UFO Encounters, Witness Testimony, and 40 Years of Investigation | Preston Dennett (MUFON)

What happens when hundreds of unrelated people, across decades and continents, report strikingly similar UFO experiences?In this episode of **The Ryan Files**, host **Ryan Pelton** sits down with veteran UFO researcher **Preston Dennett**, who has spent nearly **40 years** interviewing witnesses, documenting encounters, and identifying recurring patterns in UFO testimony.A longtime field investigator with **MUFON** (Mutual UFO Network), Dennett shares what he has learned from decades of firsthand accounts involving UFO sightings, on-board experiences, missing time, unexplained healings, and the lasting psychological and social effects witnesses face after coming forward.This conversation is not about belief or persuasion. It examines what emerges when **large numbers of independent witnesses**—with no connection to one another—describe overlapping details, behaviors, and outcomes over time.**Topics explored include:*** How civilian UFO investigations are conducted* Why most witnesses remain silent for years or decades* Patterns that appear across unrelated UFO cases* Missing time, on-board experiences, and reported healings* Stigma, credibility, and the cost of coming forward* The long-term impact of UFO encounters on witnessesThis episode explores **reported experiences and long-term investigative research**. What you’ll hear reflects witness testimony and investigative interpretation—not official scientific or government conclusions .🎧 **The Ryan Files** is a long-form interview podcast examining history, testimony, and unexplained phenomena through careful conversation—encouraging listeners to think critically and decide for themselves.🌐 Full episodes, bonus content, and resources:**theryanfiles.com**📺 Watch full video episodes on YouTube:youtube.com/@theryanfiles🎙 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio — search **The Ryan Files**