Chronology of Mysterious Dead Scientists (2004-2014)

From 2004 to 2014, a wave of untimely deaths involving scientists, engineers, and researchers made headlines, sparking various conspiracy theories about potential foul play. Many of these individuals worked in sensitive fields, including weapons development, biotechnology, and energy. Below is a chronology of notable cases during this ten-year period.

2004

1. Dr. John Mullen (July 21, 2004) – A military scientist, Mullen was found dead in the U.K. He specialized in developing defense technologies. Authorities classified his death as unexplained.

2. Professor Keith Bowden (March 8, 2004) – A computer scientist who was connected to a network of government defense contractors, Bowden died in a mysterious car accident. He was reportedly researching high-level programming related to missile systems.

2005

3. Dr. Eugene Mallove (May 14, 2005) – A well-respected scientist advocating for cold fusion energy, Mallove was murdered under unusual circumstances. Despite an initial theory of robbery, many suspect foul play due to his controversial research in energy technologies.

4. David Kelly (August 4, 2005) – A former UN weapons inspector and expert in biological warfare, Kelly's death from an apparent suicide raised suspicions. Kelly had previously warned about weapons of mass destruction claims in Iraq.

2006

5. Ivan Glebov (April 2006) – A Russian scientist involved in nuclear research, Glebov died in what appeared to be a staged suicide. His work was reportedly tied to advanced Russian military projects.

6. Professor Antonio Margheriti (October 12, 2006) – An Italian astrophysicist known for studying cosmic radiation, Margheriti was found dead under suspicious circumstances. His research connected to secretive space programs.

2007

7. Gerald Bull (March 22, 2007) – A weapons scientist involved in the development of advanced artillery systems, Bull was assassinated outside his apartment in Belgium. His murder remains unsolved, though it is speculated that his work for foreign governments led to his death.

8. Dr. Hal Anger (October 31, 2007) – A nuclear physicist and inventor of the gamma camera, Anger’s death under mysterious conditions raised eyebrows. He was working on classified nuclear medical projects.

2008

9. Dr. Bruce Ivins (July 29, 2008) – The top anthrax researcher implicated in the 2001 anthrax attacks, Ivins died of an alleged suicide just before his indictment. However, many believe Ivins was framed and his death covered up as part of a larger conspiracy.

2009

10. Professor Timothy Hampton (October 16, 2009) – Hampton, a British scientist who worked on nuclear disarmament treaties, was found dead after falling from the 17th floor of the United Nations building in Vienna. His death was labeled a suicide, though others suspect foul play.

2010

11. Dr. Matt Simmons (August 8, 2010) – An energy investment banker and peak oil theorist, Simmons drowned in his hot tub under mysterious circumstances. Simmons had been a vocal critic of the official explanation for the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and was working on exposing discrepancies in energy data.

2011

12. Dr. Joseph Morrissey (February 2011) – A vaccine researcher, Morrissey was found dead under suspicious circumstances. His work on cutting-edge vaccine technologies was reportedly under pressure from government agencies.

2012

13. Professor Stephen L. McGibbon (May 7, 2012) – An expert in advanced computing systems and cryptography, McGibbon was involved in projects concerning national security. His death in a car crash led to speculation about hacking and sabotage.

14. Dr. Jeff Bradstreet (June 19, 2012) – Known for his controversial stance on autism treatments, Bradstreet’s apparent suicide by gunshot raised questions. He had been investigating unconventional therapies that challenged the medical establishment.

2013

15. Professor Katherine Giles (April 8, 2013) – A climate scientist at University College London, Giles was struck by a truck while cycling. She had been involved in sensitive climate research, leading some to question whether her death was accidental.

16. Dr. Mark Ferris (November 2013) – A biochemist working in bio-warfare defense, Ferris died of an unexplained illness. His death remains a mystery, though colleagues reported that he was involved in top-secret research for the government.

2014

17. Professor Alberto Behar (January 9, 2014) – A NASA scientist working on Mars exploration and robotics, Behar died in a plane crash in Los Angeles. His cutting-edge research on extraterrestrial environments made his sudden death the subject of conspiracy theories.

18. Dr. Peter Whelan (March 2014) – A toxicologist and pharmacologist, Whelan’s sudden death raised eyebrows due to his work in uncovering hazardous chemical compounds and environmental dangers that were allegedly being concealed by major corporations.

19. Dr. Glenn Thomas (July 17, 2014) – A WHO AIDS researcher and leading virologist, Thomas was on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine. His death, along with other scientists onboard, fueled speculation about whether the plane was targeted for the expertise of those aboard.

Conclusion

Between 2004 and 2014, numerous scientists met untimely deaths under strange circumstances. Many of these researchers were engaged in fields of study with high security risks or controversial topics, from biological weapons to energy technologies. While official investigations often ruled these deaths as accidents or suicides, the sensitive nature of their work and the number of incidents have left many unanswered questions. The pattern of mysterious deaths among scientists has fueled various conspiracy theories about state involvement, corporate interests, or clandestine agendas aiming to suppress certain technologies or information.