When Christmas of 1988 came and went without a word from 54-year-old, Cam Lyman, a reclusive multi-millionaire, his family grew concerned. They had no idea that he had abandoned his 40-acre estate the year before, ominously leaving behind a phone ripped off the wall. Even more troubling, Cam’s beloved 58 prize-winning show dogs- were allegedly left alone in their kennels, unfed and unattended. It was completely out of character for someone who had dedicated their entire life to these animals.
This is the story of Cam Lyman.
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A HUGE thank you to Jesse Hawke over at The Inky Pawprint for their input and advice on not just today’s case- but several. Jesse is not only a researcher, and writer working behind the scenes for some of your favorite podcasts but is also a first-class human being. I would like to dedicate today’s episode to Jesse’s beloved cat Rory- who I hope will not be alarmed or offended by the insane number of dogs in today’s episode. **********************
Opening and closing music “Under Your Thumb” by Nom Fabrique - listen to Nom on Spotify!
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SOURCES:
Mystery Shrouds Millionaire's Disappearance: Enigma: Cam Lyman- Los Angeles Times by Elizabeth Mehren
Skeleton Identified as Missing Millionaire - Los Angeles Times by Terrence Petty Oct
Unsolved Mysteries with Dennis Farina - Season 5 Episode 9
https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-cam-lyman-clumber-s/10904524/
Cam Lyman | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki
Finally, missing can rest in peace by Terrence Petty, October 16, 1998
ADVOCATE: transgenderlawcenter.org
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