First 'Havana Syndrome' victim dies at age 65 after weapon exposure

"Beck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 45, claimed the condition resulted from exposure to a directed-energy weapon during a 1996 overseas mission, decades before Havana Syndrome was officially recognized. Despite battling his illness and receiving little support from the government, Beck remained with the NSA until 2016, when his health forced him to step down. In 2017, Beck told investigators he believed a weaponized microwave attack was slowly killing him, a claim that has fueled ongoing debate over the syndrome's origins."

"Havana Syndrome, first reported publicly in 2016 by US diplomats and intelligence personnel in Cuba, is a mysterious neurological condition marked by severe headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears and cognitive difficulties, sometimes leaving victims debilitated. Experts suspect that Havana Syndrome may be caused by exposure to a type of directed-energy weapon, which transmits concentrated energy toward a target. The most commonly considered form is pulsed microwave radiation, which can penetrate soft tissue and potentially affect nerves and brain function without leaving visible marks."

Michael Beck, a retired NSA officer, died at 65 on January 25 while shopping; the exact cause of death remains undetermined. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 45 and attributed the condition to exposure to a directed-energy weapon during a 1996 overseas mission. Beck remained with the NSA until 2016 despite illness and limited government support. In 2017 he told investigators he believed a weaponized microwave attack was slowly killing him. His case became central to investigations into Havana Syndrome, a neurological condition linked to headaches, dizziness, ear ringing and cognitive difficulties, suspected to stem from pulsed microwave or ultrasonic devices.

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