White House Investigates Possible Connections in Cases of Missing or Dead Scientists
The White House is investigating several cases of deaths and disappearances involving individuals connected to the U.S. scientific community. President Trump expressed hope that these incidents are coincidental but acknowledged their seriousness. The administration, working with the FBI and other agencies, is leaving no stone unturned in its efforts to determine if there is any relation between the cases. A review by USA TODAY identified at least 10 relevant cases, though they vary widely in circumstances and connections to scientific research. One notable case involves William 'Neil' McCasland, a retired U.S. Air Force general, whose disappearance prompted a Silver Alert due to unspecified medical issues. 
