Fox News host Will Cain examined seven cases involving scientists and government researchers who have died or disappeared in recent years, noting connections to NASA, Air Force and Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Cain presented the cases during a segment on “The Will Cain Show,” displaying photos and biographical details of each individual. The host emphasized what he characterized as overlapping institutional affiliations among those involved.

The Cases Examined

Cain began with astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, a Caltech researcher who worked on NASA-supported space telescope and infrared systems projects. Grillmair was shot and killed at his home approximately two months prior to the broadcast.

Frank Maiwald, a senior scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab who specialized in advanced satellite systems, died nearly two years ago. His cause of death has not been made public, according to Cain.

Monica Reza, also connected to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, went missing while hiking in California last summer with no trace found. William McCasland, a retired Air Force general and former head of the Air Force Research Lab, disappeared in February after overseeing advanced space and surveillance programs.

Melissa Casias, who worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory with administrative duties and security clearances, disappeared last summer. Anthony Chavez, an engineer also connected to Los Alamos, vanished during a walk.

Nuno Loureiro, an MIT researcher focused on nuclear fusion, was shot and killed in his Massachusetts home in December, though authorities have not linked this case to the others.

Institutional Connections

Cain noted that several cases involved individuals with ties to the same government institutions. Two missing persons had connections to Los Alamos National Laboratory, the New Mexico facility known for its role in atomic bomb development during World War II.

Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker characterized individuals with administrative roles and security clearances in classified facilities as potential targets, telling Cain that such personnel would possess sensitive information about ongoing projects.

What Authorities Say

Cain acknowledged that authorities have not officially connected any of these seven cases to one another. The host posed the question of whether connections exist beyond the institutional overlap or if the cases represent isolated incidents.