Have people really been 'killed by aliens?' Expert weighs in on fatalities linked to UFOs

You've been reading about UFOs and some bizarre deaths that people think are connected to aliens. A new book by Nigel Watson explores these cases. Get ready for some weird stories!

A new book by Nigel Watson explores UFO cases and some deaths that people believe are linked to aliens. One case is a US pilot, Captain Thomas Mantell, who died in 1948 after chasing a mysterious object in his jet. The Air Force first said he was chasing Venus, then later said it was a secret balloon.

Another case is a Brazilian man, Inacio de Souza, who saw a UFO and three strange men in 1967. He shot one of the men but it had no effect, then a green light shot from the UFO and hit Souza in the head. He died a few months later from leukemia. Some people believe the UFO light gave him radiation sickness.

A third case is from 1947, when Harold Dahl and his crew were on a tugboat and saw strange objects in the sky. One object dropped metal strips that burned Dahl's son and killed their dog. A man in a black suit showed up later and warned Dahl to keep quiet. People who investigated the case died in a plane crash and some evidence disappeared.

But believers will find plenty of fuel for their theories in Watson's book. The secrecy surrounding some of these cases, the strange behavior of the UFOs, and the unfortunate ends met by some of those involved all contribute to a sense of mystery.  The possibility that alien visitations might not always be benign adds another layer of intrigue.

Whether you believe UFOs are responsible for these deaths or not, Watson's book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of ufology and the enduring human fascination with the unknown.  It's a reminder that even in the 21st century, there are still mysteries out there waiting to be solved.

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