Stolen Roswell Crash Site Classified Artifacts

Frank Kimbler informed on his Facebook account that the Roswell crash artifact display at the UFO Museum was broken into. Expressing his frustration, Kimbler posted, “MY Roswell crash artifact display at the UFO Museum was vandalized today. The worthless criminals got all the material in the case. The special argon filled case was a biocontainment unit. The artifacts have been known to cause extreme sickness, hair loss, and alpha radiation burns to the genitals, maybe even insanity. A slight ringing in the ears is only the start of the ordeal.”

This alarming statement underscores the potential dangers associated with the stolen artifacts, highlighting not only their historical significance but also the serious health risks they could pose. The break-in has not only resulted in the loss of valuable materials but also raised concerns about the safety and well-being of those who might come into contact with these hazardous artifacts.

In practical applications, argon gas is sealed within plastic packaging materials, forming a protective atmosphere around electronic components and metals. As an inert gas, argon prevents oxidation and moisture ingress, thereby reducing the risk of corrosion and extending the lifespan. This method ensures that the integrity and functionality of the electronics are maintained over time, safeguarding them against environmental factors that could otherwise lead to deterioration.

The International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell, New Mexico is well-known for its extensive exhibits on the Roswell UFO incident of 1947, featuring various artifacts and displays related to the event​.

Roswell Crash Site Classified Artifacts

Between 2016 and 2018 a number of metallic and plastic-like artifacts were discovered in the Roswell crash site area. These artifacts have been featured on several television shows including The History Channel, National Geographic, Discovery, and The Smithsonian Channel.

Very little detailed scientific work has been done on the artifacts. Some of the metal fragments have signatures or element compositions that don’t match known alloys.

Overall, the metal fragments have mysteriously disappeared either during shipment to analytical laboratories or after the analytical work was done on them.

Only six discovered artifacts had detailed scientific work done on them to determine their true origin. Proper security and chain of custody protocols need to be followed to insure the integrity of the scientific data and to protect artifacts that may be of extraterrestrial origin and historically significant.

The aerial photograph of the Roswell crash site shows approximate locations where each artifact was discovered. Numbers correspond to the artifacts on display.

1. BPJ-12: Many of the metallic fragments found at the crash site are twisted and folded from years of rolling in the area where they were discovered. This fragment (BPJ-12) is an odd-shaped thin triangular foil with a unique silver composition and unusual striations. The metal fragment was found in 2018 in the northern section of the Roswell crash site near the debris field. The triangular shape is speculation. The combination of elements that make up this artifact have an unknown origin or mixture and do not match known alloys. The authenticity of this artifact is unknown. BPJ-12 is currently missing from the collection.
2. BPJ-12: This metal fragment is similar to the artifact that was featured on The Smithsonian Network’s UFO’s Declassified. The striations and fold marks of the artifact are similar to the other foil-like artifacts that were analyzed. The metallic foil has many similarities to the metallic foil fragments discovered at Roswell in 1947. The analytical testing revealed an unusual combination of elements that were not used in 1947. The exact composition of the metallic foil is classified. Additionally, three different laboratories have analyzed the striations on the metallic foil, however all of them have unique findings. This particular metal artifact was analyzed by the Sandia National Laboratories. The other metallic foil fragments that were recovered from the site of the Roswell crash site in 1947 had unusual folds that suggest extraterrestrial origin. Further testing would have to be conducted to determine if the foil has an unknown extraterrestrial origin. BPJ-12 is also currently missing from the collection.
3. Three aluminum buttons were also recovered from the crash site. The buttons were found in the 1940s or early 50s. The buttons were sent to The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and are on display.
4. A fragment of fragile material has been tested and composed of many elements. The material has a metallic silver appearance and unusual striations. The artifact is a piece of a button, and has holes to indicate it may have been used as filler. The composition of the material used as filler is unknown and does not match any known materials. This material was tested by Northwestern University and a commercial way was introduced in North America (1966).
5. Steel fragment: Under magnification this fragment shows features unlike anything we have experienced. The material is magnetic and has been analyzed. The material is thought to be man-made. This particular artifact was found by a tourist to the Roswell site in 2018. The artifact has not been tested to determine its composition or possible origin.
6. The metal/quartz disk is currently being analyzed by a laboratory. The disk was found in 2016 near the main crash site in Roswell. The exact origin of the disk is unknown. The disk was found in a dry creek bed and appears to be made out of a metal alloy. You can see the thin striations on the artifact that indicate it may have been exposed to extreme heat.

“There were three categories of debris: thick, foil-like metallic gray material in various shapes, small plastic-like shards, and thin metal rods with engraved striations. These were found at the Roswell crash site.” – Mack Brazel, 1947 (Excerpt from Roswell March 17, 2018 article).

The Roswell crash site artifacts, discovered between 2016 and 2018, have been featured on several major television channels. Despite their mysterious compositions and possible extraterrestrial origins, many of these artifacts have either gone missing or received minimal scientific analysis. This situation highlights the need for stringent security and chain of custody protocols to protect such historically and scientifically significant items.