Missing, Dead Scientists Update: Congressman Adds 'New Name' to List
Congressman Eric Burlison has added NASA engineer Joshua LeBlanc to a list of scientists whose deaths or disappearances he believes warrant federal investigation, citing suspicious circumstances around LeBlanc's fatal Tesla crash in rural Missouri. The FBI is leading a multi-agency review of cases involving scientists in sensitive aerospace, defense, and nuclear fields, though no links have been confirmed. Burlison and other lawmakers are pressing for briefings from federal agencies, amid growing political and public attention. While officials caution against unfounded speculation, the cases have fueled conspiracy theories and calls for transparency.
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By Anna SkinnerAssociate EditorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Representative Eric Burlison has added a "new name" to a list of scientists whose deaths or disappearances he said warrant deeper federal scrutiny, citing the case of NASA engineer Joshua LeBlanc in a social media post that has renewed attention on an expanding congressional probe.Federal investigators are examining whether the instances of missing and dead scientists are connected, with the FBI leading a multi-agency review of cases involving researchers tied to sensitive aerospace, defense and nuclear work.
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