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FBI Investigates Scientist Deaths Across Nuclear, Defense Sectors

4/24/2026

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The FBI is leading a review of deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to nuclear, aerospace and defense programs.
The review is coordinated with the Energy and Defense departments and local law-enforcement agencies.
President Donald Trump said he had been briefed and expects more information soon.
Cases include the February disappearance of Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland, the missing of Steven Abel Garcia and NASA’s statement of no national-security threat.

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The FBI is leading a review of deaths and disappearances of scientists tied to nuclear, aerospace and defense programs.
The review is coordinated with the Energy and Defense departments and local law-enforcement agencies.
President Donald Trump said he had been briefed and expects more information soon.
Cases include the February disappearance of Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland, the missing of Steven Abel Garcia and NASA’s statement of no national-security threat.