Bloodless Cuts

Mysterious animal mutilations have been recorded and catalogued from at least as early the 17th century, but beginning in the early- to mid–1970s, the occurrence of these bizarre animal deaths began to spike throughout the United States, particularly in the Mid- and Southwest. From Charles Fort to John Keel, researchers of the unusual have noted the existence of this phenomenon. But Thomas R. Adams (1945-2015) was the first to chronicle these events in a systematic manner, and seek to explore the multi-faceted evidence in search of an answer to the questions of who was responsible for these events, why they were being committed, and how they were accomplished. Tom Adams published, arguably, the most complete record of these events from 1978 through 1986. A careful, thoughtful, and observant researcher, Tom amassed a body of material almost unrivaled in terms of breadth and depth. With the help of a vast network of friends, acquaintances and colleagues, Tom sought to untie this mysterious Gordian knot.