FBI — Animal Mutilation Investigation, Part 1
Summary
This report from the FBI documents the investigation into livestock mutilations in New Mexico and the southwestern United States, initiated on February 16, 1979. It includes details from an April 1979 conference led by Senator Harrison Schmitt and responses from FBI Director Webster, along with conclusions from the Rommel investigation. This is the first part of a five-part series.
Key highlights
State veterinarians suggested that mutilated animals were likely eaten by other animals.p.6
“dead animals were eaten by other animals or varmits.”
The FBI was requested to investigate reports of livestock mutilations in Nebraska and Oklahoma.p.3
“I am wondering if your good offices have instigated an investigation.”
The report includes a reference to a newspaper article about the mutilations.p.3
“Enclosed is a newspaper article which appeared in the Hastings, Nebraska, Daily Tribune.”
Witnesses reported that missing body parts included sexual organs and udders.p.6
“the sexual organs, ears, lips and udders, and in some instances, blood from the animals.”
Source
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