Ohio UFO Notebook - No 01 and 02 - 1992

Magazine Overview

This issue of the MUFON of Ohio Newsletter, titled "The UFO \"Unspeakables\"", published in November 1992, addresses two highly sensitive and often avoided topics within ufology: human mutilations and missing children. The newsletter, published by MidOhio Research Associates (MORA), presents a collection of cases, reports, and expert opinions on these subjects, highlighting the difficulties in obtaining concrete evidence and the potential for official cover-ups.

The UFO "Unspeakables"

The lead article introduces the concept of "unspeakables" in ufology, defining them as human mutilations and missing children. It notes that these topics are rarely discussed in polite UFO circles and are often relegated to unreliable publications. The article questions whether the scarcity of reports is due to their untruthfulness or because incidents are largely unreported, suggesting that objective investigators are not actively seeking this information.

The Darlington Farm Case

Mr. William S. English reportedly shared information about a rumored "Project Grudge/Bluebook Report No. 13," which allegedly contains a missing child case from Ohio. The case, dubbed the "Darlington farm case," involves the 1953 kidnapping of a young boy by "little men" from a flying saucer. The parents witnessed the event, after which government agents reportedly took the parents away and the boy was never seen again. Initial attempts to locate Darlington, Ohio, failed, leading to the conclusion that the story was a hoax. However, MORA later identified three locations named Darlington in Ohio, making the case more tangible, though not proving its veracity.

Human Mutilations and Missing Children Cases

The newsletter references an article by Don Ecker in "UFO Magazine" that discusses apparent FBI stonewalling regarding human mutilation cases. Ecker reports on two cattle mutilation cases and then poses the question of whether human beings have been victims of similar assaults. He cites over 3000 missing children reports in a single New York county and a case in Idaho (1979) where a mutilated, nude body of a young man was found with surgically removed genitals, lips, and an ear, and a noticeable lack of blood. Law enforcement attempts to verify such reports through the NCIC were reportedly met with resistance and warnings.

Ecker, defending his earlier report against criticism from Whitley Strieber, confirmed his findings and added that an assistant medical examiner in New York had reported fresh human cadavers undergoing similar cattle-like mutilations, which were quickly hushed up. Ecker concludes that while there's no definitive link to UFOs, "Things are curiouser and curiouser."

Researcher Perspectives

Following up on Ecker's articles, MORA contacted a respected UFO researcher who confirmed encountering human mutilation cases, primarily involving homeless people, prostitutes, or single individuals with no family. These cases were reportedly suppressed by police and attributed to cult activities. The researcher suggested that the study of human mutilations warrants investigation for a potential UFO connection, but success would require cooperation from law enforcement.

Another anonymous UFO researcher advised that the subject of human mutilations is difficult and dangerous. While acknowledging anecdotal testimony, especially from the Vietnam War era, this researcher stated they had not seen hard evidence like autopsy reports. They also raised the ethical dilemma of whether one would go public with clear evidence of aliens killing humans, citing the responsibility and potential social panic.

The British UFO Magazine Editorial

The editorial from "Flying Saucer Review" (December Quarter, 1990) admitted to possessing "seemingly unassailable material" about atrocities committed against humans in China by aliens, communicated privately by an industrialist. However, the editor, Gordon Creighton, stated he would not publish it, citing the need to consider other aspects and the possibility of multiple alien species with varying attitudes towards humans. He warned against assuming a complete understanding of the situation.

Leonard H. Stringfield's Report

Veteran UFO researcher Leonard H. Stringfield reported on a human mutilation case from his status report. An Army officer friend recounted an incident in April 1972 where a U.S. Army Special Operations group in Cambodia engaged in a firefight with occupants of an alien craft. The encounter resulted in alien casualties, a human death, and several humans suffering burn injuries from an unknown weapon. The aliens were observed sorting human body parts into bins before loading them onto their craft and departing. Stringfield's source could no longer be contacted, raising questions about disinformation.

Officer Alan Godffrey's Experiences

The newsletter details two incidents involving British police officer Alan Godffrey. In the first, he was seriously beaten while attempting to apprehend three men, resulting in permanent sterility. In the second, while investigating missing cows, he encountered a hovering disk-like vehicle with blue flashing lights. His radios failed, he experienced a period of lost time, and the road where the disk was seen was inexplicably dry despite rain. A reporter later linked Godffrey's UFO sighting to the Adamski death case, damaging his credibility and career.

Dr. Vladimir G. Ajaja's Claims

At the 1992 MUFON Symposium, Dr. Vladimir G. Ajaja, organizer of the Moscow Commission on Anomalous Phenomena, claimed that 5,500 people in Russia were abducted last year and never returned. He also stated that mutilated bodies of some abductees had been found, with sexual organs removed. He associated the youth of these abductees with their sexual prime and expressed concern about the grave nature of the abduction phenomenon. His paper in the symposium proceedings was not the one presented orally.

MORA's Investigation in Ohio

MORA conducted an investigation into human mutilation in Ohio by writing to coroners and rural newspapers, asking about wounds typically found on mutilated cattle. Twelve coroners responded negatively, and few newspapers or police homicide officers responded, with those that did also reporting negative findings. The lack of response or negative responses could indicate a cover-up, no problem, or a lack of serious attention from recipients.

The Problem of Missing Children

The newsletter dedicates significant space to the problem of missing children in America and globally. Statistics from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) for the period June 1984 to June 1992 show a large number of runaways, family abductions, and non-family abductions, with thousands unaccounted for. The NCMEC report emphasizes that these figures do not represent the full scope of the problem.

Data from the U.S. Department of Justice indicates an estimated 3,200 to 4,600 non-family abductions in 1988, with a small percentage still missing. FBI data shows an estimated 43 to 147 stranger abduction homicides annually between 1976 and 1987. The newsletter notes that while the number of children abducted by strangers is small, the opportunity for an alien cause is even smaller.

Global Context of Missing Children

The problem is not limited to the United States. In Brazil, over 6,000 children under 18 were murdered in the past four years, and an estimated 200,000 live on the streets. In Nairobi, 50,000 children roam the streets due to poverty. Canadian statistics show a lower number of stranger abductions but a higher number of parental abductions.

The famine in Somalia is also highlighted as a threat to children's lives. The newsletter also mentions a horrific case in Soweto, South Africa, where a two-year-old boy was found mutilated, with his sexual organs mutilated, thumbs cut off, and eyes attempted to be gouged out, attributed to a witchcraft ritual.

Research Challenges and Conclusions

The differing numbers and lack of agreement among experts make it difficult to reach meaningful conclusions about the number of unaccounted-for cases. The newsletter suggests that while the missing children issue is troubling, the way children are treated globally is appalling, regardless of alien intervention.

The UFO Connection?

A research colleague, Jim, who wrote a book on the JFK assassination, observed that while he has heard rumors of thousands of children being kidnapped by Satanists, he finds it difficult to accept this as the primary explanation, noting that most child abductions are domestic. However, after meeting an ex-military man who confirmed a UFO connection to the missing children issue, the newsletter's authors admit they can no longer ignore the possibility, though they do not yet accept it as reality.

The information on human mutilations is described as almost nonexistent in the public domain, suggesting that if there is alien involvement, it is small. Conversely, data on missing children is more readily available but often incomplete and confusing. The newsletter concludes that the number of children abducted by strangers is small, leaving less opportunity for an alien cause.

The Need for Careful Research and Communication

If human mutilations and missing children are indeed part of the UFO mystery, the authors stress the need for careful thought, preparation, and clear evidence before presenting such information to the public. They warn that if stories are real but lack proof, UFO research could be discredited. If the stories are baseless, efforts should be made to blunt their effects. The potential social chaos from a revelation of alien involvement is acknowledged as significant.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The central theme of this issue is the exploration of the "unspeakable" aspects of ufology – human mutilations and missing children. The newsletter adopts a stance of cautious investigation, acknowledging the disturbing nature of the topics and the significant challenges in gathering verifiable evidence. While not definitively concluding alien involvement, it argues against dismissing the possibility outright, especially in light of anecdotal reports and the broader context of unexplained phenomena. The publication emphasizes the need for rigorous research, careful communication, and a critical examination of both potential alien causes and the existing human societal problems that contribute to these issues. The editorial stance leans towards open-minded inquiry while maintaining a healthy skepticism and a concern for the potential impact of such revelations on public perception and the credibility of ufology itself.

Title: The Ohio UFO Notebook
Issue Date: October 1992
Publisher: MUFON of Ohio
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of The Ohio UFO Notebook focuses on various UFO-related accounts and investigations, with a particular emphasis on Ohio-based phenomena and individuals.

Jane's Family and 'The Federation'

The lead story highlights Jane, who is becoming the focal point of her family's numerous UFO sightings and experiences, primarily occurring around Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and in Meigs County, Ohio. Her grandfather claims that many of the aliens controlling UFOs are part of an otherworldly political organization named "the Federation." While some doubt was cast on a specific claim about a disc given by aliens, the family's broader experiences are presented as credible. The newsletter's editors, MORA, express that Jane appears to be an objective, balanced, and trustworthy person, and they have known her and her family for some time, corroborating their independent accounts.

Psi Tech, Inc. and Remote Viewing

The article "Psi Tech, Inc. Confirms a Part of the Federation Story" discusses the corporation, founded in 1989, which performs specialized proprietary studies for science and industry using remote viewing techniques. Owned and controlled by retired military and intelligence personnel, Psi Tech's work on flying saucers is noted as making its way into UFO literature. Company president Edward A. Dames, speaking at a 1992 conference, described a worldwide group of 200-300 humans cooperating with a "system" behind abduction phenomena. He mentioned these humans carry "devices, small, technical devices." The newsletter questions if this refers to the disc Jane's grandfather claimed to have received. Dames also described a working relationship and agreement between these humans and an agenda, which he termed a "federation type of agenda." The newsletter suggests that these cooperating humans might have been trained by aliens to be missionaries, aligning with Jane's grandfather's claims.

Gleason Saw Dead 'Aliens,' Ex-Wife Says

This section reports on an article by Richard Johnson from the "Buffalo News" (June 18, 1987) that supports a previously heard story. According to Gleason's ex-wife, Beverly McKittrick, Gleason was a believer in UFOs and was involved in "spaced-out exploits" with Richard Nixon. McKittrick's unpublished biography, "The Great One," details a trip Jackie took with President Nixon in 1973 to Homestead Air Force Base in Florida. There, they allegedly saw the bodies of four dead space aliens that had been recovered by the Air Force. These aliens were supposedly embalmed and displayed on operating tables, classified as top secret. Gleason and Nixon visited the base under extremely tight security.

New UFO Book Contains Some Ohio UFO History

This section reviews a new 239-page book titled "Unidentified Flying Objects – Fact or Fiction" by Lillian Crowner Desguin. Desguin, who lived in Flint, Ohio, investigated the flying saucer mystery in the 1950s. The author of the newsletter met Desguin at age fifteen and describes her as a surrogate mother figure who influenced many young people interested in UFOs. The book chronicles Desguin's investigations and the people she met, including George Hunt Williamson and John McCoy. The review highlights that the book contains interesting vignettes and insights from the 1950s to the 1990s, emphasizing that Ufology has a history that should not be ignored, and Ohio is a significant part of that history. The book can be ordered from Aegean Park Press.

A New Ohio UFO Newsletter

The newsletter introduces "The Ohio Sky Watcher," a new Ohio-based publication with an October 1992 date. The editor, Ron Schaffner, clearly states his position: "The sad truth is: No evidence to support the theory that UFOs are from outer space." He suggests that the publication aims to provide alternative possibilities to the UFO problem, focusing on topics like disinformation and cover-ups, and keeping readers informed about aerial testings that might be misinterpreted as UFO reports. Schaffner believes that a portion of Ufology is a created belief system instituted by military and civilian intelligence communities. He and other "Federal Buffs" opine that "SIGN" was a specific code, a CIA disinformation ploy to spread the idea of extraterrestrials. The publication is encouraged to be supported, and readers are invited to write Ron Schaffner with information on Federal Government projects named Torrid, Mogul, and Bear.

Kecksburg UFO Seen At A.F. Bases

This article, excerpted from an article by Sharon Santus of the Tribune-Review and republished in the Spring 1992 issue of Flying Saucer Review, details new witness accounts of the December 9, 1965, Kecksburg UFO incident. For the first time, witnesses claim they saw the object at two separate high-security Air Force bases in Ohio just days after the Kecksburg landing. Robert Adams (a pseudonym), a member of the U.S. Air Force stationed at Lockbourne Air Base near Columbus, Ohio, in December 1965, stated that the facility was placed on "red alert" on December 10, 1965. His unit was dispatched to a hangar where a flat-bed truck carrying a tarpaulin-covered object entered. Superior officers ordered police to shoot to kill anyone attempting to enter without clearance. The truck entered the base through a remote rear gate. Adams was relieved of duty at 6 or 7 a.m., and the truck, still carrying the object, left the base at 7:30 a.m. en route to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Another witness, using the pseudonym John Cummings, an Ohio truck driver, saw the object inside a building at Wright Patterson on December 12, 1965. Cummings, who made deliveries for a Dayton-area building-supply company, stated that a high-ranking military officer ordered a special radiation-moisture-resistant brick for a protective room inside a building at Wright Patterson. Cummings and a cousin delivered 6,500 bricks and, while unloading, snuck inside to see the object. They were immediately ordered out by guards. Cummings described the object as approximately 14 feet wide at the base and 12 feet high, with scaffolding and covered on three sides with parachute-like material. He observed 10 to 15 men in white protective suits, rubber boots, rubber gloves, and gas masks attempting to open the object. They were told to forget what they had seen and that the object would be common knowledge in 20 years. Stan Gordon continues to study the Kecksburg case.

Contact Information

Contact information is provided for William E. Jones of MUFON of Ohio and Stan Gordon of the Pennsylvania Association for the Study of the Unexplained.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue include the persistent nature of UFO phenomena, the concept of a controlling "Federation," the role of government agencies in potential cover-ups or disinformation, and the importance of historical accounts in understanding Ufology. The editorial stance, particularly from "The Ohio Sky Watcher," is skeptical of extraterrestrial origins for UFOs, suggesting a focus on disinformation and alternative explanations. However, the overall tone of The Ohio UFO Notebook is to present various accounts and encourage open-minded investigation, while also acknowledging skepticism and the possibility of manufactured narratives within the UFO field.