Twilight Ward Patient Case Files
The following have been retrieved, with permission, from Bellevue Hospital in New York City, for the period covering 29 January 1960 to 11 October 1963. Courtesy of Colonel Doctor Alfred E. Bellows, USAF 18 September 1965. Doctor Bellows oversaw the treatment of these individuals during this period as an advisor. He is currently stationed in Cocoa Beach, Florida with NASA's astronaut training program. The section of Bellevue that the patients were or are being treated in is referred to as the "Twilight Ward" due to the unusual circumstances surrounding their case histories. Summaries follow in the attached files.
Millicent Barnes
Age: Approximately 28
Occupation: N/A
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Nationality: American
Case History:
Ms. Barnes was taken into custody by the New York State Highway Patrol after claiming that a duplicate of her-a "mirror image"-was attempting to take over her life.
Treatment:
Hospitalization and intensive therapy, including the administration of appropriate medication.
Prognosis:
Poor
Flora Gibbs
Age: Approximately 55
Occupation: None
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
Nationality: American
Case History:
Mrs. Gibbs was treated for shock and nervous hysteria following the death of her husband in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Treatment:
Periodic medication and counseling.
Prognosis:
Good
Adam Weaver
Age: Approximately 35
Occupation: N/A
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Nationality: American
Case History:
Mr. Weaver suffers from a recurring nightmare in which he is about to be executed. In the dream, he attempts to convince people of this but fails. Note: In each dream, the individuals are the same but their roles are always different. Contact with friends and relatives have confirmed that they are based on those he knows.
Treatment:
Hypnotic therapy and possible medication.
Prognosis:
Fair
Grant Sheckly
Age: Approximately 45
Occupation: Former FAA Investigator
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Nationality: American
Case History:
Mr. Sheckly suffered a breakdown upon reading about the recent disappearance of Oceanic Flight 33 over the Atlantic. Upon arrival at La Guardia Airport in New York City, Mr. Sheckly experienced hallucinations of Flight 107, an aircraft which disappeared under similar circumstances 17 years earlier. According to FAA officials, this was the only unsolved case on Mr. Sheckly's record.
Treatment:
Continued hospitalization.
Prognosis:
Poor
Bob Wilson
Age: 34
Occupation: Salesman
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
Nationality: Canadian/American
Case History:
Mr. Wilson was treated for exposure and shock following his attempt to fire a weapon at what he claimed was a "Gremlin" on the wing of the aircraft. Subsequent investigation did reveal extensive damage to one of its engines; cause currently unknown although officially believed to have been caused by lightning. Mr. Wilson had previously experienced a severe case of aerophobia.
Treatment:
Continued counseling and therapy.
Prognosis:
Good