Recollections of the 1947 Roswell UFO incident: crash at Corona & the Plains of San Agustin event

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Eyes On Cinema
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January 27, 2024
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Tier 1 โ€” First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Bill Brazel, George Wilcox, Barbara Willcox, Jesse Marcel Jr., Lewis Rickett, Glenn Dennis, Barney Barnett, Robert Drake

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseEra: 1940sIntel Value: 9/10

Bill Brazel

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

George Wilcox

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Barbara Willcox

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Jesse Marcel Jr.

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1

Lewis Rickett

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Glenn Dennis

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Barney Barnett

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

Robert Drake

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

On July 2, 1947, an unidentified aerial craft crashed on a ranch near Corona, New Mexico. Ranch foreman William W. Brazel discovered debris the next morning after a thunderstorm. He collected the material and contacted the sheriff's department, which alerted the Air Force. Brazel described the debris as resembling balsa wood and included unusual materials like a tan plastic and tape with strange writing. The sheriff sent deputies to investigate, but the military quickly secured the area. Brazel later reported seeing entities, which he described as gray beings. The encounter led to ongoing secrecy and fear among local officials, with Brazel and others warned not to speak about the incident. This event changed the lives of those involved, creating a lasting impact due to the secrecy and the nature of the encounter.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The transcript discusses the events surrounding the 1947 Roswell incident, detailing claims of a crashed unidentified aerial craft and the subsequent military response. Witnesses describe unusual debris and alleged encounters with non-human entities, while military personnel reportedly enforced secrecy through intimidation.

Primary Revelation

Witnesses reported seeing small bodies with large heads and slanted eyes at the crash site.

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William W. Brazzle
witnesspro disclosure
โœฆ Witnessed the crash siteโœฆ Reported findings to authorities

โ€œI found this debris and I picked it all up and... I don't know what it was.โ€

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George Wilcox
witnesspro disclosure
Chavez County Sheriff's Department
โœฆ Sheriff at the time of the incidentโœฆ Testified about the investigation

โ€œI don't know why Brazzle would have come all the way in here and brought that stuff if it hadn't been something important.โ€

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Barbara Wilcox
witnesspro disclosure
โœฆ Family connection to George Wilcoxโœฆ Testified about her grandmother's account

โ€œMy grandmother said that they called my grandfather... and told him... if we ever told anything about this incident, we would be killed.โ€

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Jesse Marcel
military officialpro disclosure
Roswell Army Air Force Base
โœฆ Military officer involved in the recovery operationโœฆ Testified about the debris

โ€œI found one piece of metal... it was not flexible but as thin as a pack of cigarettes.โ€

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Glenn Dennis
witnesspro disclosure
Ballard Funeral Home
โœฆ Worked as a mortician for the baseโœฆ Testified about the calls and the military's actions

โ€œI saw some wreckage... it looked like the bottom of a canoe.โ€

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1

Bill Brazel describes his father's discovery of debris from a crashed UFO on their ranch.

Bill Brazel ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1947-07-02Year: 1947

ranch outside Corona

Roswell, New Mexico, united_states

rural
Connected Encounters (1)
Roswell Army Air Force Base
3 witnesses mentionedWilliam W. BrazzleBill BrazzleGeorge Wilcox
Reported to authorities

deputies investigated but were blocked by the Army

Connected Events
Roswell UFO IncidentJuly 1947

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21reported
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed narrative of the Roswell incident, including multiple witnesses and descriptions of the debris. However, the credibility of the primary witness is not established, and while there are some corroborative elements, they are not strong enough to elevate the score significantly.

initial discoveryunknown

The ranch foreman discovered debris from a crashed aerial craft after a thunderstorm, leading to initial investigations.

โ€œhe found this degree and he picked it all up and his pickupโ€

reporting the incidentunknown

The foreman contacted authorities about the wreckage, leading to further investigation by the sheriff's department.

โ€œhe got in touch with the sheriff's departmentโ€

investigation by authoritiesunknown

Sheriff's deputies were sent to investigate the ranch, but were initially unable to access the site due to darkness.

โ€œthey came back because it was darkโ€

military interventionunknown

Upon returning, the deputies found the area blocked off by the Army, preventing further investigation.

โ€œthe Army had blocked it off and would didn't let them inโ€

visual
5/10

Witnesses observed a blackened area on the ranch.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

Shapeunknown
Sizeunknown
Colorunknown
Luminosityunknown
Soundunknown
Five Observables (0/5)
โœ— positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The encounter involved the discovery of debris from an unidentified aerial craft, but no specific craft observation was detailed.

What makes this encounter unique

This encounter is unique due to its historical significance as part of the Roswell incident, involving military secrecy and public intrigue.

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2

Sheriff George Wilcox discusses the investigation of the debris brought in by Brazel.

George Wilcox ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1947-07-01Year: 1947

outside of Roswell

Roswell, New Mexico, united_states

rural
2 witnesses mentionedBarbaraGeorge

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
communicationCE11 entity โ€” grey
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21reported
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
1/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
2/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
2/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account relies on a second-hand narrative from the speaker's grandmother about an alleged incident involving a crashed spacecraft and extraterrestrial beings. The details are vague and lack corroboration, leading to a low evidential strength score.

grandmother's revelationunknown

The experiencer's grandmother shared her knowledge of a Roswell incident involving a crashed spacecraft and extraterrestrial beings, emphasizing the secrecy surrounding the event.

โ€œshe said in the '40s there was a spacecraft a flying saucer... crashed outside of Roswellโ€

visual
5/10

The grandmother described seeing debris and beings

auditory
6/10

Conversations about the incident and warnings from military personnel

โ—‡
grey(few)
80%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionnone

Appearance: gray beings with large heads and silk-like suits

Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
โœ— positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The grandmother recounted a spacecraft crash outside of Roswell, but specific details about the craft's appearance were not provided.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the familial connection to a historical event, with a personal account of military intimidation and extraterrestrial beings.

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3

Barbara recounts her grandmother's secret about the Roswell incident involving her grandfather.

Barbara Willcox ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1947-07-08Year: 1947

Brazzel Ranch

Roswell, New Mexico, united_states

rural
Connected Encounters (1)
Roswell Army Air Force Base
3 witnesses mentionedJesse MarcelSheridan CavitMaster Sergeant Lewis Rickett
Reported to authorities

material was collected and sent to a lab for analysis

Connected Events
Roswell IncidentJuly 1947

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed description of unusual debris recovered from a ranch, including specific observations about the material's properties and the context of its discovery. However, the witness's credibility is not strongly established, and corroboration from independent sources is lacking, which limits the overall evidential strength.

initial discoveryunknown

The experiencer recounts the initial discovery of unusual debris by Jesse Marcel and the excitement surrounding it.

โ€œhe had something he wanted to show us this apparently was some debris or something he brought in from the fieldโ€

examination of debrisunknown

The experiencer describes the examination of the metallic debris brought in by Jesse Marcel, detailing its unusual properties.

โ€œhe brought the material in and spread it on the kitchen floorโ€

military involvementunknown

The aftermath involves military personnel arriving to collect the debris and the secrecy surrounding the incident.

โ€œColonel Blanchard on orders from the headquarters of the eth Air Force in Fort Worth had the material loaded on planes and flown out of Roswellโ€

visual
5/10

The experiencer observed various pieces of unusual metallic debris.

tactile
5/10

The experiencer touched the metallic debris and noted its texture.

auditory
5/10

Conversations and phone calls regarding the incident.

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the involvement of military personnel and the unusual properties of the debris, including mysterious writing.

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4

Jesse Marcel Jr. describes his father's excitement about bringing home UFO debris.

Jesse Marcel Jr. ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1947-07-09Year: 1947

Roswell to Fort Worth flight

Fort Worth, Texas, united_states

Connected Encounters (1)
Roswell Army Air Field
Military Witness
BaseRoswell Army Air Field
Dutyloading and transporting classified materials
5 witnesses mentionedColonel BlanchardColonel J. JenningsColonel Baron LawMajor WonderlakeMajor Marcel
Connected Events
Roswell IncidentJuly 1947

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
physical sightingCE1
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed narrative of the speaker's involvement in transporting alleged UAP debris, including descriptions of the materials and the context of the operation. However, the witness's credibility is not strongly established, and corroboration is limited to anecdotal references without independent verification.

Initial Encounter with UFO Debrisminutes

The experiencer describes witnessing military personnel handling pieces of a crashed UFO, including a notable I-beam with markings.

โ€œI saw them carrying certain pieces of these Metals items and... I actually saw that piece of ibeam being carried throughโ€

return to baseminutes

After loading the debris onto the aircraft, the experiencer recalls the flight back to Roswell and the lack of discussion about the classified nature of the cargo.

โ€œwe realized it was something classified... that they didn't want us to talk aboutโ€

visual
6/10

Saw pieces of metal and an I-beam

tactile
4/10

handled light packages

The analysis found no relevant content for this section.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter is unique due to the direct involvement with military personnel handling classified UFO debris and the specific mention of an I-beam with markings.

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5

Master Sergeant Lewis Rickett recounts the military's recovery of debris from the Brazzel ranch.

Lewis Rickett ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
3 witnesses mentionedGlenn DennisBill Brazzle
Reported to authorities

military personnel instructed him not to speak about what he saw

Connected Events
Roswell IncidentJuly 1947

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” grey
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
2/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
1/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a detailed narrative of alleged encounters with extraterrestrial bodies and military cover-ups, providing some specific observations and interactions. However, the credibility of the witness is unclear, and corroboration is limited, resulting in a moderate score.

Initial Encounter with Entitiesunknown

The experiencer recounts a story about witnessing small beings with distinct physical features.

โ€œthey saw these bodies and uh they were about 4 foot tall no more than that maybe even less much larger heads than we had slanted eyes yellowish skinโ€

Involvement with Military and Debrisunknown

The experiencer describes interactions with military personnel regarding recovered debris and bodies.

โ€œI picked up some of the debris that the military left behindโ€

Warning from Military Personnelunknown

The experiencer recalls being warned by a military officer to not speak about what they witnessed.

โ€œyou did not see anything there was no crash here you don't go into town and making any rumorsโ€

visualextraordinary
8/10

Saw small beings and debris with distinct features

auditory
6/10

Heard conversations and warnings from military personnel

โ—‡
grey(few)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservationHeight4_ft

Appearance: 4 foot tall, larger heads, slanted eyes, yellowish skin

Shapecigar
Size2-3 ft
Colorbluish purplish tinge
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
โœ— positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

The experiencer described seeing wreckage that resembled the bottom of a canoe with a bluish purplish tinge.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involves a mix of personal recollections and military interactions regarding recovered entities and debris, highlighting a cover-up narrative.

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6

Glenn Dennis describes his experience with military personnel regarding the bodies of aliens.

Glenn Dennis ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
2 witnesses mentionedthe nurseOliver Wendell 'papy' Henderson

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” humanoid
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 16/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
1/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
2/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed narrative of a nurse's experience with alleged alien bodies, including specific descriptions of their physical characteristics and the emotional state of the nurse. However, the lack of corroboration and the anonymous nature of the witness reduce the overall evidential strength.

preliminary encounterunknown

The experiencer describes a conversation with a nurse about a traumatic event involving bodies, indicating a sense of foreboding and secrecy.

โ€œshe said you have to give me a sacred oath that you will not ever mention my name or notโ€

detailed description of bodiesunknown

The nurse recounts her horrifying experience of witnessing alien bodies during an autopsy, detailing their physical characteristics.

โ€œshe said it was the most gruesome most horrible sight that she had ever seen in her lifeโ€

aftermath of the encounterunknown

The experiencer reflects on the nurse's distress and the secrecy surrounding the event, indicating a lasting impact.

โ€œshe said she was very conscientious of everythingโ€

visualextraordinary
8/10

Detailed descriptions of alien bodies and their features

auditory
5/10

Conversations and distressing sounds related to the encounter

olfactoryextraordinary
9/10

A horrible smell described by the nurse

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
80%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionnoneHeight3-4_ft

Appearance: small bodies with large heads, four fingers, and no hair

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involves a nurse's traumatic experience with alien bodies, emphasizing secrecy and emotional turmoil.

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7

Barney Barnett describes witnessing a UFO crash and seeing alien bodies.

Barney Barnett ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details
1966-10-01Year: 1966

Plains of St. Augustine

Magdalena, New Mexico, united_states

ruralplains
3 witnesses mentionedBarney BarnettRobert Drake
Connected Events
1947 Roswell IncidentSeptember 1947

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” humanoid
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21reported
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
2/3
โ‰กCorroboration
1/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
1/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
2/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
2/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
2/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents multiple hearsay claims about UAP encounters, primarily relying on second-hand reports from individuals with varying degrees of credibility. While there are some specific details mentioned, the overall lack of direct evidence and corroboration limits the evidential strength.

preliminary informationunknown

The experiencer discusses prior knowledge of UFO crashes and the involvement of a pilot who witnessed the aftermath.

โ€œhe said I want you to read this article because it's a true story and I not only know that it's true but I'm the pilot who flew the wreckage of the UFO to Dayton Ohioโ€

witness accountsunknown

The experiencer recounts multiple accounts of UFO crashes and the beings associated with them, including descriptions of their appearance.

โ€œhe described them being about 3 and 1/2 to 4T tall very slim in stature and with a their heads were hairless with no eyebrows no eyelashes no hairโ€

sharing of experiencesunknown

The experiencer shares conversations with others about their encounters with UFOs and the beings involved.

โ€œI certainly do believe Barney I I he would never fabricate something like that upโ€

visualextraordinary
7/10

Descriptions of beings and UFOs observed by witnesses

tactileextraordinary
6/10

Feeling the metal debris from the UFO

โ—‰
humanoid(few)
80%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionobservationHeight3-4_ft

Appearance: small, pale, slightly slanted eyes, large heads, humanoid looking but different

Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
โœ— positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

Witnesses described a UFO crash and the presence of beings associated with it.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involves multiple witnesses recounting similar experiences with UFOs and beings, highlighting a pattern of secrecy and government intervention.

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8

Robert Drake recounts his experience of discovering a crashed UFO and alien bodies.

Robert Drake ยท First-Person

Encounter Context

Factual Details

Old Roded Road near Horse Springs

Magdalena, New Mexico, united_states

ruralplains, ridgeline
5 witnesses mentionedTedVictorAndrew

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entity โ€” grey
Moderate Evidential StrengthScore: 15/21first person
โ—ŽDetail & Specificity
3/3
โ‰กCorroboration
1/3
โ†‘Physical Evidence
2/3
โ—‡Unpredictability
3/3
โ—‰Perceptual Clarity
3/3
โ—ทTimely Reporting
1/3
โ˜…Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a detailed narrative of an encounter with a UAP and non-human entities, including descriptions of the craft and beings. However, the witness lacks professional credibility and there is no corroboration from other sources, limiting the overall evidential strength.

initial discoveryunknown

The experiencer and family discover a large silver disc-shaped object embedded in a ridge line, along with several non-human bodies.

โ€œthere was a large silver disc shaped object uh was embedded in the side of the ridg lineโ€

close encounter with entitiesunknown

The experiencer approaches the craft and observes four non-human entities, two of which are dead and one that appears injured.

โ€œthere were four bodies there were not humanโ€

attempted interactionunknown

The experiencer's family attempts to communicate with the living entity, which initially reacts defensively but calms down.

โ€œthe creature Drew back like this like it was in F ofous like we're going to hurt itโ€

realization and departureunknown

The experiencer realizes the gravity of the situation and reflects on the encounter before leaving the area.

โ€œI realized you know I jumped back it scared me and startled me because I suddenly realized that these weren't dollsโ€

visualextraordinary
8/10

Observed a large silver disc and non-human entities

tactile
7/10

Touched the entity, initially thought it was a doll

olfactory
6/10

Smelled a volatile, acetone-like odor

โ—‡
grey(few)
80%
Demeanornot statedCommunicationnoneInteractionobservationHeight4-5_ft

Appearance: 4-4.5 ft tall, large heads, large almond-shaped black eyes, bluish tinted milk white skin, no visible ears, small nose holes, no hair

Shapedisc
Size35 ft in diameter
Colorsilver
Luminositynot stated
Soundnot stated
Five Observables (0/5)
โœ— positive liftโœ— low observabilityโœ— hypersonic velocityโœ— trans medium travelโœ— instantaneous acceleration

A large silver disc-shaped craft embedded in the ridge line, with a gaping hole revealing internal components and lights.

What makes this encounter unique

The encounter involved a close interaction with non-human entities and a detailed observation of a crashed craft, which included a strong emotional response and a unique sensory experience.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
documentaryTopic: historical caseEra: 1940sIntel Value: 9/10
1

Bill Brazel

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
2

George Wilcox

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
3

Barbara Willcox

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
4

Jesse Marcel Jr.

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE1
5

Lewis Rickett

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
6

Glenn Dennis

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
7

Barney Barnett

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3
8

Robert Drake

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3