Stigmata - Issue 21

Magazine Overview

This issue of STIGMATA, identified as Number 21 and published in the First Half of 1984, is dedicated to "THE PROJECT STIGMA REPORT ON THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION INTO THE OCCURRENCE OF ANIMAL MUTILATIONS." The cover price is $2.00.

Subscription and Back Issue Information

STIGMATA announces two issues for 1984, with Number 22 expected at the end of the year. Subscribers from 1983 will receive all 1984 issues. Subscription costs are detailed: $5.00 for U.S. or Canada and $10.00 for other countries for 1983 and 1984 issues. Single-year subscriptions for 1983, 1984, or 1985 are $3.00 ($5.00 foreign). The publication plans for one or two issues in 1985. Back issues are available as photocopies for $1.00 each ($2.00 foreign) for issues 1, 2, and 3. Issues 4 through 11 are available for $3.00 each ($4.00 foreign), and issues 12 through 19 are available for $2.00 each ($3.00 foreign).

Payment methods accepted include U.S. cash, U.S. money orders, and checks drawn on U.S. banks, or Canadian cash. Foreign subscribers are asked to contact the publisher regarding exchange agreements. The official address is PROJECT STIGMA, P.O. Box 1094, Paris, Texas 75460, U.S.A. A "Hot Line" for reporting mutilations is provided: (214) 784-5922.

In This Issue

The issue promises "A look back the mutilation phenomenon since 1973." It also delves into "Human/bovine 'perfect match' chromosomes - new discoveries on the genetic frontier," questioning if this explains the "strange harvest" of genetic material. A search for "CRUX" is also mentioned, with details on the back page. The next issue is slated to provide an update on "Mutes" (mutilations) in 1983 and 1984.

Some Aspects of the Investigation

This section provides a historical overview and summation of the animal mutilation phenomenon, aimed at new readers. The publication began in 1978, initially targeting an audience already familiar with the subject. The summary is adapted from a presentation given at the "Exploring Unexplained Phenomena II" conference at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in November 1983, with a similar paper planned for the MUFON 1984 UFO Symposium in San Antonio, Texas.

The authors acknowledge that while they cannot cover all aspects, they will highlight relevant elements, positioning animal mutilations as one of the greatest mysteries of modern times, comparable to the UFO phenomenon due to its profound implications.

Evidence and Anomalies

Unlike UFOs, animal mutilations leave behind "solid evidence" in the form of livestock carcasses with selected parts removed. The article contrasts these with natural deaths, where carcasses are consumed by predators and scavengers. Since 1973, farmers and ranchers have reported carcasses with parts removed with apparent precision, inconsistent with natural predation. A key anomaly is the lack of blood or bleeding from the wounds, even in freshly mutilated animals. Natural predators often ignore the mutilated carcasses, and tracks or ground markings are frequently absent, despite conditions that should reveal them. Often, the victims are the owner's best livestock, and animals can be found dead and mutilated within hours of being seen alive and well.

Predators are noted to be skittish around mutilated carcasses, and some carcasses remain untouched for extended periods, deteriorating at an abnormal rate or remaining preserved. While predators might feed on parts away from the mutilation wounds, the difference is stark. These factors led livestock owners to believe something extraordinary had occurred.

The article addresses skepticism, suggesting that some attribute these reports to mass hysteria or "collective delusion" stemming from socio-psychological pressures. However, it questions whether farmers and ranchers, many of whom are experienced livestock people, could be misinterpreting natural deaths. The precision of the removals suggests the use of "fine implements" or "high-tech scavenging."

Scientific and Technological Considerations

Dr. Nancy Owen's study found that farmers reporting mutilations were not necessarily inexperienced. The article emphasizes that "classic" mutilations involve parts removed with "sharp instruments and/or high technology." Contrary to popular belief, specific body parts are not always taken, though certain ones predominate. The meat is usually left untouched. The lack of blood is a consistent feature.

A curious case from 1978 in northeastern California involved a horse found bleeding through the hide, with the blood dissipating before it could coagulate. While no mutilation occurred, it's noted as an unusual bleeding event.

Graphic mutilations often feature "amazingly smooth incisions" where parts are removed without cutting hair. Microscopic examination in one Colorado case revealed that the "incision" was not a cut but a separation between cells, indicating a technology that does not destroy cells. This finding, if repeatable, could be highly revelatory.

Most incisions are smooth, sometimes uneven, or exhibit a "pinking shears" effect. Some show signs of searing or burning, fueling speculation about lasers. However, many cases show no such evidence. The article highlights advancements like IBM's far ultraviolet excimer laser, which can cut without charring by breaking molecular bonds, and a microwave scalpel developed at the University of Maryland that cauterizes as it cuts. These technologies are presented as hints at the level of sophistication potentially used by mutilators.

Project Stigma's History and Scope

Project Stigma's investigation began in 1970 with a follow-up into the "Snippy" horse case from 1967. The primary focus, however, has been the mutilation wave that began in earnest in 1973, spreading across the U.S. and Canada. The phenomenon coincided with other significant events in 1973, including the Middle East crisis, Watergate, and the energy scare. While similar events have been reported internationally, Project Stigma concentrates its efforts on North America.

By late 1974, mutilations had spread to Colorado and Texas, leading to the start of Project Stigma's in-depth investigation in 1975. Funding and time limitations have constrained the scope. The project has maintained contact with writer Ed Sanders, who initiated his own investigation after receiving a bovine tongue.

Conclusions and Estimates

Throughout their investigation, Project Stigma has reached few definitive conclusions, adhering to a principle of examining everything and believing nothing until clearly warranted by data. They are convinced that "classic" animal mutilations have indeed occurred and are the product of a sophisticated, efficient, and perhaps arrogant organization. The number of unreported mutilations is unknown, but they estimate that 5,000 cases have occurred since 1973, with some estimates reaching three times that number.

While some veterinarians and diagnosticians attribute mutilations to natural predators, the article cites Dr. Rue Jensen, who notes the importance of timely necropsies. Other diagnosticians have acknowledged that some mutilations show surgical precision beyond natural capabilities. The rate of carcass decomposition is also noted as anomalous, with some deteriorating rapidly and others slowly, even in warm weather. A peculiar reaction of other animals to mutilated carcasses is also discussed, suggesting that something about them is detectable by lower animals but not humans.

Case Examples of Animal Reactions

Several cases illustrate the unusual reactions of animals to mutilated carcasses:

• Logan County, Colorado (June 1976): Only coyote tracks were found near a mutilated heifer, but the coyote kept its distance.
• Logan County, Colorado (Sept. 1976): Coyote tracks encircled a carcass but did not approach it.
• Logan County, Colorado (Sept. 1976): Coyote tracks were found near another carcass, but again, no close approach.
• Kimball County, Nebraska (August 1975): Five mutilated carcasses lay untouched for days, with one showing slight chewing. A sheriff experienced with livestock found this unusual. Bear tracks were present but bears did not touch the remains.
• Carbon County, Utah (October 1975): Coyote tracks were in the area, but the mutilated carcass remained untouched.
• Jones County, Texas (December 1974): A mutilated carcass lacked any marks after ten days, despite coyote tracks nearby.
• Furnas County, Nebraska (October 1975): After ten days, no predator had touched a mutilated carcass except for a small piece of hide removed. There were no flies, and the carcass showed little deterioration despite warm weather.
• Garfield County, Colorado (April 1976): A sheriff's dog refused to approach a mutilated carcass, only circling it.
• Madison County, Montana (Summer 1976): A deputy's dog became "cowering, shaking and crying" and refused to leave the vehicle when near a mutilation site.
• Little River County, Arkansas (August 1977): A herd of cattle moved towards their owner but stampeded away when they approached a mutilated carcass.
• Crowley County, Colorado (September 1975): A bull was mutilated, and a dog was so spooked it ran through a screen door to get inside.
• Butte County, California (October 1975): Cattle avoided a pasture with clover where a calf was later found mutilated.
• Snohomish County, Washington (May 1978): Dogs at the site of a mutilated cow would not approach closer than 25 feet.

Hypotheses on Mutilation Motivation

Speculation regarding the perpetrators and motivations behind mutilations is rampant. Hypotheses include:

• Military Experiments: Experiments related to chemical-biological-bacteriological warfare, testing the effects of toxins dispersed via the jet stream.
• Resource Exploration: Analysis of "indicator organs" in livestock to determine the composition of the earth's crust for minerals, petroleum, or nuclear fuels.
• Cult Activity: Ritualistic practices by occult organizations.
• Psychological Venting: Repressed introverts or Vietnam veterans releasing pent-up frustrations or tensions on livestock.

UFO Connections

UFOs have been observed near mutilation sites and times. Reports include unidentified airborne lights in various states, with descriptions of a large light called "Big Mama" and egg-shaped objects with appendages. A 1975 UFO flap over sensitive missile sites in northern states coincided with numerous mutilations in the Malmstrom Air Force Base vicinity. There are unconfirmed reports of missile targeting being changed during UFO activity over missile sites.

Notable Cases and Investigations

• Judy Doraty Case (1973): In Texas, Mrs. Doraty and her daughter were allegedly abducted by a UFO and witnessed the abduction and mutilation of a calf. She reported seeing a vat of unidentified body parts and a male human body.
• New Mexico Underground Facility (May 1980): A mother and son were abducted near Cimarron, New Mexico, and taken to an underground installation where the mother witnessed calf mutilation and saw vats of unidentified body parts and a human body. Implants were allegedly found in their bodies. Paul Bennewitz of APRO is investigating this case, which is linked to the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation.
• Central Texas Case (April 1980): A farmer reported seeing two four-foot-tall, light green or yellow-green creatures carrying a calf. He later found the calf's remains, with the hide removed and the rest of the carcass missing.

The "Mystery Helicopter" Phenomenon

The article emphasizes the "mystery helicopter" as a pertinent aspect of the mutilation mystery. The recent mutilation wave, beginning in 1973, was preceded by an epidemic of livestock rustling in the Midwest, often accompanied by sightings of low-flying helicopters harassing livestock. As mutilation reports increased, so did the sightings of these "mystery helicopters," often in the same areas. Project Stigma has documented over 200 accounts of these helicopters near or at mutilation sites. Some sightings are simple flyovers, but many involve harassment, spotlighting, landing, and multiple helicopters operating together. The article suggests that understanding the role of these helicopters is key to understanding the mutilation phenomenon.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent mystery of animal mutilations, their potential connection to UFO phenomena, and the exploration of advanced or unknown technologies that could explain the precise nature of the removals. The editorial stance is one of determined, objective investigation, seeking evidence and avoiding preconceptions. Project Stigma is convinced that classic animal mutilations are real, anomalous, and the product of a sophisticated, organized entity. The publication aims to serve as a clearing-house for information and to provide a comprehensive summary of developments in the field.

This issue of STIGMATA, identified by the number '11' and dated to 1984, focuses on the persistent mysteries surrounding unidentified helicopters and animal mutilations, alongside emerging scientific breakthroughs in genetics. The cover headline, 'MUTE-RELATED BREAKTHROUGHS?', hints at the intersection of these topics.

Mystery Helicopters and Animal Mutilations

The issue details incidents of 'mystery helicopters' observed in conjunction with animal mutilations. In Eastern Colorado in 1975, farmers reported unlit choppers causing panic, leading to temporary grounding of legitimate helicopter missions. A similar furor in northeastern New Mexico in late 1975 prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch an investigation, with a National Guard helicopter deployed to chase sightings. However, the results of the FAA investigation remain unknown, as they reportedly denied having any information.

Five primary hypotheses are presented for the origin and purpose of these helicopters:
1. They are UFOs disguised as terrestrial craft.
2. They are operated by private, civilian, or corporate entities, such as cults, secret societies, or industrialist groups.
3. They originate with the U.S. government, possibly in collusion with other nations, and are involved in mutilations as part of chemical-biological warfare (CBW) experiments.
4. They originate with the U.S. government and are investigating the mutilations, monitoring the activities of the 'real' mutilators, with the military-intelligence community conducting its own investigation.
5. They are of military origin, and the government possesses substantial knowledge about the mutilators, potentially using the helicopters as a diversionary tactic to suggest military involvement.

The authors lean towards a combination of hypotheses (4) and (5), suggesting the government is investigating but may also be attempting to mislead the public. The article notes that some helicopter sightings have occurred shortly after mutilation events, indicating a potential, though imperfect, ability to anticipate these occurrences.

Detractors of 'classic' mutilations are criticized for ignoring the mystery helicopters, which are deemed an inherent part of the puzzle. The article questions the possibility of human agencies conducting thousands of genuine mutilations without mistakes, capture, or being seen, noting the 'arrogance' and 'super-confidence' of the perpetrators, suggesting the phenomenon might be theatrical to gauge reactions.

There is no attempt to conceal mutilated carcasses, leading to speculation that animals are taken, mutilated elsewhere, and returned. The article questions why carcasses are returned rather than disposed of in remote locations. It also notes that some mutilations occur in sensitive areas like near NORAD, on the Fort Hood Military Reservation, and Kirtland Air Force Base.

The need for cooperation between 'official' and 'civilian' realms is emphasized, with a call for greater information exchange and pooling of resources to understand the phenomenon. The article concludes that the investigation and the quest for understanding will continue, regardless of whether mutilation reports cease.

Mute-Related Breakthroughs? Genetic Research

This section explores recent advances in recombinant DNA and gene-splicing research, noting that much of this work is cloaked in secrecy. It highlights findings relevant to mutilation research, particularly the claim that mutilators might be 'harvesting' DNA and genetic material.

Dr. James Womack, an animal geneticist at Texas A&M University, discovered that humans share significant genetic similarities with cattle. His findings, announced in February 1984, indicate that cattle possess 'perfect match' chromosomes for portions of the human 21st chromosome pair, which carries characteristics of Down's Syndrome. Large fragments of four other chromosome pairs were also matched. Womack stated that 'big blocks of homologous material, perfect matches' exist, with genes in the same sequence, suggesting humans have 'more in common than previously believed'. This research is seen as potentially significant for both agriculture and human medical research.

Cattle Blood as a Substitute for Human Blood

A United Press International release from December 1983 reports on research into using cattle blood as a temporary replacement for human blood. Dr. Mario Feola, professor of surgery at Texas Tech University, is cited, explaining that the goal is to find a fluid that can carry oxygen and replenish lost volume. Scientists are pursuing 'artificial' blood and hemoglobin solutions. The team used a special filtration process to purify hemoglobin from Hereford cattle blood. While bovine hemoglobin is similar to human hemoglobin, it could cause immunological problems if administered repeatedly. The advantage of cattle blood is its availability. Approximately a year of animal testing is expected before human trials, with the Army also investigating hemoglobin compounds and anticipating human trials in 3 to 5 years.

Mutes on Military Land

This section revisits controversies surrounding alleged cow mutilations on or near military installations. A case from 1975 near NORAD in Colorado Springs involved a cow found mutilated in a field off the NORAD road. The owner suggested the cow was tranquilized, and the investigation identified severed parts of the cow's breast, uterus, rectum, and intestines. The possibility of coyotes removing the sex organs was ruled out.

Reports from February 1975 describe calf mutilations in Coryell County, Texas, including one on the Ft. Hood Military Reservation. An inquiry under the Freedom of Information Act to Ft. Hood in January 1981 yielded no information from post newspapers or Military Police Blotters for 1975, as those files had been destroyed. Historical documents and veterinary records also indicated no reported cattle mutilations on the installation.

Another incident involved a mutilated bovine discovered on Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, New Mexico, around July 24, 1979. A base photographer was reportedly called to document the event.

New Publications and International Concerns

The issue mentions a new publication, BRUNT MAGAZINE, featuring an article by investigator David Perkins. It also announces the upcoming book 'CLEAR INTENT' by Lawrence Fawcett and Barry J. Greenwood, and 'SKY CRASH' by British investigators Brenda Butler, Dot Street, and Jenny Randles, focusing on the 'Rendlesham Case' or 'Bentwaters Case'.

A Mexican source informed investigator Tommy Roy Blann that Mexican officials had complained to the USDA about cattle being shipped from the U.S. to Mexico having been mutilated, specifically missing female organs, udders, and teats.

In Search of...CRUX!

A separate publication, CRUX, is mentioned as being significantly behind schedule, with the delay attributed to slow progress in investigations. The issue is expected in 1984 at $3.00, with refunds available for orders.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the persistent mystery of unidentified aerial phenomena (helicopters) linked to animal mutilations, the potential for government involvement or cover-up, and the emerging scientific understanding of genetics that may offer new insights into these phenomena. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, urging for more transparency and cooperation between official agencies and the public, while acknowledging the complexity and potential for deception surrounding these events. The magazine also highlights the importance of ongoing investigation and data collection, even in the face of official stonewalling.