(Note: If you’ve linked directly into this page you should be aware this is all very old stuff! Like ancient! For a description of what this is and how old it it is, see this intro. For my current take on the topic, knowing what I now know, I’d suggest a look at what I wrote in September of 2018 on Lazar and his story)
Robert Scott Lazar first came into the public spotlight in November of 1989, during a series of interviews on KLAS-TV in Las Vegas. In these interviews, Lazar told of being hired as a physicist for an extremely secret project at Papoose Lake, a few miles southwest of Groom Lake. He told of working on disc shaped craft, presumably of extraterrestrial origin, as part of his work there. His actual time on the project was quite short, and went public with the information to protect himself (or so he claims).
I started looking into his story because it (and he) seemed so believable, if you can for a moment overlook the subject matter. However, what I found seemed to be at odds with the straightforward individual portrayed in his interviews. Unfortunately, I eventually came to the conclusion that his story is quite false. I say unfortunately, because I like a good saucer story as well as the next guy, and it would be really great if it were true. I’m convinced, at least in the Great Bob’s case, that it’s not. But that’s just my opinion, and that shouldn’t matter a whole lot to you. I would much prefer you think for yourself! So have a look at some of this stuff, do some more reading, ask a few questions, and decide for yourself.
In reading over the various pieces I’ve assembled here, you may notice many of them (particularly the earliest stuff) have a much more neutral tone. Some could even be construed as supporting Lazar’s story (I flinch in retrospect!). The writings really reflect my mindset at the time of their writing, and I believe it’s fair to leave them as is.
General Lazar Background
- The Lazar Synopsis: A very thorough telling of Lazar’s story by Gene Huff, Lazar’s friend and vocal supporter.
- Technical Stuff: A collection of different statements the Bob made as to just how those clever lil’ discs work.
- The Lazar Timeline: An outline of the Bob’s life, based upon public records (yes, they do exist) and statements he’s made.
- Bob’s Jetcar Article: A story published in the Los Alamos Monitor about Bob’s jet powered Honda Civic.
- Los Alamos interview: The illustrious Agent X (Aka Mark Farmer) interviews a former acquaintance of Lazar’s from his Los Alamos days.
- A physicist looks at Lazar’s story: A real physicist, Dr. David Morgan, takes a look at some of Lazar claims. Lots of fun!
- Some final thoughts on Lazar and why I think he’s bogus.
The Lazar Flaws
A series I did examining in detail certain “problems” with aspects of Lazar’s story. Its posting on the alt.conspiracy.area51 newsgroup resulted in the posting of “counterpoints” by Gene Huff. Unfortunately, I neglected to save all of Huff’s replies (At the time I didn’t think it would be any big thing!), but I’ve included those I have. If anyone has any of the missing responses of Huff’s, fire them at me and I’d be happy to include them.
Note: Some of the pieces have been updated due to additional information received since they were originally done. I’ve tried to identify where this is the case, both in my piece and also Huff’s response.
- Introduction: Just what it says.
- The Birth Certificate: A look at Lazar’s “vanishing” birth records
- Gene Huff’s response (missing)
- The Blown Reactor: Lazar’s story of death and destruction and why he was hired.
- Gene Huff’s response (missing)
- Discoverer of 115: Lazar’s claimed contribution to the program, identifying element 115 (or not).
- Omicron Mode Operation: Some nit picks on Lazar’s description of the craft’s hovering operation.
- Gene Huff’s response (missing)
- Education: A look at Lazar’s claimed educational background.
- Odds and Ends: A collection of apparent minor inconsistencies with his story.
- Theories: The conclusion where I get to indulge in wild-ass theories as to just what might be going on here. Note: Very outdated at this point.
Misc. Stuff Related to the Lazar Story
- Gene Huff reviews The Lazar Corner: The great Gene’s take on what you’re reading right now.
- Tidbits on Element 115: Some curious possible correlations for some of Lazar’s story
- Review-Journal, 6/19/90: Article on Lazar’s pandering conviction.
- Review-Journal, 8/21/90: Article on Lazar’s pandering sentencing.
Other Lazar Related Links
Glenn Campbell’s Area 51 site: Glenn has links to a whole array of stuff on the Great Bob.
Wit and Wisdom of Gene Huff: No, it’s not a contradiction, but rather a fun collection of some of Chairman Gene’s best. (Note: The Interceptors.com site is long gone, but it’s a shame Gene’s prose should be lost. So I’ve linked to an Internet Archive capture of that site in 1999. Some of the links are buggy and no longer work, but enough’s there to get the flavor. Be patient for the Internet Archive retrieval, and scroll way down to see it.)
Oh nooooo! I can’t take any more of this! Get me out of here, back to the main Bluefire page!