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George Knapp, America's leading investigative journalist, is tapped to host Netflix's new series, Investigation Alien. The new series promises to explore some of the most elusive questions regarding UFOs, government conspiracies, and life beyond Earth.
In Investigation Alien, Knapp draws on decades of research and reporting on paranormal and extraterrestrial topics for depth and breadth of knowledge previously unmatched. With investigative reporting on Area 51 and prominent figures such as Bob Lazar, Knapp's career has upped public interest in alien phenomena and has brought UFO research to the forefront.
Knapp's work often breaks new ground on matters that traditional journalism often does not venture into; he thus has a special place as one of the key figures of UFO journalism.
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His most famous work was in the late 1980s when he produced investigative reports on alleged government projects and facilities, especially those surrounding the Nevada Test and Training Range, otherwise known as Area 51.
All his works in the area have won Knapp many awards, including a Peabody Award and an Edward R. Murrow Award, among others, and also made him a trusted voice among those who follow alien and UFO-related investigations.
Who is George Knapp?
George Knapp was born in Woodbury, New Jersey on April 18, 1952. He completed his bachelor's degree in communications in California. His journalism career began formally in Las Vegas in the early 1980s when he joined KLAS-TV, a CBS-affiliated news station.
His reporting for KLAS-TV made him the most recognizable face of investigative journalism in the U.S., taking on topics that few others would even dare to touch. Knapp's reports on the paranormal and UFO phenomena gained attention in 1989 when he interviewed Bob Lazar, who claimed to have worked on alien spacecraft at a facility near Area 51.
More than just reporting on television, Knapp also writes books and articles to further consolidate his position regarding the subjects he addresses. One is a book he and scientist Colm Kelleher co-wrote, Hunt for the Skinwalker.
In the book, he probed inexplicable phenomena in the Utah Skinwalker Ranch. This was later turned into a popular docuseries that further consolidated Knapp's position as a credible source of information on paranormal investigations.
Key contributions to the journalism on UFOs and investigative work
Knapp has been racking an impossibly high number of awards in journalistic integrity and approach in reporting. He has garnered a Peabody Award among multiple regional Emmy Awards. This combination of meticulous fact-checking alongside exploring sources that most reporters shy away from keeps him distinct from the rest, making his work accessible to the masses.
Most representative of the many great contributions Knapp's legacy has made to UFO journalism is his work with Bob Lazar. His claims of working on extraterrestrial technology at Area 51 fascinated the public and raised suspicions about the government covering up information on extraterrestrial technology.
In addition to this, Knapp has made other significant contributions to his work by documenting the Skinwalker Ranch and other paranormal hotspots that have defined the UFO and paranormal journalism field.
His stories are characterized by a more rigorous investigation approach, combining scientific inquiry with firsthand accounts, thus providing a report appealing to skeptics and believers alike. That will be one of the prominent characters in Investigation Alien, as Knapp takes viewers through theories as well as firsthand accounts involving encounters with extraterrestrial beings.
What to expect from Investigation Alien on Netflix
Investigation Alien unfolds across various global locations renowned for UFO sightings and alien encounters. At the heart of Investigation Alien is the legendary investigative journalist George Knapp, whose career has been dedicated to uncovering the truth behind these phenomena.
Viewers will follow Knapp as he embarks on an investigative journey, unearthing new evidence, interviewing eyewitnesses, and delving into decades-old mysteries.
Investigation Alien premieres on November 8 on Netflix.
