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Lawmaker asks for FBI involvement as White House probes scientists’ deaths, disappearances
Brian Kilmeade has brought attention to a significant investigation initiated by the White House, focusing on the mysterious deaths and disappearances of 10 highly specialized scientists since 2023. These scientists were deeply involved in pivotal nuclear and space research projects. The situation has prompted Rep. Eric Burlison, a member of the House Oversight Committee, to urge the FBI to launch an immediate investigation due to potential national security implications amid fierce international competition.
NASA announced on Monday its commitment to collaborating with various federal agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the deaths and disappearances of 11 scientists in the nuclear and space sectors. The incidents have sparked concern in Washington, with speculation that these individuals might have been targeted because of their sensitive work.
“NASA is fully engaged in coordinating efforts with relevant agencies regarding the missing scientists,” stated NASA spokesperson Bethany Stephens on X, a social media platform. “Currently, there is no indication from NASA that these events pose a national security threat. We are dedicated to transparency and will release more information as it becomes available.”
Earlier, during a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to inquiries from Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy about the situation.
“Recognizing the seriousness and validity of these troubling cases, and in line with President Trump’s dedication to uncovering the truth, the White House is proactively collaborating with all pertinent agencies and the FBI,” Karoline Leavitt shared on social media. “We are conducting a comprehensive review of all cases to discern any potential patterns.”
Jason Thomas, left, Melissa Casias, center, and Frank Maiwald are among scientists whose deaths or disappearances have drawn scrutiny as officials review whether any cases are connected. (Fox News: Sierra Casias: Legacy.com)
At least 11 people have either died or vanished since 2022. The vast majority were involved in nuclear science and space research, with some connected to the study of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs).
Michael David Hicks, 59; Frank Maiwald, 61; Nuno Loureiro, 47; Jason Thomas, 45; Amy Eskridge, 34; and Carl Grillmair, 47, all died between 2023 and 2026. Each played a key role in vital scientific research, Fox News Digital previously reported.
The causes of death for Hicks and Maiwald remain unknown. Grillmair was gunned down outside his home on Feb. 16, and Freddy Snyder, 29, was subsequently charged with his murder. Loureiro was also fatally shot at his Massachusetts home.
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters outside the Oval Office at the White House on April 13, in Washington, D.C. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images)
The body of Jason Thomas, an associate director of chemical biology at Novartis, was discovered in Lake Quannapowitt, Mass., three months after he was last seen walking from his home late at night. Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama–based researcher, died June 11, 2022, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Monica Reza, 60; Melissa Casias, 53; Anthony Chavez, 79; Steven Garcia, 48; and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland, 68, were all reported missing between 2023 and 2026. All the disappearances occurred under suspicious circumstances.
On Sunday, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., warned that “something sinister” could be involved.
“We’ve put a notice out to the Department of War, the FBI, NASA, and the Department of Energy. We want to know everything they know about what happened with these scientists, because those four agencies were predominantly the ones these 11 individuals were affiliated with,” he said during an appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend.” “We want to try to piece this together.”
Comer said he plans to bring leaders from NASA, the FBI, and other federal agencies before Congress. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has vowed to investigate the occurrences.
“I hope it’s random, but we’re going to know in the next week and a half,” Trump told reporters last week. “I just left a meeting on that subject.”
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