Defense Department scientist’s accidental death raises questions as probe into missing scientists grows

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: A Defense Department scientist’s 2022 death, which was ruled an accident, is drawing new scrutiny as federal authorities examine a series of deaths and disappearances involving researchers tied to sensitive government work.The case comes as federal authorities and lawmakers examine reports involving at least 10 to 11 scientists tied to sensitive government research, including individuals connected to nuclear, aerospace and defense programs.The cases, which span disappearances, confirmed homicides and unexplained deaths, have drawn attention from the White House and Congress, prompting calls for federal agencies to determine whether any broader national…

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Rex Heuermann’s Ex-Wife Reacts to His Guilty Plea: Everything She Has Said About the Case

Asa Ellerup once insisted her husband was innocent. Then her ex-husband, Rex Heuermann, confessed — to her face — that he killed eight women. The journey from fierce defender to reluctant believer played out across Peacock’s docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which concluded with its fourth and final episode on April 23, 2026. The series gave an inside look at how Heuermann’s family processed his guilty plea in connection to eight killings. On April 8, 2026, Heuermann pleaded guilty to murdering seven women and admitted to killing an eighth. As part of his plea deal, he is…

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