Easton, MD: Researcher interviews Gleason's ex-wife on alien claims
UFO researcher Kenny Young conducted a telephone interview with Beverly Gleason McKittrick on July 9, 2003. She confirmed that her former husband Jackie Gleason had privately told her about viewing alien bodies with Nixon. The interview revealed details about Gleason's reaction to her public disclosure in Esquire Magazine.
Background
On July 9, 2003, researcher Kenny Young located and interviewed Beverly Gleason McKittrick in Easton, Maryland, following years of searching for the key witness. The telephone conversation aimed to clarify details about the legendary Nixon-Gleason alien encounter story that had circulated within UFOlogical circles for decades. McKittrick provided firsthand confirmation that Gleason had indeed told her about viewing preserved alien bodies.
During the interview, McKittrick explained that she had originally intended to write a book about her experiences with Gleason but abandoned the project due to his strong objections regarding her public statements about the UFO incident. She revealed that Gleason became extremely upset after her comments appeared in Esquire Magazine, which led her to question the veracity of his original claims despite having initially believed them completely.
The research effort involved assistance from multiple UFO investigators including Donnie Blessing, Grant Cameron, and David Rudiak, who helped provide contact information for McKittrick. The interview represents a significant investigative milestone in documenting witness testimony regarding one of the most controversial alleged UFO disclosure events involving an American president and a major entertainment figure.