Authorities are reviewing the deaths and disappearances of 11 U.S. researchers tied to advanced aerospace and nuclear programs, including a scientist who studied anti-gravity technology. The White House has taken notice, with officials investigating whether the cases are connected.
Core Facts
- Eleven researchers with ties to U.S. military or government research have died or vanished since 2022, including Amy Eskridge, a 34-year-old scientist who studied anti-gravity propulsion. Authorities ruled her death a suicide, but no full investigative report has been released.
- Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland, who oversaw classified research programs, disappeared in February 2026. His phone and glasses were found at home, but his wallet and a revolver were missing.
Deeper Dive & Context
Research and Warnings
Eskridge co-founded The Institute for Exotic Science with her father, a retired NASA engineer. She publicly discussed her work on anti-gravity technology, which she believed could revolutionize space travel and energy production. In a 2020 podcast, she warned of increasing pressure and intrusion, stating, 'I’m scared, I’m tired. I need to disclose soon.'
Other Cases
The 11 cases include Steven Garcia, a 48-year-old government contractor who vanished in New Mexico in 2025 after leaving his home on foot without his phone, wallet, or keys. Other researchers have died under unexplained circumstances, raising concerns about a potential pattern.
Government Response
The White House has acknowledged the cases, with officials reviewing whether they are connected. Former President Trump, in 2026, told reporters, 'I hope it's random, but we're going to know in the next week and a half.' The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is investigating McCasland’s disappearance, noting that his hiking boots and revolver were missing.
Conspiracy Theories
Some researchers and UFO enthusiasts have linked the deaths to classified government programs involving anti-gravity or extraterrestrial technology. However, officials have not confirmed any such connections. Eskridge’s family and medical officials in Huntsville have not publicly commented on the circumstances of her death.