ST I (7 MATA NUUBER ONE JANUARY 1978. THE PROJECT STIGMA REPORT ON THE CONTINUING INVESTIGATION INTO THE OCCURRENCE OP ANIMAL MUTILATIONS Project Stigma represents an on-going probe into the relentless wave of nTiHinni (primarily livestock) mutilations and mutilation-deaths. We have no pet theories to promote. We nould prefer that the overall em¬ phasis of this newele'tter be placed on the^ presentation of factual data, although speculative material, labelled as such, will certainly not be beyond the realm of our coverage. Project Stigma is an attempt to coordinate and assist in information-gathering activities on the part of the pertinent and responsible investigative agencies and indi¬ viduals. The success of this project ifiU depend upon you - the readers of STIGMATA — and your willingness to participate in a program designed to identify the perpetrators of the animal mutilations and their motives. STIGMATA has no formal publication schedule at present. At the outset we anticipate publishing on an approximately-bl—monthly basis. This edition is being distributed without charge. To receive the next issue, send a self-addressed, no. 10, stamped (130) envelope (SASE) tot* k:. Project Stigma - P. 0. Box 1094 - Paris, Texas 75460 It is conceivable that future issues may be enlarged, with the addition of photographs and illustrations. It may then be necessary to charge a subscription fee. We will maintain the current "fee" (SASE) for as long as possible, as we strive also to maintain a low overhead. STIGMATA will hopefully be utilized as a forum by the readership. Com¬ munication among those seeking answers is Imperative. Space limitations will likely prevent us from publishing everything we receive, but we do heartily solicit your comments and welcome your observations. If you will wish us to keep your name and/or address in confidence, please advise. We are continually seeking raw data, so if you have information to offer, we hope to hear from you. We do not believe in asking you for material if we cannot offer something in return. So if you are interested in establishing a data exchange, contact us and we'll work something out. “It's a strange thing". (Sheriff Gary D. Shoemaker;Teller Co., Colo. 1975) 1 STIGMATA - Fa^a 2 A 1977 ”MUTE” OHRONQLOGY April* The following listing can in no way claim to he complete * As al¬ ways ^ we suspect that we are unaware of many mutilation in¬ cidents, Some are reported to law enforcement agencies, but do not surface in the pressj others are not reported "offi¬ cially'^ at all. We are fortu¬ nate to have learned of a few such occurrences through word- of-mouth. It will be noted that in 1977, as in the pre¬ vious year, mutilations were occurring spottily but stead¬ ily, but with nowhere near the intensity of the extensive and inexorable wave of 1975, when hundreds of possible mutila¬ tions were reported. Neverthe- lesa, we can draw attention to one important fact - they have yet to cease: January: Arisona - Oochiee County; 2 confirmed; multiple un¬ confirmed Kentucky - Grayson County February: Colorado - Sedgwick County; at least 2 confirmed by sheriff’s office Texas - Montague County; 3 hulls March: New Mexico - Taos Coimty; date unknown New Mexico - Grant County; date unknown (early spring) Texas - Tarrant County Colorado - Park County Washington - Snohomish County Alberta, Canada; near Calgary; date unknown; unconfirmed May : Colorado - Washington County Colorado - Costilla County Texas - Howard County; goats, rabbits; unconfirmed as "clas¬ sic" mutilations June: Texas - Jim Hogg County July: Dartmoor, England; 15 ponies; n^sterious deaths but ap¬ parently not "classic" Texas - La(iar County Texas - Johnson County Colorado - Logan County; first confirmed in 1977 in county that has been, since Summer of 1975, a perennial mutilation "hot spot" August: Texas - Lamar County Texas - Johnson County; "cow parts", including head, found with girl’s panties and bra near lake in city park Arkansas - Little River County Oklahoma — Pushmataha County; approx, 15 cattle; possibly due to ruatling/butchBring; usually with heads, feet, blood remaining Oregon - Union County Colorado - Logan County: at least 3 (Continued on page 3) 2 STIGMATA - Page 3 1977 MOTE CHHONOLOGY (Cont,): September; Colorado - Costilla Comity Colorado - Logan County; 3 or 4 reports Missouri - Cass County Texas - Tarrant County; cow, alive, thought sexually abused, perhaps by humaiis(?) October; Missouri - Cass County; 2 Missouri - Bates County, Polk County; unconfirmed reports Colorado - Logan County; 4 ot 5 reports Colorado — Washington County; 2 reports Colorado - Elbert County Oregon - Wallowa County Texas - Bexar County; dogs, pigs, goats slashed, mauled, *'mutilated“ I unconfirmed as "classic” Iowa Black Hawk County Iowa - Linn County November; Kansas - Montgomery Coirnty; horse; also unconfirmed mute of unspecified animal Nebraska - Adams County; hog Nebraska - county unknown; possible horse mute; uncon¬ firmed at press time December: This summary is presented as a preliminary working model. It is conceivable that additional 1977 reports will come to our atten¬ tion later, at which time this list will be accordingly supple¬ mented. All of the/above incidents involved the mutilation of cattle, except where noted. If our readers have additions or comments regard¬ ing this chronology, please let us know, Is there any reason to suspect a relationship between mutilations and UPOs? This question will he addressed in our next issue. Other questions to be pursued in future editions include: What is the extent of mutilations » outside the U,S.? What role do the "mystery helicop¬ ters" play? Have relevant human mutilations occurred, and are threats against investigators taken seriously? What agencies have (or should have) jurisdiction in mutilation probes? We will examine individual mute incidents which appear to be of partic^ur significance. If you know of a fresh mutilation, call this number immediately: (214) 784-5922, We will attempt to dispatch an investigative team by air to any site in the Western ^ of the U,S, There is a great need for on-site investigation of fresh mute carcasses (maximum: 48 hrs,) STIGIiflATA is published in associa¬ tion with SAAPVIC STIGr-lATA © copyright 1978 by Thomas H, Adams Colorado - Costilla County; 3 Project Stigma is interested in ob- cowa; unidentified helicop- taining photos of mutes. Please ad- ter; nocturnal revolving vise if you have any for sale/trade, lights 3 4