Geoffrey Spangler Part 2: Encrypted
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This episode of The Vanished delves deeper into the disappearance of Jeffrey Spangler, focusing on the events surrounding his visit to the White Sands Missile Range. The episode reveals that Jeffrey's car was spotted at the bowling alley on base, but later disappeared. Despite a receipt showing he purchased drinks at the bowling alley, the whereabouts of Jeffrey for several hours remain unknown. The episode also explores the discovery of Jeffrey's car in the desert, abandoned near El Paso, Texas. The car was found in good condition, with Jeffrey's belongings undisturbed, but no trace of him was found. The episode highlights the challenges faced by Jeffrey's family, particularly his mother Tracy, in trying to find answers. They encountered difficulties in accessing surveillance footage and phone records, and faced skepticism from law enforcement. The episode also delves into Jeffrey's mental health struggles, including his paranoia and belief that he was working for the government. The episode concludes with a discussion of the various theories surrounding Jeffrey's disappearance, including the possibility of a mental health episode, a deliberate act of self-harm, or a more sinister event. The episode leaves viewers with more questions than answers, emphasizing the ongoing mystery surrounding Jeffrey's fate.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the episode and the story of Jeffrey Spangler's disappearance. It provides a brief overview of the previous episode and sets the stage for the investigation into the events surrounding Jeffrey's visit to the White Sands Missile Range.
The Mystery of the Missile Range
This Chapter focuses on Jeffrey's visit to the White Sands Missile Range. It explores the timeline of his visit, including his arrival, departure, and return to the base. The chapter highlights the inconsistencies in the information provided by witnesses and the lack of surveillance footage, leaving many questions unanswered about Jeffrey's activities on base.
The Search for Clues
This Chapter delves into the investigation following the discovery of Jeffrey's car in the desert. It explores the efforts of Jeffrey's family to search the vehicle for clues, the challenges they faced in accessing his electronics due to encryption, and the lack of progress made by law enforcement.
The Government Connection
This Chapter examines the possibility that Jeffrey was working for the government, a claim he made to his mother. It explores the evidence supporting and contradicting this theory, including his work in the consulting field, his paranoia, and the lack of confirmation from his employer.
The Mysterious Friends
This Chapter focuses on Jeffrey's relationship with two men he met at the visitor center, Baker and Isaac. It explores the conflicting accounts of their interactions with Jeffrey, the lack of information from law enforcement, and the lingering questions about their role in Jeffrey's disappearance.
The Search Continues
This Chapter details the ongoing efforts of Jeffrey's family to find answers. It explores their attempts to reach out to Jeffrey's co-workers, online communities, and other potential sources of information. The chapter highlights the frustration and uncertainty they face in the absence of concrete leads.
The Pit Stop Video
This Chapter focuses on the discovery of surveillance footage from the pit stop, the last place Jeffrey was seen alive. It explores the challenges faced by Jeffrey's family in obtaining the footage, the inconsistencies in information provided by law enforcement, and the insights gained from viewing the video.
Keywords
Jeffrey Spangler
Jeffrey Spangler is the subject of this episode of The Vanished. He is a man who disappeared in November 2021 under mysterious circumstances. The episode explores the events surrounding his disappearance, including his visit to the White Sands Missile Range, the discovery of his car in the desert, and the challenges his family faced in trying to find answers.
White Sands Missile Range
The White Sands Missile Range is a military base located in New Mexico. It is a significant location in the story of Jeffrey Spangler's disappearance, as he visited the base on the day he went missing. The episode explores the mystery surrounding his activities on base, the lack of surveillance footage, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating the case.
The Vanished
The Vanished is a podcast that investigates the cases of missing persons. This episode focuses on the disappearance of Jeffrey Spangler, exploring the events surrounding his disappearance, the challenges faced by his family, and the various theories surrounding his fate.
Missing Person
A missing person is an individual whose whereabouts are unknown. The Vanished podcast investigates the cases of missing persons, exploring the circumstances surrounding their disappearance, the efforts of their families to find them, and the various theories surrounding their fate.
Mental Illness
Mental illness is a broad term that refers to a range of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, and behavior. The episode explores the role of mental illness in Jeffrey Spangler's disappearance, highlighting his struggles with paranoia and the challenges his family faced in seeking help for him.
Paranoia
Paranoia is a mental state characterized by an irrational distrust of others and a belief that one is being persecuted or conspired against. The episode explores Jeffrey's paranoia, which played a significant role in his disappearance, and the impact it had on his family and the investigation.
Government
The government is the body that governs a country or state. The episode explores the possibility that Jeffrey was working for the government, a claim he made to his mother. It examines the evidence supporting and contradicting this theory, including his work in the consulting field, his paranoia, and the lack of confirmation from his employer.
Surveillance Footage
Surveillance footage is video recordings captured by security cameras. The episode highlights the importance of surveillance footage in investigations, particularly in the case of Jeffrey Spangler's disappearance. The episode explores the challenges faced by Jeffrey's family in obtaining footage from the White Sands Missile Range and the pit stop, and the impact this had on the investigation.
Phone Records
Phone records are records of phone calls and text messages. The episode explores the importance of phone records in investigations, particularly in the case of Jeffrey Spangler's disappearance. The episode highlights the challenges faced by Jeffrey's family in obtaining Jeffrey's phone records and the potential insights they could provide.
Missing Person Case
A missing person case is an investigation into the disappearance of an individual. The Vanished podcast investigates missing person cases, exploring the circumstances surrounding their disappearance, the efforts of their families to find them, and the various theories surrounding their fate.
Q&A
What are the key events surrounding Jeffrey Spangler's disappearance?
Jeffrey Spangler disappeared in November 2021 after visiting the White Sands Missile Range. His car was later found abandoned in the desert near El Paso, Texas, but no trace of him was found. The episode explores the mystery surrounding his activities on base, the lack of surveillance footage, and the challenges faced by his family in trying to find answers.
What challenges did Jeffrey's family face in trying to find answers?
Jeffrey's family encountered difficulties in accessing surveillance footage and phone records, and faced skepticism from law enforcement. They also struggled to understand and address Jeffrey's mental health struggles, including his paranoia and belief that he was working for the government.
What are the main theories surrounding Jeffrey's disappearance?
The episode explores various theories, including the possibility of a mental health episode, a deliberate act of self-harm, or a more sinister event. The episode leaves viewers with more questions than answers, emphasizing the ongoing mystery surrounding Jeffrey's fate.
What is the significance of Jeffrey's visit to the White Sands Missile Range?
Jeffrey's visit to the White Sands Missile Range is a key event in his disappearance. The episode explores the mystery surrounding his activities on base, the lack of surveillance footage, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating the case.
What role did Jeffrey's mental health play in his disappearance?
The episode highlights Jeffrey's struggles with paranoia and the challenges his family faced in seeking help for him. It explores the possibility that his mental health played a significant role in his disappearance, but also acknowledges the lack of definitive answers.
What is the significance of the discovery of Jeffrey's car in the desert?
The discovery of Jeffrey's car in the desert is a significant event in the investigation. The car was found in good condition, with Jeffrey's belongings undisturbed, but no trace of him was found. This raises questions about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
What is the significance of the pit stop video?
The pit stop video provides a glimpse of Jeffrey alive after he left the White Sands Missile Range. It shows him purchasing drinks and appearing to be in a normal state, but it also raises questions about his subsequent movements and the location of his car.
What is the significance of Jeffrey's encrypted laptop?
Jeffrey's encrypted laptop is a significant obstacle in the investigation. It prevents investigators from accessing potential clues that could shed light on his disappearance. The episode explores the possibility that Jeffrey encrypted his laptop out of paranoia or to hide something.
What is the impact of Jeffrey's disappearance on his family?
Jeffrey's disappearance has had a profound impact on his family, particularly his mother Tracy. The episode highlights their frustration, uncertainty, and the emotional toll of the ongoing mystery.
What is the message of this episode of The Vanished?
The episode highlights the challenges faced by families when a loved one with mental illness goes missing. It also emphasizes the importance of seeking answers and the frustration of dealing with a lack of information and support from law enforcement.
Show Notes
Last week, we shared the first installment in Geoffrey Spangler's story. You learned that Geoffrey left his Las Cruces home on the morning of November 8, 2021. He planned to head out to Riudoso to stay in a cabin for several days. His family later learned that Geoffrey visited the White Sands Missile Range that day. He arrived there that morning but exited and entered a few times. He needed to contact his insurance company for proof of insurance to obtain a visitor's pass. Geoffrey was issued a pass at noon. The man who interacted with Geoffrey at the visitor's center said he saw Geoffrey's Dodge Avenger at the bowling alley that afternoon. However, it was gone when he drove by again. A receipt showed Geoffrey purchased two beers at the bowling alley around 6:15 PM. Where had he been on base between those times? Later, his mom, Tracie, was told that Geoffrey exited the El Paso gate around 7:30 PM. Not quite an hour later, Geoffrey showed up at the Pit Stop, a gas station in Oro Grande, where he purchased a couple of beverages. Geoffrey left, heading north toward Ruidoso, but Geoffrey never made it to the cabin and was never seen or heard from again. Almost a month later, someone found Geoffrey's car back down south on the outskirts of El Paso, Texas. Still, extensive searches of the area have yet to reveal a trace of Geoffrey Spangler. Today, we will look deeper at what was found on Geoffrey's electronics, video footage, and more about his interactions at White Sands Missile Range.
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boring episode. so incredibly boring. this is my first episode of this podcast. if they are all like this, I don't think I will be listening to another one.