Stan Meyer, an American inventor, died suddenly in 1998 from a cerebral aneurysm. His death occurred after dining at a restaurant and his sudden collapse led to conspiracy theories due to his claim of inventing a water-fueled car.
Stanley Allen Meyer, born on August 24, 1940, was an American inventor who gained notoriety for his claim that he had developed a technology allowing a car to run on water as fuel. He alleged that his “water fuel cell” could split water into its component elements, hydrogen and oxygen, using less energy than the potential energy contained in the hydrogen produced. Meyer’s claims were met with skepticism by scientists and the automotive industry, as they appeared to violate the fundamental laws of thermodynamics, particularly the conservation of energy.
Despite the controversy surrounding his invention, Meyer attracted a following and received some media attention. He was also involved in several legal battles regarding his patents and the validity of his claims. On March 20, 1998, Meyer had dinner with his brother and two Belgian investors who were interested in his technology. During the meal, Meyer suddenly ran outside, clutching his throat, and told his brother that he had been poisoned. Shortly thereafter, he died, and an autopsy revealed that he had suffered a cerebral aneurysm.
Meyer’s unexpected death at the age of 57 led to a variety of conspiracy theories, with some of his supporters suggesting that he was assassinated to suppress his invention, which could potentially disrupt the oil industry. However, there is no concrete evidence to support these claims, and the official cause of death was listed as a cerebral aneurysm. Despite his death, Meyer’s work continues to be a topic of interest and speculation among fringe science communities and those who are passionate about alternative energy sources.