Julian Dorey Podcast
Julian Dorey Podcast
April 18, 2026

MISSING 11 "Scientists," Epstein's Iran Negotiator & UFO Lies | Julian Dorey • 411

Quick Read

This episode connects the alleged disappearance and deaths of 11 'scientists' working on sensitive projects to figures like Jeffrey Epstein and the Trump administration's foreign policy, suggesting a pattern of potential cover-ups and distractions.
A 'special envoy' with alleged Jeffrey Epstein ties was involved in US-Iran peace talks, despite clear conflicts of interest.
11 'scientists' from sensitive labs (Los Alamos, JPL) died or disappeared between 2022-2026, prompting speculation of foul play or cover-ups.
The sudden mainstream focus on 'missing scientists' is framed as a potential distraction from the Epstein scandal and other geopolitical issues.

Summary

Julian Dorey and Joey Dee discuss the alleged disappearances and deaths of 11 'scientists' between 2022 and 2026, many of whom worked on highly classified projects at institutions like Los Alamos, MIT, and NASA's JPL. The host speculates on potential foul play, government cover-ups, and the unusual circumstances surrounding these cases, including a cancer researcher, an anti-gravity specialist, and individuals with top-level security clearances. The conversation also revisits Paulo Zampoli, a modeling agent with alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, who served as a 'special envoy' in the Trump administration and was reportedly present at recent Iran peace talks, raising questions about conflicts of interest and the integrity of US foreign policy. The host suggests the mainstream attention on the 'missing scientists' could be a distraction from other critical issues, including the Epstein network and geopolitical events.
This episode highlights deep skepticism about official narratives surrounding high-profile deaths and disappearances, particularly those connected to sensitive government research and political figures. It encourages critical examination of information presented by mainstream media and government, suggesting that seemingly unrelated events might be part of a larger, coordinated effort to control information or distract the public from significant scandals and geopolitical maneuvers.

Takeaways

  • Paulo Zampoli, a modeling agent linked to Jeffrey Epstein and accused of sexual assault, held a 'special envoy' role in the Trump administration and was present at US-Iran peace talks.
  • Amanda Unaro, Zampoli's ex-wife and an alleged Epstein victim, deleted social media posts threatening Melania Trump and was deported under unusual circumstances.
  • Todd Blanch, acting attorney general, publicly denied a cover-up in the Epstein case and claimed ignorance of a 'client list,' despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
  • 11 individuals, some actual scientists and others with high-level access at sensitive facilities, have died or disappeared between 2022 and 2026, with many cases lacking clear explanations.
  • Cases include an MIT physicist murdered by a former classmate (official motive: 'no motive'), Los Alamos staff who disappeared after factory resetting their phones, and a CEO working on anti-gravity whose institute was shut down after her death.
  • The host speculates that some disappearances could be forced witness protection or foreign operations, while others might be suicides induced by stress or knowledge of sensitive information.
  • The sudden aggregation and mainstream reporting of these 'missing scientist' cases is viewed as a potential 'shiny object' distraction from the ongoing Epstein revelations and US foreign policy issues.

Insights

1Epstein-Linked Figure at Iran Peace Talks

Paulo Zampoli, a modeling agent with alleged deep ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including funneling models and attempting joint business ventures, was appointed as a 'United States special representative for global partnerships' in the Trump administration. He was reportedly part of a US delegation, alongside JD Vance, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witoff, negotiating peace talks with Iran, a role the host finds intellectually offensive given his background and the ongoing Epstein scandal.

Zampoli's past business dealings with Epstein, his invented diplomatic role, and a tweet showing him disembarking Air Force 2 for Iran negotiations.

2Unusual Deportation and Deleted Tweets of Amanda Unaro

Amanda Unaro, ex-wife of Paulo Zampoli and an alleged Epstein victim brought to the US underage on his plane, had her tweets threatening Melania Trump deleted. She was arrested for fraud related to an illegal clinic run by her Brazilian doctor partner and was subsequently deported, bypassing a trial for felony charges. The host questions why she was deported before facing trial for a felony, suggesting a 'sweetheart deal' potentially orchestrated by Zampoli.

Deletion of Unaro's tweets, her arrest for fraud, and her deportation after Zampoli allegedly contacted ICE.

3Acting AG Todd Blanch's Denial of Epstein Cover-up and Client List

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanch confidently denied any cover-up in the Epstein case, stating all files were public, despite reports of millions of documents still being withheld. He also claimed not to know what an 'Epstein client list' would consist of, despite its common reference in public discourse, leading the host to frame his statements as gaslighting.

Blanch's interview where he states 'they're all public' regarding Epstein files and his feigned ignorance about a 'client list'.

4The 'Missing Scientists' Phenomenon and Categorization

The podcast details 11 individuals, some actual scientists and others with high-level access at sensitive facilities, who have died or disappeared between 2022 and 2026. The host categorizes them into groups: a cancer researcher (likely suicide), an MIT physicist (murdered, 'no motive'), three non-scientists with access at Los Alamos and Kansas City Nuclear Laboratory, an anti-gravity CEO, and five individuals tied to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

Detailed descriptions of each individual's role, location, and the circumstances of their death or disappearance.

5Amy Escridge: Anti-Gravity Researcher's Death and Institute Shutdown

Amy Escridge, CEO of the 'Gravity Research Institute' and a specialist in anti-gravity, died at age 34 in 2022. Her death was reported without a police report or autopsy, followed by rapid cremation. Her institute's webpage was immediately taken offline. Escridge had previously warned, 'My life is in danger,' and her work required NASA approval for public presentation.

Lack of official reports, rapid cremation, institute shutdown, and her public statements about being in danger.

6Disappearances of Los Alamos and Kansas City National Security Campus Personnel

Melissa Casius, an executive assistant at Los Alamos, disappeared in June 2025 after factory resetting her phone. Anthony Chavez, a retired HVAC worker with top-level clearance at Los Alamos, disappeared in May 2025, leaving his smokes behind. Steven Garcia, a property custodian with top-level clearance at the Kansas City National Security Campus (which manufactures non-nuclear components for weapons), disappeared in August 2025 with only a handgun. The host speculates these individuals may have seen or known too much.

Specific details of their disappearances, including items left behind and security clearances.

7Major General William Neil McCaslin's Disappearance and JPL Connections

Major General William Neil McCaslin, a highly decorated Air Force general who oversaw materials research relevant to JPL projects in the early 2000s, disappeared on February 27, 2026. He left without his phone, and his wife reported him missing. His disappearance is presented as the 'tip of the spear' that brought the 'missing scientists' story into the mainstream, given his extensive background in sensitive areas.

McCaslin's military background, oversight of JPL-related research, and the circumstances of his disappearance.

Bottom Line

The host suggests that the sudden mainstream attention on the 'missing scientists' narrative, aggregated by outlets like the Daily Mail, could be a deliberate 'shiny object' distraction orchestrated by 'the system' (Democrats, Republicans, etc.) to divert public scrutiny from the Epstein scandal, alleged diplomatic immunity abuses, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts.

So What?

This implies that major news cycles are not organic but can be manipulated to serve political agendas, potentially obscuring more critical issues from public awareness.

Impact

Individuals and independent media can focus on connecting seemingly disparate events and scrutinizing the timing of major news stories to identify potential patterns of distraction and information control.

The podcast speculates that Jeffrey Epstein's alleged obsession with anti-gravity and his ranch's proximity to Los Alamos (100 miles) might link the Epstein network to the disappearances of scientists working on advanced physics and anti-gravity technologies, like Amy Escridge.

So What?

This suggests a deeper, more sinister connection between high-level illicit networks and cutting-edge, classified scientific research, implying that the 'unseen' aspects of science (like anti-gravity) could be a point of convergence for powerful, shadowy actors.

Impact

Further investigation into the financial and personal ties of individuals like Epstein to advanced scientific projects and facilities could uncover hidden motives or connections beyond conventional understanding.

The host posits that the strategy of 'splitting the difference' in cultivating sources, as described in espionage literature (e.g., 'Gideon's Spies'), might explain why non-scientist personnel with high-level clearances at nuclear facilities (like executive assistants or property custodians) are disappearing. These individuals have access to critical information but are less visible than top scientists or low-level staff.

So What?

This highlights a vulnerability in highly secure facilities where 'middle-tier' personnel, often overlooked, could become targets for intelligence gathering or compromise due to their unique access and lower public profile.

Impact

Security protocols at sensitive government and research facilities should re-evaluate the risk profiles of all personnel with access to classified information, not just primary scientists or top management, considering their potential as targets for espionage or coercion.

Lessons

  • Critically evaluate the timing and prominence of major news stories, especially those that appear to aggregate previously disparate events, to identify potential 'shiny object' distractions from other ongoing controversies.
  • Investigate the backgrounds and connections of individuals in government roles, particularly those with unusual titles or past associations, for potential conflicts of interest or ties to illicit networks.
  • Maintain skepticism towards official explanations for unusual deaths or disappearances, especially when key evidence (autopsies, police reports) is withheld or contradictory information emerges.

Notable Moments

The host's detailed, speculative 'Liam Neeson' scenario for how Los Alamos staff might have been coerced into silence or disappeared.

This vivid narrative illustrates the host's theory of intimidation and covert operations, bringing a dramatic, albeit speculative, dimension to the disappearances.

The discussion of CAR-T therapy and its high cure rates for stage 4 cancer, and the host's friend's comment about 'losing money on it because it's just for the good.'

This provides a potential, albeit speculative, motive for why a cancer researcher might be targeted, linking the 'missing scientists' theme to broader critiques of the pharmaceutical industry's profit motives over cures.

The host's personal experience with alleged 'verifiably not true' claims being pushed into UFO documentaries, leading to his skepticism about the current UFO narrative.

This reveals the host's internal framework for discerning credible information within conspiracy theories, highlighting his concern that even 'real ideas' can be 'decredized' by false information to serve a larger agenda.

Quotes

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"If you stick your neck out in public, at least someone notices if your head gets chopped off. If you stick your neck out in private, they will bury you. They will burn down your house while you're sleeping in your bed, and it won't even make the news. That's why the institute exists."

Amy Escridge (quoted by host)
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"I don't even to be honest with you, I don't know what a client list is. And I'm not trying to be naive, but what what what would a client list consist of?"

Todd Blanch
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"You're not sending your best here, pal. This is what we got. This makes the [expletive] Obama Iran deal look great. And I've been critical of that forever."

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