Missing scientist scrutiny reaches FBI as Patel’s probe of mystery disappearances set for ‘final report’

Missing scientist scrutiny reaches FBI as Patel's probe of mystery disappearances set for 'final report'

The White House requested the FBI review multiple state-level investigations to determine whether any are connected

FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau will produce a report "in short order" after reviewing multiple state-level investigations at the White House’s request to determine whether any are connected. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

Steven Garcia, 48, left, who worked at the Kansas City National Security Campus, was reported missing Aug. 28, 2025, after leaving his Albuquerque home on foot carrying only a handgun. Center, Melissa Casias in a hat outside taken on an unknown date. Right, Ret. Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland in uniform taken on an unknown date. (New Mexico Department of Public Safety; Sierra Casias; United States Air Force)

Monica Jacinto Reza, a NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer disappeared while hiking in California. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)

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