MUFON of Ohio Newsletter - 2009 04

Magazine Overview

This is the April 2009 issue of the MUFON of Ohio Newsletter, a publication dedicated to reporting and investigating UFO and high strangeness phenomena. The issue features a collection of detailed witness accounts of sightings primarily from Ohio, alongside reports on international incidents and declassified documents. The newsletter includes a board of directors list and contact information for MUFON of Ohio.

Wright-Patterson AFB Sighting – July 1991

This article recounts a sighting by a 12-year-old boy and his father at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in July 1991. While observing a meteor shower, they witnessed a disc-shaped craft hovering about 15 feet above the ground, characterized by multiple rotating lights. The craft made no sound and then shot upwards at extreme speed. The witness's father, who worked in black projects, later dismissed the event as a blimp, which upset the witness. The investigators concluded it was an unidentified craft, as the witness was familiar with conventional aircraft.

Guernsey County, Ohio Sighting – September 2007

This report details a sighting by a horse breeder/farmer in rural Guernsey County in September 2007. The witness, a mechanic, observed a silent object with two large, bright lights hovering above treetops. The object moved slowly north, blinking its lights intermittently. The sighting lasted about 30 minutes, covering an estimated 2 to 3 miles. The witness, who is familiar with his property and surroundings, was convinced it was not a blimp or conventional aircraft.

Dayton, Ohio Sighting – August 2008

This account describes multiple sightings by a 51-year-old male in Vandalia, Ohio, near the Dayton Airport, in August 2008. The witness observed various lights, including blue, red, and white-yellowish lights, forming disc, oval, and rectangular-shaped craft. He reported two similar sightings to MUFON previously and had a total of five sightings in August and September 2008. During a personal interview, the witness described seeing a craft with blue, red, and white-yellowish lights stationary near the airport. He estimated its size as roughly 3/4 the length of a Boeing 747 and its altitude around 1000 feet. He also observed a second craft above the first, which then ascended rapidly. The witness noted that his mother also witnessed similar phenomena but was afraid to speak.

New Albany, Ohio – January 21, 2009

This report details a sighting by a witness in New Albany, Ohio, on January 21, 2009. While watching a movie, she noticed a commercial airliner followed by a blinking light keeping pace. The light then turned southeast and approached her apartment building, appearing as a solid, triangle-shaped craft with three blinking lights and a smooth black surface. A grey/black mist with cloud-like swirls was observed underneath. The object moved southeast and disappeared. The sighting lasted about 6 minutes, and the witness experienced a headache afterward. Her phone line also lost its dial tone for 5 minutes. The witness had a vivid dream about a triangular object with beings inside two nights prior.

Vinton, Ohio Sighting – September 10, 2004

This account describes a sighting by a witness in Vinton, Ohio, on September 10, 2004. While resting, the witness saw a cylinder-shaped metallic object with blunt ends, described as the color of brushed nickel, about 60 feet long and 800 feet off the ground. The object had no lights but featured four curved panels along its side. It moved quickly south, turning left and right before disappearing within seconds. The sighting lasted no more than 15 seconds. The witness stated it was not a conventional aircraft and believed it to be an unidentified flying object.

Trumbull County, Ohio – June 15, 1982

This report details a sighting by a family driving on Route 422 in Trumbull County on June 15, 1982. They observed a large flying wing, approximately 200 feet in the sky, with a military-like graphite color and orange lights. The craft had a window area with a grid and a console. It was estimated to be about the size of a football field and made no sound. The object hovered for 10-15 minutes before moving towards Warren. The witness, a high school graduate with technical knowledge of radar, considered it a government craft and not a blimp or airplane.

Hamilton County Sighting - October 10, 2008

This report describes a sighting by a witness and his girlfriend in Hyde Park, Hamilton County, on October 10, 2008. They observed multiple orange and red balls of fire in the sky, some trailing others, moving west at an estimated 15,000 feet. The objects followed each other, some heading northwest before disappearing. The witness noted the absence of sound and compared the objects to planes or helicopters. They later contacted local TV stations and the newspaper but found no reports of similar sightings.

Investigator Comments (Hamilton County Sighting)

The investigator believes the observed phenomena were not meteors due to their ability to hover, move at slow speeds, duration of observation (10-15 minutes), single file patterns, grouping, and trajectory. The witness is described as believable, serious, and calm.

Spain Declassifies UFO Crash Report

This section discusses the declassification of a Spanish UFO crash report (No. T67 94769) from 1965. Fragments of an unidentified flying object fell in Spain, and the USA requested documents from the USSR. The report details eyewitness accounts of light flashes and the discovery of 14 objects. While initially suspected to be from a Soviet Vostok booster rocket, further analysis suggested it was from a failed secret Soviet launch on December 3, 1965. The report included descriptions of various objects, including a metal sphere and cylinders. The USA classified the report due to Cold War concerns about Soviet technical progress.

MoD Briefed Ministers Over UFO

This brief report states that photographs of a UFO hovering near an RAF jet over Scotland were taken seriously by British military investigators, according to newly-released Ministry of Defence files. The incident led the MoD to brief ministers due to potential media interest. The files also suggest the US was developing a top-secret spy-plane. The British military was more concerned about advanced aircraft development by Russia and the US than about 'little green men'.

"Out of This World" UFO Conference and Golf Tournament

This announcement promotes the Illinois Mutual UFO Network's conference and golf tournament in Galena, IL, from May 28-31. The event features speakers such as Stanton T. Friedman, Richard Dolan, and Jesse Marcel, Jr., covering various aspects of UFO studies. Details and registration information are available on the Illinois MUFON website.

Loveland, Ohio Triangle Sighting

This report details a sighting on January 17, 2009, in Loveland, Ohio. The witness observed a large, bright yellowish-white ball of light low on the horizon, which approached and appeared as a triangle-shaped craft with three blinking lights. It moved slowly and silently. The witness also noted a second craft above the first. The sighting lasted about 10 minutes. The witness compared the object's movement to a brown stone dropped into muddy water.

Tipp City, Ohio Triangle Sighting

This account describes a sighting on February 24, 2009, in Tipp City, Ohio. The witness observed a triangular-shaped object, matching the night sky's color, traveling south at approximately 1000 feet. It had no engine sound or lights, but four circular orange lights were visible on the rear. The object disappeared quickly. The witness contrasted it with a commercial airplane, noting its silent, almost invisible, and angular nature.

Pickerington/Baltimore Sighting in 1972

This report details a sighting from June 1972 involving a witness and his father near Pickerington and Baltimore, Ohio. They observed a large blimp-like object with numerous lights, and a smaller disc-shaped object that fell rapidly, made a sharp turn, and accelerated away. The smaller object's descent left a burn pattern in a corn field, approximately 4 feet wide and 100-200 feet long. Federal agents identified the smaller object as a weather balloon.

Messages to MUFON of Ohio

This section includes correspondence between MUFON members. Scott Corrales expresses his interest in UFO phenomena, particularly from the 1970s, and praises a report on the 'Colorado Ranch' incident. He also mentions the Kelleher/Knapp book on the Utah ranch, finding it similar to other high-strangeness cases. Phyllis Budinger shares information about John Greenewald's Black Vault website, which archives UFO-related laboratory analyses. Beckie Minshall forwards an article about a Trinidad rancher finding a mutilated cow. William Montgomery inquires about the 'Alaska connection' regarding retrieved crash material and asks for sources.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and related mysteries such as cattle mutilation. There is a consistent focus on detailed witness accounts, often from individuals with backgrounds that lend credibility (e.g., military, technical professions). The newsletter also highlights declassified government documents and international incidents, suggesting an interest in official investigations and potential cover-ups. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, presenting evidence and witness testimony for readers to consider, while also acknowledging the challenges in identifying many of these phenomena. The emphasis on 'high strangeness' and the subtle nature of some events suggests a perspective that goes beyond simple misidentifications of conventional aircraft or natural phenomena.

This issue of the MUFON of Ohio Newsletter, dated Spring 2008, includes a report on a sighting in Romeo, Michigan, and a continuation of a series on unusual objects. The A.P.R.O. Bulletin, Vol. 24, No. 6, dated October 1976, features the "Kentucky Abduction" case and a section on "Miniature UFOs."

Romeo, Michigan Sighting of Unknown "Craft" by a Professional Engineer

The MUFON of Ohio Newsletter presents a report from a professional engineer who observed two unidentified craft on March 14, 2009, in Romeo, Michigan. The witness, with 24 years of aviation experience, described Craft 1 as circular with a rounded bottom and a cone-shaped top, lacking discernible lighting or markings. Craft 2 was composed of three smaller versions of Craft 1 bound together. The objects were estimated to be traveling at approximately 120 knots (222 km/h) at an altitude of 2000-4000 feet, moving from south to north. Both craft were light grey metallic, with the larger disk having a distinct darker grey band. They emitted no sound but were surrounded by a translucent halo that distorted light and atmosphere, creating an ordered, non-random pattern. The witness stated that the craft did not fit any criteria of known aeronautical craft, especially given their speed, altitude, and shape. He noted that the transparent halo was particularly amazing. The event lasted about 20-30 minutes, and the witness was alone, with no one to corroborate the sighting. He dismissed the possibility of weather balloons, stating they do not travel at such speeds and altitudes against the wind.

Comments by Connie

Connie provided a telephone interview with the witness, who was living in Texas. The witness, despite the event occurring over 36 years prior, recalled it clearly. There were no known collateral contacts, and the objects behaved unlike conventional crafts, seen at close range (within 100 feet). The witness could not provide the exact location of the sighting. Connie described the witness as educated and well-balanced.

Neon-Like Lights Seen on Unusual Object – Part 2 the Drawing

This section, by Connie McNichols, references a previous report from the January 2009 issue about an object seen over Warren County near Loveland, Ohio, on February 17, 2008. A drawing of the object, viewed from the side and bottom, was provided by the witness. The newsletter notes that while not claiming such a sighting is unprecedented, it is unusual in their experience.

The Kentucky Abduction

The A.P.R.O. Bulletin details an alleged abduction case that occurred on February 1, 1976. The report begins with an article from the Kentucky Advocate about three women—Ms. Louise Smith, Ms. Mona Stafford, and Mrs. Elaine Thomas—who reported seeing a huge, disc-shaped object with a glowing dome and rotating lights while driving home. They experienced a time loss of approximately one hour and 25 minutes. Field Investigator Bill Terry forwarded the article to APRO, and after reviewing the information, APRO's consultant in psychology, Dr. R. Lec Sprinkle, was asked to travel to Liberty to interview the women and use hypnotic procedures. The report notes that the publication of the case was delayed due to issues with other organizations, specifically MUFON and CUFOS, and the involvement of the National Enquirer.

Investigation and Hypnotic Regression

Dr. Sprinkle conducted hypnotic sessions with the three women. Mrs. Smith described reliving the experience, including a fluid material covering her face and a dramatic emotional reaction. Mrs. Stafford described impressions of being taken out of the car, alone on a white table, observed by four or five short humanoids in surgical attire. She experienced physiological reactions, including pain and the feeling of being examined. Mrs. Thomas recalled being in a dark chamber with grey light, observing humanoids. All three women experienced a feeling of anxiety related to specific aspects of their experience, such as a "wall" or "gate," an "evil eye," or "blackness."

Physical and Psychological Effects

Following the experience and regression, the women reported physical symptoms such as burning and tearing eyes, conjunctivitis, and red marks on their necks. Mrs. Smith also experienced a burning sensation on her hands and face. Her watch hands were observed moving at an accelerated rate. Mrs. Stafford suffered from severe conjunctivitis. The women also reported psychological effects, including weight loss and personality changes. Mrs. Smith lost 28½ pounds, and Mrs. Stafford lost 17 pounds. Mrs. Smith became more colorful in her dress and more willing to share her ideas. Mrs. Stafford experienced difficulty sleeping and expressed a fear of not living to see another birthday.

Witness Credibility and Investigation Challenges

APRO staff found the women to be of good reputation, sincere, and honest, with no motivation to concoct a story. However, the investigation was hampered by disputes over control of the case between APRO, MUFON, and CUFOS. A polygraph test conducted under the National Enquirer's aegis indicated that the women believed they were telling the truth, though the polygraphist noted that previous interviews and suggestive questioning by MUFON representatives could have influenced their beliefs.

Subsequent Events

Mrs. Smith later returned to the original sighting location and reported hearing words and discovering that three rings she habitually wore were missing. She later found one ring and threw it into a creek. The report concludes by stating that Mrs. Smith intimated she was beginning to recall the whole experience and was writing a book about it.

Miniature UFOs

This section, by Melvin Podelitu, discusses reports of "miniature UFOs" from SUFOI (Scandinavian UFO Information) in Kastrup, Denmark. These plane-like objects ranged in size from two to eighteen feet and were often associated with helmeted pilots. Reports were prevalent in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark during the 1960s. One incident in Holsenoy, Norway, in 1965, involved a yellow light, a small pilot with a helmet holding a wheel-type object, and paralysis felt by the observer. Other reports from Denmark and Sweden describe similar objects, some with whistling sounds and described as clumsy and primitive with low speeds. The section questions possible explanations, noting that while remotely piloted vehicles exist, many of the sighting areas are not prime locations for model airplane enthusiasts.

21st Annual Ozark UFO Conference

This announcement details the 21st Annual Ozark UFO Conference to be held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, from April 10-12. The conference theme is "UFO Conference focuses on alleged government cover-up." Featured speakers include Grant Cameron, Richard Dolan, Wendelle C. Stevens, Joseph P. Farrell, and Paul LaViolette, who will discuss presidential knowledge of UFOs, government cover-ups, UFO activity, reverse engineering of UFO technologies, and related topics. The announcement also lists registration details and accommodation information.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue revolve around UFO sightings, alleged abductions, and the challenges of investigating such phenomena. The MUFON of Ohio Newsletter focuses on a specific sighting and a drawing, while the APRO Bulletin delves deeply into the "Kentucky Abduction" case, highlighting witness testimony, hypnotic regression, and the difficulties posed by inter-organizational conflicts and media involvement. The "Miniature UFOs" section explores a different category of sightings, suggesting a need for further investigation. The overall stance appears to be one of serious inquiry into UFO phenomena, acknowledging the complexities and potential for skepticism while presenting detailed accounts and investigative findings. The inclusion of the Ozark UFO Conference announcement indicates an ongoing engagement with the UFO community and its research efforts.