Abduction Watch - No 16-17 1999

Magazine Overview

Title: ABDUCTION WATCH
Issue: 16/17
Volume: January 1999
Date: January 1999
Publisher: ABDUCTION WATCH
Country: UK
Language: English

This issue of ABDUCTION WATCH, dated January 1999, critically examines the claims and credibility of individuals within the UFO and abduction research community. The primary focus is on Don Worley, an investigator and author, and his promotion of Reverend David Adams, a figure whose accounts are deemed highly questionable and potentially harmful.

Don Worley: An Investigator Under Scrutiny

The editorial piece, written by 'Kevin', expresses a desire to apply rigorous tests to the factual reality of abduction claims. The author targets influential individuals and cases within the field, including Derrel Sims, Roger Leir, and Eve Frances Lorgen, whom he suspects of promoting 'deliberate US government disinformation'.

This issue specifically focuses on Don Worley. The author received a package of papers from Worley following the publication of an article titled 'Alien Charade' in US UFO Magazine. Worley, who describes himself as '77 but still a fighter' and a consultant to Flying Saucer Review, has published extensively in magazines like Fate and Contact Forum. Gordon Creighton, editor of Flying Saucer Review, is noted for publishing Worley's work at length.

Worley's communication to the author, Kevin, is characterized by a sarcastic and emotional tone. Worley expresses pity for Kevin's skepticism, viewing his 33 years of research and effort as potentially wasted due to his 'mistaken' and 'colossal fool' stance. Worley defends his work, citing over 40 articles and 112 abductees handled, suggesting that Kevin's disbelief could damage the spirit of human inquiry. He urges Kevin to reexamine his views and investigate abductee cases in England, offering his questionnaire and assistance.

Worley dismisses the idea of no physical evidence of alien intrusion, citing 'burned places', 'killed foliage', 'skin effects', and 'implants' as examples. He acknowledges disliking hypnosis but states that his cases rely on abductee recall, with some memories surfacing years later. He claims to have explored UFOs, MUTES, ape-like entities, and MIBs, and insists that facing the truth is vital. He challenges Kevin to explain away 'convincing pages' of abductee accounts.

Worley also introduces 'Andrew', a new resident from England who claims aliens followed him to the US. Andrew describes being abducted, along with his wife and son, and suggests 'alien residual control'. He also describes encountering 'Gray' aliens and 'beautiful, soothing, human-like usually long blonde haired type alien' referred to as Nordics or Blondes.

Another letter from Worley, dated 2.7.98, offers advice to an abductee named Peggy on how to 'defeat the forces arrayed against you'. This advice includes reading the Bible, praying for protection, wearing a cross, and mentally demanding the aliens leave. Worley also mentions Nordics and 'Insectoids or Reptilians'.

Worley recounts an incident where an abductee in an Atlantic City casino caused multiple computers to pay off at once, attributing this to an implant in her head interfering with electromagnetic devices. The author questions the lack of specific details about this event.

Worley's broader narrative involves an 'alien-driven apocalyptic' scenario, featuring sexually predatory Nordics and the more common Greys. He describes an 'epic unseen struggle' against a powerful foe, comparing humanity's situation to 'revellers on the doomed Titanic'. He claims his 'abduction project' presents major problems for human forces unable to cope with this 'para-physical form of alien penetration'.

Worley believes that abductees lose their normal cerebral functions. He recounts a case where a military man's vocal cords were removed, and another about 'Wanda' (abductee #102), who allegedly produced 25 fetuses for aliens and saw 'dark haired humans' bossing 'short Grays' and a 'commander' in underground facilities with captured humans.

Worley mixes Christian Fundamentalist and anti-New World Order eschatology with his alien beliefs, suggesting that humanity will not suspect the alien agenda until it's too late, leading to a cashless society and economic control. He warns that failure to embrace the 'powers of darkness' and take the 'UPC 666 code mark' will result in starvation.

Worley dismisses 'prominent scientists on TV' as biased debunkers, urging them to investigate cases objectively. He claims to have evidence of 'multiple' and 'terminal' abductions, but the author questions his ability to verify these accounts, demanding details about victims, investigations, and conclusions drawn by others.

The author cites several alleged abduction cases from Worley's material, including groups of people standing like zombies in Indiana, being suspended in a tunnel from a UFO, vanishing into fog banks in France, and incidents in Romania, Iceland, and Iwo Jima involving disappearances. The author expresses skepticism about the veracity of these latter accounts.

Reverend David Adams: A Controversial Figure

The issue then delves into a 'specific, extraordinary case' involving Reverend David Adams, which Worley is proud of and which has been featured in Flying Saucer Review. Adams is described as a 'Psychologist, physician, Ultra-Evangelical Pastor - Canada', with extensive 'lost time' periods and abduction details recalled over 45 years. He claims intimate relations with Nordics, describing their physical characteristics and bodily functions. His descriptions of alien instruments used on humans are noted for their detail.

Adams is presented as the leader of a large religious group, numbering in the hundreds of thousands in Canada and Northern Europe, who use the title 'Most High'. Worley's portrayal of Adams includes 'extraordinary, repulsive and persistent undertones of sexual violence and paedophilia'. The author expresses concern about Adams' pastoral responsibilities if he exists and runs such a group.

Worley quotes Adams describing 'Gold' (a Nordic alien mentor) as having a 'golden sheen to eyes' and emitting energy. Adams claims to have had his head against Gold's chest, felt energy emanations, and observed that non-Terrians are slender, averaging 7.5 feet in height, with complete genitals and oval testes that ride higher than human testes.

Adams also describes alien toilets and claims to have suffered damage to his 'genital parts', including 'painful urination', 'sore nuts', and 'lump and an incision' that seeped blood. He notes the absence of hair on alien bodies except for the head, the presence of nipples on males, and the lack of navels. He also describes the 'scrotal sacks' as riding higher and failing to hang.

Worley's portrayal of Adams is contrasted with Adams' own claims of being a medical doctor and Ph.D. holder. The author questions Adams' ability to spell, use grammar, and demonstrate intellect, while noting his obsession with male human and alien genitalia. The author suggests reporting Adams' interests to police or child protection agencies.

The author questions the credibility of both Worley and Gordon Creighton, who published Adams' story. He criticizes Creighton's trust in Jorge Martin, suggesting it has turned Flying Saucer Review into a 'laughing-stock'. The author suspects that Martin's beliefs and financial interests influence his reporting.

To assess the claims, the author poses a series of questions for Worley and Creighton to answer regarding Reverend David Adams, including his full name, date and place of birth, residence, church name and location, tax status, evidence for his large following and ownership of assets (ships, Lear Jets, resorts), and verification of his medical and Ph.D. qualifications.

Worley is also questioned about any evidence that Adams deals with children or vulnerable adults, and whether this has been reported to authorities. The author hopes for informed responses to clarify the truth about Adams' claims and assess Worley's competence as an investigator and therapist.

Crop Circles and Credulity

The issue briefly touches upon the claims of Matthew Williams, formerly of the magazine Truthseekers' Review, who admitted to making crop circles in the UK in 1998 as part of research. Williams claimed communication with a 'higher intelligence' and that other circles appeared in response to his designs, viewing circlemaking as 'sacred art'.

The author dismisses these claims as 'self-advertising fantasy', reminiscent of the 'Black Alchemist' period. He questions the belief in non-human circlemakers and non-scientific investigation, suggesting that Williams' claims are likely hoaxes. The author presents three possibilities: the claims are not by Williams and Damon, the events didn't happen but they believe they did due to delusion, or they are deliberately deceiving people.

Williams' claim of being protected by an 'unseen force' that made them invisible is highlighted as a particularly unbelievable aspect. The author sarcastically suggests that any formation nobody saw being made must have been made by Williams and Damon. He concludes that if these postings are genuine, Williams and Damon likely believe they inhabit a reality 'somewhere between fairyland and pantomime'.

While You Were Sleeping

The final section briefly mentions John Spencer of BUFORA and a book titled 'True Life Encounters - Alien Contact'. The author expresses a preference for verifiable information, hoping that the material presented in such books can be checked, and that conclusions can be drawn about those who publicize unverified cases.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine's stance is critical and skeptical, particularly towards sensational or unsubstantiated claims within the UFO and abduction research community. The editorial emphasizes the importance of applying rigorous tests, objective investigation, and factual verification. There is a strong focus on questioning the credibility of investigators and their sources, particularly when claims involve extreme or disturbing content, such as the alleged activities of Reverend David Adams. The magazine appears to advocate for a more grounded and evidence-based approach to understanding paranormal phenomena, while also highlighting the dangers of credulity and potential exploitation within the field.

This issue of FSR (Volume 35, Issue 12, published in 1990) centers on the theme of "The Abduction Reinvestigation Project." The magazine critiques the prevailing approach to UFO abduction research, advocating for a more rational and skeptical examination of cases.

The Ros Reynolds Case and the Need for Reinvestigation

The issue begins by recounting an experience from Ros Reynolds, who, in 1988, was involved with a Clacton UFO group. Her account, as described by the author, involves a purported hypnosis session that never actually occurred. Instead, Reynolds reported falling asleep on a couch while a hypnotist and a sceptic were present. She was later told that a beam of light appeared, all clocks stopped, and the sceptic was thrown to the wall, sustaining four claw marks on his arms. Various electrical phenomena and objects reportedly flew around the room. The UFO group also showed her pictures of 'aliens,' most of which she didn't recognize, except for one she recalled from her childhood.

The author expresses a desire to send this account to John Spencer for thorough investigation. However, the author also poses several critical questions about the Reynolds case, seeking verifiable facts such as the identity of the UFO group, the hypnotist, the sceptic, and any 'SC' mentioned, along with addresses and dates. The author emphasizes that these should be checkable facts. If this information is not forthcoming, the author expresses doubt about the truthfulness of Reynolds' account and the extent to which it has contributed to her current beliefs.

The Abduction Reinvestigation Project: A Call for Rationality

The core of the issue is the "Abduction Reinvestigation Project," which the author proposes as a means to effectively address abduction beliefs. The author's firm goal is to reach a rational conclusion that no human or animal has been abducted by a non-human, alien being. To achieve this, the author believes it's crucial to explain how abduction beliefs have developed and become accepted by so many people. The author criticizes the current state of abduction research as being "hermetically sealed" and resistant to outside interest. Researchers like Jacobs, Hopkins, Mack, Boylan, Dodd, Robinson, and Worley are accused of not wanting their 'abductees' to consider alternative views, and genuine reinvestigations are described as almost unheard of.

The author argues that the truth is that "nobody even really tries" to comprehend abduction reports. Instead, due to a preconceived notion that abductions don't happen, reports are dismissed. The author suggests that the stimulus for these experiences is not being identified, and witnesses are not revisited. Witnesses, according to the author, remain under the influence of researchers who interpret their experiences as abductions, thereby encouraging others to adopt similar beliefs.

Critiquing Abduction Cases and the Mythos

The magazine asserts that in just over a year of "Abduction Watch," many prominent abduction cases, such as A70 and Alan Godfrey's 'Jason' case, have been found to be deeply flawed. The author suggests that these flaws are so significant that they could help others understand that the entire myth of abduction is unlikely to be true. While this perspective may not be popular with abduction believers or the media, the author anticipates that the balance will eventually shift, and the media will find the explanation of existing cases more interesting than the constant accumulation of unlikely abduction accounts. This, in turn, is expected to reduce the number of believers drawn into the mythos and allow for a better understanding of the real nature of internal, anomalous experiences.

The author plans to revisit cases published in FSR from years when the publication had a better reputation, particularly those where investigations were conducted by individuals perceived as eager to believe in various phenomena (e.g., circlemakers, orgone, dowsing, ancient astronauts). A key focus will be identifying UK cases where memory-enhancement techniques were used and establishing the identities and competence of those who extracted the 'memories.' The author invites readers to share information about anyone else involved in reinvestigating or re-examining old abduction cases.

Subscription and Services

Information is provided for subscribing to FSR. In the UK, 12 issues cost £10. For other regions, prices vary (£5 for 5 issues in the UK, 4 in Europe, 3 elsewhere), with issues sent by economy air mail. All back issues are available. Payments should be made out to Kevin McClure.

Additionally, the magazine recommends an internet download service provided by Paul Hunter of IUFOD, which offers UFO and related material from the Net for approximately £1 per week.

Postscript on BUFORA

A postscript mentions a rumor that Malcolm Robinson is likely to join the BUFORA Council. The author expresses a strong negative reaction to this news, stating it would be a reason to leave BUFORA and suggesting that many others would agree if the rumor proves true.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are skepticism towards UFO abduction claims, the importance of rigorous investigation and fact-checking, and a critique of the methodologies employed by many UFO researchers. The editorial stance is clearly in favor of a rational, evidence-based approach, challenging the established narratives within the abduction community and advocating for a deeper understanding of anomalous experiences from a scientific perspective. The magazine positions itself as a platform for critical analysis and reinvestigation of UFO phenomena.