Raised by VHS

The Roswell Incident


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The Roswell Incident Episode Description:

In this episode, we explore one of the most infamous events in UFO history—the Roswell Incident. What started with a mysterious debris discovery on a New Mexico ranch in 1947 quickly spiraled into a media sensation and government cover-up claims. We’ll break down the key players, the strange witness accounts, and the birth of modern UFO conspiracy theories. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, Roswell remains the ultimate mystery in America’s fascination with the unknown.

Episode Highlights:

The Discovery: Introduction to W.W. “Mac” Brazel, the rancher who found strange debris scattered across his property. Description of the debris: rubber strips, foil-like sheets, and sticks—materials that baffled locals and sparked questions. Brazel’s decision to report the find to the local sheriff and the Roswell Army Air Field’s (RAAF) swift involvement.

The Initial Report and Retraction: The RAAF’s public announcement that they recovered a “flying disc.” The sudden retraction—just one day later—claiming the debris was from a weather balloon. How the rapid backtrack fueled public suspicion and set the stage for conspiracy theories.

Witness Accounts: Eyewitnesses who claimed the debris was unlike anything from Earth. Former military personnel accounts of seeing “alien bodies” with small humanoid figures and large heads. The local mortician's story about the RAAF requesting child-sized caskets and inquiries about preserving bodies exposed to the elements.

The Media Frenzy: How the incident became a media circus, with newspapers initially spreading stories about “flying saucers.” The role of television in embedding Roswell into popular culture and shaping public fascination with UFOs. The Government’s Changing Narrative: Decades of shifting government explanations, from weather balloons to the secret “Project Mogul” surveillance program. Declassified documents and whistleblower accounts that reignited interest in the 1990s and beyond.

Recent Developments: The emergence of UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) reports and Congressional hearings. Whistleblower claims of non-human materials and secret UAP recovery programs.

Don’t Miss the Wildest Claims! We close with the strangest stories and modern-day theories surrounding Roswell, from alleged alien autopsies to secret underground bases. Whether fact or fiction, Roswell remains one of the most enduring mysteries of our time.

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