Varginha UFO Crash: Alien Contact, Government Denial and Coverup

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The Why Files
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May 12, 2023
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Eureko & Oralina de Freitas, Carlos de Souza, Lillian, Valkyria & Katya, Marco Shiraz, Eric Lopes

Analysis Summary

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

Eureko & Oralina de Freitas

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Carlos de Souza

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Lillian, Valkyria & Katya

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Marco Shiraz

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Eric Lopes

Contact Experience Triad

The Encounter

The encounter involved multiple witnesses in Virginia, Brazil, on January 13, 1996. NORAD reported an unidentified object entering the atmosphere, which later crashed near the town. Orolina and Eureka de Freitas saw a cigar-shaped craft hovering above their farm. Carlos de Souza followed the craft as it lost altitude and discovered wreckage, experiencing a strong smell of ammonia. Military personnel quickly arrived and established a perimeter. Witnesses reported seeing strange creatures in the area, including a small humanoid that later died after being captured. The military enforced strict silence about the incident, leading to ongoing secrecy and speculation. The main impact on the witnesses included fear and health issues, with some experiencing lasting effects from the encounter.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video discusses the Virginia UFO incident of 1996, detailing reports of an unidentified object and humanoid creatures following a crash. It highlights military involvement and intimidation tactics used to silence witnesses.

Primary Revelation

Witnesses reported seeing small humanoid creatures with oily skin and large eyes after a UFO crash.

C
Carlos de Souza
witnesspro disclosure
Witnessed the crash and wreckage.Reported the incident to authorities.

I thought this was strange because the smoke from a fire or an engine failure would be black.

M
Marco Shiraz
military officialpro disclosure
Brazilian Military Police
Military officer involved in the incident.Died shortly after the encounter.

I was perfectly healthy and suddenly became ill.

E
Eric Lopes
military officialunknown
Brazilian Military Police
Directly involved in the incident.Threatened those who inquired about the event.

I was there when the alien was captured.

D
Donna Luisa
witnesspro disclosure
Witness to the events surrounding her daughters' encounter.Reported the bribe attempt.

I wouldn't have them portrayed as liars again.

historical eventspecific

NORAD reported an unidentified object entering Earth's atmosphere on January 13, 1996, which later crashed near Virginia, Brazil.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-13 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencespecific

Witnesses reported seeing a cigar-shaped object emitting white smoke and having trouble maneuvering.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-13 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
coverupspecific

Military personnel established a perimeter around the crash site and threatened witnesses to keep quiet.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-13 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencespecific

Witnesses described encountering small humanoid creatures with oily skin and large eyes.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-13 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
non human intelligencespecific

A soldier involved in the incident reported seeing an alien in a box at the hospital.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-13 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
intimidationspecific

Military personnel threatened doctors and hospital staff with prison if they spoke about the incident.

Source: Unnamed individualEvent: 1996-01-13 | Claimed: 2023-10-01
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1

Witnessed a cigar-shaped object hovering above their farm.

Eureko & Oralina de Freitas · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1996-01-13early morningYear: 1996

town of Virginia

Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, brazil

ruralfarmland
Connected Encounters (1)
not stated
3 witnesses mentionedEureko de FreitasOrolina de FreitasCarlos de Souza
Reported to authorities

military established a perimeter and instructed witnesses to forget what they saw

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed narrative of a UAP encounter involving multiple witnesses and specific observations, including descriptions of the craft and its effects. However, it lacks corroboration from independent sources or evidence, and the witness credibility context is not established.

initial sightingminutes

Carlos de Souza hears a strange rumbling and sees a cigar-shaped craft losing altitude.

the sound was coming from a cigar-shaped craft about 300 feet in the air and it was losing altitude

crash site discoveryminutes

Carlos arrives at the crash site and observes unusual debris and a strong odor.

in the air was a heavy stench of ammonia and sulfur like sour rotten eggs

encounter with strangersminutes

Carlos is approached by two men in dark suits who threaten him to keep silent about the incident.

the men told Carlos that they know who he is and where he lives

visualextraordinary
8/10

saw a cigar-shaped object and debris

tactileextraordinary
6/10

felt the weightlessness of the metal debris

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

heard strange muffled rumbling

olfactoryextraordinary
9/10

strong stench of ammonia and sulfur

humanoid(unknown)
80%
DemeanorauthoritativeCommunicationverbalInteractionwarning

Appearance: tall and neatly dressed in dark suits

Message: told Carlos to forget what he saw

they told him that he's to forget everything that he saw and never speak of it

Shapecigar
Sizeabout the size of a school minibus
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Movementhovering, losing altitude
Five Observables (0/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

A cigar-shaped object was observed hovering and losing altitude, emitting white smoke.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a military response to a crash site and a direct threat to silence the witness, creating a unique atmosphere of fear and secrecy.

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Saw a cigar-shaped craft losing altitude and later discovered the crash site.

Carlos de Souza · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

near a local park

Virginia, brazil

urbandensely wooded area
Connected Encounters (1)
ASA military base
6 witnesses mentionedLillianValkyriaKatyaEric LopesMarco Shiraz
Reported to authorities

military and police vehicles arrived, area was secured, and evidence was taken

Connected Events
Virginia UFO incident

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents multiple witnesses and detailed descriptions of encounters with a creature, including physical effects on individuals. However, the credibility of the witnesses is not established, and corroboration is limited to anecdotal evidence without independent verification.

initial sightingshours

Witnesses began reporting sightings of strange creatures shortly after a military incident involving a crash.

a college student reported seeing a creature with oily dark brown skin crouched in an Alleyway near a local park

Close Encounter with the Creatureunknown

Three young women encountered a creature that appeared frightened and in pain, which they felt telepathically.

the girls were frozen in fear unable to move or speak though it made no sound the girls were able to hear this being or feel its thoughts

military involvementunknown

Military personnel responded to the sightings and took action to capture the creatures, leading to further incidents.

a military truck arrived from ASA a military base a few miles away

noeticextraordinary
7/10

The girls felt the creature's thoughts and emotions

visualextraordinary
8/10

Witnesses saw creatures with distinct physical features

tactile
4/10

Witnesses reported feeling greasy skin

auditory
5/10

Buzzing sound similar to bees was reported

olfactoryextraordinary
9/10

Strong offensive odor of ammonia and sulfur was noted

humanoid(few)
80%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationemotionalInteractionobservationHeight4-5_ft

Appearance: four to five feet tall, oily dark brown skin, large head with three bumps, huge red eyes

Message: The girls felt the creature was frightened and needed help

they could feel that it was frightened in pain and needed help

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple witnesses experiencing telepathic communication with a creature, alongside military involvement and subsequent health issues.

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3

Encountered a small creature with large red eyes in a vacant lot.

Lillian, Valkyria & Katya · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

hospital and military base

Virginia, Virginia, united_states

Connected Encounters (2)
military baseSpaceX army base
Military Witness
Dutypart of the convoy that brought the creature to the hospital
3 witnesses mentionedRaulJose Manuel FernandezDonna Luisa
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Moment of Contact

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21reported
Detail & Specificity
3/3
Corroboration
2/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
3/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed narrative involving multiple witnesses and a significant event, but lacks direct corroboration from independent sources. The details provided are specific, including descriptions of the alleged alien and the circumstances surrounding the event, but the credibility of the witnesses is not firmly established.

pre-encounter secrecydays

Prior to the encounter, there was a significant level of secrecy and military involvement surrounding the events, with strict non-disclosure agreements imposed on witnesses.

50 doctors and Hospital staff were put under strict non-disclosure agreements and told this was a training exercise

Initial Encounter with the Entityunknown

The encounter began when a soldier witnessed an alien being transported to the hospital, described as having dark red or brown oily skin and three toes.

he saw the alien in a box... its skin was very dark red or brown and looked oily

military command interactionunknown

After the initial sighting, the soldier was questioned by his commanding officer, who insisted that what he saw was supernatural and warned him against revealing the details.

you saw something supernatural

Post-Encounter Secrecy and Threatsmonths

In the aftermath, there was a significant military presence and ongoing secrecy, with threats made to witnesses to ensure silence about the events.

the consequences would be severe

visualextraordinary
8/10

Witnessed an alien being transported

auditory
5/10

Military commands and warnings were heard

olfactoryextraordinary
7/10

Lingering smell of ammonia and sulfur

humanoid(single)
80%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionobservationHeight4-5_ft

Appearance: dark red or brown, oily skin, three toes

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a military cover-up and threats to silence witnesses, highlighting the extraordinary secrecy surrounding the event.

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4

Captured a small humanoid creature that later died in the hospital.

Marco Shiraz · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1996-00-00Year: 1996

not specified

brazil

Military Witness
Dutymilitary policeman
3 witnesses mentionedEric LopesMarco Shiraz
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Virginia UFO incident1996

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE11 entityunknown
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The analysis presents a mix of witness accounts and contextual information about the Virginia UFO incident but lacks direct first-person testimony. The claims are largely anecdotal, with significant inconsistencies noted among witnesses, leading to a low evidential strength score.

initial encounterunknown

Witnesses reported seeing a large, circular, metallic object hovering silently in the sky, moving slowly back and forth.

the object was the size of a bus circular and metallic it hovered just a few hundred feet above their house

visit from strangershours

Two men visited the witnesses, asking questions and implying that their experience should not be discussed publicly.

they said what you saw didn't happen and this conversation never happened

visualextraordinary
8/10

Witnesses saw a large, circular object in the sky.

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

The object was silent despite its rapid rotation.

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unknown(single)
20%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnot statedInteractionnone
Shapedisc
Sizebus-sized
Colormetallic
Luminositynot stated
Soundsilent
Movementhovering
Five Observables (1/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

Witnesses observed a large, circular, metallic object that hovered silently and moved slowly back and forth.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involves multiple witnesses with conflicting testimonies and a significant amount of external pressure to remain silent, highlighting the complexities of memory and perception in UAP cases.

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5

Was present when the alien was captured and later transported to the hospital.

Eric Lopes · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

near a military base in Brazil

brazil

Connected Encounters (1)
military base
3 witnesses mentionedMarco ShirezEric Lopes
Reported to authorities

Brazilian military released a report

Connected Events
Marco de Souza incident

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
encounterUnknown Classification
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 9/21commentary
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
1/3

The transcript presents a mix of anecdotal claims and speculative commentary regarding a UAP incident, but lacks concrete evidence or firsthand accounts. The speaker discusses various witness statements and military reports, but the overall narrative is fragmented and lacks clarity, leading to a low score.

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Analysis Summary

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

Eureko & Oralina de Freitas

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
2

Carlos de Souza

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
3

Lillian, Valkyria & Katya

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
4

Marco Shiraz

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
5

Eric Lopes

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad