Charles Hickson's family talks about the Pascagoula UFO encounter, October 11, 1973

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Eyes On Cinema
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September 25, 2022
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Charles Hickson

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: historical caseIntel Value: 7/10

Charles Hickson

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: not_stated

The Encounter

Eddie was stationed in Okinawa with the U.S. Marines on October 11, 1973. He learned about his father's encounter with a UAP through articles in Stars and Stripes. Eddie felt shocked and confused about the incident. The articles mentioned that two men were taken aboard a UFO in Pascagoula, Mississippi, but provided little information. Other Marines from Mississippi were concerned but supportive. Eddie's family, including his young child, believed in the encounter. Over the years, Eddie noted that the incident caused ongoing physical effects for his father, like cold sweats. Eddie expressed that he would still want the incident reported, despite the challenges it brought.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The video features Eddie recounting his reaction to learning about his father's UFO encounter through a newspaper article. He expresses shock and concern, highlighting the supportive response from fellow Marines and the lasting effects on his father. Tisha, Eddie's child, also shares her unwavering belief in her parents' story.

Primary Revelation

Eddie learned about his father's encounter with a UFO through the Stars and Stripes newspaper, which reported that two men were picked up and boarded a UFO on the Pascagoula River.

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Eddie
witnesspro disclosure
U.S. Marines

my first reaction was shock because I really didn't understand what had happened to my father

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Tisha
witnesspro disclosure

I've never doubted my parents, I believe everything they say

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Charlie
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it was real frightening to me that night and scary it was hard for me to believe

historical eventspecific

Eddie learned about his father's encounter with a UFO through the Stars and Stripes newspaper, which reported that two men were picked up and boarded a UFO on the Pascagoula River.

Source: Eddie
non human intelligencespecific

Eddie felt shock and concern upon learning about the encounter, believing there may have been harm done to his father.

Source: Eddie
coverupspecific

Eddie's fellow Marines were surprised but supportive regarding the encounter, with no ridicule directed towards him.

Source: Eddie
non human intelligencespecific

Tisha, Eddie's child, has never doubted her parents' story and received support from friends without ridicule.

Source: Tisha
non human intelligencespecific

Eddie believes that despite the frustrations, he would still want the incident reported because it was real and frightening.

Source: Eddie
non human intelligencespecific

Eddie describes his father's lasting effects from the encounter, including cold sweats and a change in demeanor.

Source: Eddie
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
1973-10-11Year: 1973

Pascagoula River

Pascagoula, Mississippi, united_states

river
Military Witness
Branchu.s. marines
BaseOkinawa
2 witnesses mentionedEddieTisha
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Pascagoula AbductionOctober 1973

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
not statednot_stated
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 11/21reported
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account primarily reflects the speaker's reaction to their father's reported encounter rather than a direct experience. The details provided are vague and lack corroboration or specific evidence, leading to a low score.

initial awarenessunknown

Eddie learns about his father's encounter through newspaper articles, leading to shock and confusion about the event.

my first reaction was shock because I really didn't understand what had happened to my father

long-term impactyears

Eddie reflects on the lasting effects of the encounter on his father and himself, noting changes in behavior and emotional distress.

he had cold sweats had to change his sheets at least two and three times a night from cold sweats

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What makes this encounter unique

The encounter's impact on Eddie's father and the long-term emotional effects on the family highlight the psychological aftermath of UAP experiences.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: historical caseIntel Value: 7/10
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Charles Hickson

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: not_stated