1998 · Inventor · Energy technologyStanley Meyer
Meyer claimed his technology could split water efficiently enough to power a vehicle and was pursuing investors and demonstrations. His death became one of the most cited suppressed-invention narratives.
Baseline dossier published; continuing evidence review
20 Mar 1998Grove City, Ohio, United StatesNatural death
1998 · Political leader · Custodial deathM.K.O. Abiola
Abiola remained the central symbol of Nigeria's annulled democratic election and was expected to be released during a political transition. His death removed the strongest claimant to the presidency and accelerated a managed transition.
Baseline dossier published; continuing evidence review
7 Jul 1998Abuja, NigeriaNatural death in official account; poisoning allegations disputed