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Human Remains of Missing Los Alamos Employee Found in New Mexico Forest

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The remains of Melissa Casias, a 54-year-old employee of Los Alamos National Laboratory, have been identified after being discovered by a hiker in Carson National Forest on May 28, nearly 11 months after her disappearance. She was last seen in June 2025, and her belongings were found at her home in Taos, raising concerns about her fate. A handgun was located with her remains, but the cause of death remains undetermined. This case is part of a troubling trend involving multiple individuals connected to sensitive research who have either died or gone missing, prompting investigations by the House Oversight Committee and the FBI to explore potential connections among these cases.

Key Details: • Remains found on May 28, 2026, in Carson National Forest, NM. • Casias was last seen walking near Talpa, NM, in June 2025. • A handgun was discovered alongside her remains. • Investigations are ongoing regarding her death and other similar cases.

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