The UFO community recently lost one of its most respected and influential voices. Dr. Bruce Maccabee, optical physicist, long‑time MUFON investigator, and one of the earliest members of NICAP, passed away on May 10, 2024, at age 82.

Maccabee wasn’t just a researcher; he was a scientist who brought hard data, optical analysis, and technical expertise to a field often dismissed by mainstream science. His work helped legitimize UFO research at a time when few professionals were willing to touch the subject.