Who They Are | Leslie & Stephen Shaw [What Are The Origins of UFO Intelligence?]

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Engaging The Phenomenon
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January 17, 2026
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Stephen Shaw

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Stephen Shaw

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

The person is a journalist and has a family history of abductions going back four generations. They have experienced UFO sightings and have researched the phenomenon for about 20 years. During their encounters, they observed a tall entity named Old Legley, which has appeared to their family members repeatedly over time. They believe these entities are not extraterrestrial but rather crypto-terrestrial beings that live on Earth and have a strong interest in human DNA. The person feels that their experiences have led to a significant change in their understanding of reality and a desire to share their findings publicly.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video features Stephen discussing his family's long history of abduction experiences and the implications of these encounters. He presents a theory that these entities, referred to as 'cousins,' are terrestrial beings with a vested interest in human DNA, and that the government is aware of their existence and has made deals regarding abductions.

Primary Revelation

The entities are believed to be a breakaway branch of humanity that went underground due to a cataclysmic event 12,850 years ago.

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Stephen
witnesspro disclosure
Six years in the militaryLong-term research and writing on UAPsFamily history of abduction experiences

I saw my first UFO, and that was kind of so life-changing for me.

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Stephen's Uncle
witnesspro disclosure
Military service in the Royal Air ForceWitnessed the entity Olegley

Douglas, you need to get out right now.

Crypto-terrestrial Hypothesismodern (unknown to unknown)alleged

Managed by: unknown

to explain UAPs as terrestrial beings rather than extraterrestrial

non human intelligencespecific

Stephen and his family have been abductees for generations, with experiences dating back about four generations.

Source: Stephen
non human intelligencespecific

The entities referred to as 'cousins' have a hyperinterest in human DNA and blood.

Source: Stephen
non human intelligencespecific

The phenomenon of abduction often follows bloodlines over generations.

Source: Stephen
historical eventspecific

The entities are believed to be a breakaway branch of humanity that went underground due to a cataclysmic event 12,850 years ago.

Source: Stephen
coverupspecific

The government is aware of the existence of these entities and has made deals regarding abductions in exchange for technology.

Source: Stephen
non human intelligencespecific

The entities are not extraterrestrial but rather terrestrial beings that have been living underground.

Source: Stephen
historical eventspecific

The abduction phenomenon is linked to the vampire mythos, suggesting that these entities have been preying on humanity for centuries.

Source: Stephen
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
Military Witness
Service6
2 witnesses mentionedDouglas Griffith
Connected Events
Olegley Phenomenon

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entityhumanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 17/21first person
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 speaker presents a detailed account of personal experiences and family history related to UAP encounters, including specific names and events. However, the claims lack corroboration from independent sources and rely heavily on anecdotal evidence, which limits their overall evidential strength.

initial encounterunknown

The experiencer recalls a significant encounter with a tall entity named Old Legley, which has been part of their family's history for generations.

I saw my first UFO. And that was kind of so life-changing for me.

communication with entityunknown

The experiencer describes a moment of paralysis and communication with the entity, which recognized them by name.

It leaned down to me, this entity, and the whole right side of my body became paralyzed.

aftermath of encounterhours

After the encounter, the experiencer experiences physical effects, including magnetic coins, indicating a lingering influence from the entity.

All the coins were magnetic. These are American coins.

noeticextraordinary
7/10

Received a sense of connection to the entity

visualextraordinary
8/10

Saw a tall entity with big eyes and blue-white light

tactileextraordinary
9/10

Felt paralysis on the right side of the body

auditory
7/10

Heard the entity say 'Hi, Steve'

proprioceptiveextraordinary
8/10

Felt a sense of being turned off on one side

electromagneticextraordinary
9/10

Coins became magnetic after the encounter

humanoid(single)
90%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationverbalInteractionconsensual contactHeight6-7_ft

Appearance: tall, skinny, about 6 and 1/2 feet tall

Message: The entity recognized the experiencer by name.

Hi, Steve.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the long-standing family connection to the entity Old Legley, which has appeared across generations.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10
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Stephen Shaw

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3