Missing Scientists: She Predicted Her Own Death. Then It Happened. | Pt. 1

This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens

Society & Culture, True Crime

4.4 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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A plasma physicist texted a former spy: "If you ever see a report that I killed myself — I most definitely did not." Then that's exactly what the report said. In under eight weeks, one Substack post turned into a White House briefing, an FBI probe, and a House Oversight Committee inquiry. The story: 11 deaths and disappearances of US government-connected scientists. But is it a pattern — or a story about how the internet decides what gets investigated? Tyrella and Nikita go case by case through every name on the list, separating what's verified from what's speculation, and noting which families have asked to stay out of the conspiracy framing entirely. Part 2 out now for Patrons. ⚠️ This episode discusses suicide, gun violence, and unresolved disappearances. If you're struggling, call or text 988. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: SKIMS: Shop Everyday Cotton, and all of my favorite bras and underwear at https://www.skims.com #skimspartner Veracity: Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code TFC for up to 65% off your order. TUSHY: Over 2.5 Million Butts Love TUSHY. Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KILLER at https://hellotushy.com/KILLER Smalls: Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping AND free treats for life when you head to Smalls.com/QUEENS! © 2026 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by ⁠Ingrid at Penguin Designing⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Did you ever hear a story and think, we're not getting the full picture?
0:08.6	That's where we start.
0:10.1	On this feels criminal, we unpack crime, corruption, and conspiracy with curiosity, context, and just a touch of chaos.
0:17.5	We step outside the timelines and ask better questions and explore the systems
0:21.9	behind the story, all in a voice that feels more like a friend than a reporter. Because when you
0:26.4	identify the patterns, you can't unsee how often they show up. On June 22nd, 2025, Monica
0:36.3	Reza was hiking in the Angeles National Forest with a friend.
0:40.6	They were about 30 feet apart.
0:42.9	Reza smiled, wave, turned a corner, and she was never seen again.
0:48.1	Reza wasn't just a hiker.
0:49.4	She was the director of NASA's Materials Processing Group.
0:53.3	She held patents on rocket-grade alloys. She'd spent
0:56.2	her career working on engines that send things into space. Eight months later, a retired four-star
1:01.9	Air Force General walked out of his Albuquerque home, leaving his phone, his glasses, his wearables,
1:07.8	everything except his wallet, his hiking boots, and a 38 caliber revolver,
1:12.6	and he has not been seen since.
1:14.7	And these are just two of the names, and there are at least 10, some say 12, maybe more,
1:18.9	depending on who you ask, and what substack you're reading.
1:22.3	The FBI is investigating.
1:24.0	The House Oversight Committee is investigating, and the president of the United
1:28.4	States said, quote, pretty serious stuff. So, you know, and here's the part that's actually really
1:38.3	wild, though. Most of the families don't want them on this list. Well, if you are new here, welcome.
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