Missing scientists conspiracy traced to 1977 TV episode
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A conspiracy theory involving 11 people allegedly tied to top secret US research who have died or disappeared has drawn mainstream attention and a federal investigation. According to a Guardian audio report, what began as a series of unrelated tragedies has evolved into a widespread obsession. The report traces the roots of this conspiracy to a 1977 episode of the British program Science Report.
What’s reported
11 people allegedly tied to top secret US research have died or mysteriously disappeared in the last few years.
The events have sparked a conspiracy theory that a clandestine operation is silencing those who know too much.
The conspiracy has become a mainstream obsession and triggered a federal investigation.
The roots of the conspiracy can be traced back to a 1977 episode of Science Report that aired in Britain.
Key figures
Phil Tinline (explainer in the Guardian audio)
Nosheen Iqbal (interviewer in the Guardian audio)
Sources: The Guardian
