Locations Unknown

A Note about this episode- For our regular listeners, this episode is a departure from the normal cases we cover.  A lawyer with sources close to the subject of this episode contacted us about the death of a woman named Gwen Hasselquist.  While her obituary lists the cause of death as Covid-19, his sources are convinced foul play is involved.  The following episode is our fact finding, in person i...

November 23, 1991, a 17 year old went elk hunting with some friends in the remote Oregon Wilderness.  When he failed to meet back up at the car that evening, his friends notified the authorities and the biggest search in Oregon’s history kicked off.  The case went cold for over a year until a grizzly discovery was made. Join us this week as we discuss the disappearance of Corey Fay.   (Episode 49)...

Some of the world's oldest legends & mysteries have been born from the unknown.  Lost civilizations, that existed thousands of years ago, dazzle us with amazing feats of engineering and science, seemingly using modern technology to construct antient monuments and artifacts.  Join us this week as we discuss the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the Antikythera Mechanism, and the Lost Colony of...

August 1, 2018, 28 year old Samantha Sayers set off on a solo hike of Vesper Peak in the remote North Cascades wilderness of Washington State.  As an experienced hiker who’s traversed this route multiple times, it should have been a routine day hike.  However, Sam was never heard from or seen again.  Sam's disappearance would kick off one of the largest search and rescue operations in state histor...

In July 2013, experienced hiker and mountain climber Matthew Greene, was climbing with some friends in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area of California when he experienced some car trouble requiring a few days of work.  While Matt camped in Mammoth Lakes waiting on his car, his friends headed back home.  After a brief call to his mother one morning before a day of climbing, Matt was never heard from...

The Stanislaus National Forest is located in Tuolumne County California, near the northwestern part of Yosemite National Park. The forest is home to hundreds of miles of streams, rivers, and over a thousand miles of trails.  Yet, just beyond the forests beauty lies a dark and mysterious past.  From 2005 to 2016, three individuals have gone missing, without a trace, at the exact same location; Donn...

On April 11, 2019, 68 year old Kat Hammontre went on a short day hike with family, friends, and her German Shepherd Tootsie in Diablo Canyon, located in San Pedro Martir National Park.  After less than a mile in, Kat sits down due to issues with her foot, while the rest of the group continued on.  When the hiking party returned, less than 90 minutes later, Kat and her dog were gone.  Join us this...

In the summer of 1988, Keith Reinhard, a Chicago sports reporter and an aspiring novelist moved to Silver Plume Colorado, a small mountain town in the Colorado Rockies.  He opened a small antique store and hoped the slower pace of life would help with his novel.  Soon after moving in, Keith learned of the strange disappearance of Tom Young, who had previously leased Keith's shop and went missing a...

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Throughout history, tales have been told of secretive groups operating in the shadows of society, controlling every aspect of daily life.  Wild conspiracy theories, ranging from hiding the existence of aliens to the assassination of political leaders, have been tied to these groups.  But is any of it true?  Why are so many prominent figures from history tied to these groups?  Join us this week as...

May 1983, 54-year-old Jessie Hoover set off on a trip from her home in Texas, traveling to Maine, where she planned to hike a remote section of the Appalachian Trail called the 100 Mile Wilderness.  After failing to check in for almost two months, her family notified the authorities who spent weeks looking for her. Ultimately, no clues were ever found and this case has remained a mystery for over...

Between April 1989 and April 1992, five murders occurred in Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan.  The murders were seemingly random and not connected by any motive except one.  All of the victims were enjoying an outdoor activity.  The victims were joggers, campers, outdoorsmen.  Join us this week as we investigate the Ohio Outdoorsman Killer, Thomas Dillon.  (Episode 40) We're deviating a bit from our no...

The Nevada Triangle, a vast area in the American Southwest, has been the site of more than 2,000 aircraft disappearances over the last 60 years.  This imaginary triangle stretches from Las Vegas NV, west to Fresno CA, north to Reno NV, and back South to Las Vegas, covering almost 25,000 square miles.  Over the years, some of the most experienced pilots have gone missing in this area without explan...

September 24th 2010, 39 year old Todd Hofflander joined some friends on a multi day hunting trip in the remote Idaho wilderness area called Hells Canyon.  As an experienced hiker, Todd was well equipped to spend multiple days in the backcountry and had been on trips like this before.  On the 4th day of the trip, Todd experienced knee pain and decided to split from the group.  This would be the las...

July 19th, 1991, 13 year old Jared Negrete was on an overnight backpacking trip with the Boy Scouts in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California.  On a hike to the summit of Mt. San Gorgonio, Jared fell behind the group and was asked to stay behind and wait.  The group planned to get Jared on the way down but Jared was gone.  The only item recovered during the search was a disposab...

January 31, 1971, 32 year Carol Turner drove to Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, in Arizona, for a short vacation while she had some time off from teaching.  Carol would spend the next couple of days hiking in the monument and going on nature walks with the rangers.  On February 3rd, Carol went on a hike up to Bull Pasture and was never seen again.  Join us this week as we investigate the unso...

UFO’s have been the topic of pop culture ever since the first reported encounter.  The idea that aliens exist and have been visiting us is exciting and terrifying.  Stories about abductions, encounters, and political interactions have been in the headlines for decades and the subject of countless pop culture hits.  However, the recent release of classified government documents and videos is leadin...

On October 9th, 2020, Sam Dubal set out on an overnight solo hike in Mount Rainier National Park.  As an experienced and prepared hiker, he planned to do a quick one day hike of the Mother Mountain Loop, expecting to finish on October 10th.  When he hadn’t returned by October 12th, he was reported missing and a large search and rescue mission kicked off.  Join us this week as we investigate the pu...

The Bermuda Triangle, often called the “Devil’s Triangle'', is a mysterious section of the Atlantic Ocean, creating a triangle between Miami, San Juan Puerto Rico, & Bermuda.  Within this patch of ocean, dozens of ships and planes have gone missing under mysterious circumstances, never to be seen again.  What is causing all these unexplained disappearances?  Are strange phenomena that modern s...

On June 14th 2020, Erika Llyod set off on a pandemic road trip to Joshua Tree National Park, where she planned to camp.  After she failed to check in with family for several days, she was declared missing on June 17th.  Adding to the mystery, her vandalized car was found a day earlier by law enforcement on a highway near the park.  Over the next several months, friends, family, and law enforcement...

On June 15th, 2005, Michael Allen Ficery went missing while hiking alone near the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir in Yosemite National Park.  Following his disappearance, a massive search and rescue operation failed to turn up anything other than his backpack, which was missing several items.  Michael has never been heard from again.  You can listen to our original episode on Michael here.  ( https://locat...

June 9th 2013, Mitchell Dale Stehling was visiting Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado with his wife and parents.  Around 4:30 PM that day, Michell decided to take a quick solo hike to the Spruce Tree House ruin.  For Mitchell, this easy quarter mile hike should have been routine.  However, Mitchell was never seen again.  His disappearance kicked off a 7 year hunt for answers that recently ended...

America, a melting pot filled with diverse cultures, beautiful natural wonders, and a historic sense of exploration. Among the vast beauty of our wilderness, there also lies a more sinister side.  Throughout the ages, a haunting collection of nightmares and tales of the unexplainable have been passed down generation to generation.  Stories of a prehistoric bull-horned creature terrorizing a small...

The Pacific Crest Trail, a trail that spans over 2,600 miles along the west coast of the United States, attracts hikers from all over the world.  Taking almost 5 months to complete, finishing the PCT is a feat very few have achieved.  Along the way, hikers experience the burning heat of the Mojave desert, the stunning snow capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, and the tranquil beauty o...

Deep in the Nevada desert lies a location that’s been at the center of dozens of conspiracy theories since the 1940’s.  Stories of Alien autopsies, reverse engineered alien spacecraft, and the faking of the 1969 moon landing are talked about to this day.  This is a location so secret, it wasn’t officially acknowledged by the government until 2013, 58 years after it was established.  Stepping foot...