Over the last few years, several scientists connected to aerospace research, advanced propulsion, and UAP‑related fields have passed away. Each case has its own circumstances, but the pattern has sparked renewed curiosity among those who follow the UFO phenomenon closely.
Dr. Jeff Meldrum: The Anatomist Who Brought Bigfoot into the Lab
Dr. Jeff Meldrum (1958–2025) was one of the most influential and recognizable figures in modern Bigfoot research. A professor of anatomy and anthropology at Idaho State University, Meldrum built his career studying primate locomotion, foot morphology, and the evolution of bipedal walking, work that earned him respect in academic circles long before he ever spoke publicly about Sasquatch.
Meldrum passed away in September 2025 at the age of 67 after a brief battle with brain cancer. His death was confirmed by his family and reported widely in academic and cryptozoology circles.
What set Meldrum apart was his willingness to examine footprint evidence with the same rigor he applied to primate anatomy.
He focused on:
mid‑foot flexibility
pressure ridges
dermal textures
weight distribution inconsistent with hoaxes
He never claimed Bigfoot was proven, only that the footprint evidence deserved scientific study, a position that made him both respected and controversial. Supporters saw him as a pioneer who brought credibility to the field. Critics argued he was too open to fringe possibilities. But even his critics acknowledged his expertise and his careful, methodical approach to evidence.
Meldrum authored Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science, co‑edited academic volumes on human locomotion, and maintained one of the largest collections of alleged Sasquatch footprint casts in the world. His work helped shift Bigfoot research away from blurry photos and toward measurable data.
His passing left a noticeable gap in both the academic and Bigfoot communities. Many remember him as a steady, thoughtful voice who encouraged open debate, careful documentation, and scientific curiosity, even when the topic was controversial.
What’s your take on Dr. Jeff Meldrum’s legacy - scientific pioneer, too optimistic about the evidence, or somewhere in the middle?
This post is by Thomas Marcum. Thomas is the founder/leader of the cryptozoology and paranormal research organization known as TCC Research. Over 25 years of experience with research and investigation of unexplained activity, working with video and websites. A trained wildland firefighter, a published photographer, and a poet.
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One of the biggest red flags in any research field, Bigfoot included, is when one person becomes the only voice that matters. It can become a cult-like environment.
I finally finished this film and have not really posted a lot about it. This was originally set to be a season 3 of the Almost Live series, but I turned it into a movie.
In my opinion, the film features some very compelling Bigfoot evidence that might be some of the best I have ever captured. The film is just not about Bigfoot; it also features some history about some of our areas.
This is not the be-all end-all of movies, but it is a fun and informative film that I'm glad I finally got finished.
Here is the film, followed by the synopsis and some other information.
On Sunday after church, we made a trip up to our local Family Dollar store. While there I ran into a local person from our area, a person that I know, who had something they wanted to share with me.
What follows is the story he told me, along with some of my thoughts.
Some sasquatch seem very savvy where roadways and cars are concerned. And then there are others who either don't care or are unaware.
It was mid-January 1973 when a truck driver hauling a load of logs took a curve on the road to Eureka and hit something big. He was traveling about 40-45 mph, around 7:30 pm when a creature with reddish, brown hair stepped out into the road. It was standing on the side and seemed to be unaware of the oncoming truck when it started walking. The truck hit the 6 1/2 to 7 ft tall creature and swerved off to the left shoulder of the road. The driver could hear nothing over the noise of the engine. He was sure he had not hit a bear.
Russian Research | Part 3 | Major General Mikhail Stephanovitch Topilski
While it was not research, the Russian army and this officer had an extraordinary encounter with a creature called Almasty. There seem to be several versions of what happened in 1925 and I will tell them all.
Major General Mikhail Stephanovitch Topilski was the commander of a cavalry regiment in the Red Army during the Civil War after the Communist Revolution of 1917. In 1925, he and his men were given the task of hunting down anti-Communist forces in the Pamir Mountains southwest of the Tien Shan. They encountered more than just fighting men.
When most people think of the possibility of sasquatch-type creatures on the other side of the world, they immediately think of "Yeti." However, there is much more information out there by the Russians than anything from the Himalayas. The only problem is that not much of it is widely publicized in English.
There are some publications and some authors that will publish translations. And with internet programs available that will translate, if the material is on the internet, you can get some idea of what is being said.
In the summer of 1973, Illinois became the center of bigfoot activity. For two weeks the Murphysboro Mud Monster, also called Big Muddy Monster, struck fear into the residents' hearts.
It began around midnight on June 25, 1973. A young couple, Randy Needham and Judy Johnson had parked near the boat ramp on the Big Muddy River near the city of Murphysboro. As they sat there, they heard a strange, roaring cry that came from the nearby woods. They looked towards the trees and saw a huge shape coming toward them, continuing to make the cry. When it got within 20 feet of their car, they realized that this was a 7-foot-tall creature with matted, whitish hair or fur streaked with mud from the river. Knowing that this was "something not human", they fled to the police station.
John Green made many contacts who shared the stories they heard in their areas with him. Two of them for the Vancouver area were Bruce McKelvie and Charles Cates.
Bruce Mckelvie was a journalist and historian, who spent time listening to the stories told by the people in the area. He was known to keep silent if asked to and never told of the secret encounters. Charles Cates, Mayor of North Vancouver, also collected stories of these creatures. Both of these men recorded these tales long before anyone thought to keep any sort of systematic records. Unfortunately, most of what they knew was lost when they died in the late 1950s.
The Mothman of Point Pleasant: A Legendary Cryptid
In the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a mysterious figure known as the Mothman has captured the imagination of locals and cryptid enthusiasts alike. This enigmatic creature, described as a humanoid with massive wings and glowing red eyes, first made headlines in the late 1960s and has since become a staple of American folklore.
There are so many reasons people will give for Britain not being home to any Bigfoot-type creature.
NO FOSSIL BASED EVIDENCE. NO BONES. NO LIVE OR DEAD SPECIMENS. HABITAT.
Hmmm. Those all sound familiar. Let's see, we (well, most of us) will agree that there appears to be a large, hairy man-beast living in North America and we can list:
"I heard this ungodly sound coming from the woods". In 1979, a family in Kinderhook, NY, began having strange encounters with unknown creatures. The Hallenbecks stated that over three years, there were several instances where they have been visited, virtually terrorized, by a creature they claim to be Bigfoot. Three generations had terrifying run-ins with a large, hairy beast in the woods around their home. "It just seemed like whatever this was, just kind of showed up here," stated Bruce Hallenbeck. Mysterious occurrences that all point to one outrageous explanation. "I didn't really expect that a Bigfoot-type creature would show up literally in my backyard," said Hallenbeck.
The Dustman - Facts Behind the Mountain Monsters Tale
Whether you like or despise the Mountain Monsters TV show, it is always interesting to look for the facts behind the story told on screen.
In one episode, the AIMS crew set out for Washington County in Pennsylvania. According to the team, this bigfoot was said to possess extreme speed and strength. This Shawnee Indian legend was said to have first come to light in the 1700s.
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