Remains of Los Alamos lab worker found in New Mexico forest; FBI probes possible ties to missing scientists
TL;DR
Remains identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory administrative assistant who disappeared in June 2025, were found in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest, with a handgun nearby. The medical examiner will determine cause of death as New Mexico State Police and the FBI investigate possible connections to other missing or deceased lab workers involved in sensitive nuclear/space technology work.
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