Hiker discovers body of missing New Mexico nuclear lab worker, police say

A hiker discovered the remains of Melissa Casias, a missing Los Alamos National Laboratory worker, in New Mexico's Carson National Forest. Police confirmed the identification and noted a handgun was found with her remains, though the cause of death remains undetermined. The case is part of a broader investigation into 11 missing persons linked to U.S. nuclear secrets or rocket technology, prompting scrutiny from federal authorities.