Nova Orleans a Ontário, 1950-1969: a foto do "homem de Marte" levado por dois policiais, que o FBI desmentiu por quase vinte anos

Office Memorandum - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT. TO: [ilegível, coberto por fita]. DATE: May 31, 1950. FROM: SAC, New Orleans. SUBJECT: [nome omitido], FLYING DISCS. On May 24, 1950, this office received from Major MERLE L. MENNIE, Intelligence and Security Officer, New Orleans Port of Embarkation, a report dealing with [nome omitido] of [endereço omitido], New Orleans, Louisiana. A copy of this report is attached to this letter for your information. The report states that [nome omitido] sold for $1.00 two photographs to one [nome omitido], [endereço omitido], New Orleans, who in turn gave the photographs to an agent of CID, New Orleans Port of Embarkation. These photographs were of flying saucers and a man from Mars in the custody of two U.S. Army Military Policemen. A copy of one negative and a copy of one positive of these photographs are also enclosed herewith. Enclosures (3). DHB:mas, 66-1199. [Manuscrito:] Matter discussed with Col. Bordon, OSI. He advised that hundreds of such matters are received by A.F. They do not consider these worthy of investigation. 6-21-50 [rubrica]. [Carimbos:] ENCLOSURE ATTACHED; EX-32; RECORDED - 5; INDEXED - 5; 62-83894-229; JUN 9 1950; 57 JUN 22 1950.

Case # T4-15-0; 117th CIC Det FO, NOPE, New Orleans, La. Positive Photostat copy of document turned in to NOPE CID (Agent John F. Quinn) by [nome omitido], [endereço omitido], New Orleans, La., who reported purchase of document from [nome omitido], [endereço omitido], New Orleans, La. Date 22 May 1950. Received from Agent John F. Quinn, NOPE CID, by Louis Robillia, Jr., Criminal Investigator, Intelligence & Security Branch, NOPE; Date 23 May 1950. [Assinatura.] [Manuscrito:] 62-83894-229.

ENCLOSURES TO THE BUREAU. Copy of report by Intelligence Branch, New Orleans Port of Embarkation, re [nome omitido]. One negative copy and one positive copy of photographs of flying saucer and man from Mars in custody of two MP's. N.O. File 66-1199.

CONFIDENTIAL [riscado]. SUMMARY OF INFORMATION. DATE: 23 May 1950. PREPARING OFFICE: Intelligence Branch, New Orleans Port of Embarkation, New Orleans 12, La. SUBJECT: [nome e endereço omitidos], CASE NO. T4-15-0. [Quadro de códigos de avaliação da fonte (A a F) e da informação (1 a 6).] SUMMARY OF INFORMATION: At about 1430 hours, 22 May 1950, the attached (See Inclosure 1) "photograph" was turned over to Agent John F. Quinn, CID, New Orleans Port of Embarkation. The individual who turned this material over to Quinn told him that he had purchased the "photograph" from one [nome omitido], [endereço omitido], New Orleans, Louisiana, for the sum of $1.00. He stated that he thought this material "should be placed in the hands of the Government", as it was supposed to be pictures of "flying saucers" and "a man from Mars in the United States". The "man from Mars" was pictured as being in the custody of two military policemen. (B-2) The individual turning this material over to Quinn gave his name as [nome, endereço e telefone omitidos]. (B-3) [Frase sobre supostos antecedentes do vendedor, atribuída ao comprador, suprimida pela redação.] (B-3) No interrogation of [nome omitido] was conducted by Agent Quinn. (B-2) 1 Incl: Photo. (Original & Cy). COMMENT: A literal translation of the caption under the alleged photographs stated that a special infra-red machine was used to take these photographs because the "flying saucers" were invisible to the human eye. Also, the sound emitted by the two pictured "saucers" was of such high frequency as to be above frequencies audible to the human ear. The caption continues by stating that an accident occurred to one of the "saucers" and the individual shown in custody of United States Military Police in the right hand photograph was a "Mr. X", a member of the crew of one of these "flying saucers". The location of both photographs was stated to be Weisbaden, Germany. DISTRIBUTION: CG, 4A (ACofS, G-2) (1); CO, 117th CIC Det (1); CO, NOPE (1); FBI, NOLa (2) (Including original); BIO, NOLa (1); ONI, NOLa (1); La Mil Dist (1); File (1). [Carimbos:] DECLASSIFIED, Authority NND 90986; SEARCHED, INDEXED, SERIALIZED, FILED MAY 24 1950 FBI - NEW ORLEANS. WD AGO FORM 568, 1 JUN 47. CONFIDENTIAL [riscado].

Das Infra-Rot-Kathodenstrahlrohr offenbart mit Bildaufnahmegerät und Spezialfilm Vorgänge, die dem menschlichen Auge unsichtbar bleiben müssen. Das beweist unsere linke Abbildung: Zwei „fliegende Untertassen" kreisten — von den Wiesbadenern unbemerkt — um die Marktkirche. Die Geräusche der sausenden Scheiben waren nicht bemerkbar, da Ultra-Kurzschallwellen bekanntlich vom menschlichen Gehör nicht aufgenommen werden. Unser rechtes Bild zeigt erstmalig Mister X, ein Besatzungsmitglied der „fliegenden Untertasse", die am Fuße des Bleidenstadter Kopfes zerschellt ist. (3 Translag/USA-Fotos)

July 9, 1966. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, D.C. Gentlemen: Recently I found this picture in Real Magizine, Volume 17, Number 3, August 1966. It is as the magizine states a Cladion occupant from a foreign plant. The two men next this "Visitor" are F.B.I. Agents. Could you please send me any information pertaining to this picture. I'd appreciate any information and/or pictures that you could possible send me. Send it to: [nome e endereço omitidos], Pomona, California. Could you please return the picture that I am enclosing for it is the only one like it. Thank you for any help you could give me. Sincerely Yours, [assinatura e nome omitidos]. [Manuscrito:] Flying Saucers. [Carimbos:] REC 22; 62-83894-446; JUL 22 1966; ENCLOSURE; CORRESPONDENCE; ack 7-20-66.

July 20, 1966. REC 22, 62-83894-446. [Nome e endereço omitidos], Pomona, California. Dear Mr. [nome omitido]: I received your letter on July 15th, with enclosure, which is being returned herewith. For your information, the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph which you forwarded does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover. [Carimbo:] MAILED 4, JUL 21 1966, COMM-FBI. Enclosure. NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. Enclosure was a photograph of an apparently emaciated child holding the hand of two male adults. Relations with "Real" magazine have not been desirable. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the article and the relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents. BGH:lwp (4).

TRUE COPY. [Nome e endereço omitidos], Cleburne, Tex., July 16, 1966. J. Edgar Hoover, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Hoover, Just recently I bought a copy of the magazine, "Real." This issue had a great deal of pictures about unidentified flying objects and it also had a photo of two F.B.I. agents leading a silver-clad man, about one and a half to two feet tall, down an american street. I know this sounds extraordinary, but this is what it had. The photo was probably faked but I wanted to be doubly sure. Please write me and tell me if there is any truth to this photo. Also this photo was first published by some odd chance in a Cologne, Germany newspaper. Yours truly, /s/ [nome omitido]. [Anotações e carimbos:] 1-TC 7/20/66; ack EFT 7/21/66; carimbo postal Cleburne, Tex., Jul 16 1966; ST-101; REC-18; 62-83894-447; JUL 22 1966.

July 21, 1966. ST-101, REC-18, 62-83894-447. [Nome e endereço omitidos], Cleburne, Texas. Dear Mr. [nome omitido]: Your letter of July 16th has been received. For your information, the investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau and the FBI has never had custody of an occupant from a foreign planet. Enclosed are some booklets pertaining to our activities which I hope you will enjoy reading. Sincerely yours, John Edgar Hoover, Director. [Carimbo:] MAILED 6, JUL 21 1966, COMM-FBI. Enclosures (2): Know your FBI; Story of the FBI. NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. The Bureau has had other inquiries concerning this photograph. The article which appeared in a recent issue of this magazine purported to be an actual report of unidentified flying objects and has been brought to the attention of the Bureau previously. In view of the fictional aspects of the material and our relations with "Real" magazine no contact was made with the magazine regarding the representation of FBI Agents. EFT:jss (3).

TRUE COPY. Dear Sirs: Would you please comment on the enclosed picture that is marked with an "X" and return the picture with your reply. Thank you. /s/ [nome e endereço omitidos], Winchester, Va. [Manuscrito:] Flying Saucers. [Envelope colado ao FBI, carimbo postal de Winchester, Va.] [Anotações e carimbos:] 1TC 9/29/67; ack JRP 10/3/67; ENCLOSURE; REC-64; 62-83894-463; OCT 5 1967.

REC-64, 62-83894-463, EX-108. October 3, 1967. [Nome e endereço omitidos], Winchester, Virginia. Dear Mr. [nome omitido]: Your letter of September 27th, with enclosure, has been received. The investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau. [Faixa encoberta por fita escurecida, ilegível.] Enclosed is some material relating to the work of this Bureau which I hope will be of interest to you. Also, the photograph you forwarded is being returned. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover. [Carimbo:] MAILED 19, OCT 3 1967, COMM-FBI. Enclosures (3): Know Your FBI; The Story of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. NOTE: Correspondent is not identifiable in Bufiles. The photograph in question has previously come to the Bureau's attention and is known to have appeared in a publication in Europe concerning unidentified flying objects. A caption under the photograph alleges two FBI Agents are leading a person from outer space down the street. JRP:kcf (3).

TRUE COPY. Dear Sir. [Manuscrito:] FLYING SAUCERS. My name is [nome omitido] I work for the United Saucer Hunter Organization, I am writting this in regard to a report that the FB.I had captured a saucer occupant this was published in a flying saucer mag. along with a photo of two alleged FBI agents and a saucer occupant. is this true? does the FBI really have a saucer man? Very truly, /s/ [nome omitido]. [Manuscrito:] U.S.A. [Envelope colado ao FBI, carimbo postal de Waterloo, Illinois, 14 de março de 1968.] [Carimbos:] ENCLOSURE; ENCLOSURE ATTACHED; REC-20; 62-83894-466; MAR 19 1968; ack 3/19/68.

REC-20, 62-83894-466. March 19, 1968. [Nome e endereço omitidos], Waterloo, Illinois. Dear Mr. [nome omitido]: Your letter of March 14th, with enclosure, has been received. The investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover, John Edgar Hoover, Director. [Carimbo:] MAILED 9, MAR 19 1968, COMM-FBI. NOTE: Bufiles contain no record of correspondent. The photograph in question has previously come to the Bureau's attention and is known to have appeared in a publication in Europe concerning unidentified flying objects. A caption under the photograph alleges two FBI Agents are leading a person from outer space down the street. ED:mew (3).

UFO Astronomer, [endereço omitido], Ajax, Ontario, Canada. Dear Sirs, Our club is very interested in the study of Unidentified Flying Objects. We were studying a magazine called UFO'S A Pictorial and on one of the pages there was a picture of a supposedly man from outer space who was being held by two men. Above the picture it stated the the two men were FBI agents who had captured this man and were walking down an American street. It had also stated that the picture had first been published in an [palavra datilografada riscada] German newspaper. There was no other additional information. We would appreciate it if you would send us a letter telling us whether this is true or untrue. Could you please send us the information. We have three members in our club they are [nome omitido], 13, [nome omitido], 12, and [nome omitido], 13. Sincerely Yours the members of the UFO Astronomers. [Três assinaturas omitidas.] [Anotações e carimbos:] ack 10-13-69; DCL:eaf; REC-30; EX-117; 62-83894-475; OCT 13 1969; CORRESPONDENCE; carimbo postal de Ajax, 1969.

REC-30, 62-83894-475, EX-117. October 13, 1969. [Nome omitido], UFO Astronomer Club, [endereço omitido], Ajax, Ontario, Canada. Dear [nome omitido]: The letter from you, [nome omitido] and [nome omitido] was received on October 8th. The investigation of Unidentified Flying Objects is not and never has been a matter that is within the investigative jurisdiction of the FBI. I can assure you the photograph you mentioned does not represent employees of this Bureau. Enclosed is some material relating to the work of this Bureau which I hope will be of interest to you. Sincerely yours, J. Edgar Hoover. [Carimbo:] MAILED 4, OCT 13 1969, COMM-FBI. Enclosures (6): 3 copies of The Story of the FBI; 3 copies of 99 Facts About the FBI. NOTE: Correspondents are not identifiable in Bufiles. The photograph in question has previously come to the Bureau's attention and is known to have appeared in a publication in Europe concerning unidentified flying objects. A caption under the photograph alleges two FBI Agents are leading a person from outer space down the street. DCL:eaf (3).