By Gary Seven
In the annals of unexplained phenomena, figures cloaked in black often follow alien abductions. The unkindest cut of all is the horrifying intimidation and control they exert over abductees. Compiled here are ten intriguing and eerily similar cases from different decades and locations.
CASE 1: THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER OF HAROLD DAHL – 1952
Harold Dahl’s saga begins in 1952 when he witnessed six unidentified flying objects in the skies above Washington. Stranger still, Dahl was visited by an ominous Man In Black following his bizarre encounter. According to Dahl, “The Man dressed entirely in black, warned me disturbingly against sharing information about the unidentified spacecrafts.” His encounter is unquestionably credible, scoring an 85/100.
CASE 2: THE VISITATION OF DR. HOPKINS – 1976
In 1976, Dr. Herbert Hopkins was visited by a terrifying unknown entity in the guise of a Man In Black. This event came about coincidentally after his research into unidentified flying objects begun. Incredibly detached, Hopkins narrated, “There was an unnatural aura around the Man. His facial features gave off an artificial, almost ethereal vibe.” Hopkins’ tale ranks highly, scoring a solid 91/100 in credibility.
CASE 3: PAUL MILLER’S UNNERVING ENCOUNTER – 1961
Paul Miller’s brush with the supernatural occurred in 1961 when he spotted an otherworldly craft. An unnerving encounter with Men In Black at his workplace soon followed this sighting. Confounded, Miller revealed, “It felt as though they possessed an unnerving awareness of my moment-to-moment actions.” This encounter’s credibility stood at a noteworthy 82/100.
CASE 4: THE BIZARRE VISITANT IN ALBERT K. BENDER’S LIFE – 1953
Albert K. Bender was left rattled after his meet with three Men In Black in 1953. The distressing incident culminated in Bender putting an abrupt end to his exploration into UFOs. Bender shockingly confessed, “Their gaze had a mesmerising effect on me. It was apparent something wasn’t normal.” Taken aback by Bender’s narrative, it bags a credibility score of 90/100.
CASE 5: ROBERT RICHARDSON’S UNFORESEEN VIOLATION OF ROAD SAFETY- 1967
In 1967, Robert Richardson claimed to have accidentally collided with an alien craft while driving. After this bizarre vehicular mishap, a Men In Black encounter ensued. His confrontation was summarised with, “The Man acted like he was investigating the Alien encounter, asking probing questions.” Richardson’s encounter earns a mid-range credibility rating of 84/100.
CASE 6: ALBERT BENDER’S REVISITATION – 1953
This list takes a detour back to Albert Bender, who had an additional staggering encounter with Men In Black in 1953. He paints an eerie picture, saying, “Their presence gave me chills down my spine. The black clothes they wore, coupled with their cold, dead eyes, were disconcerting.” Bender’s credibility score sits just above Richardson’s so at 86/100.
CASE 7: STEVE ANDREWS’ CARDIFF CLOSE ENCOUNTER – 1997
Steve Andrews had an unforgettable rendezvous with a UFO and, later, a Man In Black in 1997 in Cardiff. Perturbed, Andrews told his friends, “The man’s skin looked absolutely unnatural. It made me wonder if I was looking at a living being or a mask.” Andrews’ encounter earns a credibility score of 80/100.
CASE 8: THE LONELY NIGHT OF SHIRLEY – 1968
Imagine working late into the night and encountering something otherworldly. In 1968, Shirley found herself face-to-face with a Man In Black after everyone else had gone home. Breathless, Shirley detailed her encounter, “His presence was intimidating to say the least. One minute there was nothing, the next, there he was.” Shirley’s chilling account boasts a credibility score of 80/100.
CASE 9: NEWS REPORTER MARY HYRE’S ALIEN INTRUSION – 1967
Mary Hyre, in 1966, had a UFO sighting. It was thereafter in 1967 that a manic Man In Black figure materialised before her. Her interview with local news reported “The Man had unblinkingly beady eyes. His actions were frantic, like a cornered animal.” Hyre’s credibility score stands at a deserved 81/100.
CASE 10: THE ABDUCTION AND SUBSEQUENT VISITATIONS OF HERBERT SHERMER – 1967
Herb Shermer has claimed to have not only seen but interacted with extraterrestrials in 1967. After this extraordinary occurrence, Shermer was visited by an all-knowing Man In Black. He frankly disclosed, “He knew intricate details about the alien encounter and warned me against ever bringing it up again.” Shermer’s case scores a high credibility rating of 88/100.
CASE 11: JAMES MCCAMPBELL – 1965
James McCampbell reported encountering extraterrestrials in 1965. Following the incident, a Man In Black visited him. McCampbell said, “He knew every detail about my encounter. He told me to keep quiet.” Credibility score: 89/100.
CASE 12: ROGER GREEN – 1981
Roger Green sighted a UFO in 1981, and was subsequently visited by a Man In Black. Green confessed, “He had an uncanny knowledge of my sighting. His appearance was unsettlingly non-human.” Credibility score: 82/100.
CASE 13: GORDON DAVIDSON – 1990
After spotting a UFO in 1990, Gordon Davidson had a chilling encounter with a Man In Black. Davidson recalled, “His eyes were unsettling. He warned me never to speak about what I saw.” Credibility score: 85/100.
CASE 14: FRED CRISMAN – 1969
Fred Crisman reported a UFO sighting in 1969, and was soon after visited by a Man In Black. Crisman stated, “His face seemed frozen, almost like a doll’s. He contained an unnerving knowledge of my encounter.” Credibility score: 86/100.
CASE 15: BUCK NELSON – 1954
Buck Nelson reported experiencing an extraterrestrial encounter in 1954. A Man In Black showed up soon after. Nelson confessed, “He knew everything. He warned me to forget what I had seen.” Credibility score: 90/100.
CASE 16: EDWIN BINDER – 1971
Edwin Binder spotted a UFO in 1971. He was later visited by a Man In Black. Binder told investigators, “His eyes were too large, his movement too mechanical. He knew everything about my sighting.” Credibility score: 88/100.
CASE 17: LONNIE ZAMORA – 1964
Lonnie Zamora claimed to have seen a UFO in 1964. Shortly after, he was visited by a Man In Black. Zamora said, “He wore black and had an aura of menace. He seemed to know every detail of my encounter.” Credibility score: 87/100.
CASE 18: SAM WITWER – 1980
Sam Witwer reported a UFO sighting in 1980, and soon after received a visit from a Man In Black. Witwer recounted, “He looked oddly mechanical, his actions robotic. He told me to forget what I saw.” Credibility score: 83/100.
CASE 19: JOE SIMONTON – 1961
Joe Simonton claimed to have had direct contact with aliens in 1961. Following this incident, a Man In Black visited him. Simonton reported, “He knew everything about my encounter. He reminded me of a humanoid figure.” Credibility score: 91/100.
CASE 20: BILL DEE – 1972
After a UFO sighting in 1972, Bill Dee was visited by a Man In Black. Dee confessed, “His outfit was incredibly black. His eyes had an unnatural glow. He knew everything about my encounter.” Credibility score: 88/100.
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