The hiking "disappearance" is a coverup for Barbara's previous accidental or purposeful death, and the husband, husband's cousin, and Jim know what happened to her. .] An unknown assailant walked in, dragged her to the back of the store, stabbed her multiple times and slashed her throat. The revolver he rarely carried was still there as well. West Virginia is a state full of mysteries, with Victor Dwight Shoemakers disappearance being one of many unsolved cases in the Mountain State. Laveau told fortunes and created potions and charms on request. Days of searching on the ground and in the air, however, would not turn up Blake himself. Police found his car abandoned on Newport Bridge. This list takes a look at some of these enduring mysteriesand if you have any theories on these cases, mention them in the comments below. [1] Disorientation and hypothermia may have been the cause of his behavior and death, but it is indisputable that some aspects of Aaron Hedgess disappearance are still hard to explain. From a young age, Randy Morgenson was destined to be an outdoorsman. He was known to sleep in caves; his body was discovered in 1889 in a cave on the Dell family farm in Briarcliff. Gary Mathias, while in the Army, reportedly struggled with drugs and was treated for schizophrenia. Three people came forward with details on Lauras abductors in 1985. Since last autumn, the Crazies have held a new mystery, one filled with both frustration and sadness. Eventually, Vernal and Jessica were named as suspects in the case. This information, along with a lack of high-risk behaviors in his past, leaves Blakes family hopeful that he is still alive. Reports also came in regarding a suspicious dark truck in the area. Paulides also talked about the cases of Ida May Curtis, Dr. Frederick Lumley, and Patrick Whalen, as well as shared safety tips for hikers, such as carrying a personal locator beacon, an emergency blanket, flashlight, mirror, whistle, and fire starter. On February 9, 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray emailed her supervisors to let them know that she'd had a death in the family and needed to go out of town for a week. He detailed the case of Bishop William Faber, who disappeared from Glacier National Park in the summer of 1934. They all disappeared in what has come to be known as Irelands Vanishing Triangle within the boundaries of Leinster. She did not appear to have been gagged or bound, and an autopsy showed no obvious signs of fatal injury, like head trauma. In 1915, the bodies of six people whod been bludgeoned to death were discovered in the crawl space of a house that had once belonged to the reclusive Eugene Butler. In 1927, Camden was terrorized by whats been described as phantom- or ghost-sniper. However, with the evidence they had, officials could not confirm a predator actually killed him. In 1994, Tina Marcotte called a friend to say she had a flat tire but that her coworker, Tom Kueter, was going to help her out. Their identities remain a mystery to this day. Many have died and went missing in the wilderness over the years, often with little or no explanation. He was found in a creek about three hours from the hotel where he'd been staying, with his body pinned between two boulders. Lauren Cahn is a New Yorkbased writer whose work has appeared regularly on Reader's Digest and in a variety of other publications since 2008. One case supposedly happened in July of 1955, when 2-year-old Ida Mae Curtis went missing from a lumber camp in Kootenai National Forrest, in the U.S. state of Montana. Unfortunately, some of those mysteries remain unsolved to this day. They ranged in age from 24 to 32, and they all lived structured lives with their families. In Cedar Falls, there lives a boy who never gets hungry or thirsty. Little else would turn up in the hunt for Laura, despite the efforts of her family and law enforcement. Posted BY: Jack Davis, Western Journal Residents of multiple states were baffled Thursday as dust coated vehicles and, in Connecticut, an unusual smell was noticeable. Tangled in the roots was a human skull, dating back around 200 years. Lauren Spierer was never seen again.[7]. On September 14, a charter plane dropped him off for a two-week moose hunt in Canadas Yukon backcountry. Bus and car windows were shattered and even a policeman was struck, but no bullets or casings were ever found and no one ever saw an actual sniper. Back in 1845, two English ships, the HMS Erebus and the HMS Terror, led by Sir John Franklin, departed from Kent with a crew of 129 men. But back in the early 1900s, there were at least six more people there than anyone knew about at the time. Kimber Biggs was not convinced that the note was authentic because her sisters name had been misspelled. Many worried for Travis and Emily, as both struggled growing up in the shadow of their missing sister. Without a car, he could have walked, hitchhiked, or taken a shuttle to a nearby trail. Taking only a days worth of gear with him, he left everything else behind. In fact, today, it has less than 100 residents. Schleyer was also in good health, having recently finished a hunting trip that required many miles of hiking. Additionally, victims are often proficient outdoorsmen and women, hikers, and hunters who know their backwoods well. A few years later, HIV, the virus that causes AIDS was discovered in this country; subsequently, medical testing of Rayfords blood revealed that he had the virus. He tried to access a dangerous part of the cave by tampering with the gate that barred uncertified divers. Three weeks later, he was gone. A shack in the Vortexcalled the House of Mysteryis the home to bizarre phenomenon: A marble rolled on an incline will travel upward, and a rope hanging from the ceiling falls in a curve. It took two days for the same employee to realize that McDaniels truck had never left his parking spot on the day he went diving. . One diver may have taken up the challenge, though no one is sure. Although one man became a suspect, he was never formally charged and passed a lie-detector test; no one has ever figured out who the Phantom Barber really was or why he did what he did. Here are the UFO myths scientists wish youd stop believing. In June of 2012, two hikers discovered a bag with a pair of severed legs on a dirt trail a few miles up Moulton Reservoir Road. No one knows what happened to her, and she's not the only person to vanish without a trace. This book contains thirty all new cases and many updated missing person incidents from throughout Montana. Hence, the Crazy Mountains. They did not know what his plans were, but concerns grew as time passed without word from Matthew. In July of 1951, authorities found the body of 67-year-oldMary Reeserin her St. Petersburg apartment. There is little hope that the case will ever be solved. If he got a ride with someone, he could be anywhere. Find out the most notorious criminals in each state. Within weeks of moving into their home in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, all hell broke loose for the Lee family, according to Our Community Now. Yoko got hold of a private detective who tracked the movements of A for months. From December to October, 14 rangers were tasked with protecting 3,500 square kilometers (1,350 mi2) of backcountry. We recommend our users to update the browser. The following summer, Hedgess remains were discovered and identified 0.8 kilometers (0.5 mi) from where his equipment was strewn about. Its not in dispute whether the light appears because thousands of people have seen it. Radio silence followed, and three days later, his wife reported him missing to Sweet Grass County law enforcement. Further investigation revealed a mysterious network of tunnels below the foundation of the house that extended all the way to the street. Arrest in Sarah Everard's Disappearance. By simply typing in a username, users could easily locate the profile of another member they were interested in, without having to sift through countless search results. However, Kramers parents were surprised when their son said he made a sudden drive to Grand Canyon National Park. In 1871, Nina Craigmiles was killed at the age of seven when the buggy she was riding in was hit by a train. Rossman and Spierer reached her apartment complex but left again shortly afterward. After three years of investigations and searches, it is still not clear what exactly happened that day in the backwoods of Idaho. A police investigation of the area turned up nothing. She ended up at the apartment of Beths neighbor, Jay Rosenbaum. When his grave-pillaging came to light in the late 1800s, Baptiste was banished to a remote island in the Great Salt Lake (the equivalent of solitary confinement). Joe Campbell Brings Trouble to Paradise in Peaceful Montana. After joining the Peace Corps, Randy took up mountain climbing while in India. Danny Casolaro was a freelance writer who came to Martinsburg, West Virginia in 1991 to meet with a source about a story he code-named the Octopus, which involved high-ranking government officials and an international cabal. In 1976, residents of Circleville began receiving harassing letters, taunting and threatening them with tidbits about their personal lives. But others believe paranormal forces are at work. It was never seen again. Aaron BernsteinAP. The truth may or may not be out there. Dont miss these baffling forensic cases that have everyone stumped. However, this is exactly the case with Hannah Upp. When the two boys finally returned home, they asked their parents if they could visit one of Patricks brothers that evening. Mike has hailed the efforts by many to find Laura but has often doubted local law enforcement and their findings.[8]. In 1993, Adam Emery disappeared just hours after being convicted of murdering 20-year-old Jason Bass in a road rage incident. The Circleville Writer. The identity of the letter writer remains unknown. Despite this huge effort, Patricia Meehan remains missing. Years passed without any sign of Mikelle. They had a 80-kilometer (50 mi) drive back to Yuba City, California. The filmmaker had been buried two months prior following his death on Christmas Day in Corsier-sur-Vevey, Switzerland. It remains one of Vermont's most enduring mysteries. After doing some routine maintenance on missiles at the Great Falls air force base, security personnel and maintenance crews got ready to spend the night on-site. The cousins returned without him, sparking a search for him within an hour. People have reported finding themselves filled with dread while walking in the forest. Yoko and her father eventually did an TV interview about Mayumis disappearance. when i was 6 i spent a long weekend at my friend s house in montana i slept on the floor of his room in a sleeping bag one night i sat up 2 i went to a Hundreds of millions of acres are protected in the wilds of the United States and Canada. Another maintained that someone had murdered McDaniel and hidden his body where it would be impossible to find. Worryingly, requests for FOIA documents on these people are being suppressed and denied by the government. Victor, or J.R. as many called him, was away from home visiting his grandfather in May 1994. Thirty-year-old scuba diver Ben McDaniel was diving in the underwater cave at Vortex Springs on August 18, 2010. After she ended the call, she was seen getting into a car with an unknown person. Mystery lingers around woman's disappearance By PERRY BACKUS of the Missoulian Dec 23, 2007 0 Barbara Bolick disappeared on July 18 while hiking on the Bear Creek Overlook Trail in the. Covering almost 3,000 acres and featuring many miles of hiking trails, the popular parks significance is rooted in its Native American culture and Civil War history. Early the next morning, reports came in that the crew saw hovering UFOs throughout the night. Get more stories delivered right to your email. Strange Alien Stick-like creatures caught on security camera above Fresno in Yosemite National Park Watch on You've never seen anything like these mysterious creatures that walk through the Yosemite woods. Local National Guard and Army Reserve units spent five more months doing searches on the weekends. 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