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== Alleged harassment and suppression ==

In the days following the incident, Reed claimed he became the target of harassment ~~by unidentified agents, often referred to as~~ "[[Men in black]]" (MIBs)~~. He reported that these agents~~ visited his home, urging him to hand over any evidence he had collected. Reed alleged that his house was ransacked, his personal records were erased, and that he was subjected to threats and intimidation.

In the days following the incident, Reed claimed he became the target of harassment. He reported that "[[Men in black]]" (MIBs) visited his home with police in tow, urging him to hand over any evidence he had collected. Reed alleged that his house was ransacked, his personal records were erased, and that he was subjected to threats and intimidation.

He ~~further~~ claimed that his attempts to contact ~~organizations like the~~ [[~~Mutual UFO Network~~]] (MUFON) were intercepted and misdirected. Reed stated that several of his associates were murdered or coerced into silence, including a professor who was allegedly going to publicly present DNA analysis of Freddy's tissue. He claimed that he was homeless for about a year as a direct result of these events.

He claimed that his attempts to contact [[MUFON]] (MUFON) were intercepted and misdirected. Reed stated that several of his associates were murdered or coerced into silence, including a professor who was allegedly going to publicly present DNA analysis of Freddy's tissue. He claimed that he was homeless for about a year as a direct result of these events.

== Public appearances and reception ==

Media interviews

===Media interviews===

Reed first came to public attention through an interview on the radio show ''[[Coast to Coast AM]]'' with [[Art Bell (broadcaster)|Art Bell]] in 1998. He has since appeared at UFO conventions and on various media platforms, often presenting his alleged evidence and recounting his experiences.

Supporters

===Supporters===

Some UFO researchers and enthusiasts, notably Mexican journalist [[Jaime Maussan]], have supported Reed's claims. Maussan has featured Reed in presentations and has advocated for the authenticity of his evidence. Supporters argue that Reed's case provides valuable insight into extraterrestrial life and advanced technologies.

Skepticism and criticism

===Skepticism and criticism===

Reed's claims have been met with widespread skepticism. Critics point to inconsistencies in his story, lack of verifiable credentials, and the implausibility of his allegations. ~~Investigations~~ by ~~skeptical organizations and~~ television ~~programs, such as~~ ''[[Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files]]''~~, have~~ attempted to debunk his evidence, ~~often~~ suggesting that the photographs and videos were fabricated using special effects or props.

Reed's claims have been met with widespread skepticism. Critics point to supposed inconsistencies in his story, lack of verifiable credentials, lack of other witnesses, and the implausibility of his allegations. He has responded to these objections in numerous podcast interviews and a book. An investigation by the television program ''[[Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files]]'' attempted to debunk his evidence, suggesting that the photographs and videos were fabricated using special effects or props.

~~Skeptics also highlight the absence of physical evidence that can be independently examined and the lack of credible witnesses to corroborate Reed's account~~.

== The link bracelet ==

Main ~~article: [[~~Link bracelet]]

Reed described the link bracelet as an advanced piece of alien technology. He claimed that when activated, it allowed him to teleport or move instantaneously over short distances, and even to other realms or dimensions. Reed stated that using the device caused a distinctive sensation throughout his body. He also alleged that others who attempted to use the bracelet, including two Russian scientists, died within a week of trying it.

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 == Alleged harassment and suppression ==
-In the days following the incident, Reed claimed he became the target of harassment by unidentified agents, often referred to as "[[Men in black]]" (MIBs). He reported that these agents visited his home, urging him to hand over any evidence he had collected. Reed alleged that his house was ransacked, his personal records were erased, and that he was subjected to threats and intimidation.
+In the days following the incident, Reed claimed he became the target of harassment. He reported that "[[Men in black]]" (MIBs) visited his home with police in tow, urging him to hand over any evidence he had collected. Reed alleged that his house was ransacked, his personal records were erased, and that he was subjected to threats and intimidation.
-He further claimed that his attempts to contact organizations like the [[Mutual UFO Network]] (MUFON) were intercepted and misdirected. Reed stated that several of his associates were murdered or coerced into silence, including a professor who was allegedly going to publicly present DNA analysis of Freddy's tissue. He claimed that he was homeless for about a year as a direct result of these events.
+He claimed that his attempts to contact [[MUFON]] (MUFON) were intercepted and misdirected. Reed stated that several of his associates were murdered or coerced into silence, including a professor who was allegedly going to publicly present DNA analysis of Freddy's tissue. He claimed that he was homeless for about a year as a direct result of these events.
 == Public appearances and reception ==
-Media interviews
+===Media interviews===
 Reed first came to public attention through an interview on the radio show ''[[Coast to Coast AM]]'' with [[Art Bell (broadcaster)|Art Bell]] in 1998. He has since appeared at UFO conventions and on various media platforms, often presenting his alleged evidence and recounting his experiences.
-Supporters
+===Supporters===
 Some UFO researchers and enthusiasts, notably Mexican journalist [[Jaime Maussan]], have supported Reed's claims. Maussan has featured Reed in presentations and has advocated for the authenticity of his evidence. Supporters argue that Reed's case provides valuable insight into extraterrestrial life and advanced technologies.
-Skepticism and criticism
+===Skepticism and criticism===
-Reed's claims have been met with widespread skepticism. Critics point to inconsistencies in his story, lack of verifiable credentials, and the implausibility of his allegations. Investigations by skeptical organizations and television programs, such as ''[[Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files]]'', have attempted to debunk his evidence, often suggesting that the photographs and videos were fabricated using special effects or props.
+Reed's claims have been met with widespread skepticism. Critics point to supposed inconsistencies in his story, lack of verifiable credentials, lack of other witnesses, and the implausibility of his allegations. He has responded to these objections in numerous podcast interviews and a book. An investigation by the television program ''[[Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files]]'' attempted to debunk his evidence, suggesting that the photographs and videos were fabricated using special effects or props.
-Skeptics also highlight the absence of physical evidence that can be independently examined and the lack of credible witnesses to corroborate Reed's account.
 == The link bracelet ==
-Main article: [[Link bracelet]]
+{{Main|Link bracelet}}
 Reed described the link bracelet as an advanced piece of alien technology. He claimed that when activated, it allowed him to teleport or move instantaneously over short distances, and even to other realms or dimensions. Reed stated that using the device caused a distinctive sensation throughout his body. He also alleged that others who attempted to use the bracelet, including two Russian scientists, died within a week of trying it.