UFO Mail - No 214 - 2016

Magazine Overview

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information, titled "Bortførelses-fabrikken afsløret!" (The Abduction Factory Exposed!), published by Danmarks UFO Forening on March 30, 2016, focuses on a critical examination of the methods used by prominent UFO abduction researchers.

The Abduction Factory Exposed!

The main article, written by Kim Møller Hansen, delves into the controversial practices within the UFO community, particularly concerning abduction experiences. For the past 25 years, stories of sexual contact and prolonged abductions by aliens have been a recurring theme at American UFO conferences. Researchers like Budd Hopkins and David M. Jacobs have reportedly earned significant fees by presenting numerous abduction stories, often elicited through hypnotic regression.

The article questions the reliability of hypnosis as a truth serum and casts doubt on the methods of so-called abduction 'experts'. It strongly recommends Jack Brewer's 2015 book, "The Greys Have Been Framed - Exploitation in the UFO Community," as a crucial read for understanding the dangers of this form of 'therapeutic ufology'. Brewer's book details how intelligence agencies have historically experimented with substances like LSD, interrogation techniques, and hypnosis to extract information or manipulate people's memories, essentially practicing mind control and brainwashing.

Despite these revelations, the article notes that 'UFO researchers' and even major organizations like MUFON uncritically accept the use of regression hypnosis. Brewer's book extensively analyzes the Emma Woods case as an example of how dangerous and manipulative hypnosis can be.

The Emma Woods Case

Emma Woods (pseudonym) contacted the renowned 'alien-abduction expert' David Michael Jacobs in 2002. From 2002 to 2007, Jacobs conducted numerous hypnotic sessions with Woods, primarily over the phone, as she was living in a 'nation in the Pacific region' at the time.

David Michael Jacobs: A Critical Look

David M. Jacobs, who earned his Ph.D. in history from Temple University in 1973, authored "The UFO Controversy in America" in 1975. However, the article suggests his work has since declined. After an alleged 'alien bite,' Jacobs has dedicated himself, especially after retiring from the university, to hypnotizing individuals to elicit stories about alien encounters. His website, www.ufoabduction.com, claims he has conducted 900 hypnosesessions with 140 'abductees.' Jacobs now believes aliens plan to conquer Earth by impregnating human women to create hybrids.

Jack Brewer's description of Jacobs' treatment of Emma Woods is described as 'hair-raising,' suggesting it reveals more about Jacobs' psychological state than Woods'. Brewer implies Jacobs may have suggested Woods had Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) to mislead the aliens and protect himself if they discovered his plans. Jacobs even suggested Woods buy a chastity belt and send him her used underwear.

Jacobs reportedly primed Woods by telling her what he expected her to say and how she should react, setting the stage for the sessions. In 2007, feeling manipulated, Woods broke off contact and complained to Temple University in 2008. The university dismissed the complaint, stating Jacobs was collecting oral accounts, not conducting 'scientific research.'

The Emma Woods case is well-documented, with Brewer's book and recordings of all 37 hypnosesessions (made with Jacobs' consent) available.

Budd Hopkins and the 'Abduction Factory'

The article also sheds light on Budd Hopkins, another prominent figure in abduction research. Brewer interviewed filmmaker Carol Rainey, who offers insights into the 'abduction factory.' Rainey first met Hopkins in 1994, moved in with him a year later, and married him in 1996. She began a film project documenting Hopkins' methods and hypnosesessions, and edited his book "Witnessed - The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions," which focused on the Linda Cortile case.

Over time, Rainey became convinced that her husband's methods were flawed and that the stories extracted from 'abductees' were largely fictional, stemming from Hopkins' own practices. After 10 years of marriage, they divorced.

In 2011, Rainey published an article exposing Hopkins' and Jacobs' methods, titled "The Priests of High Strangeness: The Co-Creation Of The, Alien Abduction' Phenomenon" in Paratopia. This article caused controversy among Hopkins' followers and led to Rainey being ostracized in some American UFO circles.

Rainey revealed that Hopkins allegedly disregarded his patients' medical histories, prioritizing compelling stories. She cited the case of 'Dora,' a woman with a history of severe family sexual abuse and psychological instability, whom Hopkins hypnotized to elicit a violent and paranoid narrative.

The Legacy of Manipulation

David M. Jacobs, who led the 'International Center for Abduction Research' (ICAR), admitted in a 2006 radio interview that he was its sole member, indicating a lack of organizational backing. He learned hypnosis from Hopkins, despite lacking the necessary qualifications in psychology or hypnosis. They worked closely for years and were best friends. Upon Hopkins' death in 2011, Jacobs called him his 'mentor.' The article questions how many people may have suffered lasting psychological harm from encounters with these 'dangerous amateurs.'

Jack Brewer's book covers other topics, but his description of the American abduction circus alone makes it a must-read.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The issue strongly advocates for critical thinking regarding UFO abduction claims, emphasizing the potential for manipulation and exploitation through psychological techniques like hypnosis. It highlights the importance of questioning the methods and motivations of researchers in the field and promotes Jack Brewer's book as essential reading for anyone interested in a more grounded perspective on UFO phenomena. The editorial stance is clearly skeptical of the established abduction research narrative and supportive of investigative journalism that exposes potential abuses within the UFO community.