Chefredaktor vom Magazin 2000plus, Deutschland
Von: Michael Hesemann <100660.3672_at_compuserve.com>
An: Jim Deardorff

Lieber Jim,

Hier ist meine Antwort zu den Aussagen von KKK (= Kal K. Korff; d.Ü.)
Ein Fall vom Format des Billy-Meier-Falles kann nur durch ein interdisziplinäres Vorgehen erforscht werden, in dem jeder Experte seine eigene Rolle hat. Es hilft dem Fall nicht, wenn z.B. 10 Forscher mehrmals in die Schweiz fahren, um die selben Zeugen 10 mal zu interviewen, und die sich dabei bis ad nauseam wiederholen. Es hilft dem Fall, wenn jedes Teammitglied auf seinem Fachgebiet aktiv wird und wenn die Teammitglieder die Resultate ihrer Disziplinen austauschen. Deshalb war es mehr als genügend, als 1978-80 Oberstleutnant W. C. Stevens, Brit und Lee Elders und Tom Welch in die Schweiz gingen, um eine Felduntersuchung durchzuführen, die 1998 von Jaime Maussan – einem beruflichen TV-Journalisten von TELEVISA, der grössten privaten TV-Station Mexikos – und mir – einem Kulturanthropologen und Historiker – wiederholt wurde und die die Resultate der ersten Untersuchung bestätigte.

Im Zuge unserer Untersuchung, die von meiner Seite aus vier und von Jaimes Seite aus zwei Besuche in der Schweiz beinhaltete, konnten wir 24 Augenzeugen interviewen – 21 davon FIGU-Mitglieder, zwei normale Einwohner des Dorfes Schmidrüti, und eine UN-Diplomatin –, Billys Bild- und Filmsammlung sowie Metallproben filmen und vier seiner Kontakt- resp. Bildaufnahmestandorte ausmessen. Beim Auswerten seiner 8-mm-Filme gelang es uns, eine Erst-Generation-Kopie von 1976 zu lokalisieren sowie Erst-Generation-Abzüge von seinen Bildern, weit besseres Material als jenes, mit welchem sich die Kritiker je befassten.

In den Jahren zuvor besuchte ich Billys Wohnort ein halbes Dutzend Mal und führte zwei sehr intensive Gespräche mit Kalliope Meier, Billys Ex-Frau; eines 1988, das andere 1990. Zu jener Zeit sagte sie als Zeugin von Billys Kontakten aus und bestätigte in einer eidesstattlichen Erklärung (1991), dass sie selbst Zeugin war von Billys Kontakten und dass sie nie irgendwelche Anzeichen fand, die darauf hinwiesen, dass Billy irgendeinen Beweis manipulierte oder verfälschte.
So sei mir die Frage erlaubt: Log sie damals, oder lügt sie heute? Oder werden wir lediglich mit einem ‹Rosenkrieg› konfrontiert? Ist Kiviats ‹Journalismus› ebenso ernsthaft wie der von jemandem, der versucht, die Wahrheit über Woody Allen zu erfahren, indem er lediglich Mia Farrow interviewt?

Es ist eine dokumentierte und bezeugte Tatsache, dass Kiviat Billy im März 1998 kontaktierte und ihm eine faire Präsentation seines Falles versprach. Tatsächlich erzählte er Billy, dass er an seinen Fall glaube und während Jahren versuchte, diesen dem amerikanischen Publikum auf eine offene, positive Art zu präsentieren. Mir erzählte er dasselbe. Aus diesem Grunde gab ihm Billy die Erlaubnis, seinen Film zu verwenden. Bob Kiviat log uns an und missbrauchte unser Vertrauen auf das Gröbste. Sein FOXSCHWINDEL ist weit entfernt von einer fairen journalistischen Behandlung des Falles, sondern nichts anderes als eine öffentliche Verurteilung ohne die geringste Verteidigungsmöglichkeit. Andererseits bewies er bloss, wie skrupellos und manipulativ Hollywood-Produzenten sein können, wenn sie schnelles Geld riechen.

1. Poppys (= Kalliope; d.Ü.) Mülleimerdeckel-Müll ist glatter Unsinn. Ja, es gibt eine entfernte Ähnlichkeit zwischen diesen Mülleimer-Deckeln und einem Teil des Tortenschiffes. Aber was sagt uns dies über einen Fall, der in seiner ‹Foto-Phase› bereits 1976 abgeschlossen wurde, nachdem ein halbes Dutzend UFO-Typen in authentischer Umgebung aufgenommen wurden, Objekte, von denen wir VergleichsSchnappschüsse von identischen Fluggeräten aus verschiedenen Ländern haben? Ich gebe zu, dass die ‹Tortenschiffe› in einer ziemlich schwierigen Phase aufgenommen wurden, nachdem Semjases Kontakte geendet hatten und just bevor Billy, nach dem Stress verschiedener Angriffe, einen Zusammenbruch erlitt, von dem er sich noch immer erholt. Deshalb besteht die Möglichkeit, dass diese Bilder, wie andere, dem Zweck dienten, den Fall zu kontaminieren. Andererseits haben wir die Bilder und den Film des Fluggeräts sorgfältig überprüft. Die Mülleimer-Deckel sind aus Plastik, das Schiff aus hochreflektierendem Metall. Das Schiff wurde gefilmt, als es vor einem hohen Baum schwebte – wir verglichen diesen mit verschiedenen Miniaturbäumen und den grossen schweizerischen Wettertannen und fanden heraus, dass dessen Struktur einer grossen Wettertanne entsprach –, wobei die Farben des Baumes von seiner spiegelglatten Oberfläche reflektiert wurden. Wenn Billy im Originalfilm die Szene heranund wegzoomt, kann man die Wiese, auf der er steht, und die Distanz von weit über hundert Metern zwischen ihm und dem Baum mit dem Fluggerät klar sehen.

2. Jeder, der je Billy Meier persönlich getroffen hat, kann bestätigen, dass seine Persönlichkeit weder der eines Sektenführers entspricht noch dass seine Position in der FIGU die eines autoritären Führers ist. KKK traf nie mit Billy zusammen, weshalb er über ihn auch nichts aussagen kann. Die Struktur der FIGU ist rein demokratisch; über jedes einzelne Traktandum wird abgestimmt. Eine Sekte hat eine totalitäre Ideologie: GLAUBE, und du wirst die Erlösung finden. Billy lehrt: Glaube nicht, finde die Wahrheit selber heraus. In seiner Philosophie kann der Mensch nur durch Selbsterkenntnis evolutionieren. Er erscheint nicht an der Öffentlichkeit; er will keine öffentliche Person werden, weil er keine Leute will, die ihm nachfolgen oder die ihn als etwas Spezielles betrachten. Stattdessen möchte er, dass die Menschen lernen und die Wahrheit selbst finden, weil dies der einzige Weg ist, wie sie wachsen und evolutionieren können.

3. Der FOX-SCHWINDEL entlarvt KEINEN einzigen Teil des Alien-Autopsy-Film-Materials (= RoswellSantilli-Film; d.Ü.) als Fälschung. Nachdem der Film durch eine sorgfältige Untersuchung, die ich zwischen 1995 und 1996 durchführte, sich als echt herausstellte, musste Kiviat nach etwas anderem Ausschau halten. Dies tat er dann auch und entlarvte den zweifelhaften ‹Zelt-Film›, welcher mit dem Alien-Autopsy-Material nichts zu tun hat und der von Ray Santilli nie veröffentlicht wurde, nachdem der AA-Kameramann diesen nicht verifiziert hatte. Der Zelt-Film taucht erstmals auf, nachdem Ray Santilli einige Rollen voll dunkler, undefinierbarer Aufnahmen einem Studio übergab, das versprochen hatte, sie digital aufzuhellen und zu rekonstruieren. Von dort erhielt er das Videoband mit dem ‹Endprodukt›, dem Zelt-Film. Nachdem die Aufnahmen vom Kameramann nicht verifiziert werden konnten, veröffentlichte Santilli sie nicht, obwohl er sie verschiedenen Forschern vorgeführt hatte, nachdem er sie aus dem Studio erhielt. Später erfuhr er, dass der Besitzer des Studios sich einen Spass erlaubt hatte und einfach die Szene nachstellte, die er schemenhaft-undeutlich auf dem dunklen 16mm- Material erkennen konnte.

Michael Hesemann
Chefredaktor Magazin 2000plus, Deutschland

(Übersetzungen: Ch. Frehner)

Greatest Myths on Earth Exposed!
On December 28, 1998, the footage «Greatest Hoaxes: Secrets finally revealed» by Bob Kiviat was broadcast on FOX TV (USA). Together with Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and the Alien Autopsy, the Billy Meier Case — as «the longest-running UFO hoax on record» — was revealed at last. At least that’s what Kal K. Korff tried to transmit to the public in his interview with Billy Meier’s ex-wife Kalliope Meier. Well, as alleged members of a «destructive UFO cult» and persons «under the spell» of the «hoaxer» Billy Meier, we permit ourselves to present our position:

Anyone who provides Kal K. Korff, a notorious liar and slanderer, with the possibility to present his filth to the public, must either be naive or unintelligent, or must pursue dubious goals. That to the address of Bob Kiviat. Although we haven’t viewed the footage mentioned above (as of January 8, 1999), we are able to conclude from our former experiences with Korff, and from the various comments we received from the USA, that this concoction is once again a typical case of foul journalism. Regarding the pseudo-investigator Korff we don’t see any further necessity of any comment. A zero remains a zero, even if he tries to ruffle his feathers.
We from FIGU know the truth of the actual reality of Billy Meier’s contacts with extraterrestrials. The truth never needs any justification! It speaks for itself!

However, we take the opportunity to grant two persons some space on our web-site, to present their answers regarding Korff and cohorts to a broader public.

FIGU

The Truth about Kal Korff Wanted: by Jim Dilettoso, director of Village Labs, USA

From: Jim Dilettoso
Subject: The Truth about Kal Korff Wanted

Gentlemen:
I have been attempting to communicate with Mr. Kal Korff. It has not been a fulfilling experience. He has sent me an E-mail refusing to send me any data on himself and demands that I stop my e-mail to him. Perhaps someone of you can help.

For years now Mr. Korff has been attempting to discredit a number of people, including Billy Meier, Wendelle Stevens, Roswell, Bob Dean, Philip Corso, many others. I also have been the target of some of his actions.

Now Mr. Korff is bragging that he is the man behind this new Fox-Kiviatt Hoax hoax on Dec 28. In light of this, I have decided to dig a little deeper on who is this guy, Kal K. Korff.

My personal experiences with him have not been good. He has entrapped me in interviews, quoted me out of context. Blatantly lied about things related to my professional and personal life. And waged a smear campaign against me on the internet and the mass media.

I have looked into his claims of his own expertise and come up empty handed. In fact some of his attempts at technical explanations are so ludicrous that I find it hard to believe that he is given any credibility in computers or image processing at all. For example, in an interview taped by Tom Tuliene, Korff is asked to explain his videotesting techniques. He states that «video is 400 lines per inch resolution» and «film is millions of lines per inch.» What is he talking about?? In fact video is 525lines (NTSC) across the entire image, and a computer recognizes it at 72 lines per inch. Film is actually 4000 lines across the entire image or 300 to 2400 dots per inch depending on the scanner. HOW can KKK claim to be able to test or authenticate any evidence if he has no knowledge of even the basics.
He also claims to have created a team of experts that have proven these hoaxes. Is he able to participate in these meetings, and discuss hardware, software, techniques, applications at all.

I believe that my professional works stands as an example of high quality, leading edge, diligent image processing. My clients (as many of you know) range from government to leading entertainment producers to scientific innovators. Some of my clients are well aware of the slander that Korff has posted about me and it has caused considerable problems for me. I suggest that you «search» the internet
with my name and see what you find. All of the top search engines have e-mails created by Korff posted on ufomind.com at the top of the list. Notation of my professional work (non-ufo related) have been pushed to the bottom if they even show up at all.

The now famous «New Times» story by Tony Orteg was a creation of Arizona MUFON’s own Richard Motzer, Jeff Payton (aka Erskine) and Kal Korff. They bragged that they were going to «Get» Jim Dilettoso and inevitably found a willing muck-raker. My primary crime being false credentials which I created and used to enter/penetrate NASA in the late 70s to test UFO pictures. The article continues to cajole, incriminate, slander and ridicule. It was not pleasant. Unfortunately Frances Barwood, Georgio Bongiovanni, Steve Basset, and others were also swept up in the mud.

When will all this end. We are in a critical time without time to meander. Happy holidays, good will towards all creatures. Is there anyone out there with an insight into the reality of Mr. Kal K. Korff??

ENCLOSED is a paste-up of a series of recent communications I have had with Korff, for your perusal. For the record I have no intent to harass him, nor do I consider my e-mails to him harassment. I want some facts, I am entitled to facts. Does anyone have comments??

Subject: Tangled Web

Date: Wed, 16 Dec 1998 09:46-43 -0700
From: Jim Dilettoso
To: Kal Korff

Well you certainly do keep us looking deep Starwars Claris NASA-Ames/ Richard Haines Jim Hurtak Image Processing?

I have a video Mr. Korff wherin you state your expertise. You also state that Jim Dilettoso is not qualified to test pictures and do image processing. How did you determine my qualifications?

In the same interview.... You also state that video is 400 lines per inch resolution, which you claim restricts/limits your available data to test. Further, as an «expert» you state that film is ‘millions of lines’ resolution .....giving you a better image to test. Test for what??? Using what software and hardware? Where did you get these numbers?

I believe that you are a faker and that you really don’t know anything about image processing? I am entitled to know your credentials in image processing.

Respond
Jim Dilettoso

Subject: Reply from Kal Korff

Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 06:29:48 EST
From: TotlResrch_at_aol.com
To: Jim_at_villagelabs.com

Dear Jim,
WHAT EXACTLY IS YOUR POINT HERE??
Just so you know, I have been to Switzerland twice now, (I left some 30 hours after you lost the debate badly on the Art Bell show — remember, even Art stated what you did was «fraud,») which is two more times than you have been. I suggest you read the following Fox press release carefully.

Care to join the short list of subjects to be considered for «World’s Greatest Hoaxes 2» ???

That decision is up to you...your actions will determine this. Finally, as painful as this may be for you to face this fact, Jim, you are not «entitled» to ANYTHING from me. Quit deluding yourself.

As soon as you supply me with FACTS AND CASE LAW that «entitle» you to anything from me, I might change my mind. But until then, deal with it.

In the meantime, if I were you, I’d prepare myself for more exposes by the mainstream media.

Kal (press release pasted below — looking forward to doing more exposes)

THE GREATEST MYTHS ON EARTH TO BE EXPOSED IN THE ALL-NEW SPECIAL WORLD’S GREATEST HOAXES: SECRETS FINALLY REVEALED’ DEC. 28 ON FOX
Lance Henriksen (MILLENNIUM) Narrates An In-Depth Look At Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, The Alien Autopsy And UFO Sightings

Never-before-seen footage and new technological evidence will expose the truths behind the most sensational of legends — Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Alien Autopsy and Flying Saucers — in the original special WORLD’S GREATEST HOAXES: SECRETS FINALLY REVEALED Monday, Dec. 28 (8:009:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Lance Henriksen (MILLENNIUM) narrates.

For many years, believers and skeptics have debated the fact or fiction behind films and videos supposedly showing legendary beings and unexplained phenomena — on earth and in space. This special details the who, why and how of the most sensational material ever caught on tape. In each case, informants, experts and modern technology expose the truths behind these myths.

Bigfoot — for more than 30 years, this creature allegedly spotted in the Pacific Northwest has captivated the world. Skeptics, however, now believe that amazing footage of the seven-foot-tall legendary beast caught disappearing into the woods in 1967 was actually created by a film company to gain interest in other nature movies it was making. In an exclusive interview, a man with inside knowledge breaks three decades of silence to reveal compelling reasons why this film is thought to be an elaborate hoax. In addition, experts also explain why two more recently shot Bigfoot videos are also blatant frauds.

The Loch Ness Monster — a 1936 newsreel of a dinosaur-like creature seen in the waters of Scotland started this legend and has held the world in fright for more than 60 years. In 1977, new pictures of the sea monster provided evidence of its existence that seemed too good to be true. The special reveals why these startling pictures are fake and offers insight on how easy it is to create a hoax, simulating a modern-day sea monster video.

The Alien Autopsy — In 1995, footage of an alien autopsy supposedly taken at Roswell in 1947 came to the public’s eye and was showcased in the highly-rated FOX special ALIEN AUTOPSY: FACT OR FICTION? Now, for the first time anywhere, one of the actors who took part in staging the alien autopsy ruse steps forward, and all-new footage and NASA-type video enhancements shed new light on how one of the biggest hoaxes of all time was actually accomplished. Also, other inside sources and top professionals dispute the authenticity of the famed autopsy, exposing further secrets about the origin of the footage.

UFO Sightings — These are the most frequent and universally believed phenomenal occurrences. The special reveals how the most incredible footage of flying saucers ever shot — filmed by Swiss farmer Billy Meier, the best-known advocate of the sightings — constitutes the longest-running UFO hoax on record. Top experts, and Meier’s own ex-wife, explain how the sharp, daylight films were created — using models and everyday household items. Also featured is a rare interview with Meier himself, who defends his world-famous footage despite the massive evidence against him.

Robert Kiviat, executive producer of ALIEN AUTOPSY: FACT OR FICTION?, is executive producer of WORLD’S GREATEST HOAXES: SECRETS FINALLY REVEALED for Kiviat Productions, Inc.

Subject: EX-ACT-LY

Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 15:45:02 -0700
From: Jim Dilettoso
To: Kal Korff

Mr. Kal Korff;
Enclosed are my responses to your points… in your own use of fonts and caps.

KKK: WHAT EXACTLY IS YOUR POINT HERE??

JD: I HAVE A DOUBLE-EDGED POINT

KKK: Just so you know, I have been to Switzerland twice now, (I left some 30 hours after you lost the debate badly on the Art Bell show — remember, even Art stated what you did was «fraud,») which is two more times than you have been. I suggest you read the following Fox press release carefully. I HAVE.

JD: I did not go to Switzerland. Many members of our team went to Switzerland. Art responded about the voting (in his comments about who won what). We all know that you contacted your others, and persuaded them to vote to excess. Exactly.. What did you win Mr. Kal Korff? I have never committed fraud.
In fact… you blatantly lied when you said that it has been proven in court that I swindled people out of millions of dollars. There has never even been an accusation toward me by investors, and there has certainly NEVER been a Law Suit.

And you, in fact, refused to respond to my e-mail request(s) for you to produce the court records that showed that.
I have a wonderful videotape of you, wherein you state so proudly that «A fact is a fact, and anyone should be able to double check that fact».

You..among other things, claim to be an anti-terrorist expert, an atomic bomb maker, a Starwars scientist, a photo-imaging and testing expert, a German speaker, mathematician, a computer programmer, a truth seeker AND a journalist. People expect, require, demand certain integrity from a JOURNALIST.

I/we are merely attempting to notice some of that in you. Integrity I mean. EXACTLY WHAT ARE YOU?

KKK: Care to join the short list of subjects to be considered for «World’s Greatest Hoaxes 2» ???

JD: IS THIS A THREAT ???

KKK: That decision is up to you...your actions will determine this.

JD: WOW, I THINK …THIS IS A THREAT!!!

KKK: Finally, as painful as this may be for you to face this fact, Jim, you are not «entitled» to ANYTHING from me. Quit deluding yourself.

JD: ME THINKEST THOU PROTEST TOO MUCH… (of the Bard). IT IS NOT PAINFUL. IN FACT I TAKE GREAT PLEASURE IN WATCHING YOU CALL THE KETTLE BLACK.

KKK: As soon as you supply me with FACTS AND CASE LAW that «entitle» you to anything from me, I might change my mind. But until then, deal with it.

JD: IF I WERE YOU I WOULD BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH CASE LAW.

KKK: In the meantime, if I were you, I’d prepare myself for more exposes by the mainstream media.

JD: YOU MEAN LIKE YOUR WEB-SUBMISSION TECHNIQUES TO UFOMIND, YOU MEAN LIKE YOUR EMAIL BROADCASTS.

YOU MEAN LIKE YOUR BLATENT LIES THAT I HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE STORY YOU MADE UP ABOUT ART BELL ON THE LAURA LEE SHOW. YOU CLAIMED THAT MANAGEMENT AT «THREE RADIO STATIONS» HAD TOLD YOU THAT ART BELL HAD CALLED THEM AND THREATENED TO PULL HIS SHOW IF THEY LET YOU ON THE AIR. THEN YOU CLAIMED THAT YOU HAD PROOF… THEN YOU APOLOGIZED FOR «LYING» ABOUT IT… THEN YOU POSTED ON YOUR WEBSITE THAT JIM DILETTOSO IS «100%» GUILTY OF CREATING THE ENTIRE ART BELL DEBACLE.

THAT mr.kal korff IS A COMPLETE LIE AND YOU KNOW IT. I HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH IT.

AS A JOURNALIST, WHERE WERE YOUR FACTS. HOW CAN WE BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU SAY.

IF YOU HAVE AN IQ OF 200, (as you publicly stated at MUFON LA when asked about your credentials, by Vladimir Tzerski) WHY DOES MENSA HAVE NO RECORD OF YOU? DOES FREMONT HIGH HAVE A RECORD OF THIS? HOW ABOUT YOUR PARENTS DO THEY HAVE THE RECORDS OF THIS?

KKK: Kal (press release pasted below — looking forward to doing more exposes)

JD: THERE ARE PEOPLE OTHER THAN KAL KORFF WHO CAN DO EXPOSES.

P.S. What is your «NASA type» video software. Is it also, your laughable, «400 lines per inch, roughly», (as you say) state-of-the-art government standard video (sic)? Couldn’t you get any software from NASA?? or are these more weasle words to hoodwink Bob Kiviat and the general public into believing more of you. We’ll see, won’t we.

Till then, AWAITING YOUR REPLY, YOU DO OWE ME

JIM DILETTOSO W.A.T.C.I.J.D.I.R.A.M.O.T.C.O.F.R.

Subject: Re: EX-ACT-LY

Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1998 04:29:00 EST
From: TotlResrch_at_aol.com
To: jim_at_villagelabs.com

re: >I did not go to Switzerland. Many members of our team went to Switzerland.> Jim, I guess you just don’t get it. These are the same, tired old arguments....if you would bother going to Switzerland you’d find out that your «team» made several, inexcusable errors. But you wouldn’t know this, never having gone their yourself to doublecheck their work. It doesn’t matter, Jim, I never considered you a credible photo «expert» anyway.

No, Jim, NO THREATS of ANY KIND. I do not imply any towards you, nor do I mean any towards you. I think you have just, plain, misinterpreted things, which is not the first time.

I still don’t get what you are getting at, so please do not contact me again.

If you do, or if I receive another email from you again, then I will consider such an email harrassment (spamming) and shall forward it to the proper authorities.

This is not a threat, Jim, just informing you of the facts.

Sincerely,
Kal Korff

Final note from Jim
So there you have it, this is the current volley. I do hope this instigates some inquiry that will get results about this man’s goals and purpose.

Thank You and Be well,
Sincerely yours,
Jim Dilettoso

An answer to Kal Korff’s statement in Jim Dilettoso’s letter: by Michael Hesemann, editor-in-chief of Magazin 2000plus, Germany

Sender: Michael Hesemann <100660.3672_at_compuserve.com>
To: Jim Deardorff

Dear Jim,

here’s my response to the KKK statement:

a case of the format of the Billy Meier case can only be investigated through an interdisciplinary approach in which every involved expert has its own role. It does not help the case if, e.g., ten researchers repeatedly go to Switzerland to interview the very same witnesses ten times, repeating their experiences ad nauseam. It helps the case if each team member becomes active in his area of expertise and that the team members share the results in their disciplines. Therefore, it was more than sufficient when, in 1978-80, Lt.Col. W.C.Stevens, Brit and Lee Elders and Tom Welch went to Switzerland to perform the first field investigation, which in 1998 was repeated by Jaime Maussan, professional TV journalist of TELEVISA, Mexico’s largest private TV station, and myself, a cultural anthropologist and historian, confirming the results of the first investigation.

In the course of our investigation, which included four visits to Switzerland on my side and two visits on Jaimes side we were able to interview 24 eye-witnesses, 21 of them FIGU-members, two just normal inhabitants of the village of Schmidrüti and one a senior United Nations diplomat, screen Billy’s picture and footage collection, his metal samples and visit and measure four of his contact/picture taking sites. In the evaluation of his 8 mm films, we were able to locate a 1st generation copy from 1976 and several first generation prints of his pictures, material far superior from anything the critics of the case ever worked on.

In the years before, I visited Billy’s place half a dozen times and had two very intensive conversations with Kalliope Meier, Billy’s ex-wife, one in 1988, another one in 1990. At that time, she testified as a witness of Billy’s contacts and confirmed in an affidavit (of 1991) that she was a witness of Billy’s contacts by herself and that she never found any indication that Billy manipulated or faked any evidence.

So please allow me the question: was she lying then or is she lying now? Or are we just confronted with a «war of the Roses»? Is Kiviat’s «journalism» as serious as someone who tries to learn the truth about Woody Allen by just interviewing Mia Farrow?

It is a matter of fact and on the records that Kiviat contacted Billy in March 1998, promising a fair presentation of his case. He actually told Billy that he believes in his case and tried for years to present it to the American public in a open-minded, positive way; he told me the same. For this reason, Billy gave him the permission to use his footage. Bob Kiviat lied to us and betrayed our confidence. His FOX-HOAX is far away from being any fair, journalistic treatment of the case but nothing else than a public condemnation without even the chance of a defense. On the other hand, it proved nothing else but how unscrupulous and manipulative Hollywood producers can be if they smell a quick buck.

1. Poppy’s trash-can-trash is utter nonsense. Yes, there is a slight resemblance of these trash can lids and a part of the wedding cake ship. But what does this tell us about a case which, in his «photo phase», was already closed in 1976, after half a dozen types of UFOs in authentic settings were taken, objects from which we have comparative shots of identical craft from several countries? I admit the «wedding cake ships» were shot in a rather difficult phase, after the original Semjase contacts ended and just before Billy had, after the stress of many attacks, a breakdown from which he still recovers. Therefore, there is the possibility, that indeed, like others, these pictures served the purpose to contaminate the case. On the other hand we carefully checked the pictures and Billy’s video of the craft. The trash can lids are of plastic, the ship of a highly reflective metal. The ship is filmed hovering just in front of a big tree — we compared it with several miniature trees and the big Swiss weather pines and found its very compact structure being that of a large weather pine —, with the tree’s colours reflecting on its surface. When, on the original film, Billy zooms in and out the scene, you clearly see the meadow on which he stands, and the distance of several hundred feet between him and the tree and craft. Therefore we are quite sure it is a large object.

2. Everybody who ever met Billy Meier in person can confirm that his personality is not that of a cult leader, nor is his position in FIGU that of an autoritarian leader. KKK never met Billy, therefore he can’t say anything about him. The structure of FIGU is purely democratic, with votes deciding every single point on its agenda. A cult has a totalitarian ideology: BELIEVE and you will find salvation. Billy teaches: Don’t believe, find the truth by yourself. In his philosophy, man can only evolve through self-realization. He does not appear on public, he does not want to become a public personality, because he does not want people to follow him or consider him anything special. Instead, he wants people to study and find the truth by themselves, because that is the only way how they can grow and evolve.

3. The FOX HOAX does not expose ANY part of the Alien Autopsy Material as faked. Since the footage was proven to be authentic by a careful investigation I performed between 1995 and 1996, Kiviat had to look for something else. He did and debunked the dubious «tent footage» which has nothing to do with the Alien Autopsy Material and was never published by Ray Santilli, after the AA cameraman did not verify it. The «tent footage» appeared after Ray Santilli gave some dark reels he got from the cameraman to a studio which promised to computer enhance what was on it and gave him a tape with the «tent footage» as a result. After the cameraman did not verify it, Santilli did not publish it, although he had shown it to several researchers directly after it came out of the studio. Later he learned that the studio owner had played a practical joke, staging the scene, which, just in shadows, was recognizable on the 16 mm film.

Michael Hesemann