Researcher Describes Strange Encounters With Other Beings - Jason Quitt | Ep. 98

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August 7, 2026
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Jason Quitt

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10

Jason Quitt

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3

The Encounter

The experiencer describes their encounters with out-of-body experiences and entities. They recall a moment when they hovered above their bed and saw a shadowy figure resembling the Grim Reaper. This terrifying experience led to ongoing episodes of sleep paralysis and encounters with various beings. Initially, the experiencer felt fear and confusion, but over time, they began to understand these experiences better. They also mentioned developing the ability to hear spirits after a gunshot injury left them deaf in one ear. The experiencer expressed a desire for help and clarity regarding their experiences, indicating that these events have had a significant impact on their life and understanding of reality.

✦ AI Generated

Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The transcript features a firsthand account of out-of-body experiences and encounters with non-human entities, including mantis beings and shadow figures. The speaker discusses their journey into understanding these phenomena and the emotional impact of these experiences.

Primary Revelation

The speaker describes their encounters with mantis beings and shadow figures, suggesting a deeper connection to non-human intelligence.

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Unnamed Police Officer
witnessneutral
Providence Police Department
Former police officerInjury resulting in deafnessClaims of clairaudience

I was injured by gunfire and lost the use of my right ear. Some years later, I developed the ability to hear spirits.

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Jason Quit
investigatorpro disclosure
AuthorCrystal Seller
Published authorExperience with out-of-body experiences

I started to have these experiences of sleep paralysis when I was at the studio.

non human intelligencespecific

I see my body hovering above my bed.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

I experienced manted beings, which a ton of people experience.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

I developed the ability to hear spirits or I became clairaudient as they call it.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

I was taken and it was like I was in this nursery hospital type of thing.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

I had these experiences of sleep paralysis.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

I would experience shadow beings that felt like they were trying to pull me out of my body.

Source: Unnamed individual
non human intelligencespecific

I encountered mantis beings that were shocked that I could see them.

Source: Unnamed individual
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Encounter Context

Factual Details

The analysis found no structured encounter context.

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
close encounterCE31 entitymantis
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21first person
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
1/3
Unpredictability
3/3
Perceptual Clarity
2/3
Timely Reporting
1/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account presents a personal narrative of out-of-body experiences and interactions with entities, but lacks corroboration and specific verifiable details. The witness's background as a police officer adds some credibility, but the overall clarity and specificity of the claims are limited.

initial out-of-body experienceunknown

The experiencer describes a terrifying initial out-of-body experience where they see their body hovering above their bed and encounter a shadowy figure resembling the Grim Reaper.

I see my body hovering above my bed. This is so real. And this is the grim reaper to take me away.

interaction with entitiesunknown

The experiencer recounts multiple encounters with mantid beings, describing their surprise and the lack of communication.

I would experience manted beings, which a ton of people experience. And for me, they were like, I don't know. I didn't feel any uh bad intention.

noeticextraordinary
7/10

Experiencer gains insights about their experiences and abilities

visualextraordinary
8/10

Experiencer sees their own body and shadowy figures

tactileextraordinary
6/10

Experiencer feels the sensation of being pulled back into their body

auditoryextraordinary
7/10

Experiencer hears beings communicating in clicks and chirps

kinestheticextraordinary
7/10

Experiencer describes thrashing inside their physical body

proprioceptiveextraordinary
8/10

Experiencer feels a separation from their physical body

mantis(few)
80%
DemeanorneutralCommunicationnoneInteractionobservation

Appearance: tall shadowy beings resembling praying mantises

What makes this encounter unique

The experiencer's ability to perceive and interact with entities during out-of-body experiences, along with their unique emotional responses, sets this encounter apart.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: otherIntel Value: 8/10
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Jason Quitt

First-Person

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: CE3