Unresolved

The Cash–Landrum Incident

Catalog FG-056When December 29, 1980Where Near Huffman, Texas

Three people say a fiery diamond, escorted by helicopters, made them sick.

Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum and Landrum's grandson said a flaming diamond-shaped object hovered over the road while about two dozen helicopters circled it. Afterward they suffered burns, nausea and hair loss. Their lawsuit against the U.S. government was dismissed when the military denied owning any such craft.

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The ledger

What the record shows, what people say, and the best explanation available so far.

What's documented

  • Medical records and the lawsuit are public.

What's claimed

  • An experimental or unknown craft injured civilians.

Best explanation so far

The helicopter detail suggests a military operation, but none has been identified. The medical link is also debated.

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