
Julian Brown Missing Speculation Explained: Why Plastoline inventor went silent on social media and said he was under threat
On July 9, Julian Brown posted a video on Instagram from inside a vehicle. In the video, he stated, 'Something is happening, keep me in your prayers please. SCREEN RECORD THIS. I don't know.' He added, 'I'm certainly under attack. I can't go into so much detail.'Days before that post, Brown claimed that a 'secret helicopter' had located him in the middle of nowhere. The posts were followed by silence on his Instagram and TikTok accounts, where he has a large following of over 1.3 million people.Fans flooded his posts with comments, urging him to post again or confirm his well-being. Many pointed out that Brown had made statements about being followed and said he 'didn't have long to live.'
Following widespread online concern, Brown's mother, Nia, told the Daily Mail that Julian is safe. She added that she could not provide more details for security reasons.The Atlanta Police Department also confirmed they are not investigating any missing persons under Brown's name.Despite the confirmation, followers continue to question why the young inventor has remained silent and what the threats may have involved.Several Facebook and TikTok users began sharing posts suggesting that Brown might have been targeted because of his invention. One post said, 'Hopefully they find him safe and well and he's hiding out somewhere but he was working on nothing but good things.'Others mentioned his final messages and alleged sightings of black helicopters. A few users suggested his work with Plastoline could have threatened large oil or energy companies.Brown is the founder of NatureJab and inventor of Plastoline, a reactor that uses microwave pyrolysis to turn plastic into usable fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.In multiple interviews, including one with Bold Journey in March 2025, Brown said he began working on this technology in high school. His mission was to address the global plastic waste problem and offer a fuel alternative.He also spoke with Canvas Rebel in November 2024, stating, 'To date, there is a very niche application of microwave pyrolysis technology at any industrial scale. That is my goal and mission.'Brown launched a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of $1 million to fund a warehouse and build a full-scale prototype of his reactor. The campaign has raised $18,208 so far.His company, Jab's Pyrolysis & Energy Recovery, operates out of Douglasville, Georgia. He invited people to send plastic waste for testing and provided his business email and CashApp publicly.In 2024, Brown suffered second-degree burns in an explosion during a test run of his Plastoline system. Despite the injury, he continued developing the technology and posted safety updates afterward.While no confirmed reports state foul play, Brown's last video and earlier warnings have led to speculation. Some believe he is in hiding due to safety concerns. Others think he may have chosen to step away to continue his work privately.
Why did Julian Brown stop posting on social media?
Julian Brown posted that he was 'under attack' and asked for prayers before going silent. His family later confirmed he is safe but shared no further details.
Was Julian Brown targeted for his invention Plastoline?
There is no official evidence, but social media users speculate that Julian Brown may have faced threats due to his fuel-making invention. His final messages mentioned surveillance and danger.

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