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JFK-UFO conspiracy theories are conspiracy theories that merge John F. Kennedy assassination conspiracy theories with UFO conspiracy theories. One historian dates the "first full published statement of such a theory" to 1986. [1] Such theories often feature themes of Antisemitism, Anti-Catholicism, or Anti-Masonry; According to a scholar of extremism, "alleged connections between Masonry and the [JFK] assassination appear particularly prominent in UFO sources".[1]
By the 1990s, such theories were prominent both in conspiracy literature and popular fiction.[2] Fact-based sources roundly reject such theories. [3] When asked to cite the 'most unbelievable theories' about Kennedy's death, scholar Mark Fenster answered: "I would put the entire genre of alien conspiracy theories in there. Most of them are focused on Kennedy's supposed knowledge of or interest in aliens and alien abduction. No doubt someone has alleged the reptilians did it. I prefer plausibility in my conspiracy narratives."[4]