"A viral April 14 X post read, 'Can anyone explain what the deal is with all the missing scientists lately? We've had like 10 disappearances in the last two years. ...What's the deal? It's too much to be coincidence. It's a legitimate anomaly. It's spooky.'"
"'There are 11 missing or dead or suicided scientists all linked to space or military programs and the FBI just now opened a 'probe,' former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene posted April 22 on X."
"The FBI and the House Oversight Committee said they are investigating any potential connections among the missing and dead scientists and whether a national security threat exists."
"We tracked 14 names that have surfaced in these posts. We examined their backgrounds and the circumstances of their deaths or disappearances, and some of the claims about potential connections among them don't hold up."
Social media platforms are abuzz with claims regarding the mysterious disappearances and deaths of scientists since 2021, suggesting a conspiracy related to nuclear research and UFOs. A viral post highlighted the unusual frequency of these incidents, prompting discussions about potential connections. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene noted 11 scientists linked to military programs, while the FBI and House Oversight Committee are investigating possible national security threats. However, investigations revealed that not all individuals were scientists, and some claims about their connections were unfounded.
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