Charles Hickson's family talks about the Pascagoula UFO encounter, October 11, 1973

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September 25, 2022
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Tier 1First Person EncounterInterview with Experiencer
Experiencer: Charles Hickson

Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: historical caseIntel Value: 7/10

Charles Hickson

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: not_stated

The Encounter

Eddie was stationed in Okinawa with the U.S. Marines on October 11, 1973. He learned about a UAP encounter involving his father and another man through articles in Stars and Stripes. He felt shocked and confused about the situation. The articles mentioned that two men were taken aboard a UFO on the Pascagoula River but provided little information. Other Marines from Mississippi were concerned but did not ridicule him. Years later, Eddie's family remained supportive, and he never doubted his father's story. He noted that the encounter had lasting effects on his father's health, causing cold sweats and changes in behavior. Eddie expressed that he would still want the incident reported despite the challenges it brought.

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Program Intelligence Analysis

Executive Summary

The transcript features firsthand accounts from Eddie and Tisha regarding a UFO encounter involving Eddie's father. Both express shock and support for the reported incident, highlighting the emotional impact and the reactions of those around them.

Primary Revelation

Eddie learned about his father's encounter with a UFO through the Stars and Stripes newspaper rather than from his parents.

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Eddie
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U.S. Marines

My first reaction was shock because I really didn't understand what had happened to my father.

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Tisha
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I've never doubted my parents, I believe everything they say.

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Charlie
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It was real frightening to me that night and scary.

historical eventspecific

Eddie learned about his father's encounter with a UFO through the Stars and Stripes newspaper rather than from his parents.

Source: Eddie
non human intelligencespecific

Eddie felt shock upon reading about the encounter and believed there may have been harm done to his father.

Source: Eddie
coverupspecific

Eddie's fellow Marines were surprised but supportive regarding the encounter.

Source: Eddie
non human intelligencespecific

Tisha has never doubted her parents' story about the encounter.

Source: Tisha
coverupspecific

Tisha's friends have been supportive and have not ridiculed her regarding the encounter.

Source: Tisha
historical eventspecific

Eddie believes that reporting the incident was important despite any frustrations it caused.

Source: Eddie
non human intelligencespecific

Eddie describes his father's physical and psychological changes after the encounter, including cold sweats.

Source: Eddie
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Encounter Context

Factual Details
1973-10-11Year: 1973

Pascagoula River

Pascagoula, Mississippi, united_states

river
Military Witness
Branchu.s. marines
BaseOkinawa
3 witnesses mentionedEddieCharlieCalvin
Reported to authorities
Connected Events
Pascagoula AbductionOctober 1973

Encounter Research Breakdown

Phenomenological Analysis
not statednot_stated
Low Evidential StrengthScore: 12/21reported
Detail & Specificity
2/3
Corroboration
1/3
Physical Evidence
2/3
Unpredictability
2/3
Perceptual Clarity
1/3
Timely Reporting
2/3
Witness Credibility
2/3

The account provides a second-hand perspective on a UAP encounter involving the speaker's father, but lacks direct witness testimony or detailed observations of the event itself. The emotional impact and reactions of the family and friends are noted, but there is minimal specific evidence or corroboration regarding the encounter.

preliminary awarenessunknown

Eddie learns about his father's encounter through newspaper articles, leading to shock and concern about potential harm.

my first reaction was shock because I really didn't understand what had happened to my father

long-term impactyears

Eddie reflects on the lasting effects of the encounter on his father and himself, including emotional distress and changes in behavior.

he had cold sweats had to change his sheets at least two and three times a night from cold sweats

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What makes this encounter unique

The encounter's impact on Eddie's father led to significant emotional and physiological changes, highlighting the long-term effects of UAP experiences.

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Analysis Summary

Program Intel Profile
interviewTopic: historical caseIntel Value: 7/10
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Charles Hickson

Interview

Contact Experience Triad

Hynek: not_stated