Bigelow/Lacatski Connection

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8 News Now — Las Vegas
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January 9, 2026
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Tier 2Research and IntelligenceInvestigative Journalism

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyEra: 2000s, 2010sIntel Value: 8/10

Summary

The encounter involves Dr. Jim Latsky, a career intelligence analyst, who visited Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. He went there after reading a book about the ranch's strange phenomena. During his visit, he experienced a paranormal event where he saw a glowing figure inside the ranch house. After this experience, he proposed a UFO investigation program to his superiors at the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This led to the creation of a program with funding from Congress to study UFOs and potential threats. The encounter impacted Latsky by inspiring him to pursue further research into UFOs and their implications for national security.

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Executive Summary

The video discusses the significant funding and research efforts by Robert Bigelow in UFO studies, particularly at Skinwalker Ranch. Dr. Jim Latsky's experiences and the establishment of the OAP program highlight ongoing government secrecy and the quest for disclosure regarding UFO phenomena.

Primary Revelation

Dr. Jim Latsky had a paranormal experience at Skinwalker Ranch, witnessing a glowing figure.

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Dr. Jim Latsky
scientistpro disclosure
Defense Intelligence Agency
career intelligence analystPhDworked on threat assessmentscollaborated with senators for funding

We wanted to learn what can be weaponized here.

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Robert Bigalow
contractor employeepro disclosure
National Institute for Discovery Science
financier of UFO researchcreated NIDShas numerous patents

He was the single largest financier of UFO research in the history of the world.

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George Knapp
journalistpro disclosure
8 News
longtime journalist covering UFOsco-authored books with credible figures

I was asked twice to join it.

OAP2000s (unknown to 2011)confirmed

Managed by: Defense Intelligence Agency

investigate UFOs and potential threats

fundingspecific

Robert Bigelow became the single largest financier of UFO research in history, investing tens of millions of dollars.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

Dr. Jim Latsky had a paranormal experience at Skinwalker Ranch, witnessing a glowing figure.

Source: Unnamed individual
technologyspecific

The OAP program created the world's largest UFO database with over 240,000 cases.

Source: Unnamed individual
fundingspecific

The initial funding for the OAP program was $22 million, secured through bipartisan support from senators.

Source: Unnamed individual
coverupspecific

The government has not disclosed all information regarding UFOs, and there are still secrets about crash saucers and bodies.

Source: Unnamed individual
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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyEra: 2000s, 2010sIntel Value: 8/10