Lead Masks Case: The Mysterious Death of Two UFO Hunters
In 1966, two men obsessed with UFO went to a hill in Rio de Janeiro. Three days later, they were found dead.
In 1966, two UFO-obsessed men headed to a hill in Rio De Janeiro. Three days later, a young boy who was flying a kite encountered the two men. They were lying lifeless. The cause of death remains unknown to this day. This mysterious case earned the nickname the Mystery of the Lead Masks Case and one of the most mysterious death cases in Brazilian history. Why? Perhaps due to the fact that the two victims were men who were obsessed with UFOs and who were said to be trying to make contact with aliens.
It was supposed to be a great day for Manoel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel Jose Viana. They had planned something secret and were quite enthusiastic about what might be found.
So, on 17 August 1966, they left their hometown, Campos dos Goytacazes. They told the family that they would buy some…
