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April 16, 2026
White House investigates mysterious disappearances and deaths of military scientists
- The investigation now includes 11 cases of scientists who have gone missing or died, with renewed focus on Amy Eskridge, a researcher who died in 2022.
- Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized a thorough review of all cases to identify any potential links, stating that 'no stone will be unturned.'
- President Donald Trump has promised answers within days, calling the situation 'pretty serious' and confirming ongoing discussions with relevant agencies.
5 Sources
- Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probeApr 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM · Fox News
- 11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secretsApr 17, 2026 at 3:37 PM · Fox News
- Trump puts the FBI on case of missing NASA and nuclear research scientists: ‘No stone will be unturned’Apr 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM · Independent
- White House reviewing cases of missing, dead scientists for possible links as 11th person identifiedApr 17, 2026 at 7:02 PM · Fox News
- White House, FBI looking into case of missing scientists: 'No stone will be unturned'Apr 17, 2026 at 8:19 PM · The Hill