Opinion ID: 2584196
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Plichta's direct testimony

Text: Plichta took the stand following Dr. Stojanovich's testimony. He testified that, in the 1990s, he read on subjects known as theosophy, theology-philosophy, [and] alternative earth theories, because he was interested in UFO phenomena, . . . spiritual studies, philosophy[,] . . . religion, . . . [and] anything that explained our history or where mankind came from. By 2002, his worldview had changed because he had researched things about the future, like doomsday theories, how the earth was going to end, [and] where humanity was going. He read extensively on some conspiracy theories that there were secret societies that were planning [to get him] all along . . . and that their plans were gradually coming to fruition. According to the books Plichta read, these secret societies were comprised of people that really weren't of Earth, but were humanoid in form. Plichta believed that these humanoids intended to destroy democracy and peace and instead create a socialist police state. Plichta testified that these beliefs in aliens motivated his actions on the day in question.