Fox News host Will Cain examined seven cases involving scientists and government researchers who have died or gone missing in recent years, many with connections to sensitive aerospace and defense projects.
Cain devoted a segment on his Fox News program to the cases, displaying photos of the individuals and detailing their professional backgrounds. The cases span from recent months to nearly two years ago, involving researchers connected to NASA, the Air Force and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The Cases Examined
Caltech astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, who worked on a NASA space telescope project, was shot and killed at his home two months ago, Cain noted. Frank Maiwald, a senior scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab focused on satellite systems, died nearly two years ago with no publicly disclosed cause, according to the host.
Monica Reza, reportedly connected to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, disappeared while hiking in California last summer, Cain said. Retired Air Force general William McCasland, a former head of the Air Force Research Lab who oversaw advanced space and surveillance programs, has been missing since February, the host added.
Melissa Casias, who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory with security clearances, vanished last summer, Cain reported. Anthony Chavez, an engineer also connected to Los Alamos, disappeared during a walk with no trace, according to the host.
MIT researcher Nuno Loureiro, who focused on nuclear fusion, was shot and killed in his Massachusetts home in December, Cain said, though he noted this case appeared separate from the others.
Questions About Connections
Cain highlighted that the cases involve the same institutions: NASA, Air Force Research and Los Alamos Laboratory. “Authorities have not connected these cases,” Cain said, “but look at the overlap.”
Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker, quoted in reporting about the cases, characterized people with administrative roles and security clearances at classified facilities as potential targets. “They would basically be in the know on what’s going on,” Swecker said.
Cain concluded by posing whether the cases could be connected or represent unrelated incidents. The host did not present evidence linking the cases and acknowledged authorities have not established connections between them.
This story has been updated. CNN’s staff contributed to this report.
