Budd Hopkins

Budd Hopkins was an American artist and researcher known for investigating unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and alien abductions. He gained prominence by documenting claims from individuals who reported being abducted by extraterrestrials, often under hypnosis. Hopkins approached these reports with a scientific skepticism but believed they warranted further exploration. His work helped popularize the UFO abduction phenomenon in the 1980s and contributed to the broader discussion of potential extraterrestrial encounters. While controversial, his efforts aimed to understand and validate experiences that many people found perplexing and profound.