Back to Cases
Unsolved August 10, 1991 Suspicious Death

Danny Casolaro

Status Unsolved
Type Suspicious Death
Date August 10, 1991
Location Martinsburg, West Virginia
Victim Age 44
Gender Male

Investigative journalist Danny Casolaro was found dead in a Martinsburg, West Virginia hotel bathtub. His death was ruled suicide. He had been investigating what he called 'The Octopus,' a vast government conspiracy involving BCCI, the Inslaw case, and Iran-Contra. His research notes were missing from his room.

suspicious death journalist West Virginia conspiracy unsolved whistleblower