Norman Muscarello and other eyewitnesses recall the 1965 UFO incident in Exeter, New Hampshire
Analysis Summary
Norman Muscarello
Contact Experience Triad
Eugene Bertrand
Contact Experience Triad
David Hunt
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Witness 1
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Witness 2
Contact Experience Triad
The Encounter
The encounter involved police officers and a boy named Norman Muscarello in Exeter, New Hampshire, during the early morning hours. Norman was hitchhiking when he saw a large, egg-shaped object with red pulsating lights. He became frightened and sought help from nearby residents, but they dismissed him. Officer Beram later responded to a call about Norman's sighting. While investigating, Beram and Norman observed the same object, which hovered silently and moved slowly across the field. The officers watched it for about ten minutes before it disappeared. The encounter left the officers and the boy with a sense of disbelief and curiosity about the object, but no lasting impact was mentioned.
Program Intelligence Analysis
The transcript details multiple eyewitness accounts of UFO sightings in Exeter, New Hampshire, on September 3, 1965. Investigators, including Ray Fowler, highlight the credibility of witnesses and the Air Force's attempts to downplay the incidents as advertising gimmicks. The case remains significant in the study of UFO phenomena and government transparency.
The Air Force's investigation into the Exeter sightings was marked by attempts to mislead the public about the nature of the events.
Norman Muscarello
“I wish the hell it had never happened, no I really do.”
Ray Fer
“I have no question in my mind they're covering up something.”
Officer Eugene Bertram
“I was just about to give up when the boy yelled, look out here it comes.”
Officer David Hunt
Managed by: NAICAP
investigate UFO sightings and report findings
A bright red object was observed hovering over a field with no wings and bright lights, making no noise.
A woman reported being chased by an egg-shaped object surrounded by a red glow.
Norman Muscarello reported seeing a large object with red pulsating lights hovering near him.
The Air Force investigated the sightings but suggested they were due to an advertising gimmick.
There were multiple credible eyewitnesses to the sightings on September 3, 1965.
Chased by a UFO while hitchhiking, witnessed a large object with red lights hovering near a house.
Norman Muscarello · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsfield near Exodor, New Hampshire
Exodor, New Hampshire, united_states
investigation conducted by Officer Beram
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed description of a UAP encounter with multiple witnesses, including police officers. The narrative includes specific observations of the object's characteristics and behaviors, but lacks corroboration from independent sources. The unexpected nature of the encounter adds to its credibility.
The experiencer first notices a bright red object approaching over the trees, prompting a reaction to seek safety.
“this a bright red object come up over the tree and uh actually uh started towards us”
The experiencer and others observe the object as it moves across the field, noting its characteristics and the reactions of nearby animals.
“it had no wings on it it had uh bright lights around it red lights”
The object moves away towards the coast and disappears over the horizon without making any noise.
“it disappeared over the horizon it made no noise”
Bright red object with pulsating lights
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Five Observables (0/5)
A bright red object with pulsating lights was observed moving across a field and hovering over a house.
The encounter involved multiple witnesses observing a large, silent, glowing object with pulsating lights, which caused notable reactions in nearby animals.
Investigated the UFO sighting after Norman reported it, witnessed the object with Norman.
Eugene Bertrand · InterviewEncounter Context
Factual DetailsHampton Falls area
New Hampshire, united_states
Air Force was very interested in this when they made their investigation the next day
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed description of the UAP encounter, including multiple witnesses and observable effects on animals. However, the credibility of the witnesses is not established, and while there are some specific details, they lack precise verifiability.
The experiencer and another person observe a large object with bright red lights approaching them, causing a sense of fear and urgency.
“he himself drew his revolvo before he knew what he was doing”
The object hovers close by, and the experiencer feels an intense fear of being burned, although no heat is felt.
“he had the feeling that he was going to get burned although he didn't feel any heat”
After approximately 10 minutes of observation, the object slowly moves away, tilting as it departs.
“it moved off very slowly tilting as it went”
Bright red and white lights from the object
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Five Observables (2/5)
The object was oval-shaped, hovering silently about 8 to 10 feet off the ground, with bright green lights streaming down and red lights on the front.
The encounter involved a close proximity to a silent, hovering object with unusual lighting, causing significant emotional reactions and curiosity about its nature.
Joined the investigation of the UFO sighting and witnessed the object with Norman and Eugene.
David Hunt · InterviewEncounter Context
Factual DetailsHampton Falls area
Hampton, New Hampshire, united_states
investigated by P's Air Force, expressed interest
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a detailed first-person narrative of multiple UAP sightings, including descriptions of the objects and their behaviors. However, the witness lacks professional credibility and there is no corroboration from other independent sources, which limits the overall evidential strength.
The experiencer first notices an oval object with lights that takes off into the sky.
“we saw this oval object which was a silvery white take off and go up into the sky and disappear”
The experiencer and their girlfriend observe two large objects that seem to follow them as they drive.
“this two objects following us and I told I said well you're foolish”
The objects demonstrate intelligent behavior, following the experiencer's car and stopping midair.
“this thing stopped when we stopped when we went fast it went faster”
The encounter concludes as the objects move away after hovering over the experiencer's car.
“this thing turned and came back at an angle and it went right over my car”
Observed an oval object with various colored lights.
The analysis found no relevant content for this section.
Five Observables (2/5)
The craft was oval-shaped with lights and appeared to hover silently over the experiencer's car.
The encounter involved multiple objects demonstrating intelligent behavior, actively following the experiencer's vehicle and hovering silently above them.
Saw a bright oval-shaped object with red and white lights while driving with a friend.
Unnamed Witness 1 · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsin the middle of a field near a line of trees
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe witness provides a detailed account of observing multiple lights with specific colors and behaviors, indicating a clear observation. However, the lack of corroboration and the absence of physical effects limit the overall evidential strength.
The experiencer first notices a series of lights behind the trees, describing their colors and movements.
“there was the lights in back of the tree what this look like you can see this pretty white light shining through”
The experiencer describes the lights' movements, colors, and size, noting the separation between them.
“the white light dominated everything”
The lights disappear behind the trees, leaving the experiencer unable to see them.
“it just disappeared it either went out or just seemed to disappear”
Bright lights of various colors observed
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The encounter is characterized by the vivid description of the lights' colors and movements, with a notable emphasis on the white light's dominance.
Reported seeing multiple red lights flying below tree level and following their car.
Unnamed Witness 2 · First-PersonEncounter Context
Factual Detailsfield near road 88
Encounter Research Breakdown
Phenomenological AnalysisThe account provides a vague description of a light observed in a field, but lacks specific details and corroboration. The witness does not report any physical effects or strong emotional reactions, and the credibility context is unclear.
The experiencer first noticed a bright light in the field, which was fuzzy and not well-defined.
“it was rather fuzzy I hesitate to call it a glow because a glow uh in my way of thinking that word”
The light disappeared after approximately 30 seconds of observation.
“I told probably about 30 seconds 30 seconds um did you feel anything no okay just a lot of curiosity”
Bright, fuzzy light illuminating the field
The analysis found no relevant content for this section.
Five Observables (0/5)
The experiencer observed a bright, fuzzy light in the field that illuminated the area but did not provide a clear shape or size.
The encounter is characterized by a brief observation of a bright, fuzzy light that illuminated the field without any accompanying noise or physical sensations.
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Norman Muscarello
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Eugene Bertrand
Interview
Contact Experience Triad
David Hunt
Interview
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Woman Motorist
Retold Account
This is a retold account. Triad scoring requires direct experiencer testimony.
Unnamed Witness 1
First-Person
Contact Experience Triad
Unnamed Witness 2
First-Person