Case file · Non-fiction & research literature
Fowler, 'The Andreasson Affair'
Raymond Fowler's investigation of Betty Andreasson's account, under hypnosis, of beings entering her Massachusetts home in 1967 and taking her aboard a craft.
1979 CE · 42.63, -71.93 · status: account
The account
For: Fowler, praised by Hynek as an outstanding investigator, ran a long study with hypnosis, medical and psychological assessments, and family testimony. The book is credited with introducing alien implants to ufology.
The sceptical view
Against: the narrative is heavily religious and emerged through hypnosis, which can produce vivid false memories; there is no physical evidence.