At least 10 people tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation | CNN
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At least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/45916401

A nuclear physicist and MIT professor fatally shot outside his Massachusetts residence. A retired Air Force general missing from his New Mexico home. An aerospace engineer who disappeared during a hike in Los Angeles.

These are among at least 10 individuals connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research who have died or disappeared in recent years, prompting concerns whether they are connected and fueling speculation online about the possibility of nefarious activity.

  • dogslayeggs@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Republican member of committee: “It’s very unlikely this is a coincidence. This is a grave national security threat.”

    Democrat member of same committee: “We’re holding the investigation, but this is very likely a coincidence.”

    Daughter of one of the dead: “From what I know of my dad, there’s no train of logic to follow that would implicate him in this potential federal investigation,”