NEWYou can now hear Fox News articles. Nearly a dozen mysterious deaths of high-level scientist in the United States are raising eyebrows. One expert believes that the individuals were targeted for their knowledge, or forced to disappear to protect themselves. Since 2022, at least 11 people either died or disappeared. The vast majority were involved in research into nuclear science and space. Some were also connected with UFO studies. Michael David Hicks (59), Frank Maiwald (61), Nuno Loureiro (47) Jason Thomas (45) Amy Eskridge (34) and Carl Grillmair (47), all of whom died between 2023-2026, played a vital role in scientific research. Grillmair, whose cause of death is unknown, was shot outside his home in 2026. Freddy Snyder, 29 was charged with his death. MYSTERY CLOUD DEATHS, DISAPPEARANCES of Scientists with UFO RESEARCH TIES – TIMELINELoureiro, who was also shot in his Massachusetts home and died one day later, on December 15, 2025, was also killed by his injuries. His death was connected to a separate shooting at Brown University. Eskridge, a Huntsville, Alabama-based researcher, died June 11, 2022, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 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 General William Neil McCasland, 68, were all reported missing throughout 2023 to 2026, with each of their disappearances occurring under suspicious circumstances.RETIRED GENERAL WHO ONCE LED AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY GOES MISSINGSome scientists vanished from their homes, with others disappearing on hiking trails and other public areas. Experts believe that the disappearances of these individuals could be related to their research and work, even though they do not seem to be connected. According to Greer, “certain significant federal agencies have concluded that legacy programs have been associated with UFO, UAP, research and development and have been involved in a criminal group.” Donald Trump, in response to renewed public interest, has promised to investigate the mysterious disappearances of the various scientists. “I just came from a meeting about that topic. The NNSA is aware of the reports involving employees of our laboratories, plants, and site and is investigating the matter. “Greer believes that the federal government should step in and provide more protection for whistleblowers, as they work to solve the mystery of the mysterious deaths and disappearances. “Even if it sounds like something out of a James Bond film, it’s not a joke. The United States government has failed to provide adequate protections for these heroic and patriotic individuals. “Fox News Digital’s Peter D’Abrosca, and Morgan Phillips, contributed to this report.
