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Missing, Dead Scientists Update: Congressman Adds 'New Name' to List

Missing, Dead Scientists Update: Congressman Adds 'New Name' to List

Summary

Congressman Eric Burlison added the name of NASA engineer Joshua LeBlanc to a list of scientists who died or disappeared under unclear circumstances. Federal agencies, led by the FBI, are investigating several cases of scientists involved in sensitive aerospace, defense, and nuclear work, but no connections between the cases have been confirmed.

Key Facts

  • Joshua LeBlanc, a NASA electrical engineer working on nuclear propulsion, died in a car crash in Missouri in July 2025.
  • LeBlanc was reported missing before his Tesla was found burned in a crash; his body was badly burned and identified later.
  • Congressman Burlison believes LeBlanc’s death may be linked to other cases of scientists dying or disappearing and calls for deeper federal investigation.
  • The FBI is coordinating a multi-agency review involving NASA, the Department of Energy, and local law enforcement.
  • Another scientist, Amy Eskridge, who researched antigravity, died in Huntsville in 2022, the same city where LeBlanc worked.
  • Authorities have not found evidence connecting these deaths or disappearances.
  • Some lawmakers and President Donald Trump have expressed concern but acknowledged no confirmed links.
  • Families and experts have warned against unsupported conspiracy theories circulating online about these cases.
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