Skull and Bones Conspiracy Theories

Record	OBS-0683
Category	Secret Societies/Groups
Status	UNPROVEN
Summary	Skull and Bones is a real secret society at Yale University, but conspiracy theories claim it grooms members for global power and engages in sinister rituals. These theories often point to its alumni in high positions as evidence of a hidden agenda.
Origin	Skull and Bones was founded in 1832 at Yale University. Conspiracy theories gained prominence in the late 20th century, especially during the 2004 U.S. presidential election when both candidates were members.
Claimed	Skull and Bones members are selected to join a global elite that controls politics and finance. The society's rituals are bizarre and possibly diabolical. Members are placed in key government and corporate positions to further the society's agenda. The society's ultimate goal is absolute power.
Evidence / consensus	Skull and Bones is a real but secretive society with many influential alumni. However, there is no evidence that it operates as a coordinated conspiracy to control world affairs. Its secrecy and exclusivity fuel speculation, but no credible evidence supports claims of sinister global influence.

> OBSERVER NOTE:
Catalogued. The society's secrecy is real, but the leap from secrecy to world domination is unsupported. The 2004 election coincidence is anecdotal, not proof of a plot.

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