The Brooklyn Bridge UFO | The Weirdest Story You'll Ever Hear

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January 6, 2023
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Janet Kimball, Linda Napolitano

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherEra: 1980s, 1990sIntel Value: 8/10

Janet Kimball

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4

Linda Napolitano

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

Janet Kimball was driving over the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on November 30, 1989, when her car stalled. She saw a bright light from an apartment building and then noticed a saucer-shaped craft hovering above. As she watched, she saw people being lifted into the craft by a beam of light. The craft then plunged into the East River. Linda Napolitano, who was asleep at the time, experienced an encounter with humanoid beings who levitated her from her bed into the craft. After being examined, she returned home to find her family in a deep sleep. The incident left a lasting impact on both women, with Linda experiencing ongoing fear and paranoia, while Janet's perspective on reality changed significantly.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The transcript details the experiences of Linda Napolitano and Janet Kimball, who both reported encounters with UFOs and alien beings in New York City in 1989. Bud Hopkins, a UFO investigator, documented these claims, which include multiple witnesses and alleged connections to high-profile individuals.

Primary Revelation

Linda Napolitano experienced an abduction by humanoid creatures who levitated her from her bed and took her aboard a UFO.

J
Janet Kimball
witnessunknown

I saw something levitating in the light; objects floating up to the saucer.

L
Linda Napolitano
witnesspro disclosure

I was surrounded by a bright white blue light.

B
Bud Hopkins
investigatorpro disclosure
UFO investigatorartist
well-respected in the art worldpublished author

He was one of the leading experts on alien abduction experiences.

R
Richard
otherunknown

We saw it through all the discomfort she felt.

D
Dan
otherunknown

We have to know if we should decide to seek her out.

J
Javier Perez de Cuellar
otherunknown
United Nations
high-ranking political official

Under no circumstances he to be identified.

historical eventspecific

Janet Kimball witnessed a saucer-shaped craft hovering above an apartment building in New York City, with people being transported to it by a beam of light.

Source: Janet Kimball
non human intelligencehighly specific

Linda Napolitano experienced an abduction by humanoid creatures who levitated her from her bed and took her aboard a UFO.

Source: Linda Napolitano
historical eventspecific

Two police officers witnessed the same event involving Linda Napolitano being taken by a UFO and felt guilty for not intervening.

Source: Unnamed police officers
scientificspecific

Bud Hopkins, a UFO investigator, received letters and audio recordings from witnesses about the abduction of Linda Napolitano.

Source: Bud Hopkins
internationalvague

Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar witnessed the event involving Linda Napolitano and requested to remain anonymous.

Source: Unnamed source
non human intelligencespecific

Linda Napolitano's son Johnny experienced dreams of being taken by aliens, which included waking up with a bloody nose.

Source: Linda Napolitano
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1

Witnessed a saucer-shaped craft and people being transported by a beam of light.

Janet Kimball · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1989-11-303:00 AMYear: 1989

Brooklyn Bridge and surrounding area

New York City, New York, united_states

urbanbridge
24 witnesses mentionedJanet KimballLinda Napolitano
Reported to authorities

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE41 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account includes multiple witnesses and detailed descriptions of the encounters, but lacks corroboration from independent sources or physical evidence. The experiences described are vivid but rely heavily on personal perception without external validation.

initial encounterminutes

Janet's car stalled on the Brooklyn Bridge, and she witnessed a bright light from a saucer-shaped craft. She initially thought it was a movie.

the light was coming from a saucer-shaped craft hovering above the building

abduction experienceunknown

Linda experienced paralysis and saw small humanoid beings in her bedroom. She was levitated and taken to a craft.

I felt myself levitating above the bed

interaction with entitiesunknown

Linda communicated with the beings, who reassured her it was just a visit. She experienced a medical procedure.

he said just for a visit

return to normalcyunknown

Linda returned to her bed and attempted to wake her husband and children, feeling panic and confusion.

I bolted down the hall and into the bedroom shared by my two young Sons

noeticextraordinary
7/10

Sudden understanding of the situation

visualextraordinary
8/10

Bright light from the craft and humanoid beings

tactileextraordinary
7/10

Feeling of numbness and medical instrument in nostril

auditoryextraordinary
6/10

Silence and alien language spoken by beings

kinestheticextraordinary
9/10

Levitation and movement through the window

proprioceptiveextraordinary
8/10

Paralysis and inability to move

humanoid(few)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationtelepathyInteractionabduction

Appearance: small pale humanoid with large round head and big black eyes

Message: just for a visit

he said just for a visit

Luminosityself luminous
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (1/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

A saucer-shaped craft hovered above a building, emitting a bright light.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses and a dramatic abduction experience with a clear communication from the entities.

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Abducted by humanoid creatures and taken aboard a UFO.

Linda Napolitano · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1989-11-303:30 AMYear: 1989

underneath the elevated FDR Drive

New York City, New York, united_states

urban
3 witnesses mentionedDanRichardLinda Napolitano
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Linda Napolitano Abduction CaseNovember 1989

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE31 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21first person
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
3/3

The account presents a detailed narrative involving multiple witnesses, including police officers and a high-profile individual, which adds credibility. However, the emotional turmoil and subjective experiences of the witnesses limit the clarity and verifiability of the claims, resulting in a moderate score.

initial sightingunknown

The experiencers observed a strange oval craft hovering over an apartment building, emitting a bright blue light.

there it was a strange oval hovering over the top of an apartment building two or three blocks from where we were sitting

witnessing abductionunknown

They witnessed a woman in a white nightgown being taken up into the craft by smaller human-like creatures.

she was cloaking midair in a bright beam a whitish blue light looking like an angel

emotional turmoilunknown

The experiencers struggled with guilt and uncertainty about the woman's fate after witnessing her abduction.

the guilt has lingered and we find it difficult living with ourselves

visualextraordinary
8/10

Bright blue light from the craft and the woman in a nightgown

humanoid(few)
70%
DemeanormenacingCommunicationnoneInteractionabduction

Appearance: smaller human-like creatures

Sizethree quarters the size of the building
Colorbright blue light
Luminosityself luminous
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering
Five Observables (1/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

An oval craft hovered silently over an apartment building, emitting a bright blue light.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a direct observation of an abduction, which left the witnesses with lasting guilt and emotional distress.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: otherEra: 1980s, 1990sIntel Value: 8/10
1

Janet Kimball

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE4
2

Linda Napolitano

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
3

Unnamed Police Officers (Dan & Richard)

Retold Account

This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.

4

Javier Perez de Cuellar

Retold Account

This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.