusive cryptid. The story of the Devil began in the late 1600’s with a family known as the Leeds. Mother Leeds, an alleged witch, is said to have cursed her 13th child, turning him into a Devil. From there, the legend has been passed down and spun into the story we know today.