Did 11 US scientists connected to sensitive research die or go missing? What we know
Since 2022, 11 US scientists connected to sensitive research have reportedly died or gone missing, sparking online rumors of a connection between their disappearances. The FBI has stated it will investigate the reports, but no verifiable evidence of a connection has been substantiated.
A number of high-profile scientists, allegedly involved with organizations such as NASA and Los Alamos National Laboratory, have died or gone missing since 2022. As of the latest reports, 11 individuals are said to be involved. The rumor gained traction after a Fox News report on April 2, 2026, suggested a connection between the victims. Users on social media shared the names and areas of research of the missing and dead, speculating that their deaths or disappearances were connected to their research. The FBI stated it would investigate the reports. U.S. President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on the situation and hoped it was random.
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