Stigmata - Issue 08

Magazine Overview

Title: STIGMATA
Issue: Number 8
Date: First Quarter - 1980
Publisher: PROJECT STIGMA
Price: $1.00

This issue of STIGMATA, dated First Quarter 1980, presents "The Project Stigma Report on the Continuing Investigation into the Occurrence of Animal Mutilations." The magazine announces that STIGMATA will be issued quarterly in 1980, with subsequent issues (9, 10, & 11) costing $1.50 each. A special report on the connection between mutilations and "mystery helicopters" is also announced, available for advance order.

Project Stigma is seeking volunteers to translate Spanish articles into English, offering an exchange for information or a subscription.

Update - 1979

The "Update - 1979" section details reported mutilations in Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. It then focuses on three other states:

Arkansas

Reports of mutilations in Arkansas, previously covered in STIGMATA No. 7, decreased around Labor Day. However, numerous reports of unidentified helicopters were associated with these events, particularly in north-central Arkansas near missile sites. An attempt to have Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton appoint a task force to study the problem was unsuccessful. A controversial experiment by Washington County sheriff's officers, involving a deliberately euthanized cow, concluded that "predators" were responsible for the observed "mutilations." This conclusion was challenged by Dr. Gary White, a veterinarian who autopsied two carcasses and stated they were "done by someone skilled, someone with sharp instruments." Former Deputy Don Rystrom, who investigated many cases and witnessed a UFO, dismissed the experiment as "bullshit."

Iowa

Eight cattle mutilations occurred in five Iowa counties in the latter half of 1979. The first mutilation of 1980 was reported in Black Hawk County around January 18th. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) investigated possible cultist involvement, drawing criticism for attempting to subpoena library records. DCI Chief Gerald Shanahan noted that photos of mutilated animals from Wyoming and Texas in STIGMATA #5 were "carbon copies" of the Iowa cases. The Iowa cases gained national attention when NEWSWEEK briefly reported on them in its January 21, 1980, issue.

Nebraska

Seward County: A 4-month-old heifer died on the Ihde farm, exhibiting a top jaw skinned back to the eyes, removal of the tongue and lower teeth, and the lower jaw skinned back to the throat. State Patrol Investigator George Fauver found evidence of "man-made incisions," despite a University of Nebraska-Lincoln report suggesting predators. The autopsy also showed a fractured skull, and Ihde reported his other animals seemed "more scared for a few days."

Perkins County: Two mutilations occurred in the Madrid area in late August-early September. Rancher Earl Nutt reported a cow from which meat was removed from the shoulder blade to within 8-10 inches of the ear, along with the tongue. No predators touched the carcass. Two helicopters and a slowly-flying white plane had been observed in the area previously.

LETTERS

Letter 1 (Name withheld, Eastern United States)

This letter explores a theory connecting "slow motion mutilation of humans" with sophisticated surveillance equipment and debilitation. The author suggests that animal mutilations might be part of a training program for personnel operating such equipment. The letter references Peter Watson's "WAR ON THE MIND" regarding atrocity research in Vietnam, where soldiers confessed to mistreating prisoners and mutilating bodies. It also mentions "TECHNO SPIES" by Ford Rowan and "SPOOKS THE HAUNTING OF AMERICA" by Jim Hougan, discussing government personnel who believe they are "super patriots." The author hypothesizes about surveillance headquarters and satellites capable of "seeing" with long-wavelength electromagnetic radiation (EMR), referencing Paul Brodeur's "THE ZAPPING OF AMERICA" and other works on microwave and radio-frequency radiation. The letter posits that personnel involved in such hypothetical equipment would be "savage types" with little regard for life, possibly recruited from backgrounds described in the mentioned books. The author suggests that animal mutilations could be ordered to maintain skills and provide an outlet for technicians, possibly as a respite from or parallel to the "slow destruction" of humans ("lumes"). The risk of being caught or having a helicopter shot down is justified by the need for "uncertainty" for the act to have value, suggesting it might be part of a training program. The author encourages linking "lumes" to "mutes" geographically and warns of a transition to a "1984-type society" where surveillance leads to clinical debilitation.

Letter 2 (George Andrews, Drury, Missouri)

This letter discusses the conflict between local and federal police officials regarding the suppression of testimony in mutilation investigations, citing Captain Keith Wolverton of the Cascade County, Montana Sheriff's Department. The author believes the cover-up of mutilations is linked to other governmental cover-ups, including the nature of UFOs, nuclear waste disposal, ecological effects of agricultural chemicals, political assassinations, and orchestrated shortages and emergencies planned at Bilderberger and Trilateral meetings. The author suggests that the same deceptive techniques are at work across these areas, questioning if the Nazis truly lost the war, implying a continuation of their methods through figures like Reinhard Gehlen and the CIA. The letter points to information suggesting direct government involvement in mutilations, citing their occurrence near nuclear and military installations, reports of mutilators in Army uniforms, and military surgical instruments found at sites. It also mentions the discovery of drugs like PCP and mescaline in the blood residue of mutilated cattle. Conversely, evidence also points to direct UFO involvement, with unmarked helicopters seen transforming into UFOs and vice-versa. The author proposes a theory that both UFOs and the U.S. government might be using animal mutilations to monitor nuclear waste build-up in organic life. The letter questions whether these entities are working independently or in collusion, highlighting the CIA as a "secret government within the government." The author concludes that citizens' only defense is to expose these cover-ups and make linkages between information from different areas, lamenting the devaluation of the dollar and the understandable conflict between local and federal officials.

CANADA IN A QUANDARY

This section examines animal mutilations in Canada, noting that while primarily a 1970s phenomenon concentrated in the contiguous United States, reports from the Canary Islands, Dominican Republic, and Panama suggested an international scope. The focus shifts to Alberta and Saskatchewan, which experienced a series of livestock mutilations starting in May 1979, with most reports from Alberta. This "mute siege" received significant media coverage in Canada but little in the U.S. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) initiated an investigation, appointing Corporal Lyn Lauber of Calgary as coordinator.

Alberta is described as the most "Americanized" Canadian province, sharing the spirit of the U.S. "West." The article notes the tangible link between Alberta and the U.S. through investments and the presence of U.S. interests. The province's prosperity is partly attributed to foreign investment, with nearly 60% of Calgary's population being of non-English origin, predominantly German. A "Military Experimental Range" north of Medicine Hat hosts "war games" involving British, West German, and Canadian tank troops.

The article suggests that "energy" is a key to understanding present-day Alberta, as it holds 85% of Canada's proven oil and gas reserves. The potential for utilizing "unconventional" energy sources like tar sands and heavy bitumen oil is discussed, noting that while not currently economical, they will become feasible as oil prices rise. Speculation exists among mutilation investigators about a link between mutes and the exploration for vital energy sources like petroleum, natural gas, or nuclear fuels.

The intensity of the Alberta-Saskatchewan mutilation wave in the latter half of 1979 is highlighted. Indications suggest Canadian mutilations may date back to 1967, the year of the "Snippy" case in Colorado, with other mutes in that area and in Kansas. The article briefly examines earlier Canadian mutilations:

• August 1967, Alberta: A dead horse with singed hair was found near an area where a domed saucer-craft had been seen earlier. The horse later disappeared, leaving an imprint of its carcass.
• November 5, 1967, Livingston, Ontario: A large UFO was reported, leaving a sulphurous odor. That night, a horse suffered a long cut on its neck, and another horse was found dead with its throat and jugular vein cut, showing no blood evidence.
• August 19, 1968, Ashville, Manitoba: The carcass of a three-day-old calf was found missing its genitals and right front leg.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of STIGMATA revolve around the persistent and widespread phenomenon of animal mutilations, exploring various potential causes and explanations. The magazine presents a dualistic perspective, considering both terrestrial (government, military, cults) and extraterrestrial (UFOs) involvement. There is a strong undercurrent of suspicion towards governmental agencies, suggesting cover-ups and manipulation of information. The "Letters" section, in particular, delves into speculative and conspiratorial theories, linking animal mutilations to broader issues of surveillance, psychological warfare, and a potential shift towards a totalitarian society. The editorial stance appears to be one of open investigation into these phenomena, encouraging critical thinking and the examination of unconventional hypotheses, while also acknowledging the need for empirical evidence and the challenges in distinguishing between different types of evidence (e.g., human-caused vs. UFO-caused). The magazine actively solicits reader input and volunteer assistance, fostering a sense of community among those interested in these unexplained events.

This issue of UFO Canada focuses on a comprehensive catalog of animal mutilation cases, primarily from 1979, across various Canadian provinces, with a significant emphasis on Alberta and Saskatchewan. It also touches upon earlier incidents and associated UFO phenomena.

Canadian Animal Mutilation Cases (1970s)

The document presents a detailed, chronologically organized list of animal mutilation incidents, often involving cattle and horses. These reports are sourced from various publications and researchers, including "The Saucer Phenomenon" by Kurt Glemser, the "Res Bureaux Bulletin" by Mr. X, and contributions from paranormal writer Tommy R. Blann and researcher Dr. Nancy Johnson Smith.

Early Cases and Reports

Initial cases mentioned include those from "The Saucer Phenomenon" by Kurt Glemser, furnished by Mr. X of Res Bureaux. These are followed by a discussion of reports from "Stigmata No. 3," detailing rumors of mutilations in Ontario and Quebec in 1975-1976, horse slashings in Ontario, and the mutilation of two horses near Wildwood, Alberta, in the spring of 1976, which featured large duck-like prints in the snow.

Manitoba Incident (1976)

A significant case from August 14, 1976, near Teulon, Manitoba, is recounted. A farmer discovered two missing cattle that appeared "charred to the bone." Nearby willow trees were also burned. The RCMP investigated but could not explain the deaths, though they collected charred flesh samples and vegetation.

Alberta Cases (1977)

Further details on mutilations west of Calgary, Alberta, in 1977 are provided by Dr. Nancy Johnson Smith. These include a bull with its scrotum and penis removed (June 1977) and a cow missing its udder (July 1977), both west of Cochrane. RCMP Corporal Lyn Lauber noted the cutting was "less refined" than in later cases, and the RCMP stated these animals were "shot."

Western Canada 1979 Map

A map illustrates "The areas in which confirmed or suspected animal mutilations have occurred in 1979" across Western Canada, highlighting numerous locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with fewer in Manitoba.

Chronological Catalog of 1979 Mutilations

The bulk of the issue is dedicated to a detailed, month-by-month catalog of mutilation cases from 1979:

• May 30, Alberta (Hand Hills): A bull calf missing tail, rectum, penis, scrotum, and lips.
• June, Quebec (Ile d'Orleans): A young bull with rectum and genitals missing, and burns on the carcass attributed to "naptha."
• July, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon): A quarter horse, still alive, with tail and ear cut off.
• August, Saskatchewan (Saskatoon): Two horses with ears, tails, and manes cut off, and other unconfirmed reports.
• August 12, Alberta (Blackie): A six-year-old Simmental bull, valued at $45,000, with rectum, most of penis, testicles, and left ear removed. No sign of struggle was noted. Former Calgary policeman Don Seney described the cuts as "clean - exactly like a knife cut" and indicative of surgical knowledge.
• August, 2nd week, Alberta (Brooks-Tilley area): Two cows and a steer shot by a high-powered rifle, with "genitals had been mutilated." Bestiality was suspected, linked to a similar incident in October 1978.
• August 28, Alberta (7 km. west of Disbury): An 800-lb. steer with penis and anus removed.
• September, British Columbia (Harrogate area): A female bovine with a tiny hole in the skull near the eye, penetrating the skull. An eye and part of an ear were missing. Local authorities confiscated the head, and other cattle in the vicinity vanished.
• September 9, Saskatchewan (Marsden): A four-year-old Hereford cow missing genitals, rectum, and teats.
• September 9, Saskatchewan (Cut Knife): A cow with no details provided.
• September 13, Saskatchewan (Eastend): A six-year-old Hereford cow missing tongue and udder, with a large hole in the rear, dead for perhaps two weeks.
• September 16, Alberta (Sangudo): A bull with no details provided.
• September 21, Alberta (23 km. SW of Claresholm): A bull with genitals, tongue, tip of right ear, and right leg removed.
• September 23, Alberta (5 km. south of Brooks): A five-month-old female colt with mammary glands, groin skin, right eye, an ear, and part of muzzle removed.
• September 26, Alberta (feed lot 5 mi. NW of Fort Macleod): A heifer reportedly died of blackleg, then dragged into a field. Discovered minus vagina and a piece of one ear, described as "fairly crude" and later designated by RCMP as a "copy cat" mutilation.
• September 26, Alberta (30 km. SW of Nanton): A three-year-old Hereford bull, dead 4-5 days, with scrotum, right ear, and part of tongue missing.
• September 26, Alberta (Twin Butte area): A bovine attributed to natural causes and predators by the RCMP.
• September 27, Alberta (Westward Ho area): A one-year-old steer, dead 3-4 days, with no parts taken; "mischief ruled out."
• September 29, Alberta (Gem): A six-year-old, 1700-lb. Hereford bull with penis missing and line of punctures along the brisket.
• September 29, Alberta (5.5 km. west of Kipp): A yearling heifer with tongue, right ear, and part of rectum gone.
• September 30, Alberta (Parkland): A steer with rectum and tip of both ears removed.
• October 1st week, Alberta (5 mi. from Elk Island National Park): A three-year-old bull with genitals removed, lying with head folded under the carcass.
• October 1st week, Saskatchewan (Mossbank): No details.
• October 1, Alberta (Rocky Mountain House): A bull.
• October 1, Alberta (Tofield): A six-month-old Charolais-cross bull with rectum, testicles, part of penis "neatly removed," bladder removed. "No blood had been spilled." Bruised on neck and shoulder, broken neck suspected. Constable Jim Warren stated, "It was hard to believe at first, but you can't doubt it when you see one."
• October 2, Saskatchewan (Neudorf area): A yearling Charolais, autopsied by Dr. Cochrane. Staff Sgt. Don Buchanan of the Melville RCMP provided details: a large heart-shaped hole (9x8 cm) ventral to the vagina, absence of vulvar lips, "v-shaped" cuts at the wound periphery, and missing organs. Dr. Cochrane initially suggested a coyote or other carnivore, but police and observers were unsatisfied. Samples sent to the Saskatchewan Provincial Veterinary Laboratory confirmed Dr. Cochrane's opinion.
• October 4, Alberta (27 km. west of Claresholm): A five-year-old cow with ear, genitals, udder, and part of tongue removed. Heart believed removed through a 20-cm hole in the left side; no blood at the site.
• October 4, Alberta (Nanton): A yearling steer with anus, penis, and sheath, scrotum missing.
• October 4, Alberta (Blood Reserve, 24 km. west of Lethbridge): A 14-year-old boy observed about nine bright lights in a circle on the ground. The lights took off, and later a cow was found "with a hole where its heart had been" where the lights were seen.
• October 6, Alberta (Enoch Band Reserve): A three-year-old Charolais bull, dead for perhaps ten days, with anus, penis, and scrotum missing.
• October 8, Alberta (38 km. south of Oyen): A Hereford bull.
• October 8, Alberta (Tofield): A seven-year-old cow with bladder missing.
• October 8, Saskatchewan (Estevan): A bull calf with tongue and tail removed.
• October, 2nd week, Saskatchewan (3 mi. south of St. Victor): A two-year-old bull with genitals missing.
• October 12, Alberta (32 km. north of Oyen): A Charolais steer.
• October 13, Alberta (30 km. west of Fort Macleod): A Hereford steer with anus and tongue gone, genitals intact.
• October 14, Alberta (7 km. west of Markerville): A three-year-old Hereford heifer with udder, genitals, one eye, and end of tongue removed. RCMP Corporal Lyn Lauber stated, "The cuts were definitely made with a knife."
• October 16, Alberta (Rocky Mountain House): A twelve-hour-old calf with lips and throat cut.
• October 16, Alberta (Rocky Mountain House): A seven-year-old Hereford cow with teats, anus, vulva gone.
• October, mid-month, Saskatchewan (Goodeve): No details.
• October, 3rd week, Saskatchewan (Ituna area): A bull with genitals and tongue missing.
• October 17, Saskatchewan (Goodeve area): A young steer found in a ditch, leg broken, no blood. Tongue and one ear missing, throat cut "very neatly." A small white circular impression on the abdomen suggested injection. The farmer noted a strange semi-circular track in the ditch, not a tire imprint. The animal's body was found in the ditch, but no tracks led to or from the pasture. The farmer's dog and birds avoided the carcass. Observers on the nearby Little Black Bear Reserve saw three or four large, silver objects hovering low nearby, which quickly departed when illuminated by headlights.
• October 20, Saskatchewan (25 mi. south of Glentworth): A bovine with rectum, genitals, udder, and tongue missing. No blood was found, even in the ventricles, and the meat resembled "chicken meat."
• October 26, Alberta (9 mi. east of Esther): A twelve-or-thirteen-year-old Hereford cow with udder, anus, and at least one ear gone. Rigor mortis was apparent in the front legs, but rear legs were flexible and "crossed in an unusual way."
• October 28, Alberta (16 km. north of Fort Macleod): A Hereford cow, thought to have died the previous night, with tongue, rectum gone, and a patch of skin near the udder removed with a "sharp instrument."
• October 28, Alberta (Clive): A bull with no details.
• November 3, Alberta (field NE of Airdrie): Two heifers. The first had skin cut away around the jaw and cuts to the vulva and anus; the second had cuts to the anus and rectum. RCMP Corporal Randy McKenzie described the first as "amateurish" but the second as "professional," suggesting the same mutilator(s) may have been involved, possibly "practising."
• November 11, Alberta (Nanton): A Hereford heifer with the right ear cut off, skin around the right eye taken, described as "precise cuts" with a "sharp instrument."
• November 11, Alberta (near Namao): A young heifer with genitals and bladder missing.
• November 12, Alberta (near Namao): A second cow on the Chester Crozier farm with genitals, two teats, and a piece of tongue removed. The unborn calf had an ear cut off within the mother's womb.
• November 13 or 14, Alberta (near Airdrie): A white-faced heifer with attempts made to remove genitals, but not fully removed. Dr. David Green confirmed it as a "classic mutilation."
• November 13, Alberta (Caroline): A bovine with no details.
• December, 2nd week, Alberta: The last reported case of 1979, with no details available.

UFO Reports and Other Explanations

The issue notes that while UFO reports are sometimes associated with mutilation sites, they are the exception, not the rule. Most cases involve no observed phenomena. The article also briefly dismisses helicopter accounts due to the high number of registered helicopters in Alberta.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes are animal mutilations, unexplained deaths, precise surgical procedures on carcasses, and the occasional association with UFO sightings. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and presenting these unexplained phenomena, often highlighting the lack of definitive explanations from authorities like the RCMP, and presenting witness accounts and researcher findings.

Title: UFO ROUNDUP
Issue: Vol. 6, No. 12
Date: December 1979
Publisher: Mutual UFO Network
Country: USA
Price: $2.00
Cover Headline: THE ALBERTA-SASKATCHEWAN MUTE SIEGE

This issue of UFO Roundup focuses on the perplexing livestock mutilation events that occurred in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada, during 1979. It explores the official investigations, witness accounts, and various theories proposed to explain these unusual occurrences.

The Alberta-Saskatchewan Mute Siege

The article begins by addressing the Alberta-Saskatchewan mutilations, noting that while a flimsy case was made for cult involvement, the RCMP initially concentrated on this avenue. This approach, it is mentioned, has been tried in the United States with futile results. Canadian authorities generally conceded that the classic mutilation reports represented unnatural acts, with the main controversy centering on whether some cases were 'copy-cat' jobs by amateurish individuals imitating the real thing.

Despite a relatively small number of known UFO accounts during this period, 'ufonauts' remained a target for speculation. Cult expert and University of Alberta professor Bill Meilen was questioned by the EDMONTON SUN. While he preferred to avoid the term 'UFO,' Meilen suggested that the evidence pointed to 'biopsies being performed by beings using a means of flight beyond our comprehension.' He highlighted two pertinent findings: fractures in animals consistent with being dropped from a height of at least 10 feet, and thousands of flies found dead on corpses without apparent reason.

RCMP Investigations and Theories

The EDMONTON JOURNAL reported on RCMP Corporal Lyn Lauber's reaction to Meilen's statements. Lauber stated, 'We're looking for humans doing these things, not UFOs or little green men.' He discounted Meilen's theory about crushed bones from being dropped, stating, 'We haven't experienced anything like that in Alberta.' Lauber also corrected the assertion that an unborn calf was mutilated without the placenta being broken. He admitted that the cause was not yet figured out but indicated the RCMP were looking at cults and assuming the mutilations were done for practices like voodoo, witchcraft, or satanism.

A Canadian wire-service story from the VANCOUVER SUN suggested that Lauber and the RCMP speculated the mutes might be attributed to introverted, outwardly-respectable persons seeking excitement. Lauber theorized that such individuals, operating in the dark hours with a good hunting knife, could perform the acts by feel.

The TORONTO STAR quoted Corporal Lauber summing up his assessment of UFO involvement, saying, 'I can't see what the attraction of a bull's ass would be to a UFO.'

The controversy continued, and by mid-December 1979, the mutilations or reports of them ceased as winter set in. The article concludes that the RCMP, while reputable, might be privately humbled by the events, a sentiment shared by others.

Briefs and Related Incidents

The issue includes a section of "BRIEFS" detailing other related reports:

• Western State Horse Mutilation (1978): A dead or dying horse was found after a UFO hovered over its corral. Witnesses, including a sheriff and veterinarian, observed the animal bleeding freely, but the blood dissipated, and no trace was found the next morning. Witnesses were reluctant to cooperate with investigators.
• Livestock Mutilations Research: Dr. Nancy H. Owen, a cultural anthropologist at the University of Arkansas, received a grant to investigate 'The Impact of Livestock Mutilations on Rural Arkansas Communities.'
• Book Review: "THE MUTE STRATEGY," a novel by Dave DeWitt, is reviewed as a pulp but imaginative and well-written work capturing the ambience of a mutilation-plagued area.
• Documentary: Linda M. Howe of KMGH in Denver was producing a documentary titled "A STRANGE HARVEST" on mutilations, tentatively scheduled for spring 1980.

Historical and International Cases

• Australian Movie "Haunted Billabong" (1911): David L. Rees of MAPIT shared an excerpt from STARBURST MAGAZINE about what might be the first science fiction movie ever made. Filmed in 1911, it depicted the mutilation of sheep, initially attributed to rabid dingos but later revealed to be the work of extraterrestrials using a landed flying saucer as a base. Surviving prints of the film have vanished.
• Three Mile Island Cattle Deaths (March 1979): Several cattle died near the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania following the disabling accident. While the state Agriculture Department reported calving complications and uterine infections, rumors circulated about the government using psychics and some cattle being mutilated.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are livestock mutilations, the investigation of these phenomena by law enforcement and researchers, and the persistent speculation linking them to UFOs or extraterrestrial activity. The editorial stance appears to be one of presenting various viewpoints and reported incidents, acknowledging the unexplained nature of many cases while also highlighting official skepticism and alternative explanations like cult activity or human perpetrators. The magazine seems to lean towards the possibility of unusual or unexplained causes, as evidenced by the coverage of UFO sightings and expert opinions suggesting non-human involvement.