Month: July 2013

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12-065-FB1 (Dundalk, MD)

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Synopsis: On 08 Sep 12, at 2045 hours, the witness of this investigation was walking towards the neighbor’s home and saw a large orange UFO in the sky. According to the witness, the UFO flew West to East and then Southeast at an altitude of about 500 feet. The witness went back inside to retrieve and camera but the UFO was no longer on site. Several minutes later, another UFO, matching the same description as the first, appeared to descend from the clouds and traveled in the same direction as the first. The second time, however, the witness was able to take six photos of the UFO.

Evidence Submitted: Six photos of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO investigation was opened as an FB1, a fly-by of a UFO that traveled in a straight line across the sky.

Investigation and Findings: After several interviews with the witness and an exchange of emails, it is the opinion of the investigator that the witness observed several aircraft heading to nearby Essex Sky Park Airport. According to the weather for the day and time the UFOs were observed, there was heavy fog and complete overcast. Moreover, the path the two UFOs traveled (West to East and then Southeast) is the normal vector for aircraft heading to Essex Sky Park Airport. The aircraft’s lights coupled with the fog/overcast more than likely gave it the appearance of glowing orbs. It is important to note, furthermore, that the witness displayed signs of hysteria regarding the phenomena, including “beings were using inter dimensional portals to appear and disappear at their pleasure”.

Object Details: Aircraft in vector to Essex Sky Park Airport.

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12-063-FB1 (Genesee, MI)

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Synopsis: In the late 1970s, at approximately 0630 hours, the witness of this investigation saw a large UFO hovering over the neighbor’s home. According to the witness, the UFO was a silver saucer with three large white lights, two smaller amber lights, and was completely silent. The silver saucer then flew straight up into the sky “very fast” until it was no longer in sight.

Evidence Submitted: A sketch of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO investigation was opened as an FB1, a fly-by of a UFO that traveled in a straight line across the sky.

Investigation and Findings: Although the witness of this investigation was deemed credible, there was not enough information to shape the investigation. The investigators conducted several open source checks to corroborate the witness’ story. These checks including various UFO databases, astronomical data, weather analysis, military activity reports, and NASA reports. The investigation, however, was closed as unresolved/unidentified.

Object Details: Unidentified

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12-017-FB1 (Arlington, VA)

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Synopsis: On 06 June 2006, the witness of this investigation was sitting on a front porch and saw a cylinder-shaped UFO moving slow then fast. According to the witness, the UFO traveled in a straight pattern and was much lower than normal aircraft for that area.

Evidence Submitted: A sketch of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO case was opened as an FB1 – A fly-by of a UFO traveling in a straight line across the sky.

Investigation and Findings: Although the witness provided a sketch of the UFO, which is identical to many drawings found on the Internet, the witness of this investigation failed to respond to all requests for an interview or to provide additional information to clarify the initial report. Moreover, indices checks on the witness’ email account and associated websites indicated strong pareidolia and association with conspiracy groups, the occult and paranormal. The lack of cooperation and misdirection at times from the witness, moreover, lead investigators to close the case as a hoax.

Object Details: Hoax.

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12-003-MA1 (Lake Villa, IL)

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Synopsis: In the autumn of 2002, at sunset, the witness of this investigation was sitting outside and noticed a bright green light outside.  The witness went outside and saw a perfect metallic-like sphere flying straight and level with a luminescent green tail.  The object shedding sparks that were falling into a stand of trees about 300 yards distant.  The sparks took roughly four seconds to fall into the trees.  The object was reported to have had a shiny appearance like Mercury, and ripples were observed in the leading edge.  The witness observed the object until it disappeared out of sight over the horizon, but did not investigate the trees to look for residue or evidence of burns.

Evidence Submitted: A sketch of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO case was opened as an MA1 – a visual sighting of a UFO that traveled in a discontinuous trajectory, such as loops, quick turns, or vast changes in altitude. During the initial stages of this investigation, the investigators noted the witness has submitted UFO reports to MUFON and NUFORC

Investigation and Findings: This case had previously been reported to MUFON and NUFORC. However, additional information relevant to the investigation was not found.

Object Details: Likely a Meteor

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12-021-AN1 (Durham, NC)

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Synopsis:  On 23 March 12, at 0122 hours, the witness of this investigation was walking along the street, looked up for a moment, and saw three very bright lights in the sky. According to the witness, the three lights stretched out slowly forming together into one. The lights then broke off and traveled out into the distance and were no longer in the sky.

Evidence Submitted: Photo of a UFO

Initial Action: This UFO case was opened as an AN-1, an anomalous object that left no visible sign or traceable evidence. Initial report indicated a possible aircraft from a nearby military base.

Investigation and Findings:  The investigator interviewed the witness of this investigation and was deemed sincere and credible. The witness described the lights as lasers and orbs, but could not capture a good photograph due to the poor quality of the camera on the cell phone. After several interviews with the witness, the investigation then moved forward into researching government, military, and defense industry activities regarding lasers and plasma balls that react much like the lights reported by the witness. While researching Northrop Grumman, who have two facilities in the same area the witness saw the lights, investigators found a video very similar to what the witness provided purportedly recording plasma ball testing by Northrop Grumman. The witness was provided a copy of the video and agreed that the lights in the video was an exact match.  The investigation, therefore, was closed as resolved.

Object Details: The testing of laser technology from Northrop Grumman, a major defense contractor in the Durham, NC area. The company provides space, defense and electronics systems to an array of US government customers. Products include: military aircrafts, satellites for communications, science, weather, surveillance and high-energy lasers.

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12-025-MA1 (Australia)

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Synopsis: On 14 Apr 09, at 2000 hours, the witness claimed to have seen a red and white glowing orb about the size of a small aircraft 600 meters in the sky.  The witness stated the night sky was clear and there was nothing else in the sky.  The witness further claimed the object was stationary, changed in size from small to large and back to small.  The witness, moreover, stated the object made no sound.  The witness claimed the event lasted about 15 minutes ending with the object flying upward in a flash leaving a thin streak of light.

Evidence Submitted: A photo of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO case was opened as an MA1 – A visual sighting of a UFO that travels in a discontinuous trajectory, such as loops, quick turns, or vast changes in altitude. Initial report indicated a possible natural phenomena such meteor or ball lighting.

Investigation and Findings: The investigators contacted the witness of this investigation and learned the date of the event was in 2009 and not 2012, as initially reported by the witness. The witness, moreover, was confused about the weather observed the night of the sighting and could not recall if the night was clear or not. Historical weather research for the date, location, and time conflicted with the witness’ account. The investigation was closed due to witness credibility and inconsistent reporting from the witness.

Object Details: Unidentified

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12-076-FB1 (Los Angeles, CA)

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Synopsis: On 06 Jan 12, at 1830 hours, the witness of this investigation was driving through Los Angeles, CA and saw a UFO fly over the city. The witness used a cellphone to record a video of the UFO.

Evidence Submitted: A Video of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO case was opened as an FB1 – A fly-by of a UFO traveling in a straight line across the sky. Initial analysis of the video indicated the object was a helium balloon.

Investigation and Findings:  The investigators interview the witness of this investigation to ensure the video was authentic. An analysis of the video appears to show a helium balloon flying with the wind. A super zoom of the video, moreover, clearly showed a string attached to the bottom of the helium balloon.  The case was closed as resolved and identified.

Object Details: Helium Balloon

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12-033-AN1 (Chicago, IL)

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Synopsis: On 27 March 01, at 0300 hours, the witness of this investigation was standing near the bedroom window and observed a disk-shaped UFO hovering over a neighbor’s house across the street. The witness ran outside to get a better look but the UFO was no longer in sight. According to the witness, the UFO had many green and red lights, which gave it the appearance of a Christmas tree.

Evidence Submitted: A Sketch of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO investigation was opened as an AN1 – an anomaly that left no lasting physical effects, such as lights in the sky and similar phenomena.

Investigation and Findings:  The investigators interviewed the witness of this investigation, who was found to be sincere and truthful. According to the witness, the UFO had windows that were bright green and red, a blue strobe, and a blue-white spotlight pointed at the neighbor’s home. Although the investigation could not determine what the object was, the green and red lights could have been associated with FAA navigation lights and the blue strobe could have been a collision light. Additionally, several indices checks on open-source websites, in particular MUFON/NUFORC, provided no information regarding this sighting. However, because the sighting took place nearly 12 years ago, the investigators could not find relevant information (UFO reporting data, weather, military activity reports, NASA reports, etc.) to identify the object. The investigation was closed as unresolved and unidentified.

Object Details: Unidentified.

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12-002-FB1 (Baltimore, MD)

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Synopsis: On 6 Jan 12, at approximately 2100 hours, the witness of this investigation was returning to a hotel and saw a “strange object in the sky”. According to the witness, the object was circular, had two wings, and appeared to have a flickering amber light in its center. A second witness, who happened to be standing outside of the hotel, also saw the object in the sky. While the two witnesses discussed the object, another object, identical to the first, appeared and traveled west until it was no longer in sight.

Evidence Submitted: A sketch of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO investigation was opened as an FB1, a fly-by of a UFO that traveled in a straight line across the sky. Given the object of the sketch displayed a “flickering candle” and the object traveled west along with the wind, a type of Chinese lantern was likely the culprit.

Investigation and Findings:  The investigators traveled to Baltimore, MD and interviewed the first witness of this investigation. The sketch provided by the witness appeared to have a flame flickering in the center of the object. The object, according to the witness, moved in the same direction of the wind and at a speed consistent with the weather for that night. The object, therefore, was more than likely a type of Chinese lantern or similar object.

Object Details: A type of Chinese lantern.

12-032-FB1 (Lawrence, KS)

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Synopsis: On 21 Aug 11, at approximately 1730 hours, the witness of this investigation was driving home from work and spotted a solid black object hovering in the sky. The unidentified object, according to the witness, must have been 500 feet up in the sky. The witness watched the unidentified object hover stationary for at least 30 seconds. The witness, however, turned away for a brief moment only to notice the unidentified object was gone.

Evidence Submitted: A computer-rendered sketch of the UFO.

Initial Action: This UFO investigation was opened as an FB1, a fly-by of a UFO that traveled in a straight line across the sky.

Investigation and Findings:  The investigator interviewed the witness of this investigation and was found to be sincere and truthful. However, several indices checks on open-source websites, in particular MUFON/NUFORC, provided no information regarding this sighting. The investigator, moreover, could not find relevant information (UFO reporting data, weather, military activity reports, defense contractor activities, NASA or other space flight activities, etc.) to identify the object. The investigation, therefore, was closed as unresolved and unidentified.

Object Details: Unidentified.