The Missing and Unexplained Podcast

In this final episode I look at another disappearance on the PCT, and I discuss some possible sightings of Kris and the theories surrounding his disappearance.I want to thank everyone who took part in this series and helped bring Kris' story to life. I want to especially thank Sally for taking so much time to talk to me and being open to this series. I hope we bring Kris home soon. If you know anything about Kris' disappearance, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff's office at 509-574-2500.Support me on Patreon hereBring Kris Fowler Home Facebook Page---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyler@themissingpod.comWEBSITE: themissingpod.comCredits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Ever So Blue by Demure Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the storm of the decade headed towards the Pacific Northwest and Washington State, Kris and other hikers hesitated on whether to continue hiking the PCT. Ultimately, Kris was determined to hike Washington state in its entirety. After re-supplying in Packwood, on October 12, 2016, Kris started out on the trail near the White Pass trailhead and seemingly vanished into the woods. Thank you to Pickles, Sally, David, and Aaron who chatted with me for this episode.If you know anything about Kris' disappearance, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff's office at 509-574-2500.Support me on Patreon hereBring Kris Fowler Home Facebook Page---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyler@themissingpod.comWEBSITE: themissingpod.comCredits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, The Miner by Both Are Infinite Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second episode I look at Kris' time on the PCT. We hear from a Korean film crew that interviewed Kris and I talk to someone who, upon meeting Kris, was immediately drawn to him. I want to thank Colin, Amber and, of course, Sally for letting me talk to them for this episode. If you know anything about Kris' disappearance, please contact the Yakima County Sheriff's office at 509-574-2500. Support me on Patreon hereBring Kris Fowler Home Facebook Page ---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyler@themissingpod.comWEBSITE: themissingpod.comCredits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, For the Weary by Bonnie Grace Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode I explore Kris' life prior to deciding to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I chat with his stepmother, Sally, about Kris' childhood, and chat with Jeff, one of Kris' best friends, about his time in school and university. Ultimately, a major shift in Kris' life prompts him to start planning to hike the PCT with his friend Colin. Support me on Patreon hereBring Kris Fowler Home Facebook Page---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyler@themissingpod.comWEBSITE: themissingpod.comCredits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Sincerity by Gavin LukeArtwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016, 34-year-old Kris Fowler set out the Pacific Crest Trail, a 2,653 mile hike stretching from Mexico to Canada, all through the west coast of the United States. But on October 12, with less than 400 miles to go on the trail, Kris, who had stopped in Packwood Washington for supplies, set off to resume the PCT near White Pass in the Cascade mountain range. Kris was hoping to get ahead of a brewing storm, one that people would later claim was the biggest Washington State had experienced in decades.  As other hikers left the trail to wait out the inclement weather, Kris, in his sandals, set off into the dense Washington wilderness and seemingly vanished into the thick wilderness of the Pacific Northwest.Support me on Patreon here.---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyler@themissingpod.comWEBSITE: themissingpod.comCredits: Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time. ---In this fourth episode I talk to Corporal Jennifer Sparkes, a missing persons investigator from the RCMP, and I continue my talk with editor of Sun Peaks Independent News, Jean Strong, and Heather, about what may have happened to Ryan. This is the last episode (for now) on the disappearance of Ryan Shtuka. --- Feel free to check social media for more information and updates: FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/---Credits: Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Blue Adrian by 369Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper  Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time. ---In this third episode I talk to Heather about searching for Ryan, as well as Alan Hobler from SAR Kamloops, and Gerry Tremblay, a volunteer, who helped organize and conduct the search for Ryan. --- Feel free to check social media for more information and updates: FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/---Credits: Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Fracture by Jakob AhlbomArtwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper  Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time. ---In this second episode I talk to Jean Strong, the editor of Sun Peaks Independent News, about the town of Sun Peaks, and I continue my conversation with Ryan's mother Heather Shtuka about Ryan's time in Sun Peaks before going missing. --- Feel free to check social media for more information and updates: FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/---Credits: Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Partners in Crime by Christoffer Moe DitlevsenArtwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper  Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time. ---In this first episode I talk to Ryan's mother Heather Shtuka, and Ryan's friend Daniel Perrault, who candidly discuss Ryan's childhood, his high school years, and his eventual decision to move to Sun Peaks. --- Feel free to check social media for more information and updates: FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.comIf you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/---Credits: Intro/Outro Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music VO Music: Epidemic Sound, Lake Huron by DEX 1200Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper  Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time. ---A Podcast for the Missing is a new, narrative podcast with the aim of bringing awareness and humanity to missing persons cases.Each case will be multiple episodes, delving into details of the disappearance and the life of those who have gone missing.  The podcast will feature cases from all over North America and other parts of the world.  The first series will look at the disappearance of Ryan Shtuka, who vanished from Sun Peaks Ski Resort in British Columbia, Canada, on Saturday, February 17, 2018. All four episodes on Ryan will be available in late fall, or early winter of 2020. Feel free to check social media for more information and updates: FACEBOOK: @PodcastfortheMissing INSTAGRAM: @apodcastforthemissing TWITTER: @podcast4missing EMAIL: apodcastforthemissing@gmail.com If you would like to know more about Ryan's case, please visit: https://ryanshtuka.com/Credits: Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Artwork: Photo from Unsplash (Shapelined), design by Tyler Hooper Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Sound Engineering and Mastering: Manfred Lotz Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, I have a baffling case for you. The last time Natalie saw her sister, Katherine Berry, was when she was only a few months old. When Natalie became a teenager, she was told that Katherine was missing, and her heart was shattered. Natalie has dedicated many years to searching, praying, and thinking about Katherine. In December 2022, she discovered that a missing person's report was not on file for her. Undeterred, she gathered as much basic information as possible, drove to the Muskogee police station, and filed the missing person's report for her (Case#: 2023-10570, Namus: MP103987).Pinning down the exact date and circumstances surrounding Katherine's disappearance is tricky. Natalie thinks her sister Katherine went missing sometime around February of 1987 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Katherine would have been a senior in high school and had just turned 18 years old.Natalie has spent the last year gathering more information about Katherine, sifting through rumours and facts, and speaking to whoever would speak to her. Natalie and her mother also contributed their DNA to a database to compare the DNA of unidentified remains across the country, but there has yet to be a match. If you have any information that might be helpful, contact Natalie through the "Where is Katherine Berry Facebook Page" or call the Muskogee Police Department at 918-683-8000.---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy Me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's show focuses on the missing person, Ian Indridson. Ian is a 56-year-old Caucasian man who is five feet, eleven inches tall and has a slim build. He has salt-and-pepper hair, short at the time of his disappearance. On January 10, 2022, Ian disappeared in the Fairfield area of Victoria. At that time, he wore a dark-coloured Eddie Bauer sweater, sweatpants and rubber boots. I worked briefly with Ian, and in our few conversations, he always struck me as kind, smart and funny. I spoke to his wife, Gloria, about his uncharacteristic disappearance.If you have any information about where Ian may be and have yet to speak with officers, please call the Victoria Police at (250) 995-7654, extension 1. Alternatively, you can report anonymously by calling Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submitting a tip online on their website. I also encourage you to visit the "Find Ian Indridson" Facebook page and the GoFundMe link in the show notes. Gloria is using the GoFundMe to retain the services of a private investigator who is helping in the search for Ian. Please consider donating if you have the resources to do so. It is important to remember that if you see Ian, you call the Victoria Police and report the sighting. Let's all be vigilant and do our best to find Ian and bring him back safely.---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy Me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I have a very special guest: Amanda Knox.For those of you who don't know Amanda, she is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of the best-selling memoir, "Waiting to Be Heard." Between 2007 and 2015, Amanda spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit. The controversy over Amanda's case made international headlines and unwillingly thrust her into the public spotlight, where she was vilified and shamed.Amanda now works to shed light on the issues of wrongful conviction, truth-seeking, and public shaming. Her essays and journalism have been published in major publications like USA Today, the L.A. Times, The Atlantic, The Independent, The Free Press, the Seattle Times, and Seattle Magazine.Amanda is also the co-host of the podcast "Labyrinths." In Labyrinths, Amanda and her co-host Christopher Robinson delve into stories of getting lost and found again through compassionate interviews, philosophical rants, and playful debate with fascinating people.I invited Amanda on my show to talk about a five-part series she did in her Labyrinths podcast, "Blood Money," which looks at the history and evolution of true crime content and the many ethical dilemmas that appear when creating and consuming true crime."Blood Money" is a must-listen for any creator or consumer of accurate crime content. I was so grateful that Amanda agreed to come on the podcast to talk about how the series came about, her struggles with her own story being exploited by content creators, and how we can all strive to be more ethical when creating and consuming accurate crime content.Enjoy my interview with Amanda!---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy Me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler HooperMastering/Sound Engineering: Manfred Lotz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have a very intriguing episode for you this week; I interviewed Dr. Rachael Hanel about Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA).Rachael is a former newspaper reporter and copy editor and teaches Creative Writing at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She is the author of more than 20 nonfiction books for children. Her first adult book is "We'll Be the Last Ones to Let You Down: Memoir of a Gravedigger's Daughter." She's also the author of "Not the Camilla We Knew," a book about Camilla Hall, a pastor's daughter from small-town Minnesota who eventually joined the ranks of the notorious Symbionese Liberation Army before dying in a shootout with Los Angeles Police in May 1974.The SLA, an American militant far-left organization active in California between 1973 and 1975, kidnapped Patty Hearst, the granddaughter of newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, from her Berkley dorm in February of 1974. A bizarre story followed, including extortion and Hearst joining the SLA as one of its members. The saga climaxes with a bank robbery gone awry.I had heard of the SLA and Patty Hearst in passing before talking to Rachael, but I had no idea just how incredible and strange this story is. Rachael was kind enough to walk me through what happened in 1974 and how much of what happened is still relevant fifty years later.---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy Me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 22, 2013, Dean Kelly Morrison disappeared after leaving his job as a painter at the 2600-hectare Stump Lake Ranch between Merritt and Kamloops. He is a 44-year-old father of three who had been living in a trailer on the ranch's property. Despite extensive search efforts, Morrison's disappearance remains a mystery to his family.It's alleged that on the day he was let go, he had an altercation with the ranch's foreman. It's also alleged that on the day Dean went missing, the Stump Lake Ranch foreman contacted members of Dean's family, asking them to get rid of his truck and trailer; the foreman eventually called a tow truck to have Dean's truck and trailer taken away. His sister reported him missing on October 28.Despite air and several ground searches and hiring a private investigator, no concrete evidence has been found to explain why Morrison disappeared. His sister had given him a bottle of Ativan pills to help him cope with personal stress, including his marriage breaking up, but the family does not believe that he would have willingly vanished; he told his mother before he disappeared that he would never leave his children.Dean's mother, Elizabeth, told me that when the family first reported Dean missing, both the ranch foreman and later the police informed her that Dean had committed suicide despite having no physical evidence to prove this. The case remains open.Please visit the Facebook page "Missing: Dean Kelly Morrison" for more information about Dean's case.Any information regarding Morrison's disappearance should be reported to Kamloops RCMP at 250-314-1800.---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, on the show, I have Canadian author Tim Marczenko. Tim has written two books, "Disembodied Voices: True Accounts of Hidden Beings" and "Gone Cold: Death and Disappearances in the Northwoods." I wanted Tim on the show to talk about his latter book, "Gone Cold," which looks at cold, missing person cases in my home province, Ontario. Tim's book is incredibly gripping and exhaustively researched. I was delighted he wanted to come on the show to discuss his book, the writing process, and some of the cases he's spent so much time researching.You can find both Tim's books on Amazon in print and audio format; you can also find Tim on Facebook and Instagram.---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! I wanted to start 2024 with a mystery I have always been fascinated with. In December of 1900, in the Flannan Islands on Eilean Mor, three lighthouse keepers, James Ducat, Thomas Marshall, and Donald MacArthur, vanished in stormy weather and without a trace off the remote northwest coast of Scotland.Theories range that the men perished due to supernatural forces, inhabiting the Island since pre-Christian times. Or a conflict broke out between the men, and they murdered each other in a rage. And finally, some think they were blown over the side of a cliff in a gale or swept away by a giant wave during a storm.I was lucky enough to speak with Keith McCloskey, author of "The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers." Keith's book is a tremendously gripping narrative rooted in his original historical research. Keith has written many books on aviation history and mysteries and another famous mystery, the Dyatlov Pass. You can check out Keith's books on his website, keithmccloskey.com. You can also find him on Facebook on his author page as Keith McCloskey. ---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the creator and do not necessarily reflect those of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis do not reflect the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

51-year-old Patricia Duncan, a mother of seven, went missing from Buckie, a coastal Scottish town, sometime on November 16, 2002. It’s reported she walked out of her home into the cold and rain with her cigarettes and brown sheepskin jacket. It’s believed she was also wearing black pants and black shoes.Patricia is approximately 5’4 in height, with a slim build and fair complexion. Her family says she had no reason to leave the house, and her missing is incredibly out of character.There was a large search of the region for Patricia. Still, despite an extensive police investigation, including cadaver dogs and an underwater search team, no clues have been found about what may have happened to Patricia.If you have any information, please get in touch with Police Scotland on 101 or via their website. If you prefer to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on ‪0800 555 111 or use their online reporting service. Alternatively, phone/text the Missing People 24/7 helpline at 116 000 or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk, quoting reference 03-000100.For more information about Patricia’s disappearance, you can also visit the Facebook page “Missing Person Patricia Duncan."---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of Laurah Norton's new book: "Lay Them to Rest: On the Road with the Cold Case Investigators Who Identify the Nameless." Laurah, also the host of The Fall Line and One Strange Thing Podcasts, has written a riveting book about how investigators, experts, and forensic scientists identify Jane or John Doe Cases. In her book, she focuses on one case in particular, Ina Jane Doe, whose partial remains were found in a state park in Illinois in January of 1993. The incredible part? Laurah and her team of experts managed to figure out who Ina was. Now, they are hoping to solve her murder.You can find Laura's book, Lay Them to Rest, where you get your books. I strongly recommend it to those looking for something passionately, meticulously researched, and written. Laurah has a background in creative writing and archival and primary research, which makes "Lay Them to Rest" a page-turner full of information I had never known about Doe and Cold Cases. You can find Laurah on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – I've linked to all of her social, as well as the book, in the description. You can also find her at laurahnorton.com and check out her book on laythemtorestbook.comEnjoy my interview with Laurah. Laura's Social: https://www.instagram.com/laythemtorest/ https://twitter.com/thewholesea?lang=en ---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natana (or Tana) Lynn Thomas went missing sometime in 1978, maybe in the summer, somewhere in Alaska or British Columbia. Natana and her husband, Mike Staso, who was stationed in the Army in Bremerton, Washington, went to Alaska to visit Mike's family. She told the family that on the way home to Tacoma, Washington, they would stop in B.C. and other places to do some sightseeing.Natana, who is Indigenous and part of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska, was born on March 14, 1954. She grew up in central California and also spent time in the Bay area. She was married to a man named Mohammad Matar for a brief period before her marriage to Mike.There are not many theories on what happened to Natana and Mike, but one of the prevalent theories is that Mike may not have been super happy in his military career, and they went AWOL. There are also darker theories that they may have gone missing due to foul play.To the family's knowledge, neither person was reported missing.I interviewed Tana's cousin, Lorri, about her disappearance.---Support the show on PatreonSupport the show on Buy me a Coffee---DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are that of the creator and do not necessarily reflect that of any of the guests on this show. Assumptions or commentary made in the analysis are not reflective of the position of any entity other than the creator – and, since I am a critically-thinking human being, these views are always subject to change, revision, correction, or rethinking at any time.---FACEBOOK: @MissingUnexplainedPodINSTAGRAM: @missingunexplainedpodTWITTER: @missingXpodEMAIL: tyhooper8@gmail.com---Credits: Theme Music: Premium Beat, Dark Woods by Colorfilm Music Writing, Producing, Interviewing, and Editing: Tyler Hooper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.