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Scientist Melissa Casias Found Dead in New Mexico's National Forest

Authorities identified the remains of 54-year-old Melissa Casias, whose disappearance triggered community searches and an investigation into possible foul play.

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The body of a missing nuclear lab worker who vanished last year was reportedly found “skeletonized” with a gunshot to her skull in a national forest in New Mexico. Melissa Casias’ decaying body was found in a remote part of the Carson National Forest on Monday, according to local authorities. Casias, 54, was last seen on June 26, 2025.

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In the U.S., several people with connections to U.S. defense and nuclear programs disappear or die in recent years. Among them is Melissa Casias, who has been missing since 2025. Now her body is found.

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TMZ broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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