New Names For the Missing/Disappeared List?

There are new names that may well deserve to be added to an ongoing missing/disappeared scientist list. They are both decades old.  Yet all are happening in a very shadowy time in U.S. history when MK-ULTRA was in the background, unapproved tests of LSD, un-regulated studies in mind control and behavior manipulations were going on.  At the heart of all of these is a proprietary issue of who can and who cannot know the "Secret."  Public ridicule is a prime tool to silence such people, "gaslighting", drugging, intimation, threats, and other techniques have all been used. 

James V. Forrestal, America’s first secretary of defense. Died at Bethesda, Maryland, at 2 a.m. on the 22nd day of May 1949. On the 60th anniversary of his death, historians urged a new look and the result was most believed he had been murdered.

Links: 1749628679.pdf   Forestal,  an academic paper looking at the odds he was murdered.

Dr. James  E. McDonald. d. 1971

Ridiculed by peers for his attempts to seriously do the work of a scientist or was he manipulated to suicide or was he simply muredered.

New York Times: 1971. TUCSON, Ariz., June 15 (UPI) —Dr. James E. McDonald, nationally known University of Arizona physicist, was found dead in a desert area Sunday, an apparent suicide. He was 51 years old.  

Dr. McDonald was a senior physicist specializing in clouds at the university's Institute of Atmospheric Physics and was credited with contributions to the advancement of cloud physics and weather modification research.

Authorities said Dr. McDonald had died of a head wound and that a note and a.38 revolver were found beside the body.

A Respected Scientist / Dr. McDonald, a member of the National. Academy of Sciences, was the most outspoken scientific proponent of the possibility that. unidentified flying objects might be under control from beyond the earth.

Links: In a rare interview, ridiculed UFO researcher James E. McDonald’s wife Betsy talks about his death 

Perhaps, yet another name is Another one who may have been murdered?  Not a scientist but a bestselling radio personality and author. Was Frank Edwards author of several mystery books, whose 1966 book Flying Saucers Serious Business was a best seller and heavily criticized The Air Force - murdered?

He was fired from his radio show for the AFL about UFOs during the 1950s.  Some theorize that it was mysterious that his popularity was high in 1966 with his book, but then he died in about 1967??

FROM THE FILES: 1990's and Computer Interruptus

The recent focused and then fizzled look at the missing and disappeared scientists caused me to reflect on experiences of many doing UFOlogy (the study of UFOs).

In the mid to late 1990's the anniversary of the ROSWELL INCIDENT led to many people, me included, turning back to earlier research and earlier experiences with a settled view. Answers. We all wanted answers.

This was also the time period where there was a lot of focus on so-called "reptilian" aliens. Some were a little extreme and were very demanding that their view was the only right one. In attempting to do research, I was harassed by email from a woman living in the southwest.

This was the time of the infamous claims about Dulce Base in New Mexico emerged through presenters such as Phillip Schneider were making their stories of witnessing unground battles and vats of human body parts.  Phil said if they say he committed suicide - "he didn't" and sure enough in 1996 he died. Police labeled it a suicide. His body, from autopsy photos, does appear to bear bruising as if he had been beaten or his body moved.

I created a free webpage and began discussing the Roswell case, see holes in the new government story, and urging for more truth telling after fifty years. I sent some research to CUFOS and a copy of email correspondence from Robert Todd (a man famous at the time as somewhat of a phantom in the field). My computer began to act up, suddenly the page there, and then black and back up. No power surges, nothing to explain what was happening.  Then, the page showed the "blue page of death" meaning the page was no longer useable. I could reach other pages, do other things, but for 48 hours I had no access to my Roswell page.

Then...it was back...but with some differences.  At the time I had a daisy wheel printer and had both backed up the contents of the page to "flopping disc" but had also printed them out on the daisy wheel printer (one long roll of papers with separation tears built in).   I compared the printed to the on-screen version and some parts had been deleted...some words changed to twist the meaning. Some links had been deleted or subtly changed. 

I was not paranoid...just annoyed.  I took the papers, files and the web address to the public library where I worked and asked our new IT guy. He had a lot of experience in computers, the internet, and things electronical.  We decided to use a public computer.  I reserved one for my break and we met there at the appointed time. He had reserved the one next to me where he could access a master view of the service and the online activity.  He said that I had not had the webpage opened for five minutes when he detected a "third party" was there.  He attempted to kick the third party of the server and it left as another "blue screen of death" popped up.

I have to assume all that the IT guy did, I was a newbie after all, newly graduated from college, just learning all the ropes of everything. 

I heard from other people in the time - through emails, talk shows, and periodicals - that they too were having similar odd happenings

Was it simply coincidence, early faulty systems designs, network overwork, or something else?

Share your experiences when you could easily believe....they were watching.

CITIZEN RESEARCH: UFO/UAP Research in Oklahoma, A Brief History

Part of a planned continuing series. Have a short state or country history you would like see shared here? Use the comments or contact form.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF OKLAHOMA MUFON

First Organized:  No clear records have been uncovered but it is believed the group evolved in the late 1970’s.  There was a “group” that sometimes met at a Tulsa library.  

There were other groups, such as the OKC based International UFO Bureau IUFOB), launched by who were hosting conferences on the topic.  Other events discussed the topic or hosted speakers such as members for the ‘Midwest UFO Group’, spearheaded by Walter Andrus, out of Texas. This is the group out of which MUFON will develop. In the early 1980’s this group is making regular speaking tours into Oklahoma. The late 1970’s and 1980’s saw regular articles in Oklahoma newspaper. People had not forgotten the many earlier events in and over Oklahoma. In the early 1990’s the group was being recognized – if with slight tongue in cheek humor – in syndicated columns syndicated carried in Oklahoma newspapers.  

The world wide web was making an impact in the decade and in 1997 ads began appearing in some newspapers.  They were often labeled as “UFO Web Sites” and included information about the New Hampshire Mutual UFO Network, the UFO Director and Forum and UFO Folklore (all of which appear to now be defunct). (source: Add. “Excite! UFO Websites”  (Source: Brown, Gloria. Perry Daily Journal Weekender (Perry, Okla.), Vol. 104, No. 193, Ed. 1 Friday, September 26, 1997, newspaper, September 26, 1997; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc2258255/m1/10/: accessed May 14, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Gateway to Oklahoma History, gateway.okhistory.org).

PAST STATE DIRECTORS:

• [2026]Marcie Keys, Oklahoma placed under New Central Region of MUFON

• [2026]C. J. Arabia (Interim Director, 2026

• [2025-2026] Robert “Bob” Sterling”, Interim; MUFON HQ.

[2025] Marilyn A. Hudson [May 2025 to Sept 2025]. 

Assistant State Director Dr. Janet Flowers. / June 2025. Oklahoma.    

Oklahoma MUFON roles: Assistant State Director ;CFI-3   Advanced - Certified Field Investigator ; Experiencer Resource Team Member (ERT) /Case Assistance Group (CAG) ;Archivist / Researcher.

BIO: Marilyn A. Hudson is a retired educator and library professional in public, school, and academic libraries.  Additionally, she is a published author and an active researcher into historical and sometimes arcane subject matter. She received a B.A. in History and an M.L.I.S. (Master in Library and Information Studies) from the University of Oklahoma.

Her published works related to the unexplained include: Sooner Saucers: 1947-1969, Oklahoma UFO’s; Sooner Saucers: Vol 2; UFO’s Over Oklahoma: A Short Guide to Route 66; 1947: Those Saucy Saucers; Encounter in Kansas; and Sunflower Saucers: Some Kansas UFO Accounts. She also has a blog dedicated to the topic UFO SKIES (https://ufoskies.blogspot.com/).

Becoming a Field Investigator with MUFON melds all these interests and professional experience together in a desire to contribute to the goals of the organization: “I. Investigate UFO sightings and collect the data in the MUFON Database for use by researchers worldwide. II. Promote research on UFOs to discover the true nature of the phenomenon, with an eye towards scientific breakthroughs, and improving life on our planet. III. Educate the public on the UFO phenomenon and its potential impact on society..”

Her favorite quote is “keep watching the skies.”

[2024] Robert "Bob" Davis [Dec. 2024 - June 2025]. 

Assistant State Director, Marilyn A. Hudson.   

Oklahoma MUFON Roles:  CFI , Advanced. Assistant State Director, State Director.       

BIO: Oklahoma MUFON bids farewell to Robert "Bob" Davis after several years of committed and vital leadership.  He stepped into the State Director position when William "Mike" Six was named one of the new Regional Directors for MUFON.

Bob was a dedicated Field Investigator and masterfully stepped into the leadership role. His vast experience and passion for exploring the unknown made him an invaluable asset to our team. He brought in new skills and trained to a high level of competency the certified field investigators with which he worked.  He was committed to bringing accessible and easy to use tools into investigations and introduced many of these to the betterment of the trainees and the final results.

Bob holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and began his career as a production engineer with Philips Lighting. He later transitioned to a career spanning 39 years as an electrical engineer, designing hardware and writing software for various flight simulators. His engineering background has provided him with the analytical skills needed for investigating unexplained aerial phenomena.

Bob’s fascination with UFOs started in his childhood after reading The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Edward J. Ruppelt. As a teenager, his interest deepened with Chariots of the Gods by Erich Von Daniken. His approach to UFO investigation mirrors his engineering mindset—careful data collection, correlation, and teamwork are essential to uncovering the truth.

[2023-2024] William "Mike" Six 

Oklahoma Mufon/ MUFON roles: Regional Director, State Director, and Assistant State Director.  A certified field investigator and a MUFON STAR Team Member.  

BIO: William “Mike” Six was a native Oklahoman, born in Tulsa. He Joined the U.S. Marine Corps right after graduation from High School in 1971.  While in the military, he was assigned to the Fleet Marine Force where he served as a rotary wing (helicopter) Flight Engineer and Aerial observer and was assigned to a Marine Attack Helicopter Squadron.

Upon his return back stateside, Mike was selected for the “Platoon Leaders Class” and attended the University of Oklahoma where he studied Engineering and worked towards his goal to receive his commission as a Marine Corps officer.

During Mike’s sophomore Year at O.U., he elected to separate from the Marine Corp and entered into Law Enforcement with the City of Midwest City Police Department where he served as a Police Officer.

During his time as a Police Officer, he participated in the rescue and recovery efforts at the Murrah Building Bombing, the Star Elementary School fatal explosion, May 3rd ,1999 F-5 Tornado. Mike was instrumental in successfully implementing the Community Based Policing Program into his community.

While serving as a police officer, He earned his Degree in Criminal Justice & Police Science. Mike retired from the Police Department after nearly 30 years of service and is bringing with him all of his investigative experience, techniques and training to MUFON as a Field Investigator. 

He served as Assistant State Director and then State Director of Oklahoma MUFON before assuming the director role of one of several multi-state Regional Groups within MUFON.  Mike was a strong supporter of his team.  His vast experiences made him an outstanding leader and a friend to many.

William "Mike" Michael Six, born on July 3, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 71. He was a resident of The Village, Oklahoma. A committal service with Military Honors took place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, 8701 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on December 9, 2025.

[ca. 2018] Mindi Tautfest  

[ ca 2016] Douglas Wilson 

[ ca 2010] Marilyn Carlson

[ca 1994 ] Richard Seifried, wife Jean Seifried. Co-Directors.  Jean was noted in a newspaper article as “director of investigations.”   They alleged the University of Oklahoma created a chilling climate for honest discussion or study of the phenomena (1994). Richard Seifriend claimed to have a masters in education and had taught at the University of Arkansas as well as other locations but when he came to Norman, Oklahoma around 1990 he offered to conduct a classing the school’s continuing education program but was denied. 

[1978] Jean Waller was identified as the Oklahoma regional representative of NICAP (National Investigation Committee of Aerial Phenomena).

MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES 

CRISEL, CHARLES H ,MSG (US ARMY, Retired)  | 1948 - 2024  / MSG (Retired) Charles H. Crisel (April 30, 1948 - December 9, 2024)  /MSG (Retired) Charles H. Crisel, 76, of Lawton, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Born on April 30, 1948, in Cushing, Oklahoma, he was the son of Raymond and Mary (Carpenter) Crisel.

Charles graduated from Cushing High School in 1966 and began a distinguished military career in the United States Army in 1967. He served his country with honor for 24 years, retiring in 1991 at the rank of Master Sergeant. His dedicated service earned him numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal w/Service Star, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal-8 and the Humanitarian Service Medal-Cuban. Charles also served during the Vietnam War, receiving the Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Service Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry Unit Citation with Palm.

Following his military retirement, Charles continued his commitment to service as a civil servant on Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from 1991 until 2007 retiring as the Freight Branch Supervisor.

He was also involved with MUFON.  Mindi Tautfest, past state director of Oklahoma MUFON had this to say: “…Charles Crisel passed away this week. He was a long time FI here in Oklahoma and my first partner in MUFON…I will miss our investigation road trips and deep talks. You were the best!”

SERVICE was held Monday, December 16, 2024/ 10:00 AM /Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel, Lawton, Oklahoma.    (Source: https://www.beckerfuneral.com)

[UFO Skies. Marilyn A. Hudson, 2026]

RESPONSES TO RELEASED FILES

 A survey of previous postings will demonstrate how my years of research verified the tactics of distraction, bait and switch, and band stand propaganda have driven every government group "researching" the topic.  Ever civilian organization has been infiltrated by individuals who serve as the small foxes gnawing the vines.  They drive in wedges of fear, distractions and paranoia. From NICAP to [fill in the blank organization].

The pages and files are filled with ways the researchers falsely labeled sightings, held back information, and then lumped them all together to support the narrative.

Despite the release of films and images that have been labeled as unidentified by DOW and other elements of the government, there are Monday Morning Quarterbacks who - oh how amazing! - they find what all those experts do not?  Old game tactic, dismiss your trainer radar technicians, trained weather observers, and trained everyone else to carry across the agenda that they were mistaken!  What is the ethics of blaming trained individuals already tasked with vital national security work and label them - publicly - as incompetents?

Truth...the rarest commodity in the world.

MISSING AND DECEASED SCIENCE WORKERS (Updated, Updated)

 This list has been expanded now (4/24/2026) to include several new names. 

Note the interesting cluster of dates for many of these events.

Note also the odd spike and grouping for 2025; think back on what was happening then in the overall UAP movement. Consider the following:

2021: The Department of Defense confirmed that AARO's cumulative UAP report intake surpassed 2,000 cases amid ongoing congressional oversight. 

2022: The House Intelligence subcommittee held the first public UAP hearing since 1969, with new footage shown. 

2023: The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) was established within the Department of Defense, with a mandate broader than any previous program. 

2024: NASA released its independent UAP study report, calling for more rigorous data collection and a scientific framework for analyzing aerial anomalies. 

2025: The Trump administration issued a directive ordering the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies to identify and release UAP-related classified files within 90 days. 

These events reflect the ongoing efforts to address UAPs and the increasing public awareness and scrutiny surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. 

This is not the first time that patterns or clusters have appeared. In the early years of the 21 century there were missing biologists and chemists - see The Dead Scientists Files: A Complete Database of Suspicious Deaths (1994–2026) - Decrypted Matrix

DISCLOSURE: "IMMINENT" From a Distance

 

Imminent: Inside the Pentagon’s Hunt for UFOs (Luis Elizondo (Author, Narrator), Christopher Mellon (Narrator), William Morrow (Publisher))

Sometimes the best way to review the importance and impact of a book is from a distance.  In the moment, the news and facts are fluid, shifting, and still undecided. The truth is often engaged in a pugilistic battle with a no-holds barred street fighter willing to fight dirty, to lie, and to cheat.

In the moment and the moments following such a battle - minds are clouded, tempers high, thoughts biased or tied up by bonds of conditioned or manipulated thinking. Logic flees, emotions surge, and truth hides under the blankets.

Once the dust settles, once the written official statements are available for public review, once the video is a matter of public record, once the emotions simmer to a more rational level, then the true import of a document, a statement, a fact, can - finally - be clearly found.

This is the case with this work by Elizondo.  The old guard - labeled the Legacy Group - are committed to lies, secrets, and keeping everyone (congress and the people) in the dark on a subject recorded around the globe since, at least, the 1940's.  The New Guys - those who are deeply committed to truth, justice, and the American way (yes, these people need to be wearing capes as they are true American heroes) - and believe that the People and the Congress need to know the truth so it can be studied, investigated, and adequately and appropriately responded to an issue of global import.

Elizondo shares everything from his relationship to family, friends, and his commitment to his country and its laws.  He gives clear framework for the chronology of the events, the cause and reactions that resulted, and the building of a new era of serious, scholarly, and intentional study and investigations into unidentified - and unexplainable - objects and events.

Read this work with a marker handy, take notes, find links and watch the Congressional moments, understand the spider like web that big government can create to trap truth seekers and lock in secrets that should not be secret.  Notice the tactics of lies, threats, and more and compare to the recorded history of those tactics since the 1940's.  

Reading it with the ability to read the full documents, to review the news articles, and to evaluate the scope of events - and the reactions - is - from a distance - fascinating and eye-opening.

IS EASTER 2026 "D-DAY"? ": UAPS AND TRANSITIONS

This Sunday marks Easter 2026.

This is the time when the rubber meets the road. The various theories are often complex and confusing. Is the event the long prophesied coming return of the Christ? Is it a shift from one level of consciousness to another? Is nudge into a new timeline? Is it the moment of disclosure that we are not alone as intelligent beings in the cosmos? The mingling of spiritual with scientific disturbs many.

Some view it through a single religious lens of a denominational or specific belief system. Others blend many such systems together in a syncretic designer metaphysics approach.

Will we be at peace - in our souls - for a divine encounter? Will we be giddy with excitement at the fulfilment of our dreams?

Will we be "Roy" gazing at awe at the descending UFO and occupants in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" or the glassy eyed dreamer atop the skyscraper holding aloft a sign of welcome as the vivid blue light shoots down from the UFO, seconds before annihilation?

Sunday will be - interesting - in many ways this year.