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Published 12:05 23 Apr 2026 GMT
Chilling final message of scientist who was hit with 'directed energy weapon' claims she did not take her own life
A 34-year-old scientist died in June 2022 under controversial circumstances.
While the scientist Amy Eskridge's death was officially ruled a suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, a shocking revelation from a close associate has cast doubt on this conclusion.
Eskridge, who was working on groundbreaking propulsion technology, sent a cryptic text message to a friend just weeks before her death, insisting she would never take her own life.
The message, shared by former British intelligence officer Franc Milburn, read per NewsNation: “If you see any report that I killed myself, I most definitely did not. If you see any report that I overdosed myself, I most definitely did not. If you see any report that I killed anyone else, I most definitely did not.”
This stark declaration raises questions about the nature of Eskridge’s death and whether it could have been influenced by forces connected to her research.
Eskridge had expressed concern about being targeted for her work, particularly her advancements in propulsion systems, which threatened the conventional rocketry industry.
Milburn, who had been in contact with Eskridge via social media, claimed she had informed him that she was being physically and psychologically attacked, even showing him images of her discolored hands.
Eskridge believed that the attacks were related to her work, which she feared made her a target of powerful forces within the aerospace industry.
Scientist's concerns about directed energy weapons
Eskridge's fears extended to the belief that she was being targeted with a “directed energy weapon.” Milburn revealed that she was worried for her life, telling him that she was being struck by such a weapon as part of an ongoing attack.
Her work, which was pushing the boundaries of propulsion technology, might have placed her in the crosshairs of those whose interests could be harmed by her research.
Milburn’s account of Eskridge’s suspicions is part of a larger narrative surrounding the deaths and disappearances of several scientists in recent years.
These individuals, many of whom were involved in sensitive aerospace and defense research, have either passed away under mysterious circumstances or vanished without a trace.
The FBI and other agencies are investigating whether these cases are connected, with some speculating that the deaths could be part of a wider conspiracy.
Unanswered questions and ongoing investigations
Despite Eskridge's father's statement that "scientists die also, just like other people," there remains widespread speculation surrounding her death.
Eskridge's family does not believe there was any foul play, but Milburn and others close to her insist that there is more to the story than a simple suicide.
The FBI is now looking into Eskridge's death, with officials pointing out that her earlier reports of attacks could have played a role in her tragic end.
Eskridge’s death has brought attention to a troubling trend of scientists connected to sensitive research dying or disappearing under mysterious circumstances.
Federal authorities are actively investigating these cases, and the House Oversight Committee has announced an inquiry into the deaths and disappearances of individuals who had access to classified or sensitive information.
While no definitive links have been found between the cases, Eskridge’s chilling final message and the circumstances surrounding her death have added fuel to the growing conspiracy theories surrounding the deaths of U.S. researchers and scientists.
As the investigation continues, many are left to wonder if there is more to Eskridge's tragic story than meets the eye.













