Part 17

Uncover the dark secrets of Murkoff Corporation in Outlast Part 17, detailing Project Walrider, MKULTRA experiments, and the tragic fates of Dr. Wernicke and Father Martin.

This section delves into various documents found within Mount Massive Asylum, offering glimpses into Murkoff Corporation's unethical practices and the asylum's disturbing history.

Document #6: MKULTRA CIA Hypnotic Homicide

This excerpt from a CIA document details a hypnotic experiment conducted on February 10, 1954, in Building 13 of the Mount Massive Preserve. Subjects Misses Jackson and Pierce were subjected to posthypnotic suggestions. Miss Pierce, despite a fear of firearms, was instructed to awaken Miss Jackson by any means necessary, including using a pistol. She complied, firing an unloaded pneumatic pistol at Jackson, before falling into a deep sleep herself. Both subjects experienced complete amnesia for the event upon awakening.

Document #7: Father Martin, Finger Painter

An email from Dr. Neal Wolfram to Helen Granat discusses the cancellation of the arts program at Mount Massive. Dr. Wolfram advocates for his patient, Martin Archibaud, to continue finger painting, citing its therapeutic benefits for his schizoaffective affirmations. He argues that the cost savings from tempera paint are outweighed by the expense of Clozapine, and questions Murkoff's logic if they wish patients to remain engaged with reality.

Document #8: Purge Gate Maintenance Memo

A brief memo from Murkoff Corp. emphasizing the critical importance of proper Purge Gate maintenance for Project Walrider security. It directs personnel to the Murkoff Corp. Maintenance Manual MMPSMM180286 or to seek guidance from a supervisor.

Document #9: Dr. Wernicke Death Certificate

A copy of the death certificate for Rudolf G. Wernicke, a subcontractor for Murkoff Psychiatric Systems. It lists his date of death as February 28, 2009, at Mount Massive Preserve, Colorado, with the cause of death being "Heart failure due to advanced age." He had no surviving family.

Document #10: Dr. Wernicke Obituary

An obituary for Dr. Rudolf G. Wernicke, who passed away at age 90 on February 28, 2009. It mentions his birth in Munich, Germany, his fame in mathematics and science, his emigration to the US, decades of government research, and his recent charitable work for the Murkoff Corporation in Colorado. Murkoff described him as "a true humanitarian with a generous spirit."

Document #11: The Gospel of Sand

This text, scrawled on the back of an admittance form and matching the handwriting of patient "FATHER" Martin Archibaud, describes a revelation about God, spirits, and madness. It suggests that fear is the cause of ignorance and that seeing beyond fear reveals the truth, referring to this as the "gift of the Walrider" and "The Gospel of Sand." It condemns willful ignorance and failing to spread revelation.