
That UFO Podcast Atlas of UFOs Preview: Varginia Crash Retrievals + James Fox Clip (Book Promo)
Dec 6, 2025
In this engaging discussion, James Fox, a renowned documentary filmmaker known for his work on UFOs, shares insights from his investigation into the 1996 Varginha incident. He explains why this case rivals Roswell, detailing the eerie encounter involving three girls, police involvement, and the mysterious death of an officer. Fox emphasizes the significance of credible eyewitness testimonies and how unique elements like daytime sightings and military blockades make Varginha extraordinary. His goal is to encourage more transparency and eyewitness accounts regarding such phenomena.
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Daytime Encounter In Varginha
- Three girls in Varginha encountered a brown-skinned, oily-skinned being in broad daylight that smelled of ammonia.
- Their vivid, frightened testimony describes telepathic pleas and close proximity to the creature.
Urban Crash Makes Case Unusual
- The Varginha case stands out because the sightings occurred in daylight within a populated town rather than remote darkness.
- That urban, public nature strengthens claims by producing many independent local corroborations.
Officer Falls Ill After Capture
- Military police officer Marco Cherez allegedly captured the being and later fell ill from scratches sustained during the encounter.
- His sister Marta Tavares believes his death resulted from contact with a non-human entity.


