Scott Carpenter, a pioneering researcher in the field of Bigfoot studies, passed away on August 4th, 2023 at the age of 59. Carpenter was best known for his work on the controversial Sasquatch Genome Project, which purported to prove the existence of Bigfoot through DNA evidence.
Scott Carpenter was born on August 28, 1963 in Greeley, Colorado. He became fascinated with the possibility of undiscovered large primates in North America as a child, after hearing stories about Bigfoot sightings in the Pacific Northwest.
Carpenter earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and worked as an operations manager in the software industry for many years. However, his passion for cryptozoology never faded. In 2009, he decided to leave his tech career and devote himself full-time to Bigfoot research.
In 2011, veterinarian Dr. Melba Ketchum launched the Sasquatch Genome Project in an attempt to prove Bigfoot's existence by sequencing supposed Bigfoot DNA samples. Carpenter soon joined the project, contributing hair and saliva samples he had collected in the field.
"Scott was an invaluable part of our team," said Dr. Ketchum. "His decades of experience tracking and studying these creatures, along with the samples he provided, were crucial to our study."
Carpenter worked closely with Ketchum's team, providing insights into Bigfoot behavior and ecology that helped inform their analysis. Eleven of the samples he collected were utilized in the final study.
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When Ketchum's paper announcing the project's findings was published in 2013, it was met with skepticism and criticism from the scientific community. Many scientists condemned the work as flawed and lacking credibility.
Carpenter stood firmly behind the study despite the backlash. "The conclusions of the Sasquatch Genome Project are absolutely valid," he told reporters. "This study proves what many of us have known for years - Bigfoot is real."
According to Carpenter, much of the skepticism was driven by resistance to an idea that challenged the conventional wisdom about primate evolution. But he believed that over time, as more evidence emerged, mainstream science would accept the existence of Bigfoot.
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In addition to the Sasquatch Genome Project, Carpenter conducted extensive field research on Bigfoot and other cryptids. He authored four books on the subject: "The Bigfoot Field Journal Volumes I & II", "The Dogman, Monsters Are Real", and "The Nephilim Among Us."
Carpenter's work was also featured on the television shows "Finding Bigfoot" and "Survivorman: Bigfoot," allowing him to reach wider audiences with evidence and theories about the creature's habits and origin. "Sharing these amazing discoveries with the public was always my passion," he remarked.
News of Carpenter's passing was met with sadness and tributes from others in the cryptozoology field. "Scott was a pioneer, always pushing boundaries to prove the reality of these mysterious creatures," said Bigfoot researcher Clara McFall. "He'll be dearly missed."
Loren Coleman, founder of the International Cryptozoology Museum, also expressed his sympathies. "Scott made immense contributions to the search for Bigfoot and embodied the spirit of scientific curiosity. My thoughts are with his loved ones."
Carpenter leaves behind a legacy as a leading Bigfoot investigator whose work broke new ground. While the debates around the Sasquatch Genome Project will likely continue, his passion for searching for hidden species in the wild will inspire others for years to come.
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