The Clearview Rocky Mountain Ranch Case: 1978 Notes & Dr. Leo Sprinkle’s Experiencer Questionnaire

About this episode

This episode examines archival documents related to the 1978 investigation of unusual activity at the Rocky Mountain Ranch.

Episode Five of the Clearview Rocky Mountain Ranch Case Documents Series examines two archival documents connected to the 1978 investigation of unusual activity associated with the ranch. The first document, dated May 16, 1978, records a telephone call from John Duke. In the notes, Duke apologized for delays in responding to requests for information being shared among UFO researchers. He also discussed ongoing conversations with Dr. John Derr and Dr. Pete Van Arsdale, who had recently spent time at the ranch. Duke expressed appreciation that the quiet investigations had not upset local residents. However, he also mentioned that he continued to experience the unsettling feeling that he was being monitored, something he acknowledged was difficult to explain from a scientific perspective. The document also notes Duke’s request to adjust wording used in research materials, suggesting the term “Law Enforcement Officer” be used rather than “Undersheriff.” The second document is a June 10, 1978 APRO questionnaire completed using a pendulum method. The questionnaire explores whether subconscious memories related to UFO encounters, telepathic communication, or non-human contact might…

People in this episode

Host: Katie Paige

Topics covered

• UFO investigation
• psychological dimensions
• experiencer reports
• archival documents
• telepathic communication

Keywords

• UFO
• Dr. Leo Sprinkle
• psychology
• experiencer questionnaire
• John Duke
• archival documents
• telepathy
• Rocky Mountain Ranch

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: APRO

Places: Rocky Mountain Ranch

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