Black Cat Report | UFOs, Cryptids, True Crime & Paranormal

In Episode 93, we delved deep into a narrative that toes the line between covert operations and the stuff of science fiction. This is just the first part of a two-part series where we scrutinize an event that's as unnerving as it is unbelievable; a story involving DC Long, an Army Airborne Ranger, who stumbled upon a sight that challenged reality itself beneath the earth at a clandestine location dubbed "Range 19." In 2010, amidst the tapestry of military life near Fort Bragg—recently renamed Fort Liberty—DC Long accompanied his father, a contractor for the Department of Defense, on a routine job site evaluation. Or so they thought. What they encountered was a military operation shrouded in secrecy, where they were escorted into an underground facility. Once inside, they were greeted by a puzzling vision: a gargantuan granite slab suspended in midair. Looming in the dim light, with scientists milling about, the slab hovered without any visible means of support, vibrating yet deathly silent, while a strange black box sat on top. DC's riveting experience sounds like something ripped from the pages of a speculative novel, yet its implications are rooted in our world's stark reality. SOURCES: Interviews: Unidentified Alien Podcast - Interview W/ DC Long: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-Rbh3LNu18 DC Long - Army Combat Vet's Mysterious UFO Encounter in Underground Military Base | SRS #66 (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ebGlEFac6k DC Long U.S. Army, Hovering Giant Slab witnessed in an Underground facility (2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLKyV-_-2_A Helpful Posts: https://www.reddit.com/r/Military/comments/154du58/verification_of_claims_from_dc_long_former_us/ https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/154pket/dc_longs_original_testimony/ https://www.reddit.com/r/conspiracy_commons/comments/15595w0/whistleblower_exposes_deep_underground_military/ Lamont Landfill (Range 19) https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUMPixu2jAHSVqbEA https://home.army.mil/liberty/about/garrison/directorate-public-works/environmental-division/environmental-compliance/integrated-solid-waste-program https://home.army.mil/liberty/about/garrison/directorate-public-works/environmental-division/environmental-compliance/recycling Articles: https://www.howandwhys.com/dc-long-ufo-encounter-in-deep-underground-base-in-north-carolina/ https://m.sundayworld.com/crime/special-investigations/us-army-veteran-describes-encounter-with-hovering-monolithic-slab-at-underground-base/a1739684218.html https://www.850wftl.com/uap-weekly-7-18-23-they-tried-to-kill-me-the-dc-long-story/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

This week we're breathing new life into one of the most critical cases is UFO history. The abduction of Betty and Barney Hill! But this isn't just a replay, not at all. Gil has spent hours painstakingly cleaning up and restoring the original recording of Betty Hill's first hypnosis session. Hope You Enjoy :) Backstory: Betty and Barney Hill reported an extraordinary encounter with alien beings on the evening of September 19, 1961, while en route to their Portsmouth, New Hampshire, residence from a trip to Montreal, Canada. Driving through New Hampshire's White Mountains, they observed an illuminating aerial object seemingly in pursuit of them. Drawing nearer, this object purportedly revealed entities with humanoid forms. In a state of alarm and perplexity, the couple persevered on their journey home, only to discover a lapse of approximately two hours in their timeline that they could not explain, and their recollection of the events was hazy. Subsequent to the event, they were plagued by intense dreams and a sense of unease, prompting them to seek psychological therapy. Subject to hypnotherapy by Dr. Benjamin Simon, the Hills detailed an experience of being whisked onto the spacecraft and undergoing medical procedures performed by the alien entities. In an intriguing detail, Betty recounted being shown a celestial chart by an extraterrestrial, which has since been analyzed by enthusiasts in an attempt to match it with actual star systems. The abduction narrative of the Hill couple is among the most recognized and thoroughly examined in the annals of UFO research. It gained notable attention following John G. Fuller’s book "The Interrupted Journey" and the subsequent adaptation for television, "The UFO Incident." While some skeptics have posited the possibility of psychological distress, misinterpretation of natural or astronomical events, or subconscious influences from science fiction as explanations, the incident has nonetheless left an indelible mark on extraterrestrial and UFO discourse, frequently referenced in examinations of the existence of extraterrestrial entities and associated human encounters. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

This week we sit down for an interview with one of our listeners, Ross, who had one of the most unique paranormal experiences we've ever heard of. Is this a reverse possession? To say that this is original is an understatement. If you know anything that might help us track down just what was behind the strange events please don't hesitate to reach out to us at contact@blackcat.report. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

This week we conclude our series on the infamous Black Hand Society (aka: the Society of the Banana). From fate to the fall, we follow our heros Frank Oldfield and The Raven, as they setup and knock down the early kingpins of the American Mafia. Source: Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society: America's Original Gangsters and the U.S. Postal Detective Who Brought Them to Justice Hardcover by William Oldfield & Victoria Bruce - https://www.amazon.com/Inspector-Oldfield-Black-Hand-Society/dp/1501171208 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

In part 2, Joey takes us deeper into the underbelly of what will become the origins of the early American Mafia. Spoiler.... It's worth the listen. :) Sources: Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society: America's Original Gangsters and the U.S. Postal Detective Who Brought Them to Justice Hardcover by William Oldfield & Victoria Bruce - https://www.amazon.com/Inspector-Oldfield-Black-Hand-Society/dp/1501171208 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Kingdom_of_Italy_(1861%E2%80%931946) https://www.pbs.org/destinationamerica/usim_wn_noflash_5.html#:~:text=Between%20around%201880%20and%201924,in%20Southern%20Italy%20and%20Sicily. https://mafiagenealogy.com/2023/07/15/second-life-of-sam-lima/ https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Lima-274 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camorra --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Join us on an enthralling journey back to the late 19th/early 20th century, as we unravel the true history of a villainous group known as The Black Hand Society. In part on of this series Joey guides us as we delve deep into how this notorious society was brought to its knees by a fearless Postal Inspector, John Frank Oldfield. Drawing from the well-researched book "Inspector Oldfield and The Black Hand Society" by William Oldfield and Victoria Bruce, we explore how Oldfield's great-grandson pieced together a fascinating narrative from family keepsakes. In this episode, we shine a light on the black-and-white days of postal inspectors, who were the unsung heroes of their time. We'll understand the high stakes of being a postmaster back in the day and how Frank Oldfield's upbringing and personal convictions set the stage for his eventual clash with the Black Hand. We also dive into the background of our second protagonist, the adept and chameleonic detective Francis Dimaio, also known as The Raven, who infiltrated the mafia with his cunning and resourcefulness. Source: Inspector Oldfield and the Black Hand Society: America's Original Gangsters and the U.S. Postal Detective Who Brought Them to Justice Hardcover by William Oldfield & Victoria Bruce - https://www.amazon.com/Inspector-Oldfield-Black-Hand-Society/dp/1501171208 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

This week we conclude our series on the 1975 Lumberton UFO flap. Hope you enjoy :) Read/Download the Full Report: https://bcr.bio/lumberton-report-full --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Arguably the best UFO case never heard of. The April 3-9, 1975 Lumberton N.C. UFO flap has everything you could want in a UFO event and more. With some 80+ witnesses (over 40 of them police), high speed chases, close encounters, and multiple close ups by the lead CUFOs investigator Lee Speigel, Lumberton is the lost gold standard in UFO history. Links: https://ghost.beer/links Read/Download the Full Report: https://bcr.bio/lumberton-report-full --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

This week we’re diving into the Shelburne Harbor Incident. AKA: Sweep Clear 5. A close encounter by navy divers that was nearly lost to time if not for the 30 years of dedicated research painstakingly carried out by Chris Styles. Joey makes an impassioned speech, and we also manage to chat a little bit about MJ12 and Stanton Friedman's love of typefaces and government letterheads. Sources: Sweep Clear 5: NATO's UFO Encounter - by Chris Styles https://www.amazon.com/Sweep-Clear-NATOs-UFO-Encounter/dp/B0C47NHBB5 Episode 564 of Podcast UFO: Chris Styles https://podcastufo.com/564-chris-styles/ Find Our Links Here: https://bcr.bio/links --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

https://ghost.beer/links This week, we're taking a step back from all the seriousness and digging into a few of Joey's favorite local cryptids! From the Oklahoma Octopus to The Goatman, we get into the histories and origins of local cryptids. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Summary of Barny Hill's 1964 Hypnosis by Dr. Benjamin Simon: Barney Hill, under hypnosis, recounts an encounter with a moving star that he first dismissed as a satellite but later thought might be an airplane due to its row of windows. His wife, Betty, insists it's not a plane. He stops the car, and the couple and their dog, Dusty, get out to observe. The object moves unpredictably, like nothing Barney can identify, challenging his skepticism about flying saucers, which frustrates him. The object appears large, like a pancake with curved windows, making Barney question the reality of the situation. His memory is fragmented, and he alternates between fear, wanting to grab his gun, and a compulsion to keep looking at the object. He describes seeing figures through the windows of the object, notably a "friendly-looking" entity that resembles a red-haired Irishman. Despite the figure's smile, Barney feels an unspoken command to continue observing. The scene progresses with Barney having the sense that he was being instructed or controlled somehow, though not verbally. There's a presence of other beings and a leader figure distinguished by a black scarf. He expresses confusion and fear, implying that he interacts with these beings but has gaps in his memory of the experience. In his retelling, Barney expresses a wish that someone else could corroborate the reality of the experience because it is so out of the ordinary. He also conveys a mix of curiosity and fear, wondering what these beings want. At various points, he seems to be under some form of sedation or trance, as suggested by his perception of floating and feeling compelled to keep his eyes closed. The memory concludes with Barney feeling as though he may have been examined or that an operation was imminent but not completed. After the encounter, Barney and Betty appear relieved and happy that it's over as they drive away. The experience leaves Barney with feelings of disbelief and amazement, and he struggles to reconcile the surreal experience with reality. Throughout the encounter, he is in a state of hypnosis, with the hypnotist encouraging him to remember without anxiety, but the memories he's reliving leave the terror of the abduction undeniable. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Squonk Stickers! https://bcr.formaloo.me/sticker This week we finish our series on Colonial Dignidad. Diving into the atrocities committed by the cults leader Paul Schaeffer who not only brainwashed his followers and assaulted their children, no no no, that wasn't enough. Schaeffer and his cult also collaborated with the Chilean paramilitary to overthrow the Allende-led government and establish a military dictatorship under Pinochet. The cult served as a hiding place for political prisoners who were tortured and killed. Mass graves were dug to bury the bodies, and some were burned to hide the evidence.,,,, Sources: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/alive-unwell-william-branham-cult-sjbn/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonia_Dignidad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maule_Region https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Sch%C3%A4fer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troisdorf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Branham#Legacy_and_influence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpent_seed https://www.let.rug.nl/usa/outlines/history-2005/postwar-america/the-postwar-economy-1945-1960.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_Valdivia_earthquake https://culteducation.com/group/1140-colonia-dignidad/36154-where-is-wolfgang-kneese-now.html SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 If you want to Subscribe (no pressure) you can donate however much you'd like here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Squonk Stickers! https://bcr.formaloo.me/sticker This week, we dive into the story of Paul Schaeffer and the creation of Colonia Dignidad, a cult in Chile. Starting from Schaeffer's early life and his connection to William M. Branham, to the financial support he received from his followers before we move on to the cult building a youth home and colony. It's about to be a wild, dark ride... Sources: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/alive-unwell-william-branham-cult-sjbn/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonia_Dignidad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maule_Region https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Sch%C3%A4fer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troisdorf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_M._Branham#Legacy_and_influence https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpent_seed https://www.let.rug.nl/usa/outlines/history-2005/postwar-america/the-postwar-economy-1945-1960.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1960_Valdivia_earthquake https://culteducation.com/group/1140-colonia-dignidad/36154-where-is-wolfgang-kneese-now.html SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 If you want to Subscribe (no pressure) you can donate however much you'd like here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Squonk Stickers! https://bcr.formaloo.me/sticker This week, Joey leads us on a wild ride through criminal history. From pro-wrestlers writing bad checks, to missing Brits with a penchant for kayaks catastrophes, this episode has it all! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Balisok https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/86631/how-conman-jerry-balisok-pulled-ultimate-disappearing-act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_Championship_Wrestling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darwin_disappearance_case http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1887151.stm https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/de-garis-clement-john-jack-5941 https://whisperinggums.com/2022/07/25/monday-musings-on-australian-literature-on-1922-6-great-australian-novel-again/ https://digital.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/nodes/view/3568 https://www.sunraysiadaily.com.au/events-that-shaped-sunraysia/1609497/grant-hervey SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 If you want to Subscribe (no pressure) you can donate however much you'd like here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

Today, we delved deep into the extraordinary events that unfolded during the Kaikoura UFO sightings, also known as the Kaikoura lights, off the coast of New Zealand in December 1978. We dug into the gripping accounts of pilots, news crew members, military who found themselves at the center of a gripping phenomenon that drew international attention and sparked intense debate. From the sightings themselves to the inevitable fallout, and potential coverup, we explored the steadfast statements of the witnesses who were flooded with interview requests, and the profound impact the sightings had on their lives. Kaikoura Lights Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrWe5dnDEeTlV9gt7NYkvDQqSW_IotTPD Loonar Station https://www.loonarstation.com/ SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 If you want to Subscribe (no pressure) you can donate however much you'd like here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

This week we took a wild and whimsical journey into the world of outlandish encounters with mermaids, hollow earth elves, and even a furman! With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to sprinkle in some humorous, historical and fantastical tales to give you a good chuckle. We dove headfirst into the medieval musings of Gerald of Wales and his incredible recordinds of peculiar beings living beneath the earth's surface. From a rocking rapture, to a miracle mermaid, sports equipment made of gold and a tortured furman-merman, we'vedusted off the best of the worst in humanoid encounters. Sources: Humanoid Encounters 1 AD-1899: The Others amongst Us: By: Albert S. Rosales (Available on Kindle and Paperback) Link to the Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FC6HC4P Link to the full 16 volume collection: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C4VWHRP SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 If you want to Subscribe (no pressure) you can donate however much you'd like here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

We're so excited to bring you another BCR exclusive this week! The 1974 Tilton New Hampshire UFO incident. A UFO case lost to time (and really bad audio quality) that we've painstakingly remastered and cleaned up. It ain't perfect but dang does it reveal a wild tail! Remastered Audio: https://youtu.be/Rdoixlts4Ng Original Audio: http://www.noufors.com/audio/Cops%20and%20Saucers/33.mp3 Cops & Saucers Archive: http://www.noufors.com/COPS_&_SAUCERS_-_Law_Enforcement_and_UFOs.html Paranorm Girl Podcast: https://linktr.ee/ParanormGirl SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 Especially if you are on Spotify or Apple Podcasts We’re Just getting started, and it means a lot! You can Subscribe to our Podcast and donate how much you feel you can a month to help us get our sound and Equipment top-notch! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

From project updates to AI, this week it's all things bigfoot as we sit down with long time friend of the show, Scott Tompkins, founder of the Bigfoot Mapping Project. Bigfoot Mapping Project: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bigfootmappingproject Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfootmappingproject/ Website: https://www.bigfootmap.com/ Submit A Sighting: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e6c9c6d1b2f2482e90f32667da40dc79 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/324879485524680 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4ngt_QEDELC9-vU6anV6g SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 Especially if you are on Spotify or Apple Podcasts We’re Just getting started, and it means a lot! You can Subscribe to our Podcast and donate how much you feel you can a month to help us get our sound and Equipment top-notch! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

In part three, we conclude the story of one of the worst serial Killers in history. Spoiler, it doesn't end well. The Monster of the Andes: Pedro Lopez: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1dmn5w SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 Especially if you are on Spotify or Apple Podcasts We’re Just getting started, and it means a lot! You can Subscribe to our Podcast and donate how much you feel you can a month to help us get our sound and Equipment top-notch! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support

In part two, we deeper into the horrifying crimes committed by the notorious serial killer Pedro Lopez. Known for his manipulative tactics, Lopez lured his victims with their own motivations, leading them to secluded locations where he would torture and ultimately take their lives. The Monster of the Andes: Pedro Lopez: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1dmn5w SUBSCRIBE! Don’t forget to subscribe so you can catch future shows. PLEASE RATE & REVIEW: <3 Especially if you are on Spotify or Apple Podcasts We’re Just getting started, and it means a lot! You can Subscribe to our Podcast and donate how much you feel you can a month to help us get our sound and Equipment top-notch! https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support LINKS: Find, Follow & Subscribe Here: https://bcr.bio/links Our Website: https://blackcat.report/ Submit Show Ideas Here: https://bcr.link/submit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-cat-report/support