Disappearance of Retired Air Force General William Neil McCasland

Retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland, 68, has been missing since February 27, 2026, after leaving his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for a medical appointment. His wife, Susan McCasland Wilkerson, reported him missing later that day when she returned home to find him gone, along with his phone, prescription glasses, and wearable devices. Authorities have since launched extensive search efforts, including the use of drones and K-9 teams, but have yet to confirm any sightings of McCasland.

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• February 27, 2026: McCasland interacts with a handyman at his residence around 10 a.m. He leaves for a medical appointment at approximately 11:10 a.m. Upon his wife's return around noon, he is missing.

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• February 27, 2026: Wilkerson reports McCasland missing at 3 p.m. after unsuccessful attempts to locate him through family and friends.

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• March 7, 2026: Authorities discover a gray U.S. Air Force sweatshirt near McCasland's home, prompting further search efforts.

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The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has been actively investigating McCasland's disappearance, canvassing over 700 homes in the area for security footage and information. While no evidence of foul play has been found, the investigation remains active, with authorities following up on all credible leads.

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Susan McCasland Wilkerson has publicly addressed various rumors surrounding her husband's disappearance, particularly those related to his health and alleged ties to the UFO community. She emphasized that McCasland had only commonly held security clearances since his retirement and dismissed claims that he was in poor health, stating, "Neil is at some risk, but not from dementia." She also clarified that his involvement with the UFO community was limited to a brief consultancy with Tom DeLonge, the former frontman of Blink-182.

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Some commentators, including retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, have speculated that McCasland may have died by suicide, citing the circumstances of his disappearance. Coffindaffer noted that McCasland left without his cell phone and took a gun, suggesting he may have sought a secluded location. However, Wilkerson has rejected these theories, asserting that her husband’s military background does not relate to his disappearance.

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While some sources have suggested that McCasland's disappearance may be linked to his past military service and access to classified information, Wilkerson has strongly refuted these claims. She stated that he had not held significant security clearances for over a decade and that the speculation surrounding his health and potential dementia is unfounded.

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A press conference is scheduled for Monday afternoon, where Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen and FBI officials will provide updates on the search for McCasland. Although no new information is expected, the public will be informed about ongoing investigative efforts and how they can assist in the search.

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“Neil does not have any special knowledge about the ET bodies and debris from the Roswell crash stored at Wright-Patt.” — Susan McCasland Wilkerson, Wife of William Neil McCasland

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“Not that I believe the premise, but what I do believe is that likely, General McCasland took his life,” — Jennifer Coffindaffer, Retired FBI Agent

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