Ep 7. Roswell: First Witness, Part 3
- December 26, 2020
In History's Greatest Mysteries season 2 episode 7, titled "Roswell: First Witness, Part 3", the investigation into one of the most infamous events in American history continues. This episode focuses on the accounts given by various witnesses who claimed to have seen the wreckage from the alleged crash of an extraterrestrial spacecraft in Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.
The episode begins with an interview of Jesse Marcel Jr., the son of Major Jesse Marcel who was one of the first Army Air Force officers to arrive at the crash site. Marcel Jr. recounts his father's story, including the discovery of strange debris that he took home and showed to his family.
Other witnesses include Glenn Dennis, a mortician who claimed to have received strange phone calls from the Roswell Army Air Field asking about child-sized coffins, and Gerald Anderson, a former Air Force base employee who said he saw strange material being loaded onto a plane.
The episode also explores the theory that the Roswell incident involved the crash of a secret experimental aircraft rather than a UFO. Proponents of this theory point to the fact that Roswell was home to a military base where cutting-edge technology was being developed at the time.
To investigate this theory, the show interviews Ben Rich, the former head of Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division, who describes the development of the stealth bomber and other advanced aircraft during the Cold War. The episode also features interviews with former CIA officers who discuss the government's use of disinformation campaigns to cover up classified military projects.
As the investigation continues, the show explores evidence that suggests a possible government cover-up of the Roswell incident. This includes the Air Force's changing explanations for what happened, as well as allegations that witnesses were intimidated and coerced into altering their stories.
The episode ultimately leaves viewers with more questions than answers, as the mystery of the Roswell incident remains unsolved. However, it offers a fascinating exploration of the various theories and evidence surrounding one of the most enduring mysteries of our time.
Overall, "Roswell: First Witness, Part 3" is a captivating episode of History's Greatest Mysteries that sheds new light on the Roswell incident and offers fresh perspectives on this intriguing and enigmatic event.
