“A string of deaths and disappearances involving individuals linked to United States defence and aerospace research has ignited intense speculation online, with some claiming a hidden connection to classified programmes. In less than a year, six scientists and researchers tied to high-level projects have either died or gone missing, raising questions but also prompting experts to urge caution over unverified claims. The cases span from mid-2025 to early 2026 and involve individuals connected to agencies such as US Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. One of the earliest cases is Monica Jacinto Reza,...