Retired Air Force General Missing in New Mexico

Search continues for William 'Neil' McCasland, who disappeared from his Albuquerque home two weeks ago

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:43pm

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A retired Air Force general, William 'Neil' McCasland, has been missing from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for nearly two weeks. The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office released a timeline detailing the events leading up to the discovery of McCasland's disappearance, but there is currently no evidence indicating foul play. Investigators are requesting assistance from the public, asking residents in and around McCasland's neighborhood to review security camera footage from the days surrounding his disappearance.

Why it matters

McCasland's disappearance is concerning given his distinguished military career and background in aerospace and astronautical engineering. The lack of evidence of foul play suggests this may be a complex case, potentially involving issues like mental health, personal matters, or other factors that could complicate the search efforts.

The details

According to the timeline provided by the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office, a repairman arrived at McCasland's residence around 10 a.m. on February 27th. Approximately one hour later, McCasland's wife departed the home. Upon her return at 12:04 p.m., she found her husband was no longer there. After searching for several hours, McCasland's wife reported him missing to investigators.

  • McCasland was last seen at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, around 12:04 p.m. on February 27th.
  • McCasland's wife reported him missing to investigators several hours after she returned home and found him gone.

The players

William 'Neil' McCasland

A retired Air Force general who has been missing from his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for nearly two weeks. McCasland is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and holds a Ph.D. in aerospace and astronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating McCasland's disappearance and requesting assistance from the public.

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What they’re saying

“Residents in and around McCasland's neighborhood are asked to review security camera footage from February 27th and 28th, specifically between 9 a.m. And 2 p.m., for any potentially relevant information and to contact authorities if they find anything of note.”

— Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (newsy-today.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges in investigating a missing person's case, especially when there is no immediate evidence of foul play. The public's assistance in providing security camera footage could be crucial in piecing together McCasland's movements and whereabouts in the hours leading up to his disappearance.