PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER

Magazine Overview

Title: PENNSYLVANIA ENCOUNTER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Issue: ISSUE 55
Date: JANUARY 2015
Publisher: UFO RESEARCH CENTER OF PENNSYLVANIA (UFORCOP)
Country: USA
Language: English

This issue of the Pennsylvania Encounter newsletter from UFORCOP focuses on UFOs, paranormal events, and cryptozoology within Pennsylvania. The organization highlights its research capabilities, including two fully equipped mobile units for rapid response.

Key Articles and Features

Paranormal Round Table An upcoming event, the 'Paranormal Round Table,' is scheduled for April 18, 2015, in Alburtis, PA. It will feature speakers from various paranormal research groups, including Ghost Hunters Inc, Keystone Bigfoot Project, Legend Hunters, Phantoms and Monsters Fortean Research, and the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania.

Crypto of PA: Werewolves & Dogmen This section delves into the world of cryptozoology, specifically focusing on Werewolf and Dogman sightings. It describes the physical characteristics of these creatures, noting that Dogmen are typically 6-7 feet tall with wolf-like heads and human-like hands, and are often more aggressive. The article distinguishes between Werewolves (humans who transform) and Dogmen (a distinct species). It also introduces the concept of a 'Skinwalker' as a spiritual version of a Dogman, often associated with Native American legends and acting as guardians of burial sites.

Crypto-zoology Information in Pennsylvania UFORCOP is seeking information on sightings of various creatures in Pennsylvania, including Panthers, Mountain Lions, Cougars, Thunderbirds, Large Snakes, Strange Creatures, and Bigfoot. Researchers are provided with contact emails for submitting such information.

Pennsylvania Legends: Ted Bundy Murdered a Student in Pattee Library at Penn State This article debunks a popular urban legend that serial killer Ted Bundy murdered a student in Penn State's Pattee Library in the late 1960s. It details the actual murder of Betsy Aardsma and explains why the evidence does not support Bundy's involvement, noting his documented whereabouts at the time and the lack of matching fingerprints.

UFORCOP: Cold Case Unit The Cold Case Unit is actively reopening and reviewing unsolved cases in Ufology, Crypto Zoology, and the Paranormal, with independent investigators across several states. Cases of interest include the Todd Sees Case (Northumberland, PA), the Kecksburg Incident (Kecksburg, PA), the Brown Mountain Lights (Morganton, NC), the Dyatlov Pass Incident (Russia), and Strange Creatures in Westmoreland County, PA. The unit seeks information to clarify unanswered questions and inconsistencies in these cases.

Pennsylvania Sightings Report - Jan 2015 The newsletter includes a detailed list of Pennsylvania counties with reported sightings for January 2015, alongside a list of 19 sighting reports filed for December 2014.

Request for Assistance UFORCOP is requesting public assistance in several areas: * Cult Activity: Information on ritualistic crimes, cult encounters, animal/human sacrifice, and suspected ritual grounds. All information is kept strictly confidential. * UFOs near sensitive locations: Reports of mysterious lights or UFO sightings near Nuclear Power Plants, Military Bases, or Airport Facilities. * Creature Sightings: Specific information on creature sightings in Clearfield County, PA, and the Penfield area State Game Lands #331. * Paranormal Activity: Reports of paranormal activity in or around Indian Burial Grounds or areas where Indigenous peoples encamped, including detailed maps. * Kecksburg Incident: Photographs of military trucks, equipment, and personnel at the scene of the Kecksburg / Fireball Incident of December 9, 1965. * Independent Researchers: UFORCOP is seeking seasoned independent researchers to join their Cold Case Unit in Pennsylvania and other states.

All submitted information is treated with strict confidentiality.

Featured Book and Site * Featured Book of the Month: 'Tell My Story' by James E. Clarkson. * Featured Site of the Month: CENTERFORCRYPTOZOOLOGICALSTUDIES.COM.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The newsletter strongly advocates for "Ending UFO Censorship" and "Seeking the Truth," as evidenced by the prominent quote on page 3: "IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT LIGHTS IN THE SKY; IT'S ABOUT LIES ON THE GROUND." The publication emphasizes the power of 'We, the People' to change the world by demanding transparency in religion, science, politics, law, media, government, academia, the military, and world culture. The editorial stance is one of active investigation, public engagement, and a commitment to uncovering and disseminating information related to unexplained phenomena, with a particular focus on Pennsylvania. The organization operates on a self-funded model and offers its research and investigations free of charge, underscoring a dedication to the cause rather than financial gain.