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Cash-Landrum Incident

A diamond-shaped craft spewing flames gave three witnesses radiation poisoning. Betty Cash lost her hair and later died of cancer. Military helicopters surrounded it. The government denied everything.

December 29, 1980
Huffman, Texas, USA
3+ witnesses

The Cash-Landrum Incident caused documented medical harm.

The Encounter

December 29, 1980:

  • Betty Cash driving
  • Vickie Landrum passenger
  • 7-year-old Colby
  • Diamond-shaped craft
  • Flames shooting down

The Craft

Terrifying sight:

  • Diamond-shaped
  • Bright flames
  • Extremely hot
  • Blinding light
  • Helicopter escorts

The Helicopters

Military response:

  • 23 helicopters
  • Chinooks identified
  • Surrounding craft
  • Witnesses counted
  • Government denied

Medical Consequences

Radiation symptoms:

  • Hair loss
  • Burns
  • Nausea
  • Eye damage
  • Betty Cash died 1998

Lawsuit filed:

  • Against U.S. government
  • $20 million sought
  • Case dismissed
  • No helicopters recorded
  • Justice denied

Legacy

Documented case:

  • Medical records
  • Multiple witnesses
  • Physical evidence
  • Government cover-up?
  • Unsolved mystery

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