Stigmata - Issue 15

Magazine Overview

Title: STIGMATA
Issue: Number 15
Date: Fourth Quarter-1981
Price: $1.50

This issue of STIGMATA, published quarterly, presents "THE PROJECT STIGMA REPORT ON THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION INTO THE OCCURRENCE OF ANIMAL MUTILATIONS." The magazine provides subscription information, details on available back issues, and an important notice regarding a price increase for foreign subscriptions starting in 1982.

Subscription and Back Issue Information

STIGMATA subscriptions for addresses in the United States, Canada, and Mexico are priced at $5.00 (U.S.) per year. Back issues available include numbers 8 through 15, with individual copies costing $1.50 (U.S.) each or four for $5.00 (U.S.). Beginning in 1982, foreign subscriptions will increase to $10.00 (U.S.) per year, with all editions sent via air mail. Payments must be made in U.S. cash, Canadian cash, U.S. money orders, or checks drawn on U.S. banks. The publication's address is PROJECT STIGMATA, P.O. BOX 1094, PARIS, TEXAS 75460 U.S.A., and readers are encouraged to report any apparent-mutilation reports via mail or telephone at (area code 214) 784-5922.

More 1980 Reports: Nebraska

This section details a case from Omaha, Nebraska, involving a pet goat named "Bambi" belonging to Diane Mueller. The goat was found dead on January 10, 1980, with a single wound about the size of a dime near the jugular vein. No blood was found on the carcass or the ground. The Nebraska Humane Society and investigator Robert Farley examined the carcass. A neighbor boy was interviewed but claimed no knowledge of the incident. Ray W. Boeche of the Fortean Research Center noted that the wound was too clean to be from a stab with a stick, and the Humane Society became uncooperative after this disagreement. The case was reported in the OMAHA SUN and by the Nebraska Humane Society.

Texas Cases

This section reports on two calf mutilation cases in Stonewall County, Texas, occurring in October-November 1980. Sheriff Marvin Crawford suspects "devil worshippers." The first case involved a 350-lb steer found missing a foot-and-a-half of hide from its crotch to navel, described by owner V.E. (Sonny) Jones as looking like a tree was sticking out of its belly. The second calf, found two weeks later, had a perfectly straight, symmetrical cut around its genital area, indicating a sharp object. Veterinarian Dr. Barry W. Allen confirmed the clean cut. Sheriff Crawford suggested a dart might have been used for sedation. The animal survived, but Jones estimated a $300 loss. The report notes that the mutilation was a "very neat job" and unlike anything seen in five years of ranching.

X-9 DEEP-SIXES GRUDGE 13

This section features a letter from a reader using the pseudonym "X-9," critiquing allegations from "Toulinet" regarding "Project Grudge Report Number 13." X-9 questions the timeline, the lack of specific details, and the background of the individual involved. The letter raises concerns about military secrecy, enhanced security clearances for individuals with mental health records, and the handling of sensitive documents. X-9 also critiques the idea of retrieving a B-52, questioning the feasibility of crash-landing such an aircraft and the capabilities of "space folk" with advanced weaponry. The writer expresses skepticism about the official explanations for certain incidents and suggests a pattern of "macabre jokes" by "ufonauts."

MUTES AROUND THE WORLD

This section expands coverage of animal mutilations globally, presenting updates from outside the U.S. and Canada. The magazine acknowledges that details may be lost in translation and that confirmation can be difficult.

Argentina

Fernando Cerda Guardia reported on the "First Symposium on UFOs" in Rio Cuarto, Argentina, in February 1980. Cases discussed included cattle with cut ears and singed hair, leaving no blood, and cylindrical imprints in the soil. Sheep in Catamarca were found "degolladas" (beheaded or throat cut). Other cases in Brazil and Uruguay were also mentioned. In Argentina, circular marks on cows' backs where hair no longer grew were noted, with the skin appearing to have been exposed to high temperatures. Near Rio Cuarto, a luminous oval object was observed directing a beam onto a cattle camp, disturbing the animals. Later, three dead heifers were found with eyes missing, distended anuses, holes in their udders and tails cut off, and four cylindrical holes in the ground nearby. The investigator noted that the bone cut on one animal was "perfect, made by a specialist."

Mexico

Sebastian Robiou Lamarche's book "MANIFIESTO OVNI" mentions a case of a 1400-pound Holstein cow found dead in Orizatlan, Mexico, in the mid-1970s. The cow had all its hair removed in a burned-like manner, with a clean wound near the heart. Dogs and vultures would not approach the carcass. Salvador Freixedo reported on an incident investigated in Tabasco during November 1978. A bizarre account involved seven PEMEX workers traveling in a car when a tremendous impact shook the vehicle, pelting them with tiny pieces of glass. They then discovered the upper half of a human body across their legs. The half-corpse was found near the highway, and the victim was identified as a poor laborer. The men were accused of vehicular homicide, though they claimed the body fell from the sky. The victim's son stated the wounds were not consistent with a car accident and appeared to be a clean severance at the waist, with no blood or broken bones, suggesting a "macabre joke" by "ufonauts."

Spain

The Spanish province of Malaga was reported to have a "great volume" of UFO sightings in 1977 and 1978, along with mysterious animal deaths for which no explanations were found. An article from LA GACETA DEL NORTE by J. J. Benitez describes an incident in the mountains of Ronda, Malaga, in the spring of 1978. Farm workers reported seeing something "very strange" on a small road after their dogs became furious. The article suggests a connection between these events and UFOs.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue of STIGMATA are animal mutilations, UFO sightings, and unexplained phenomena. The magazine adopts a stance of serious investigation into these topics, presenting detailed reports from various global locations and encouraging reader participation. There is a clear implication that these events may be linked to extraterrestrial activity, with a particular focus on the unusual nature of the injuries and the lack of conventional explanations. The critical letter from "X-9" introduces a counterpoint, questioning the methodology and reliability of some UFO research and highlighting potential government secrecy.

Title: STIGMATA
Issue: 11
Volume: 3
Date: 1982
Publisher: Project Stigma
Price: $3.00

This issue of STIGMATA, a publication focused on unexplained phenomena, delves into a variety of intriguing cases and investigative approaches. The cover headline, "THE MYSTERY OF THE MUTILATED ANIMALS," sets the tone for content exploring animal mutilations, UFO sightings, and related mysteries.

Case Study: Farm Incident

The issue begins with an account from a farm where witnesses, including experienced observers and dogs, encountered a peculiar human-like figure. Described as encased in a suit of metal with large, cylindrical legs that shone in the moonlight, the being approached with a "strange walk," moving sideways. The dogs, initially agitated, were restrained, and the figure disappeared rapidly. The site yielded over 50 deep, circular footprints, consistently forming a straight line, further supporting the sideways movement theory. These prints were deeply impressed, suggesting significant weight. The figure, estimated to be over 2 meters tall, vanished within moments of the dogs being released.

Adding to the mystery, a farm cat was later found decapitated, with its head and one front paw cleanly removed. Examination revealed that the extremities had been severed by an instrument that not only cut precisely but also burned the surrounding tissue and hair, indicating a high-temperature source. The veterinarian in Malaga confirmed the clean "guillotine"-like removal by a metal instrument. The incident raised questions about the connection between the mysterious footprints and the dead cat, and whether the metallic figure was a robot.

France: The 'Vosges Beast' and Mutilations

The magazine then shifts to France, specifically the Vosges area, where in the mid-to-late 1970s, numerous animals, including sheep, fell victim to what was dubbed the "Vosges Beast." While some speculated it was a large wolf from Germany, the nature of the injuries suggested something more unusual. An article from LE REPUBLICAIN LORRAIN of Nancy, dated January 15, 1980, reported on a "raving mad man attacking herds and flocks." Mlle. Mas, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, expressed concern that the perpetrator might escalate to harming humans. The attacks involved mutilations, such as disemboweling ewes and emasculating bull calves. Dr. Mery, a veterinarian, noted that the pattern of mutilations was "quite another thing" than typical animal attacks, suggesting a deranged individual.

Brazil: UFOs, Beams of Light, and Blood Draining

The report moves to Brazil, detailing events in the Amazon coastal area. According to The NATIONAL ENQUIRER, people in this region have been rendered unconscious by beams of light and partially drained of blood, leaving strange marks on their chests. Animals have also been killed by having their blood "totally drained." One horse-owner claimed to have seen an object with three humanoids emitting "rays of different colors." Two horses were found dead and bloodless. The article also mentions reports of two air force planes being disintegrated in an encounter with an unknown airborne object, though specific dates for these incidents are not provided.

Further reports from The NATIONAL ENQUIRER describe a "Secret UFO Base Under Amazon River" in the "Devil's Graveyard" area. An expedition led by Charles Tucker, director of the International UFO Investigative Bureau, along with a Brazilian Air Force investigator, gathered evidence of hundreds of UFO sightings. Objects were reportedly seen entering and leaving the Amazon River, leading to the conviction of an underwater UFO base. Tucker's findings revealed four noted beams of light emitted by UFOs, each with a different purpose: a bluish-white light for observation, a blue light that induces stillness, a red light that is harmful, and a yellow light for holding. Fishermen reported that these lights frightened fish away, and farmers noted that their cattle were frightened by the lights.

One account describes a 37-year-old woman being burned by a red beam of light and hospitalized. Another incident involved hunters encountering a yellow beam of light that held one of them immobile. A disc-shaped UFO with portholes, described as amber-colored and twice the size of a jetliner, was also reportedly seen near Monte Alegre.

England: The 'Devil's Garden' Encounter

In England, near Frodsham, Cheshire, four young men hunting pheasant on January 27, 1978, witnessed a strange object with a humming sound and a noise like rushing wind. The 15-foot object had a skirt-like rim and emitted flashing lights and a painful glow. Two space-suited figures emerged, carrying a cage-like apparatus. They approached a herd of cattle and placed the cage around one cow, appearing to make precise measurements. The witnesses experienced tingling and a "funny feeling," with one reporting an invisible force pulling on his testicles, resulting in soreness and redness.

Investigative Methods and Mutilation Data Center

Edwin Austin of the Mutilation Data Center discusses his investigative methods, focusing on "classic" mutilations that lend themselves to personal examination. He has examined over 200 mutilated animals, finding only three authentic cases. Austin contrasts "classic" with "non-classic" mutilations, which deteriorate too quickly.

He also addresses "silent helicopters," specifically models from Hughes Aircraft like the 500C and 500D, which can cruise at high speeds and are difficult to detect. Austin suggests that law enforcement and investigators should be aware of these helicopters as potential tools in mutilation cases.

Austin touches upon "human mutes," citing tabloid reports of victims found with hearts removed and blood drained, or ritually mutilated. He notes the similarity to cattle mutes and mentions a bizarre cult murder. He also discusses the potential role of cults and population control technology, questioning the lack of official investigation into cults associated with UFOs and the silence surrounding the Hughes choppers.

Austin's investigative approach involves a cross-referenced card file and a military intelligence methodology, emphasizing the importance of what is *not* said, such as the lack of official mention of Thomas Townsend Brown's patents related to UFOs. He posits that this silence might be related to population control technology and secret government work.

Filler and Media Notes

The "Filler" section provides brief updates, including the presence of a military photographer at a U.S. Senate conference on mutilations, the renaming of the motion picture "Cows" to "Endangered Species," and an increase in mutilation reports in 1981.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of STIGMATA consistently explores the intersection of unexplained phenomena, particularly animal mutilations and UFO sightings, with a critical and investigative lens. The magazine presents a range of cases from different continents, suggesting a global pattern of unusual events. There's a recurring theme of official silence or lack of investigation into these phenomena, leading to speculation about cover-ups, population control, and the potential involvement of advanced technology or unknown entities. The editorial stance appears to be one of open inquiry, encouraging readers to consider unconventional explanations and the possibility of a hidden reality behind these mysterious occurrences. The focus on investigative methodology, particularly Edwin Austin's approach, highlights the challenges and complexities of researching these subjects.