Sasquatch Genome Project Press Conference – October 2013

Overview

On October 1, 2013 the Sasquatch Genome Project held a public news conference in Dallas to release material tied to the long‑awaited Erickson Project and to discuss a DNA study they say supports the existence of a nonhuman hominid often called Sasquatch or Bigfoot. The event features Dr. Melba Ketchum and several other participants who describe field experiences, present footage, and summarize the study’s findings.

Speakers:

• Dr. Melba Ketchum
• Adrian Erickson
• Dennis Pfohl
• Troy Hudson
• Rich Germeau
• J.C. Johnson
• Samuel Webb Sentell

Key claims made at the press conference

• The presenters assert that DNA analysis from tissue samples indicates a novel, nonhuman hominid lineage distinct from known primates and humans.
• They claim the Erickson Project footage and the genetic data together support the existence of an extant, interbreeding hominid population in North America.

Evidence and materials shown

• The conference includes exclusive video footage associated with the Erickson Project, which the team uses to illustrate field encounters and purported sightings.
• The researchers discuss laboratory procedures and DNA results as the scientific backbone of their claims, framing the study as a genomic investigation rather than anecdotal testimony.

Speakers and roles

• Dr. Melba Ketchum is the primary spokesperson and lead author figure for the genomic study; other participants include field researchers and collaborators who recount observations and contextualize the footage and samples.

Reception and context

• The press conference was presented as a major public reveal for the Sasquatch research community, intended to move the topic from folklore and eyewitness reports into a genomic, evidence‑based discussion.
• The claims are controversial and have been met with skepticism from mainstream scientists and geneticists; the video documents the project’s attempt to assert scientific legitimacy through DNA analysis and public disclosure.