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Tuesday, April 21, 2026

"If a scientist disappears, it's a matter of some concern. But if 10 scientists suddenly die or vanish, who all have advanced security clearance with access to sensitive research, this is cause for national concern," Dr. Michio Kaku told Fox News Digital.

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FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed his agency is investigating after a string of cases in recent years attracted public attention.

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-- Newsweek (@newsweek.com) Apr 20, 2026 at 8:18 AM

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... "This is unheard of," he said. "This has never happened before. The next step is to determine if there is a single, common thread to their research that ties them to a specific aspect of national security."

Kaku is also a well known television personality. He has appeared on cable news, late night and talk shows, along with several episodes of the History Channel's "Universe" and "Ancient Aliens" series. In 2009, he began hosting a weekly television series for the Science Channel "Sci Fi Science: Physics of the Impossible."

The most recent and prominent example of this trend is the mysterious disappearance of Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland (Ret.). He went missing from his New Mexico home on Feb. 27, bringing only a handgun and a pair of boots with him. He left his phone, keys and glasses behind,

McCasland, 68, was the former commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory, and reportedly possessed top secret information on UFOs.

He had ties to the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the state. The lab famously developed nuclear weapons during the WWII-era Manhattan Project. It is a Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) facility and prides itself on breakthroughs in the nuclear technology space.

Two other former employees of the lab have also gone missing. ...

News of the pattern of disappearances has made its way to the White House, which addressed it on Friday.

"In light of the recent and legitimate questions about these troubling cases and President Trump's commitment to the truth, the White House is actively working with all relevant agencies and the FBI to holistically review all of the cases together and identify any potential commonalities that may exist," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Friday X post.

"No stone will be unturned in this effort, and the White House will provide updates when we have them." ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-19 07:04 PM | Reply


US Army Counterintelligence Agent Colonel Phillip Corso distinguished himself during WWII.

This is one book I never loan out.

Another mystery

#2 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-21 05:17 PM | Reply

@#2

The disappearance of these scientists seems to becoming an issue.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-21 09:12 PM | Reply

Lots of new homes being built in Galt's Gulch.

#4 | Posted by visitor_ at 2026-04-21 10:43 PM | Reply

@#4

Relevant ... how?

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-21 10:56 PM | Reply

I remember hearing about stuff like this back in the Art Bell days, so it seems to be a perennial phenomenon. Whether there's a conspiracy behind it, I have no idea, but I rather doubt we'll find out even if there is.

#6 | Posted by sentinel at 2026-04-21 11:15 PM | Reply

@#6 ... I remember hearing about stuff like this back in the Art Bell days, so it seems to be a perennial phenomenon. ...

So, you seem to readily dismiss the disappearance of multiple, related, people as a "perennial phenomenon?"

I'm not there yet. I do not take such a lackadaisical opinion of what has been happening. But I am open to be convinced otherwise ...


Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe
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... Susan Wilkerson was gone for just one hour when her husband, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William "Neil" McCasland -- who once oversaw some of the military's most advanced and highly classified research programs -- reportedly vanished from their Albuquerque home.

McCasland, 68, left his phone behind, but his wallet and a .38-caliber revolver were missing, according to the Bernalillo County, New Mexico, Sheriff's Office.

The general previously had said he was experiencing what he described as a "mental fog," according to investigators, but authorities stressed there was no indication he was disoriented at the time of his disappearance.

"Arguably, he would still be the most intelligent person in the room," Albuquerque police Lt. Kyle Wood said March 16.

McCasland's disappearance is one of 10 recent cases involving scientists tied to U.S. military and government research that have drawn attention, including at the White House, where officials said they are looking into the matter after being asked about a potential pattern.

"I hope it's random, but we're going to know in the next week and a half," Trump told reporters Thursday. "I just left a meeting on that subject."

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) told Fox News Digital it is looking into the matter.

"NNSA is aware of reports related to employees of our labs, plants, and sites and is looking into the matter."

Here's what we know about the scientists who have disappeared or died under a range of circumstances over the past three years. ...


#7 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-21 11:26 PM | Reply

If Fauci goes missing and is found dead, I'll take credit as will millions of my fellow Americans still pissed off at that twerpy little fascist. If I seriously ever saw him anywhere I would beat him to death with my bare hands and celebrate over his dead body

#8 | Posted by THEBULL at 2026-04-22 12:25 AM | Reply

If Fauci goes missing and is found dead, I'll take credit as will millions of my fellow Americans still pissed off at that twerpy little fascist. If I seriously ever saw him anywhere I would beat him to death with my bare hands and celebrate over his dead body

#8 | Posted by THEBULL

Take out that rage on the con man who tried to lie away a pandemic.

Fauci was just a doctor who made your cult leader look bad so you were trained like a dog to hate him.

#9 | Posted by SpeakSoftly at 2026-04-22 12:41 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

The scarf lady deserves that treatment as much as Fauci.

#10 | Posted by visitor_ at 2026-04-22 01:16 AM | Reply

Curious that the visitor alias, which usually seems to be more prominent in the afternoons (ET) is posting here now.

Covering for vacations on the the troll farm?

:)

#11 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-22 01:19 AM | Reply

"If Fauci goes missing and is found dead, I'll take credit as will millions of my fellow Americans still pissed off at that twerpy little fascist. If I seriously ever saw him anywhere I would beat him to death with my bare hands and celebrate over his dead body

#8 | POSTED BY THEBULL"
I've checked out some of your posts. It seems as if you are either a nutcase, a fascist or just stupid. Maybe all three?

#12 | Posted by Wildman62 at 2026-04-22 11:42 AM | Reply

All the drudge "scientists" are safe.

#13 | Posted by visitor_ at 2026-04-22 06:31 PM | Reply

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