Missing general, scientist deaths tied to secret US work prompt White House probe

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland, a leader in classified military research, disappeared in February 2023 with his wallet and revolver missing, prompting a White House investigation into 10 recent scientist cases linked to U.S. military work. His background includes roles at the Air Force Research Laboratory and ties to UFO discussions via a 2016 WikiLeaks email with musician Tom DeLonge.