The Cape Girardeau UFO Crash of 1941: Missouri’s Forgotten UFO Cover-Up | Paul Blake Smith Interview

What happened in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in April 1941 more than six years before the infamous Roswell incident?On this special episode of Beyond the Human, we’re joined by author Paul Blake Smith, whose new book The UFO Bombshell Before Roswell: Missouri’s 1941 Crash and Coverup explores one of the lesser-known alleged UFO crash stories in American history.Smith takes us through the crash, the evidence he uncovered while researching the case, and why he believes the incident deserves a place in the larger history of UFO crashes and government secrecy. We discuss the unusual circumstances surrounding the reported crash, the potential involvement of local and military figures, and why this incident has produced far fewer whistleblowers and deathbed revelations than cases like Roswell.We also explore Smith’s research into Franklin D. Roosevelt’s activities around the time of the crash and his theories about possible Masonic connections to the events and subsequent cover-up. Finally, we look beyond Missouri to the alleged 1933 Magenta UFO crash in Italy, including claims about Vatican knowledge of the incident and its possible connection to the MO41 story.What can the Cape Girardeau case, and the stories that have grown around it, tell us about the history of UFO crash narratives, secrecy, and the ongoing search for answers about UAPs?Show NotesPaul Blake Smith's websiteBuy The UFO Bombshell Before Roswell