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White House to Probe Reports of 10 Missing or Dead Scientists

The administration says it will review the cases as lawmakers and families press for answers about possible links among the deaths and disappearances.

  • Since mid-2024, at least 10 scientists and high-ranking military figures—including retired Air Force Major General William McCasland—have either died under unclear circumstances or vanished, often leaving behind phones, wallets, and vehicles.
  • Many of the individuals involved were specialists in sensitive fields such as nuclear propulsion, advanced aerospace, and UFO-related research, leading to concerns about the security of classified U.S. technology, according to reports.
  • While some family members suggested "planned disappearances," former FBI officials and lawmakers like Rep. Eric Burlison have called for a formal federal probe, citing the possibility of targeted abductions or foreign espionage.
  • Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration deems the reports "worth looking into" if a connected pattern of targeting American scientists is verified.
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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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