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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Eerie Roswell crash memo holds key to cracking UFO mystery after ‘FOUR alien bodies found,' expert insists
An eyewitness recalled seeing alien remains and their craft A BIZARRE memo about the Roswell UFO crash could unlock secrets and expose the truth about the 'flying saucer' mystery. A prominent ufologist made the startling claim after aliens were rumored as being spotted dead among the wreckage. Advertisement 6 The mystery material was recovered from the Roswell site after a 'flying disk' apparently crashed in the New Mexico desert in 1947 Credit: Getty 6 A Ufologist believes this photo of a memo may be key to cracking the case Credit: Kevin Randle and Philip Mantle The so-called Roswell Incident happened on July 2, 1947, in a remote desert area in New Mexico. Conspiracy theories and mystery swirling the alleged crash have fascinated UFO watchers for nearly 80 years. Back in 1947, the 509th Bomb Group - based in Roswell - released a press release claiming a UFO had crashed in the area, and the United States Army Air Forces were in possession of a 'flying disk." However, confusion ensued after that release was later retracted, and replaced with a statement saying the object was in fact a high altitude weather balloon. Advertisement READ MORE US NEWS FATAL ACCIDENT Parents arrested for letting boy, 7, walk home 'unattended' before he died The news alert had initially been issued by 1st Lt. Walter Haut, the public information officer at the base. Decades later, his daughter, Julie Shuster, was adamant that his original 'flying disk' statement had been accurate. But he had to keep everything "secret." A similar view has been expressed by veteran researcher Kevin Randle, a prominent ufologist who is regarded as one of the top experts on the reported crash. Advertisement Former army officer admits he saw ' beat up ALIEN the size of a 10-year-old child' after world famous Roswell UFO crash Randle has written multiple books about UFOs and the Roswell story. He's adamant that he has 'eliminated all possible terrestrial explanations." 'What we can say with authority is that something fell at Roswell,' he said. 'We have eliminated all the terrestrial explanations." Advertisement The expert, who served in the Air Force and National Guard, said the UFO case could be solved by delving into a historic memo. 6 The site of the Roswell crash Credit: Reuters 6 Expert Kevin Randle has spent years investigating the reported UFO crash Credit: Kevin Randle The eerie memo can be seen in a black and white photograph sent out on the news wires at the time. Advertisement The grainy note appears to say the words 'victims of the crash.' The memo itself can be seen in the old pic being held by Brigadier General Roger Ramey, who at the time of the crash was commanding officer of the 8th Air Force in Roswell. Ramey is holding the piece of paper slightly turned away from the camera. But, fortunately, some words can now be read using technology. KEY MEMO 'The Ramey memo could be the key to this whole thing," Randle said. Advertisement 'Ramey was holding the memo in his hand when he was photographed with the debris in his office. 'And what's interesting is we know when the picture was transmitted over the wire, we know who took it and we can see Ramey is holding the document in his hand. 'So we pretty much have the provenance nailed down. 'There are words in the document when you blow it up, that you can read. Advertisement 'Some people interpret the critical line as saying 'victims of the wreck.' 'Well, 'victims of the wreck' takes it out of the realm of a weather balloon - but it's kind of an interpretation of what you see." Randle has interviewed some 600 people over the past few decades in his search to establish the truth around the mysterious case. POLITICAL HOAX He has concluded that the weather balloon story is nothing but a "government hoax" to fob off those intrigued by UFO sightings. Advertisement Randle said, 'What they've said officially is that the Roswell crash was a weather balloon and [radar-type] target from this experiment being conducted in New Mexico. "What I discovered is that while [the radar-type] targets were a part of the experiments conducted on the east coast, when they got to New Mexico, they didn't use those targets. "That kind of points the finger at this being a government hoax to explain away the Roswell case.' KEPT SECRET Julie Shuster, Walter Haut's daughter, told SBS News, a broadcaster based in Australia, that she had many conversations with the former Army PR man about the "flying disk" he wrote about in 1947. Advertisement She said before her death in 2015, 'People began to talk about Roswell in the late '70s after several decades of keeping quiet. "I would ask dad to tell me the whole story, and he told me the same thing he told everybody: 'I put out the press release', and nothing else." It was not from this Earth, it was something manufactured off this Earth. It later emerged that Haut had been sworn to secrecy by base commander and close personal friend, Colonel William Blanchard. But, Haut was unhappy about keeping such a big secret, and prepared a signed affidavit to be opened after his death. Advertisement Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he died in Roswell in 2005. 'Basically dad said yes, he did see the bodies, yes he did see the craft and much more than that,' said Shuster. 'At one point I asked him about the size, and he said the craft was about 25 feet in diameter." EGG-SHAPED Thomas Carey, who co-authored a book with Shuster, Witness to Roswell: Unmasking the Government's Biggest Cover-Up, published in 2007, said his big secret "all came out in his sealed statement after he died." Advertisement Carey added, 'The ship which he described was about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle, more of an egg-shaped object, and he did see a number of bodies. 'He described them as being the size of children. "And when asked point blank if what he believed it was that he had seen, without hesitation he'd say, 'It was not from this Earth, it was something manufactured off this Earth.'' A retired cop claimed that he saw the remains of dead aliens being lifted with a crane and hauled away. Advertisement Former Deputy Sheriff Charles H Forgus of Howard County, Texas, recalled traveling to Roswell to pick up a prisoner with Sheriff Jess Slaughter. Forgus claimed he saw four alien bodies with big eyes and brownish-colored skin being taken away by military personnel. 6 Kevin Randall has been researching Roswell since the 1980s 6 Sheriff Jess Slaughter was with Deputy Sheriff Charles Forgus at the time of the discovery Credit: Philip Mantle
Irish Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
'Exceptional' war film directed by A-lister and everyone needs to watch
Cinema buffs have been praising Angelina Jolie's 2014 film, Unbroken, since its release, and they're gobsmacked to discover that the Hollywood icon directed it. Unbroken is an Oscar-nominated cinematic gem that brings to life the true tale of a World War II legend. With Jack O'Connell taking the lead in his major breakout performance and under Jolie's direction, it's hardly shocking that people are 'highly recommending' this flick. According to one critic on Rotten Tomatoes: "This film is as accurate and immersive as a historical film can get. Angelina Jolie did a fantastic job both casting and directing this film. Everything from the acting to the sets is absolutely phenomenal!". The movie chronicles the resilient saga of Louis Zamperini, a former American Olympian turned lieutenant in the United States Army Air Forces. The storyline follows him as he survives a harrowing plane crash into the sea, where he and two crew members are marooned on a raft for an excruciating 47 days. After an arduous ordeal, Zamperini ends up on the Japanese Marshall Islands and is captured, becoming a prisoner of war. Throughout his captivity, the former athlete withstands forced labour and brutal beatings at a camp until the end of the war, lasting nearly two years, reports the Express. One person said: "Unbroken is a captivating film that masterfully depicts the physical torture endured by its characters while also delving into the psychological toll of their experiences. The acting is exceptional, and the movie strikes a powerful balance between brutality and resilience." Louis Zamperini himself was involved in the production of 'Unbroken' before he passed away in 2014 at the age of 97, just a few months shy of the film's premiere. The following year, it went on to bag three Academy Award nods for its standout cinematography, sound editing, and sound mixing. "It's an intriguing take on a war story, and one I find myself returning to again and again. A solid film that I'd highly recommend to anyone who appreciates war dramas with depth," touted another satisfied movie-goer. With the famous Angelina Jolie at the helm, expectations were sky-high for the film to perform well, especially as she had only stepped into the director's shoes a few years earlier. "I would've never guessed that Angelina Jolie did directing work either!" exclaimed someone, praising her efforts by adding "She did a terrific job!". The shining light in 'Unbroken', however, is Jack O'Connell, who takes on the role of Louis Zamperini. His portrayal has been hailed as a "powerful performance" by fans, and his stellar acting nabbed him the 'New Hollywood Award' at the Hollywood Film Awards, propelling him forward as a front-runner in the acting world. A touched telly fan shared: "What a powerful true story of perseverance in the face of seemingly impossible obstacles and abuse. Seeing this reminded me how good I have it in my life and how I have no room to complain about anything." Unbroken can be rented on both Amazon Prime and Apple TV.
