by Frank Bergman
A former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer who was preparing to blow the whistle about alleged UFO secrets was found dead before he could testify before Congress, prompting a Republican congressman to demand a federal investigation into the “suspicious” circumstances surrounding the whistleblower’s sudden death.
Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) has formally requested that FBI Director Kash Patel open an inquiry into the death of Matthew James Sullivan.
The 39-year-old Air Force veteran died on May 12, 2024.
According to reports, Sullivan had been scheduled to testify as a whistleblower in connection with congressional investigations into whether the U.S. government has concealed evidence related to UFOs, or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP).
Death Raises Questions as Details Remain Unclear
Sullivan’s official cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Initial reports described the death as a suicide, but the cause has never been confirmed.
The case has remained under the jurisdiction of a local medical examiner rather than federal investigators.
Burlison said he has “grave concerns” about the case and notes that the circumstances warrant further scrutiny.
In a letter to FBI Director Patel, Burlison wrote:
“The sudden and suspicious circumstances surrounding his death raise significant concerns about potential foul play and the safety of other individuals involved in this matter.”
The lack of public details surrounding Sullivan’s death has intensified calls for transparency as questions remain unanswered.