The Texas EM Cases

On November 2-3, 1957, multiple witnesses around Levelland, Texas reported encountering a glowing egg-shaped object that interfered with their vehicles’ electrical systems—a classic electromagnetic effects case.

The Location

West Texas:

• Small town
• Farming community
• Flat terrain
• Rural highways
• Dark skies

The Night

November 2, 1957:

• Multiple calls
• Same description
• Different locations
• Independent witnesses
• Overwhelmed police

First Report

Pedro Saucedo:

• 10:50 PM
• Highway near Levelland
• Torpedo-shaped craft
• Car engine died
• Lights went out

The Pattern

Repeated events:

• Object approaches
• Car stalls
• Headlights die
• Object departs
• Everything restarts

Multiple Witnesses

Throughout the night:

• At least 15 reports
• Independent witnesses
• Same description
• Similar effects
• Spread across area

The Object

Consistent descriptions:

• Egg or torpedo shape
• Glowing blue-green
• 100-200 feet long
• Low altitude
• Silent or humming

The Effects

Vehicle interference:

• Engine stalling
• Headlights failing
• Radios dying
• Temporary
• Object-dependent

Police Involvement

Sheriff Weir Clem:

• Took reports seriously
• Investigated locations
• Saw object himself
• Filed report
• Credible official

Air Force Response

Project Blue Book:

• Investigated
• Concluded: ball lightning
• Ignored witness testimony
• Controversial conclusion
• Widely criticized

The Timing

Significant date:

• Same week as Sputnik 2
• Space age beginning
• Heightened awareness
• National attention
• Historic period

Scientific Interest

Dr. James McDonald:

• Later reinvestigated
• Found credible
• Criticized Air Force
• Published findings
• Advocated for study

The EM Effect

Classic pattern:

• Electromagnetic interference
• Many UFO reports
• Consistent feature
• Suggests technology
• Physical interaction

Significance

Multiple-witness EM effects case demonstrating physical interaction between UFO and vehicles.

Legacy

Levelland remains the premier electromagnetic effects case, with consistent witness testimony contradicting the official explanation.