The death of a prominent UFO researcher has triggered conspiracy theories after it was ruled he took his own life.
David Wilcock, 53, died by suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound outside his home in Boulder County, Colorado, on April 20, the coroner’s office confirmed on Wednesday.
Police responded to a 911 call about a man, reported at the time as being Wilcock, ‘experiencing a mental health crisis’ around 10.44am local time.
‘Within minutes of deputies’ arrival, he used the weapon on himself. He was pronounced deceased at the scene,’ the sheriff’s office added.
No other individuals were located inside the residence or on the surrounding property, authorities added.
Wilcock, who also tied his theories on UFOs to Christianity, previously posted on social media about not being suicidal and had spoken hours earlier about believing that a death from natural causes was the only acceptable way of dying.
‘You don’t get to resurrect. If you lay down your life, you’re done. So, please don’t do that. Please don’t be stupid,’ Wilcock said in an April 19 livestream on YouTube.
‘It’s something you never want to have to go through. And uh again, you know, natural is the only way to go.’
In 2022, Wilcock, who also talked about humanity moving towards a spiritual enlightenment, wrote on X: ‘I plan on LIVING. Not suicidal at all. Just concerned about what happens when you prove God is real.’
That unearthed post has been flooded with new comments from skeptics alleging without evidence that he was murdered or coerced into taking his own life.
Wilcock was a well-known figure within the growing community seeking full government disclosure on UFOs and extraterrestrials.
The author explored topics most people consider ‘fringe’ or alternative science, including the theory that ancient civilizations were influenced by aliens and used advanced technology that has been lost over the centuries.
He was a regular expert on the History Channel’s long-running show Ancient Aliens, making dozens of appearances.
Wilcock also promoted the idea that humanity was on the verge of a major positive spiritual ‘ascension’ that would likely coincide with the disclosure of alien life.
The UFO researcher and author’s reported suicide sparked immediate backlash from Wilcock’s supporters and even members of Congress, who found the timing of his death suspicious and claimed he may have been the victim of foul play.
Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett responded to a social media post announcing Wilcock’s death by writing ‘not cool.’
On Wednesday, Burchett told the Daily Mail: ‘I just don’t think there’s any chance that this is just all coincidental.’
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