In a surprising twist to Southern California’s late‑night mysteries, Compton homeowner Jessica Ortiz believes she may have captured something truly otherworldly on her Ring camera. Around 1:00 a.m. on June 5, her front‑door device recorded an 11‑second clip of a tall, slender figure gliding past the porch in the dead of night. The video, shared on Instagram, quickly amassed over one million views as viewers weighed in on what they saw.
Ortiz recalls her reaction vividly:
“I was literally going crazy; I was losing my mind.”
She showed the clip to her son, who, after watching multiple times, exclaimed that it looked like an alien—and suggested she call the police. She declined, not wanting to appear irrational, but both agreed they had seen something unexplainable.
Video from https://www.instagram.com/just_jjessica
Theories Run Wild: Alien, Prank, or Optical Illusion?
With only one camera catching the shape and none of her other two Ring units filming the event, speculation quickly took hold. Neighbors confirmed they heard three loud bangs and scratching noises on the roof at approximately the same time, adding another layer of mystery.
Online theories range from the mundane to the bizarre:
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A child draped in a blanket
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Someone wearing a mariachi hat
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A large bird, like a cockatoo
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Or a prankster staging the whole thing
But Ortiz insists there’s no trickery, she says the footage is unedited and genuine. Despite the skepticism, the possibility of an alien encounter still holds sway for her:
“I think God is too creative for us to be the only ones with life.”
Compton Alien
Why This Case Captivates the Paranormal Community
Minimal footage, maximum intrigue: The figure appears only fleetingly, enhancing the mystery
Real-time noises and witness accounts: The auditory phenomena reported by Ortiz’s aunt add credibility
No corroboration from other cameras: That exclusivity suggests something unusual, or heightened camera sensitivity
Authentic reaction: No staged theatrics, just genuine confusion and concern
What’s Your Take?
Is this eerie clip further evidence of extraterrestrial life, or a more earthly explanation? Whether a trick of the light, wildlife in disguise, or just creative interpretation, this case has the hallmarks of a classic paranormal x‑file.
Drop your theories and insights below. Paranormal Chronicle readers, what do you think is walking in Compton at 1 a.m.?
UPDATE:
A possible explanation for the subject of the Compton Alien video has been put forth by TikToker @the_twilight_emporium as a person in dark clothing carrying bags. Video below:
@the_twilight_emporium Replying to @Elizabeth Rawlings #greenscreenvideo #greenscreen The mystery of the Compton Ring Cam Alien has been solved! @NBCSouthFlorida #comptonalien #alien #aliens #ringcamalien #compton #ufo #extraterrestrial #paranormal #paranormaltiktok #cryptid #cryptids ♬ original sound - The Twilight Emporium
Chris Allen is a historian, paranormal researcher, and seasoned ghost tour operator with a passion for uncovering the eerie truths hidden in the shadows of American history. As a contributing writer for The Paranormal Chronicle, Chris brings a unique voice steeped in Southern Gothic tradition: factual, philosophical, and just unsettling enough to make you check the corners of the room. With a background in immersive storytelling and investigative research, Chris explores hauntings, folklore, and true crime with equal parts curiosity and reverence, treating ghost stories not as spectacle, but as cultural echoes worth listening to.