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Answer · Marconi scientists' deaths, 1982–1990

Deliberate: suicide by crash

David Sands drove into the cafe deliberately, with petrol cans in the boot to make sure of it.

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Where it stands

Still possibleOne piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • The inquest file records his disappearance on 28 March and the purchase of the petrol

What would rule it out

  • The file shows a mechanical fault or another vehicle's involvement

Evidence 1 for · none against

The questions it answers

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Deliberate: suicide by crash [Answer ANS0DGGBE3KEQB4]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0DGGBE3KEQB4
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