IN THIS EPISODE: Thousands of people have vanished without a trace from America's wilderness areas, leaving behind baffling clues that defy conventional explanation. From children who disappear within seconds while picking berries to hikers in bright clothing who seem to evaporate from marked trails, these cases share disturbing patterns that suggest something beyond ordinary misadventure. What is happening in our national parks? And what strange forces might be responsible for those who seemingly step off the face of the earth?
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
00:01:59.189 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode)
00:03:21.368 = National Parks and Scent Trails
00:11:26.820 = The Berry Picking Connection
00:20:43.579 = The Bright Clothing Connection
00:31:58.729 = The Granite Connection
00:34:00.407 = Additional Risk Factors
00:35:53.001 = When Bodies are Found
00:40:04.308 = Theoretical Explanations
00:44:59.452 = The Enduring Mystery
00:49:28.498 = Show Close, Verse, and 2 Final Thoughts
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
https://weirddarkness.com/Missing411
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Originally aired: March 26, 2025
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