UFO Rama - No 091

Magazine Overview

Title: UFO-RAMA
Issue: 92
Volume: 5
Date: May 2006
Publisher: RETE-UFO
Country: Italy
Language: Italian

This issue of UFO-RAMA, a bulletin on ufology from Italy and the world, tackles the long-standing mystery of the 'alien autopsy' film, declaring it a hoax. The editorial asserts that after over a decade of discussions and research, the film is not the final proof ufologists desired but a well-constructed fake. It references the Kenneth Arnold sighting of flying discs in 1947 as the event that brought UFOs to the forefront of public attention.

Editorial: The Roswell Autopsy Film is a Hoax

The editorial strongly debunks the 'alien autopsy' film, stating it is a fake. It acknowledges that while Ray Santilli continues to claim the real film exists, the 'remake' shown is a fabrication. The editorial argues that the film has exposed the limitations of ufology, which has been grappling with the problem of 'flying video-photographs' since Arnold's sighting. It suggests that instead of studying nocturnal lights, ufologists should prepare for the day when 'they' visit and everyone can see them with their own eyes, making any deception impossible. The editorial reaffirms the certainty of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe and trusts that data from probes exploring deep space will provide confirmation.

News and Articles

The 'Alien of '47': The Yellow Photo Mystery

This section, referencing articles from *Corriere della Sera* (June 25, 1995), *Il Messaggero* (August 21, 1995), *La Stampa/Tuttoscienze* (September 20, 1995), and *Corriere della Sera* (July 31, 1995), discusses the controversy surrounding photos and footage related to the Roswell incident. It highlights theories suggesting the 'Martians' were actually 'guinea pigs' and that the autopsy film is a fake. The 'Bufala d'oro' (Golden Hoax) award, given by the Italian committee for the control of paranormal claims (CICAP), is mentioned as having been awarded to Ray Santilli for his 'alien autopsy' film, which was recognized as false by numerous experts.

Panorama (June 20, 1995): Not a UFO, but a Hoax

This article from *Panorama* discusses a strange cadaver shown in a film, purportedly of an extraterrestrial dissected by American military doctors in 1947 after a UFO crash. The article reveals this was a hoax, and the 'alien' was a model created from latex, sheep brains, and chicken entrails. It explains that the condition shown was a rare genetic disease called progeria, which causes rapid aging in children, and that the individuals in the film were suffering from this condition.

The Sunday Times (April 16, 2006) & Libero.it (April 19, 2006): Max Headroom Creator Made Roswell Alien

These articles reveal that John Humphreys, a sculptor and special effects expert known for creating the 'Max Headroom' character, confessed to being one of the hoaxers behind the Roswell alien autopsy film. He stated that the grainy black and white footage, supposedly showing a dead alien being dissected, was filmed in a London flat in 1995, not in 1947 near Roswell. Humphreys, who also worked on special effects for 'Doctor Who', created the alien models using latex, sheep brains, and chicken entrails. The film was distributed by Ray Santilli, who claimed to have bought the footage from a retired American military cameraman. The articles note that the footage was exposed as fake by The Sunday Times, but an estimated billion people still watched it. Humphreys also claimed to have appeared in the film as the chief surgeon.

TGR Leonardo (April 19, 2006): The Roswell UFO Hoax

This report reiterates that the 'alien autopsy' film is a hoax. It states that the documentary, broadcast by major television networks in 1995, presented amateur footage of questionable quality as evidence of an autopsy performed in July 1947 on one of the 'aliens' from the Roswell crash. The report confirms that 11 years after its television debut, the film is revealed to be a 'bufala' (hoax).

Astronomy News

Lastronomia.it (March 17, 2006): A Surprising Double Helix Nebula

This article reports on the discovery of a nebula with a surprising double helix structure, observed by the Hubble Space Telescope. The nebula, located about 300 light-years from the galactic center, exhibits a remarkable order and a structure similar to DNA. The discovery suggests a strong magnetic field at the center of the Milky Way.

Metronews (April 14 & 13, 2006): First Images of Venus

These short reports mention the first images of Venus captured by the European Space Agency's Venus Express probe, which is exploring the planet. The probe carries Italian instrumentation.

AGI.it (April 12, 2006): Telescope Dedicated to Extraterrestrial Research

A new, powerful telescope dedicated exclusively to the search for intelligent extraterrestrial life has been inaugurated at Harvard University in Massachusetts. Its mission is to intercept light signals that could have been transmitted from deep space by hypothetical extraterrestrial intelligences. The telescope is located at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

The Galaxy of Sagittarius: Red Fog in Space

This brief note mentions scientists observing a red fog surrounding the Galaxy of Sagittarius for the first time.

Books

'Non disprezzate le profezie' by Antonello Marselli

This entry promotes a book titled 'Do Not Despise Prophecies' by Antonello Marselli, described as a guide for those interested in seers, mystics, and victim souls who announce future events.

'Il Papa Rosso'

A brief mention of a book titled 'The Red Pope', which reportedly contains configurations that lead to the 'occult heart of the papacy'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme in this issue is the debunking of UFO-related hoaxes, particularly the 'alien autopsy' film, emphasizing critical thinking and scientific scrutiny. The editorial stance is one of skepticism towards sensational claims and a firm belief in the existence of extraterrestrial life, while advocating for evidence-based investigation. The magazine also covers legitimate astronomical discoveries, balancing the focus on unexplained phenomena with scientific progress.