Liberty County, Texas: Deputy Sheriff Sees Diamond UFO Near Cash-Landrum Area
Deputy Sheriff John McDonald of Liberty County, on patrol near the Cash-Landrum incident area, sees a diamond-shaped UFO at low altitude. He illuminates it with his spotlight — greyish, four rounded corners, large enough to fit ten cars inside. Silent until departure when it emits a high-pitched whine. McDonald files an official offense report, copy obtained by Schuessler.
Background
1. On May 22, 1982, Liberty County Deputy Sheriff John McDonald reported seeing a diamond-shaped UFO while on patrol near the area of the Cash-Landrum incident. The object was observed at low altitude and illuminated by the deputy's spotlight. The sighting occurred in Texas.
The Incident
Deputy Sheriff John McDonald of Liberty County was on patrol when he observed a diamond-shaped UFO. The object was at a low altitude. McDonald illuminated the object with his spotlight and described it as greyish with four rounded corners. He estimated it was large enough to fit ten cars inside. The object was initially silent, but emitted a high-pitched whine upon departure.
Investigation
The provided source text does not contain information about any official investigation into Deputy McDonald's sighting.
Significance
The sighting by Deputy McDonald is significant because it occurred near the location of the well-known Cash-Landrum incident. The Cash-Landrum incident involved witnesses claiming to have suffered radiation-related injuries after an encounter with a diamond-shaped object accompanied by military helicopters. The proximity in time and location, along with the similar shape of the object, potentially links this sighting to the Cash-Landrum event. The source text also describes other UFO sightings around the same time period, suggesting a possible cluster of activity.