00:00What killed these men in lead masks on a remote hill?
00:03On August 20, 1966, Manuel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana were found dead in Varginha, Rio
00:10of Janeiro.
00:11They wore formal suits and waterproof capes, which was unusual for Brazil's warm climate.
00:16Most disturbingly, both of them wore lead masks covering their faces.
00:20Next to them were a bottle of water, two wet towels, and a scribbled note.
00:24The note said: 16.30 be at the agreed place, 18.30 ingest capsules, after effect protect metals, wait for signal
00:31of the mask.
00:32The police were baffled; there were no signs of violence, robbery, or a struggle.
00:37The bodies were intact, but the organs decomposed before the toxicological examination.
00:42The men had been seen days earlier buying capes and ordering coffee at a bar.
00:46Witnesses said they seemed nervous and mentioned they had a job to finish.
00:50The theories are wild.
00:52Secret experiment contacting extraterrestrials, strange ritual.
00:57The lead masks and the mention of protecting metals suggest that they were expecting radiation.
01:02Some believe they were victims of a fatal deception, but the truth remains a mystery.
01:06What do you think happened? Leave your comment.
