J. J. Benítez

J. J. Benítez (born 1946) is a Spanish investigative journalist and author who began his career in journalism before dedicating his life to mysteries, mainly ufology. He became one of the most prolific and influential UFO researchers in the Spanish-speaking world and has authored over 60 books, including the bestselling Caballo de Troya series.

Benítez has investigated UFO cases across Latin America and Spain, conducting field research and interviewing witnesses. He focused his journalistic work on ufology during the 1970s and traveled worldwide investigating UFOs and paranormal phenomena.

His accessible writing style brought UAP topics to millions of readers in the Hispanic world, and he has sold millions of copies worldwide through essays, novels, and research texts. He directed the TV documentary series Planeta Encantado on unsolved mysteries, though some speculative works have drawn criticism from scientifically-oriented researchers.

Benítez remains a prominent figure in ufology and paranormal investigation, considered a world authority on the matter. He has influenced popular understanding of UFOs and related mysteries and continues branching into paranormal topics like ghosts, angels, and other dimensions.