The mystery of missing Air Force General William Neil McCasland just got a lot stranger. Now, his former co-worker has also vanished — and the connection to UFO research is drawing new attention.
Just when the story about missing retired U.S. Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland couldn’t get much stranger, another twist pops up. It turns out his former colleague, Monica Reza, also vanished under mysterious circumstances — and the connection to government UFO research is now making headlines.
The Two Missing
William Neil McCasland
- Last seen: February 27, 2026, at his New Mexico home
- Former commander of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (the legendary UFO hub)
- Briefly worked with Tom DeLonge’s To The Stars Academy after retirement
- Left his phone, glasses, and wearable devices at home before vanishing
- Wallet, red backpack, and .38 caliber revolver still unaccounted for
Monica Reza
- Last seen: Nine months ago (approximately June 2025)
- Was hiking in the Angeles National Forest with a companion
- Aerospace engineer who worked on developing a special metal for rockets
- Part of a U.S. government project overseen by McCasland
The Connection
According to Brobible, Monica Reza was an aerospace engineer who worked on developing a special metal for rockets as part of a U.S. government project — one that was overseen by McCasland.
The 2016 WikiLeaks release described McCasland as a key adviser on several UFO-related projects. Both individuals have direct links to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base — the base that’s been at the center of every major UFO conspiracy theory since Roswell.
As The Express reports, the case has been described by at least one expert as a “grave national security crisis.”
The Timeline
- June 2025: Monica Reza last seen hiking in Angeles National Forest
- February 27, 2026: McCasland last seen at his New Mexico home
- Early March 2026: McCasland disappears; UFO connection noted
- March 15, 2026: Trump announces UFO disclosure directive
- March 17-18, 2026: Sheriff addresses UFO theories
- March 19, 2026: News breaks that Reza also vanished
The Official Response
The FBI is involved in the investigation. The sheriff is “setting aside” UFO theories but leaving the door open — famously saying “just because it’s crazy doesn’t mean it’s not true.”
McCasland’s wife says he “does not have any special knowledge about the ET bodies and debris from Roswell.”
But the second disappearance adds a new layer that the official narrative has to address.
Why This Matters
Two is a pattern, one is an anomaly
With one missing general connected to UFO research, you could argue it’s a personal matter. Two people from the same government research circle vanishing? That’s harder to explain away.
The Wright-Patterson factor
Both McCasland and Reza have direct links to Wright-Patterson — the base at the center of every major UFO conspiracy since Roswell. The base housed Project Blue Book, the official Air Force UFO investigation that ran from 1952-1969.
The timing
This is happening now, in the midst of:
- Trump’s disclosure announcement
- The aliens.gov domain registration
- Increasing UFO/UAP media coverage
The Theories
“They’re being silenced”
Both know too much; something happened.
“They went underground”
They’re hiding until disclosure happens.
“It is what it seems”
Two unrelated disappearances, coincidental timing.
“The conspiracy is real”
This proves something is being hidden.
What’s Next
- Will more connections emerge?
- Is there a third or fourth person in the network who’s also missing?
- Will the FBI expand the investigation?
- How will the UFO community react?
One thing is clear: what started as a single missing persons case has evolved into something much more complex. Two people with connections to UFO research — both linked to the most secretive Air Force base in America — have vanished. That’s not a coincidence many can easily dismiss.
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