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November 11, 2025
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Donna Leonardo, John Tedesco & Gerry Tedesco, Sharon Tedesco

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyIntel Value: 8/10

Donna Leonardo, John Tedesco & Gerry Tedesco

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Sharon Tedesco

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

The Encounter

The experiencers are Donna Leonardo and the Tedesco brothers, who are citizen scientists investigating UAPs in New Jersey and New York. They observed unusual drone-like objects off the coast, which resembled quadcopters but were silent and difficult to see without infrared cameras. They reported these sightings to the FBI due to safety concerns, as the objects were flying in restricted airspace. They also described a luminous spherical object seen on July 5, 2025, which was only visible through advanced cameras and appeared to move intelligently against the wind. The encounter has led to ongoing investigations and a heightened interest from authorities, indicating a significant impact on their understanding of aerial phenomena.

✦ AI Generated

Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The Nightcrawler team discusses their ongoing investigations into anomalous aerial phenomena near JFK International Airport, including unusual drone activity and luminous spherical objects. They emphasize the importance of their findings and the interest shown by the FBI in these sightings.

Primary Revelation

The Nightcrawler team has recorded unusual drone activity and luminous spherical objects that are not visible to the naked eye but detectable with advanced infrared technology.

D
Donna Leonardo
investigatorpro disclosure
Nightcrawler team
Citizen scientistMultiple corroborated sightingsEngaged with law enforcement

We believe the only reason why we saw the object was might have been from sea spray or something kind of cooling effect.

J
Jerry Tedesco
investigatorpro disclosure
Nightcrawler team
Citizen scientistMultiple corroborated sightingsEngaged with law enforcement

We had a radar target. We tracked on radar.

J
John Tedesco
investigatorpro disclosure
Nightcrawler team
Citizen scientistMultiple corroborated sightingsEngaged with law enforcement

The object was moving against the wind.

UAP Researchmodern (2020 to ongoing)confirmed

Managed by: Nightcrawler team

Investigate and document UAP sightings

technologyspecific

The Nightcrawler team has recorded unusual drone activity near JFK International Airport, including large commercial-type drones that are difficult to see without infrared technology.

Source: John Tedesco
technologyspecific

The drones observed were silent and exhibited unusual flight patterns, including shutting off their lights and changing positions.

Source: Donna Leonardo
non human intelligencehighly specific

The Nightcrawler team observed luminous spherical objects that were not visible to the naked eye but detectable with advanced infrared cameras.

Source: Donna Leonardo
non human intelligencespecific

The objects observed by the Nightcrawler team displayed intelligent control and maneuvering capabilities.

Source: John Tedesco
coverupspecific

The FBI is taking the sightings seriously and has shown genuine interest in the Nightcrawler team's findings.

Source: John Tedesco
historical eventhighly specific

The Nightcrawler team has observed black triangular objects emerging from clouds, which were corroborated by radar data.

Source: John Tedesco
✦ AI-extracted program intelligence — verify against source testimony
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Multiple UAP sightings including a luminous orb and black triangles

Donna Leonardo, John Tedesco & Gerry Tedesco · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
2025-07-05Year: 2025

off the coast near Robert Moses State Park

Long Island, New York, united_states

ruralAtlantic Ocean
Connected Encounters (1)
JFK International Airport
3 witnesses mentionedDonna LeonardoJerry TedescoJohn Tedesco
Reported to authorities

FBI showed genuine interest in the findings

Connected Events
New Jersey Drone FlapAugust 2023
Black Triangles IncidentAugust 29, 2025

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE11 entityunknown
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21commentary
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 transcript presents a detailed discussion of multiple UAP sightings by a group of citizen scientists, including specific observations and technical data. However, the lack of direct first-person accounts from the witnesses and the reliance on anecdotal evidence limits the overall evidential strength.

initial observationunknown

The experiencers began observing unusual drone-like objects off the coast, noting their silent operation and unusual characteristics.

These things quiet; we heard nothing from these and we should have heard at least the rotor.

detailed observationunknown

The experiencers used advanced cameras to capture a luminous sphere over the ocean, which was invisible to the naked eye.

This was invisible to the eye completely invisible. It was only through the hyperspectral cameras.

discussion of findingsunknown

The experiencers discussed their findings with each other, noting the intelligent behavior of the observed objects.

Yes, it was definitely an intelligent control over it.

conclusion of observationsunknown

The experiencers concluded their observations and discussions, noting the ongoing nature of these sightings.

The drone-like objects that we're seeing seem to pop up in a September to November time frame.

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed luminous objects and drones, some invisible to the naked eye

electromagneticextraordinary
7/10

Radar and spectrum anomalies detected

?
unknown(many)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation
Shapetriangle
Size20 feet
Colorblack
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Movementhovering, zig zag
Five Observables (3/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

The experiencers observed a black triangular object emerging from a cloud, exhibiting unusual movement and stealth characteristics.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved multiple advanced observational techniques and corroborated data points, indicating a complex and intelligent phenomenon.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony
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Saw a large luminous object on the 4th of July

Sharon Tedesco · First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
2023-07-048:00 PMYear: 2023

over land in Farmingville

Farmingville, New York, united_states

rural
Connected Encounters (1)
MacArthur Airport
3 witnesses mentionedSharon TedescoJerry
Reported to authorities

FBI gathered a report from New Fork

Connected Events
Burn Hills UFO Sighting

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE11 entityunknown
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21first 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
2/3

The speaker provides a detailed account of multiple UAP sightings, including specific observations of behavior and characteristics. However, the credibility context is weak, and while there are some corroborative elements, they are not robust enough to elevate the score significantly.

initial observationminutes

The experiencer observed a cloud that appeared different from others, which coincided with radar tracking.

we walked outside. We were looking up and we said this is the only cloud that looked different from everything else

object emergenceminutes

An object began to emerge from the cloud, moving at high speed and under intelligent control.

the moment you switched on your dualband marine radar and started scanning that cloud, that's when there was a reaction

intuitive connectionunknown

Experiencers felt a connection with the phenomenon, sensing impulses to look at the sky.

sometimes they seem to appear directly in front of us or where we move our location

object departureunknown

The object departed quietly, leaving the experiencers intrigued and wanting further encounters.

we want that experience because what better way to research this phenomena than to become a part of it

noeticextraordinary
6/10

Experiencers felt summoned to observe the phenomenon.

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed a luminous object with distinct colors and shapes.

electromagneticextraordinary
7/10

Radar tracking and environmental anomalies noted.

?
unknown(few)
70%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation

Appearance: luminous object with red and orange colors, emitting vapor

Sizesmall car-sized
Colorfiery red with orange interior
Luminosityself luminous
Soundsilent
Movementhovering, instant acceleration
Five Observables (3/5)
positive lift low observability hypersonic velocity trans medium travel instantaneous acceleration

A luminous object emerged from a cloud, moving silently and rapidly, displaying unusual characteristics.

What makes this encounter unique

The experiencers felt a direct connection to the phenomenon, sensing impulses to observe it, which is unusual in UAP encounters.

✦ AI-extracted phenomenological analysis — verify against source testimony

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: whistleblower testimonyIntel Value: 8/10
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Donna Leonardo, John Tedesco & Gerry Tedesco

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
2

Sharon Tedesco

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1