- Up to 12 scientists have now died or vanished under mysterious circumstances: As fears of dark plot grow, TOM LEONARD's forensic analysis of all the evidence raises sinister questions Daily Mail —
- NASA nuclear engineer found dead in burned Tesla after vanishing from his Alabama home last year Fox News —
- Adversaries may have taken missing US scientists, lawmaker says The Hill —
- Tabloid reports linking 10 missing and dead scientists spur FBI probe Ars Technica —
- Death of ‘genius’ Alabama woman linked to investigation of missing, dead scientists al.com —
- Map Shows Last Known Location of Each Missing Scientist Newsweek —
Missing US scientists probe
The probe includes the case of NASA nuclear PROPULSION engineer Joshua LeBlanc, who was found dead in a mysterious Tesla crash in Alabama.
Lawmakers have expressed concern that foreign adversaries may be targeting scientists to gain access to sensitive technological information.
President Trump has described the incidents as 'serious stuff' and has vowed to provide federal resources to solve the cases.
While some officials suggest the deaths may be coincidental, the pattern of disappearances has sparked widespread alarm and calls for increased protection for high-level researchers.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
U.S. federal law enforcement agency
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Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)