Uncovering the Unexplained

Are the paranormal events that occur on Skinwalker Ranch caused by vengeful tribes or aliens from different dimensions? The first conspiracy theory is that the tribes that once occupied the neighboring land want revenge on anyone who resides on the ranch. The second conspiracy theory is that there is extraterrestrial activity, including aliens and UFOs. The third conspiracy theory is that there may be many dark energies active on the ranch.

The first conspiracy theory is that the ranch is on tribal grounds where past vendettas are being settled. Recalling the tribes that used to reside on the ranch's land, Janos states, “Sherman’s family ranch was 400 miles north of Navajo Nation. It was next to Ute territory. And when the Utes and the Navajo did cross paths, it was an acrimonious relationship” (Janos). Even though the tribes used to fight each other on the land, it does not mean that they are the cause of paranormal activities. While interviewing Sherman, Adam Janos finds that, “Among the Navajo, skinwalkers are like werewolves: evil witches who can transform themselves into the creatures of their choosing” (Janos). The tribe's legend of the skinwalker proves that the tribe must have also had similar experiences. Even though the evidence shows that the tribe's legends exist on the ranch, blaming their need for vengeance is not a plausible theory.

The second conspiracy theory states that there is extraterrestrial activity, which includes UFOs and Aliens. Following this, Janos states that, “They’d seen mysterious crop circles, the Shermans said, and UFOs, and the systematic and repeated mutilation of their cattle—in an oddly surgical and bloodless manner” (Janos). Although the Shermans claim to have seen UFOs, this was never backed up with hard evidence or visual proof. While being skeptical, Janos also states, “The Uinta Basin of eastern Utah has been a hotbed of paranormal sightings over the years that some extraterrestrial enthusiasts have deemed it ‘UFO Alley’” (Janos). Because it is named ‘UFO Alley,’ the assumption may be that there is physical proof, but throughout the years, no claims have been supported. The Sherman family and many others have encountered things that looked like UFOs and extraterrestrial activity, but without any visual proof, this theory is not plausible.

The third conspiracy theory is that many different dark energies exist on the ranch. While interviewing the Shermans, Janos clarifies, “Not everything the Shermans saw on their ranch was sky-borne UFOs. They also claimed to see mysterious large animals: most notably, a wolf three times the size of a normal wolf” (Janos). Having multiple different experiences supports the claim of having multiple different dark energies active on the ranch. Along with this, “In 1998, a police officer saw a large plunge light into the reservoir and then reemerge, flying off into the night sky” (Janos). Although this was not on the ranch, it was in the same area where similar experiences are common. When discussing all the different phenomena that were experienced, it is apparent that many dark energies are present, meaning that this theory is plausible.

Although the first two theories are not plausible, the third, in a way, includes them. While there are conspiracies that rely on a single paranormal explanation, it’s much more complex than that. Currently, there are still investigators who try to understand the happenings on the ranch, but the origins may never be discovered. The most plausible theory is that not one thing is causing this; there are many dark energies active on the land.