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White House Investigating Wave of Missing or Dead Scientists

White House Investigating Wave of Missing or Dead Scientists

Summary

The White House Press Secretary said that the Trump administration might look into a series of scientists who have disappeared or died since mid-2024. Some of these scientists had access to secret nuclear or aerospace information. Investigations are ongoing.

Key Facts

  • At least ten scientists with links to nuclear or aerospace fields have gone missing or died since mid-2024.
  • These scientists had access to classified government information.
  • Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland vanished in February near his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
  • McCasland left personal items like his phone, glasses, and devices at home before disappearing.
  • A sweatshirt linked to McCasland was found about 1.25 miles from his house.
  • Aerospace engineer Monica Reza went missing in June while hiking in California’s Angeles National Forest.
  • Reza was involved in a government rocket materials project once supervised by McCasland.
  • The White House has not yet confirmed details but is investigating the matter.

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