NASA has confirmed it is working with other federal agencies to investigate a range of issues death and disappearance Scientists associated with advanced research.
“Currently, there is no NASA “This indicates a national security threat,” agency spokesperson Bethany Stevens said in a statement on Monday. “The agency is committed to transparency and will provide as much information as possible,” she added.
“NASA is coordinating and working with relevant agencies regarding the missing scientists,” NASA spokesperson Bethany Stephens wrote on X.
“At this time, nothing associated with NASA indicates a threat to national security. The agency is committed to transparency and will provide more information as it becomes available,” she added.
Additionally, the House Oversight and Government Committee said it would seek information on several cases from multiple federal agencies, including NASA. These include the disappearances of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neal McCasland and aerospace engineer Monica Reza.
Who are the 11 missing scientists?
According to Fox News, at least 11 people related to nuclear science, space research and unidentified anomaly phenomena (UAP) research have died or disappeared since 2022.
Six of them have died: Michael David Hicks (59), Frank Mywald (61), Nuno Loureiro (47), Jason Thomas (45), Amy Eskridge (34) and Carl Grimmire (47).
The cause of death of Michael David Hicks and Frank Mywald remains unclear. Carl Grillmair was shot and killed outside his home in February, and a suspect has been charged with his murder. Nuno Loureiro was also shot to death at his home in Massachusetts. Jason Thomas’ body was found in a lake three months after he was last seen leaving his home at night. Amy Eskridge died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in June 2022.
The other five people – Monica Reza (60), Melissa Casias (53), Anthony Chavez (79), Steven Garcia (48) and retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland (68) – were reported missing between 2023 and 2026, with all cases considered suspicious.
White House and lawmakers call for review
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Cuomo said there could be serious issues behind the cases. he told fox news During an appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend”: “We have sent notices to the War Department, the FBI, NASA and the Department of Energy. We want to know everything they know about what happened to these scientists because those four agencies are primarily where these 11 individuals belong.”
“We want to try to piece this together,” he added. Cuomo also warned there could be “something sinister” involved and said he planned to summon agency heads to a congressional hearing.
The White House also responded. Press secretary Carolyn Leavitt wrote on social media: “Given recent legitimate questions about these disturbing cases, and President Trump’s commitment to the truth, the White House is actively working with all relevant agencies and the FBI to comprehensively review all cases and identify any potential patterns.”
President Donald Trump also spoke to reporters last week. “I hope it’s random, but we’ll know in the next week and a half. I just attended a meeting on the subject,” he said.
