UFO Mail - No 210 - 2016

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: 210
Date: January 18, 2016
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information delves into two prominent cases within ufology: the mysterious death of Zygmund Adamski and the alleged alien abduction experience of police officer Alan Godfrey.

SUFOI i Radio24syv

The magazine begins by mentioning that SUFOI's chairman, Kim Møller Hansen, was a guest on the Radio24syv program AK 24syv on January 13, 2016. The discussion was prompted by Hillary Clinton's statements about investigating UFO issues thoroughly when she becomes the next US president. The article notes that US presidents and candidates are often questioned about UFOs, Area 51, and conspiracy theories, referencing a related article titled "Sjov med ufo-hemmeligheder" (Fun with UFO secrets).

Liget på kulbunken (The Body on the Coal Pile)

This central article, authored by Henning Dethlefsen, details the perplexing case of Zygmund Adamski, a Polish immigrant who died in England in 1980. Adamski's body was discovered on top of a coal pile in Todmorden, five days after he went missing from his home in Tingley.

The circumstances surrounding his death were highly unusual. Adamski had left home to fetch potatoes the day before his goddaughter's wedding. His wife, Leokardia, reported him missing, but the search yielded no results. Five days later, Trevor Parker found the body. Police officer Alan Godfrey was among the first responders. An autopsy was performed, but it only deepened the mystery.

Physical Evidence and Anomalies:

• Clothing: Adamski's clothes were found somewhat disheveled, with his jacket unbuttoned and fly open. His shirt was missing, as were his watch and wallet.
• Burns: The most striking anomaly was the presence of unusual, point-like burns on his neck and back, smeared with a strange, thick substance that experts could not identify. This substance was described as possibly non-terrestrial.
• Facial Appearance: The undertaker, James Turnbull, and Alan Godfrey described Adamski's face as showing signs of extreme pain or fear.
• Beard Growth: Adamski had only 1-2 days of beard growth, despite being missing for five days, suggesting he might have had an opportunity to shave during his disappearance.

Initial Theories:

The unusual placement of the body on the coal pile led to immediate speculation of alien abduction. The strange burns were compared to accounts of cattle mutilations in the US, where animals are allegedly experimented upon with lasers.

Brandsår i nakken og manglende skjorte (Burns on the Neck and Missing Shirt)

This section elaborates on the details of the autopsy and the physical evidence. Doctor Allan Edwards performed the autopsy. The missing shirt and other items, along with the disheveled state of his clothes, suggested he might have been undressed and then partially dressed again by his abductors. The lack of coal dust on his clothes indicated he did not climb the pile himself.

The cause of death was concluded to be heart failure, likely occurring between 11 PM and 1 AM. However, the mysterious circumstances meant Adamski was not officially registered as deceased until the autumn of 1980.

Hvorfor lige netop bortført af ufoer? (Why Specifically Abducted by UFOs?)

Newspaper headlines at the time, such as "UFO DEATH CASE," reflected the public's immediate association with UFOs. The article posits that Adamski's disappearance, just before a significant family event, made it unlikely he left voluntarily, suggesting coercion. The placement on the coal pile, potentially from the air, further fueled abduction theories. The burns were again highlighted as evidence of possible alien experimentation, drawing parallels to the 'cattle mutilations' phenomenon.

En flyvende bus! (A Flying Bus!)

This section introduces the case of police officer Alan Godfrey, who had a significant UFO experience about six months after the Adamski case, approximately 8 kilometers from where Adamski was found. This event is presented as further strengthening the perceived connection to UFOs.

On the night of November 28, 1980, Godfrey was dispatched to investigate reports of missing cows on Burnley Road. He observed an object resembling an English double-decker bus with illuminated windows. As he approached, he realized the object was hovering a few meters above the ground.

Godfrey's Experience:

• Radio Failure: Both his police radio and personal radio failed completely.
• Environmental Effects: Trees on either side of the road swayed as if affected by something, though the object itself remained stationary.
• Object Description: Godfrey sketched the object, describing it as diamond-shaped, with the lower part rotating and the upper part stationary.
• Blackout: He experienced a blackout and later found himself driving on the other side of the object, with no memory of how he got there.
• Missing Time: His patrol car journey, normally 15 minutes, took 50 minutes, indicating a loss of approximately 35 minutes.
• Physical Traces: The sole of his boot was split from toe to heel, and he had an itchy spot on his foot.
• Cow Discovery: Later that night, with colleagues, he found the cows, but the soft ground showed no tracks leading to them, as if they had been 'dropped' there.

Godfrey filed a report as if it were a standard police matter. The next day, he learned that three other officers had reported 'strange lights' that same evening.

Der er ikke noget så skidt... (There's Nothing So Bad...)

This section discusses how Alan Godfrey's story leaked to the press, making him a public figure. He became convinced he had been abducted by aliens and underwent hypnosis to recover suppressed memories.

Hypnosis Session:

Under hypnosis, Godfrey recalled his car stalling, being blinded by a bright light, and losing consciousness. He then found himself in a room resembling a living room with several aliens, one named 'Joseph.' He was asked telepathically but couldn't recall the questions. Smaller aliens, described as child-sized with 'lamp-like' heads (possibly robots), along with a large black dog, pulled him towards a table. They removed his socks and trousers, examined his toes, and he felt a strange odor. Instruments were applied to his arms and legs, causing him significant discomfort.

Aftermath and Resignation:

This account, along with other incidents, led to Godfrey being sent on a bicycle patrol, which he perceived as harassment. He resigned from the police force in 1984, partly due to a physical injury and partly due to the ongoing stress.

Positive Outcome?:

Interestingly, Godfrey's wife became pregnant shortly after he resumed intimacy with her. This was particularly noteworthy because Godfrey had been injured in a fight in 1977, which doctors believed would prevent him from having a normal sex life or fathering children. Godfrey saw this as a positive consequence of his UFO encounter.

Den sorte hund går igen (The Black Dog Appears Again)

This section highlights the recurring motif of a large black dog in Godfrey's experiences and other UFO-related accounts.

• Childhood Experience: As a child, Godfrey saw a ball of light in his room.
• 1965 Incident: At 18, while driving with his girlfriend, they encountered a woman with a large black dog who vanished without a trace, resulting in a two-hour time loss for the couple.
• Pre-1980 Encounter: Before his UFO experience, Godfrey's then-girlfriend encountered a strange black dog in his house, which he did not recognize but described as similar to a dog he had owned years earlier.

The article notes that these recurring black dog appearances are often linked to traditional ghost stories but their connection to modern UFO experiences is harder to explain.

Et andet syn på sagen (Another View of the Case)

This section presents alternative interpretations of the Zygmund Adamski and Alan Godfrey cases.

Skepticism towards Adamski Case:

Some believe the Adamski case is a genuine UFO experience, making him England's first alleged alien abductee, drawing parallels to the Betty and Barney Hill abduction in the US (1961). However, others suggest Godfrey's description of the object as a 'double-decker bus' might indicate a misidentification, possibly due to fatigue or a trance-like state, especially since an active bus route existed on the road.

Further Investigation into Adamski Case:

In 2005, John Hanson and David Sankey, working with BUFORA (British UFO Research Association), re-examined the Zygmund Adamski case. They interviewed Adamski's family and proposed a different conclusion.

Family Feud Theory:

Contrary to the idea that Adamski was looking forward to his goddaughter's wedding, the Hanson and Sankey investigation revealed a severe family feud. One family member had moved in with the Adamskis, and a restraining order had been issued. This family member allegedly abducted Adamski, holding him in a shed where he had food and drink, and where he also shaved. He suffered a heart attack in the shed, and the perpetrator, in a panic, moved the body to the coal pile, attempting to dress him but failing to do so correctly. This explanation accounted for the missing shirt and the hurried placement of the body.

Acupuncture Explanation for Burns:

The strange burns were also explained by a specific acupuncture practice. Adamski had visited an acupuncturist who used bamboo tubes placed on the patient's back and shoulders, with cotton ignited inside. The resulting burns could have been treated with a homemade salve, explaining the 'non-terrestrial' substance.

Connecting Mysteries:

The article warns against the danger of linking unrelated mysteries, using the Adamski and Godfrey cases as examples. It argues that because Adamski's death was unexplained and a neighbor saw a strange light, it doesn't automatically mean they are connected.

The Problem of UFOlogy:

The tendency to connect disparate events into a single UFO mystery is identified as a major problem in ufology, making cases difficult to solve unless extraordinary explanations (aliens, angels, demons) are invoked. The article quotes Toke Haunstrup from the book "50 years with UFOs," stating that the failure to understand the complexity of the UFO phenomenon and the need to treat each case uniquely has been a barrier to insight.

Earthly Explanations:

The Zygmund Adamski case demonstrates that sometimes, mundane explanations can be as interesting and entertaining as fantastical ones. The article concludes by suggesting that skepticism towards UFOs is not necessarily narrow-mindedness but can stem from a preference for logical explanations rather than resorting to UFOs when faced with the unknown.

Kilder (Sources)

A list of URLs is provided, pointing to various websites, articles, and YouTube videos related to the Zygmund Adamski and Alan Godfrey cases, as well as information about George Adamski and the Rendlesham Forest incident.

Læs ufo-beretninger på www.ufo.dk (Read UFO Reports on www.ufo.dk)

A call to action encourages readers to visit www.ufo.dk for more UFO reports and observations.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on detailed case studies, presenting both the sensational aspects of alleged alien abductions and unexplained deaths, and offering more grounded, skeptical analyses. The editorial stance appears to be one of critical inquiry, exploring the phenomena while also providing rational explanations and cautioning against jumping to conclusions. Recurring themes include the challenges of eyewitness testimony, the role of media in shaping narratives, the psychological aspects of belief, and the importance of rigorous investigation. The magazine highlights the enduring fascination with UFOs and alien encounters, while also promoting a balanced perspective that considers all possible explanations, from the extraordinary to the mundane.