Monica Reza
Coverage of Monica Reza in the Nexus archive.
- NASA nuclear engineer found dead in burned Tesla after vanishing from his Alabama home last year
Joshua LeBlanc, a NASA nuclear engineer, died in a fiery Tesla crash in Huntsville, Alabama, after his family reported him missing. His death, which occurred on July 22, 2025, raised suspicions due to uncharacteristic behavior and missing personal items. Tesla Sentry Mode data revealed his vehicle was at the airport hours before the crash, and his role in NASA's nuclear propulsion projects has drawn attention amid other mysterious deaths of scientists since 2022.
- Lawmakers demand answers as scientists tied to US secrets die or vanish
House Republicans are demanding answers from federal agencies about the deaths or disappearances of at least 10 individuals linked to U.S. nuclear and aerospace programs. Lawmakers suspect a potential national security threat, citing reports of mysterious incidents involving scientists and officials, though authorities have not confirmed any connections between the cases.
- Mystery clouds deaths, disappearances of scientists with UFO research ties: timeline
A series of suspicious deaths and disappearances of high-level scientists, primarily involved in space and nuclear research with UFO ties, has raised concerns since 2023. The Trump administration has acknowledged the issue, with White House officials pledging to investigate. Notable cases include NASA scientists and Los Alamos National Labs staff.