His story included anti-gravity propulsion, exotic fuels, and technology far beyond human capability. But what became of Lazar after he went public with these claims? Here’s how his life unfolded in the years that followed.
After going public with investigative journalist George Knapp, Lazar quickly became one of the most controversial figures in UFO history. His claims of “flying saucers” at a site called S-4 near Area 51 turned him into a hero for UFO enthusiasts and a target for skeptics.
Soon after his whistleblowing, researchers discovered holes in his educational and employment records. Lazar claimed to have degrees from MIT and Caltech, but there was no evidence of him attending. Official records also didn’t support his employment history at Los Alamos National Laboratory, though some indirect evidence suggested he had worked around the facility. Critics called this proof of fabrication, while Lazar’s supporters insisted the government erased his records to discredit him.
In the 1990s, Lazar faced several legal issues:
These controversies further divided opinion—were they proof Lazar wasn’t credible, or attempts to...
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