"They poisoned me!" These were the last words of Stanley Meyer, a man whose mysterious death has fueled conspiracy theories in the alternative energy community.
On a chilly night in March 1998, Stanley Meyer stumbled out of a restaurant in Grove City, Ohio, clutching his throat and gasping for air. He collapsed in the parking lot as his brother, Stephen, rushed to his side. His final words continue to echo in conspiracy circles: "They poisoned me."
Water Fuel Cell: A Threat to Oil Giants
Stanley Meyer was neither a physicist nor an engineer by training, yet he claimed to have discovered something revolutionary: a device capable of splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen efficiently enough to power a car using only water—no gasoline, no oil, no emissions. He called it the "water fuel cell" and demonstrated a dune buggy purportedly running entirely on water. His claims garnered interest and skepticism alike. Scientists argued that his invention defied thermodynamics, but Meyer remained adamant about his success. He secured patents, appeared on television, and attracted investors. Even reports suggested Pentagon interest.
Meyer was on the brink of a major breakthrough—a breakthrough he never anticipated would lead to his tragic demise.
The Threats and Paranoia
As his technology gained popularity, Meyer's paranoia grew. He stopped trusting people, fearing surveillance. He confided to a friend that "they want to bury this technology." But who were "they"?
Was it oil giants? Government agencies? Shady corporate interests guarding the trillion-dollar fossil fuel empire? Meyer claimed he turned down substantial offers from oil companies wanting to buy and shelve his invention. Reports indicate he refused because he believed in clean and free energy for the world.
The world lost Stanley Meyer under mysterious circumstances.
The Last Meal
On March 20, 1998, Stanley met with Belgian investors at a restaurant. According to his brother, after sipping cranberry juice, Stanley suddenly stood up and ran outside in distress. Moments later, he died.
The coroner reported a cerebral aneurysm as the cause of death. However, Stanley had no history of such medical issues—no symptoms or warnings indicating vulnerability.
And then there were those haunting last words: "They poisoned me."
Stephen Meyer never believed his brother's death was natural. Nor can I believe it while writing this story—it feels like knowing the perpetrator without having evidence. Over the years, Stanley's name became legendary among alternative energy enthusiasts—a pioneer lauded and mourned as a martyr.
A Hoax or Cover-Up?
Skeptics argue Meyer was a fraud and that his "water-powered car" was merely an elaborate illusion. But if it were all a hoax, why did he die under such strange circumstances? Why repeatedly express fear for his life? Why do plans and prototypes remain missing or incomplete today? Is it possible no scientist wanted to continue his project toward achieving this type of fuel? Or were others afraid they might share his fate?
Amid these questions lies perhaps another logical answer: maybe Meyer's invention never succeeded—or perhaps it succeeded too well. Maybe he was a fraudster, rather than an inventor because many allegations had rose against him suddenly back then. Nobody knows the actual truth.
Maybe Stanley Meyer took secrets to the grave hidden from the world...
If his last words held truth... someone indeed wanted him silenced forever.
Adrian is an Editor. Psychology graduate with over 4 years in the automotive industry, 3 in front of the camera. Occasionally seen at his family owned tyre shop. He will only buy cars that pass the big bottle test.
