THE MURPHY FILE NEWSLETTER
Newsletter #5 March 15, 2006 Editor: Chris MurphyThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
?C.L.Murphy 2006
Newsletter #5 March 15, 2006 Editor: Chris Murphy
?C.L.Murphy 2006
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This newsletter is arriving in your email on the Ides of March, the significance of which brings to my mind the organizations and individuals who have "stabbed us in the back" after gaining our confidence.
Did you Know , Nice to Know, or Need to Know
Henry May and Sean Foker asked for an email interview with me for their site. They asked 20 question to which I replied and the interview is now presented at Click Here Question No. 10 in Part 2, asks, What, in your opinion, is a Bigfoot? My reply to this will probably ruffle a few feathers in paranormal circles. However, those folks can make themselves feel better if they (not me) simply insert what is highlighted as follows in the opening sentence: " Based on the evidence we have, WHILE IN OUR DIMENSION, bigfoot is a primate that inhabits the..." They can then add another paragraph at the end explaining their side of the issue. Seriously, the two main paranormalists, Kewanee Lapseritis and Erik Beckjord, have told me that they agree the creature is physical in our sense for part of the time. That is the only part that interests me, and in my opinion, is what we should all concentrate on. As my dear old mother used to tell me, "take care of the edges, and the middle will take care of itself."
Here is a rare photo showing Rene Dahinden, Robert Morgan, and John Green. Click Here Those of us who knew Rene are aware that he was somewhat "impulsive." Before he had been introduced to Morgan, they were both at a gathering, everyone kind of standing around here and there as usual. Rene and Morgan ended up in a circle whereupon one of the researchers said to Rene, "Have you met Robert Morgan?" At this question, Rene went into high gear and blasted Morgan with both barrels. When he finally finished, the researchers said, "I'd like you to meet Robert Morgan." I am told Rene turned quite red. I guess the lesson here is, "look before you leap."
Rene Dahinden is seen here (right) with B. Boyd, a government surveyor, camped at the 5,500 foot level of Mount Brackenridge, B.C. The German shepherd belonged to Rene. The photograph was take on August 2, 1956 - 50 YEARS AGO THIS YEAR!
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Pat Graves is shown here in the only photo I have ever seen of him. Pat found Sasquatch footprints near Laird Meadow Road, Bluff Creek area, California, in 1964, and informed Roger Patterson of the find. Patterson went to the location and made a cast of one of the prints which is seen on page 106 (Cast #9) of Meet the Sasquatch. The creature that made these prints is thought to be the same as the one that made the prints found by Jerry Crew in 1958. Crew took a cast of one print which is seen on page 105 (Cast #1) of Meet the Sasquatch. Click Here
It surprised me a little that my forensic sasquatch sculpture in profile matches so closely with the drawing done by Ivan Sanderson of the creature that abducted Albert Ostman. I did not have the correct Sanderson drawing at the time I made the sculpture, so was not influenced by it. Click Here
(P.S. Rick Noll says it also looks like Rene Dahinden, and I must admit, it does. Did Rene omit to tell us something?)
Here is the full, uncropped, photo of the Francis de Loys man-beast. This image, in my opinion, adds a little credibility to authenticity of the photograph. However, as I have stated, I don't think this creature, if authentic, has much to do with the sasquatch or the yeti. Nevertheless, I believe confirming the existence of a creature like this would measure greatly in getting more professional research performed on the sasquatch issue. Click Here
Lynn Maranda, curator of anthropology at the Vancouver Museum, is seen here holding the Chehalis sasquatch mask. The photo gives you a good sense of the size of the mask. I took the photo when we were down in the museum storage room (an entire floor). You can see the shelving in the background. There are so many artifacts down there it would take weeks to get an idea of exactly what is stored. I would think that all museums are the same - probably 95% of the items they have are in storage, and very few see the light of day. I really wonder what the storage area in the Smithsonian Institution looks like, or the Museum of Natural History in New York. I doubt very much that any large museum knows precisely what it has tucked away. Click Here
Marlon Davis has confirmed in my mind (at least) that footprints made by the creature in the Patterson/Gimlin film can be seen in the actual film. He has examined the ground in the early frames and also along the sandbar in later frames. In his animations, the creature's feet are seen to leave what are likely impressions. He has also confirmed that the creature actually stepped on the wood fragment. Its foot sort of "clips" it and it moved slightly. I posted a story on the fragment some time ago. If you wish to go back and review it, Click Here
The Zack Hamilton photograph taken in the late 1950s and the associated story is well known to sasquatch enthusiasts. However, what may not be well known is that Hamilton took more than one photo. After the photos remained on file in the camera shop for about two years or so (Hamilton did not return to get them), the shop assistant manger, Dick Russell, took a look at them. He is quoted as saying in a newspaper article (December 7, 1965), "I got prickly all over when I realized they were the pictures the old-timer said he had taken in the brush. I never saw anything like them." Over 40 years is too long to try and track down Russell, but I would expect the other photos still exist somewhere. Click Here
When Henry Franzoni "crossed the floor," as it were, I was (and still am) surprised. He was (and certainly still is) a really great guy. He helped Rene and I create our web site, which in those days was a bit of a chore, and worked tirelessly in providing the IVBC (Internet Virtual Bigfoot Conference). Anyway, be that as it may, I see Henry has a post put up in December last year, which totally explains his position. Click Here . As I have stated to Kewaunee Lapseritis and EB, and now to Henry, there is no doubt with any of us that the creature is physical (albeit not permanently to you guys) - we must therefore be able to get firm physical proof of its existence.
Vance Orchard passed away on March 7. I did not know Vance personally, but certainly knew of him as I am sure many of you did. For those who don't know him, he was a newspaper reporter for The Times of Waitesburg, Washington, and wrote numerous articles on Bigfoot incidents in that state. Loren Coleman was in touch with him late last year, and he told Loren how he wanted his "Bigfoot history" remembered. Loren has Vance's history and views on Bigfoot on his web site. Click Here
There is an old Irish saying: "If things don't change, they'll stay as they are." I just thought I would throw that in seeing as it is now the month of March. Click Here
Recent Additions to THE MURPHY FILE
The Lummi Case Click Here
Thinking About Hair and Nails Click Here
Chehalis - Land of Intrigue Click Here
Footprint Fascination Click Here
Sasquatch-Bigfoot Photo Library Additions Click Here (Note that I will be adding material continually to the library, so this entry will repeat as applicable.)