Colleague of Dead Scientists Speaks Out as Trump Admin Investigates
Summary
The Trump administration is investigating a series of deaths and disappearances involving scientists, but a former colleague of two of the scientists said there is no evidence of a linked or coordinated plot. Dr. Joe Masiero, who worked with the deceased scientists, described their deaths as unfortunate but unrelated incidents.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump has called the investigation into missing and dead scientists “serious.”
- Dr. Joe Masiero worked with two of the scientists who died: Michael David Hicks and Carl Grillmair.
- Michael Hicks, a NASA scientist focused on asteroids and comets, died in July 2023; no cause of death was disclosed.
- Carl Grillmair, an astronomer at Caltech, died in February 2023 from a shooting outside his home.
- Masiero said both scientists were respected colleagues who cared about mentoring and their work.
- Masiero and others reject claims that the deaths are connected or part of a conspiracy.
- Law enforcement has not presented proof linking the cases.
- The investigation has followed many online rumors suggesting foul play without evidence.
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