Antonio Villas Boas Abduction
A Brazilian farmer reported being taken aboard a craft and subjected to procedures by humanoid beings. One of the first detailed abduction accounts, predating the Hills by four years.
On October 16, 1957, 23-year-old Brazilian farmer Antonio Villas Boas reported one of the first detailed alien abduction accounts. His story, predating the famous Betty and Barney Hill case by four years, included physical evidence and remained consistent until his death.
The Encounter
Villas Boas was plowing fields at night (to avoid the day’s heat) when he saw a red light approaching. According to documented accounts:
- An egg-shaped craft landed nearby
- He was seized by humanoid beings in suits
- He was taken aboard the craft
- Subjected to physical procedures
- A female humanoid being was brought to him
- He was released after several hours
The beings were described as about 5 feet tall, wearing tight gray suits and helmets. They communicated through sounds rather than speech.
Physical Evidence
Villas Boas developed physical symptoms after the encounter:
- Unusual lesions on his body
- Nausea and headaches lasting weeks
- Symptoms consistent with mild radiation exposure
- Scarring that persisted for years
Dr. Olavo Fontes, a respected physician, examined Villas Boas and documented his injuries, noting they were consistent with radiation effects.
Investigation
The case was investigated by:
- Dr. Olavo Fontes (physician and UFO researcher)
- The Brazilian journal O Cruzeiro
- International UFO researchers
Villas Boas submitted to multiple interviews and physical examinations. His account remained consistent. Dr. Fontes, initially skeptical, became convinced of Villas Boas’s sincerity after extensive interviews.
Later Life
Antonio Villas Boas went on to become a lawyer—hardly the career of someone seeking attention through fabrication. He rarely discussed the incident publicly, gave few interviews, and never sought to profit from his story. He died in 1991, his account unchanged.
Significance
The Villas Boas case is significant because:
- One of the earliest detailed abduction accounts
- Physical evidence (injuries) documented by a physician
- The witness was educated and credible
- The account remained consistent over 30+ years
- It predated the more famous Hill abduction
The case established many elements that would become common in later abduction reports: medical procedures, humanoid beings, loss of time, and lasting physical effects.