U.S. Representative Eric Burlison (Republican, Missouri) has led calls for a federal investigation into the deaths and disappearances of several scientists allegedly connected to sensitive government projects. In a joint statement with U.S. Representative James Comer (Republican, Kentucky), Burlison expressed concern that these incidents could pose a serious threat to U.S. national security. Reports suggest that at least 10 individuals associated with nuclear and aerospace research have either died or gone missing, igniting widespread speculation online. One notable case involves Steven Garcia, who disappeared from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in August 2025, and was previously contracted by the Kansas City National Security Campus, a facility that produces non-nuclear components for the U.S. nuclear arsenal. The controversy gained momentum following the disappearance of retired U.S. Air Force General William Neil McCasland in February 2026. The FBI has confirmed it is investigating these cases, collaborating with the Department of Energy and local law enforcement. Meanwhile, NASA has stated that it is cooperating with the investigation but currently sees no evidence of a national security threat. Despite the ongoing scrutiny, many critics dismiss the situation as a conspiracy theory, highlighting the absence of solid evidence linking the cases.