The Val Johnson Incident (1979)

An Unexplained Encounter. A Deputy's Life Changed Forever. A UFO Case That Still Baffles Experts. On the night of August 27, 1979, Deputy Sheriff Val Johnson was on a routine patrol through rural Minnesota. What happened next would become one of the most credible and mystifying UFO encounters in American history. When Johnson's patrol car was struck by a blinding light, he was left with physical injuries, a shattered windshield, and a half-hour gap in time-sparking a media frenzy, a detailed investigation, and decades of speculation.
The Val Johnson Incident (1979) dives deep into this extraordinary event, blending meticulous research with gripping narrative. Inside, you'll find:A comprehensive timeline and breakdown of the incidentEyewitness testimonies and psychological impactsMedia influence and cultural aftermathComparative analyses with other major UFO sightingsThe evolving role of law enforcement in extraterrestrial encountersWhether you're a seasoned UFO researcher or a newcomer intrigued by real-life X-Files, this book will leave you questioning what really happened that night-and what it means for our understanding of the unknown.
Uncover the story that turned a small town into a national mystery.