Haunted Cosmos: Another Skinwalker Ranch?
Hosted by Ben Garrett & Brian Sauvé
Release Date: January 15, 2025
Introduction to Mount Wilson Ranch
In this episode of Haunted Cosmos, hosts Ben Garrett and Brian Sauvé delve into the enigmatic Mount Wilson Ranch in Pioche, Nevada, drawing parallels to the infamous Skinwalker Ranch in northern Utah. The hosts paint a vivid picture of the high deserts of the western United States, emphasizing the harsh and unforgiving landscape that sets the stage for mysterious phenomena.
Brian Sauvé [01:18]: "The deserts of America are no forgiving place. They blanket the better part of Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada, and something about this landscape tends to shape the people who settle there."
Robert Bigelow's Acquisition and Encounter
The narrative shifts to Robert Bigelow, a business mogul and futurist, who acquired Mount Wilson Ranch in 1996 through his National Institute for Discovery Science (NIDS). Unlike Skinwalker Ranch, Mount Wilson Ranch's paranormal proclivity remains a mystery.
Ben Garrett [05:45]: "Bigelow was convinced that some type of extraterrestrial craft was buried on the grounds of the ranch somewhere."
Bigelow's investigation team began experiencing unexplained phenomena, including malfunctioning equipment and sightings of orbs and UFOs. However, Bigelow's quest for buried mysteries led to a haunting personal encounter.
Brian Sauvé [10:12]: "As he traced the block of darkness from floor to ceiling, he received the horror of his life."
In a chilling account, Bigelow describes waking up to a shadowy figure resembling a native shaman with antlers, exuding malevolence. This terrifying experience compelled Bigelow to sell the ranch, leaving behind more questions than answers.
Ben Garrett [15:30]: "From that day on, he longed to leave the ranch. He longed to sell it."
New Investigation Team and Unveiling Secrets
In 2023, a new team comprising a YouTube creator, a journalist, and an ex-CIA operative took up investigation at Mount Wilson Ranch. Utilizing advanced technology like LiDAR, they uncovered hidden tunnels and remnants of NIDS's previous activities, including buried equipment and security measures.
Brian Sauvé [20:05]: "They started to scan large swaths of the ranch using LiDAR... These voids could actually be leftovers from a tunnel system made by Bigelow, or perhaps someone before him."
Their exploration led to the discovery of thermal anomalies within a specific room—a location notorious for Bigelow's supernatural encounter. During a night investigation, researchers activated thermal cameras and captured the fleeting image of a figure emitting cold, dark energy.
Ben Garrett [30:38]: "Right in the corner of the camera's frame stood the thermal signature of a man. Only this was not an ordinary man."
This apparition, depicted as a cold, dark blue figure with an impenetrable face, vanished as mysteriously as it appeared, reaffirming the ranch's reputation as a hotspot for paranormal activity.
Intersecting Legends: Native American Lore and the Superstition Mountains
The discussion transitions to the rich Native American heritage surrounding the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, home to the Pima people. Their legends speak of Chorwit Make, the high God who created mankind, and Suha, the prophet who warned of impending doom due to mankind's tyranny.
Ben Garrett [40:02]: "A devil came forth from the mountains, always under the cover of night, stealing the virgin daughters of the new Pimas."
Historical accounts recount horrific events, including the mysterious deaths of treasure hunters and the emergence of the Black Legion—a shadowy group of Apache warriors guarding ancient treasures and secrets.
Brian Sauvé [50:22]: "They found spirals of stone in the hills above the river, ancient sites of worship that the locals called witches rings."
Goatman Legends and Appalachian Mysteries
Expanding beyond Nevada and Arizona, the hosts explore the Goatman folklore prevalent in the Appalachian region. These legends describe a demonic figure blending human and goat features, often associated with malicious intent and the protection of hidden treasures.
Ben Garrett [80:25]: "The Goatman... is a shapeshifter named Hauk, who stole the virgin daughters of the new Pimas and put them to slavery in his palace of shadow and stone."
The Goatman stories intertwine with Biblical references, particularly the figure of Azazel, reinforcing the connection between demonic imagery and goat-like features in folklore.
Brian Sauvé [90:05]: "The Baphomet imagery is the goat Satan... traces of it in medieval imagery where demons are frequently associated with goats."
Concluding Insights and Reflections
Ben and Brian conclude by reflecting on the interconnectedness of these legends and their implications about the existence of objective evil forces. They emphasize the need for further investigation into these anomalous zones, suggesting that places like Mount Wilson Ranch and the Superstition Mountains are epicenters of supernatural activity that warrant deeper exploration.
Ben Garrett [88:55]: "But in Appalachia, I'm not worried about weather. I'm worried about some primordial supernatural entity eating me."
Notable Quotes
- Brian Sauvé [01:18]: "The deserts of America are no forgiving place."
- Ben Garrett [05:45]: "Bigelow was convinced that some type of extraterrestrial craft was buried on the grounds of the ranch somewhere."
- Brian Sauvé [10:12]: "As he traced the block of darkness from floor to ceiling, he received the horror of his life."
- Ben Garrett [15:30]: "From that day on, he longed to leave the ranch. He longed to sell it."
- Ben Garrett [30:38]: "Right in the corner of the camera's frame stood the thermal signature of a man."
- Ben Garrett [40:02]: "A devil came forth from the mountains, always under the cover of night."
- Brian Sauvé [50:22]: "They found spirals of stone in the hills above the river."
- Brian Sauvé [90:05]: "The Baphomet imagery is the goat Satan..."
Haunted Cosmos continues to unravel the mysteries of places shrouded in legend and paranormal intrigue, inviting listeners to explore the thin veil between the known and the unknown.