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)
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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
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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
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,
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