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Cash-Landrum Incident

Betty Cash, Vickie Landrum, and young Colby encountered a diamond-shaped craft spewing flames over a Texas road. Dozens of military helicopters surrounded it. All three suffered severe radiation-like burns and illness. Betty Cash died in 1998 from complications. They sued the US government.

1980
Huffman, Texas, USA
3+ witnesses

The only UFO case to result in a lawsuit against the government.

The Witnesses

December 29, 1980:

  • Betty Cash (52)
  • Vickie Landrum (57)
  • Colby Landrum (7)
  • Driving home
  • Near Huffman, Texas

The Object

What they encountered:

  • Diamond-shaped craft
  • Spewing flames downward
  • Intensely hot
  • Hovering over road
  • Blocking their path

The Helicopters

Military presence:

  • 23 helicopters counted
  • Chinooks identified
  • Surrounding the craft
  • Following it
  • Military operation?

The Injuries

Physical effects:

  • Severe burns
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Hair loss
  • Eye damage
  • Radiation symptoms

Betty Cash

Long-term effects:

  • Hospitalized repeatedly
  • Cancer developed
  • Never fully recovered
  • Died 1998
  • Anniversary of sighting

The Lawsuit

Legal action:

  • Sued US government
  • Military denied involvement
  • Helicopters unidentified
  • Case dismissed 1986
  • No compensation

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