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Remains of Los Alamos lab worker found in New Mexico forest; FBI probes possible ties to missing scientists
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Remains of Los Alamos lab worker found in New Mexico forest; FBI probes possible ties to missing scientists

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.

Remains of Los Alamos Lab employee found in New Mexico forest after year-long disappearance
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Remains of Los Alamos Lab employee found in New Mexico forest after year-long disappearance

Human remains identified as Melissa Casias, a Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared in June 2025. The body, found May 28 in the McGaffey Ridge area of Carson National Forest near Taos, was discovered with a handgun. Authorities have identified Casias, but the cause and manner of death are under further investigation by the Office of the Medical Investigator. At the time of her disappearance, authorities did not indicate foul play; the case has drawn attention to others connected to sensitive nuclear and aerospace research.

Remains found near Taos identified as LANL employee Melissa Casias
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Remains found near Taos identified as LANL employee Melissa Casias

New Mexico State Police identified human remains found off Rio Chiquito Road southeast of Taos as Melissa Casias, a Ranchos de Taos resident and Los Alamos National Laboratory employee who disappeared last June. A handgun was found with the remains, and the cause and manner of death are under investigation by the Office of the Medical Investigator; the disappearance remains an active ongoing case.

Remains Found Along Rio Chiquito Road Under Investigation Near Taos
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Remains Found Along Rio Chiquito Road Under Investigation Near Taos

New Mexico State Police are investigating human remains found off Rio Chiquito Road (Forest Road 437) that extend into the Carson National Forest near Taos. Officials have not identified the remains or determined the cause of death, and they have not confirmed a link to the disappearance of Melissa Casias, a LANL employee last seen in Taos on June 26 of last year; the Office of the Medical Investigator is working to positively identify the remains as the investigation continues.