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Law Enforcement Officer

Birthday September 7, 1933

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 2, 2009 (76)

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About

A New Mexican policeman who famously claimed a close encounter with a UFO in April, 1964.

Before Fame

He was pursuing a speeder when he noticed a bright light on the road a half mile or so away, and on arriving at the scene saw a strange metallic object and creatures nearby.

Trivia

His report and the subsequent investigation by the US Air Force caused a media sensation, and a predictable amount of controversy.

Family Life

He was born in Norfolk, England.

Associated With

His sighting and others like it inspired many films and television series, the latter including The X-Files, starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson.