This is Renegade Files Episode 33, The Betz Sphere.

In late March of 1974 the Betz family was dealing with an afternoon brush fire on their wooded, 88 acre, Fort George Island estate at the north-east corner of Florida.

Among the ashes 20 year-old son Terry Betz found a most out of place object. There, amid the still-smoking grass, was a gleaming metallic sphere the size of a bowling ball, unmarked and cool to the touch.

He brought it home as a curiosity where soon it started to vibrate, roll around the house on it’s own, display intelligent control, follow people, and cause the family dog to cower. 

So what exactly is the Betz Sphere? Where did it come from? And who has it now? Put on your Renegade Files shirt, grab your iced coffee and paranormal investigation backpack, and come with me to explore the bizarre and mysterious case of… [ [ [ The Betz Sphere. ] ] ] 

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Music and Sound Effect Licensing: 

Theme Song: “Steve’s Djembe” by Vani, FMA, licensed: Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 License.

“Pirate Rain” by Stone Calculus, DV8NOW Records, licensed: Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 License.

"Old Telephone Ring" by Field Recording, licensed: N/A, Public Domain