Case File
Encounters in a Cornfield
What happens when a UFO investigator — assigned to assess the credibility of witnesses — becomes one herself?
Unlike many first-time witnesses or experiencers, Chase Kloetzke was no stranger to UFOs. In fact, she’d spent over twenty years of her life investigating them. Besides having an interest in UFOs, she also served as a Master Instructor for the U.S. Department of Defense, worked various assignments with the Department of Homeland Security, and was a certified private investigator. Her special skills would soon be attributed to her becoming an active field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).
Chase, being recognized for her passion and objectivity, rose through the ranks of MUFON to become deputy director of Investigations. She also served as Star Team manager, supervising the rapid response team that handled the more complex cases brought to the organization. One of these cases in particular would impact Chase prominently and would cause her to become a primary witness in her own case.
“On April 20, 2010, I was assigned a case out of Tennessee by my chief investigator, Max Mitchell,” Chase explained. “In reviewing the report, I began highlighting key elements and making notes. I saw a commonly reported claim of red…
