Conspiracy Theories Tesla's Death Ray
Nov 19, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Nikola Tesla's missing notes and inventions. Discover the mysterious 80 trunks confiscated by the U.S. government and the speculated existence of a death ray designed to prevent wars. The podcast explores Tesla's attempts to sell this technology, government surveillance, and theories linking his work to modern military projects. Unravel claims of weather control, alien signals, and the debate over whether Tesla was a genius or a charlatan. The enduring myth of Tesla continues to spark curiosity and conspiracy!
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Nephew Finds Missing Papers At Tesla's Room
- Sava Kasanovic discovered Tesla's New Yorker Hotel room was a mess and noticed missing notebooks and an Edison medal.
- He suspected someone, likely government agents, had already entered and taken items before he arrived.
Wartime Seizure Of Tesla's Papers
- The Office of Alien Property Custodian seized Tesla's 80 trunks despite him being a naturalized U.S. citizen.
- Legal fights lasted years and suggest wartime agencies overstepped to secure potentially valuable tech.
Official Review Versus Missing Trunks
- Dr. John Trump reviewed Tesla's notes and declared them speculative and not workable.
- Judges later ruled the seizure illegal, but 20 trunks remained missing when returned to Tesla's heir.
