Arvin Nelson - Big Sur State Park

Arvin Nelson - Big Sur State Park

Author: Locations Unknown March 4, 2019 Duration: 1:01:43
In episode 5, we discuss the disappearance of Arvin Nelson, who went missing in Big Sur State Park/ Ventana Wilderness area along California's coast on August 6th, 2014.  When Nelson failed to arrive at the Big Sur Station on August 14th, a massive search and rescue operation was started on August 16th.  The search and rescue operation failed to turn up any clues in his disappearance and to this day Nelson has never been heard from again.  Join hosts Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato as they try to piece together the strange disappearance of Arvin Nelson. 

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Mike Van de Bogert 
Joe Erato

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Locations Unknown ventures into the silent, vast spaces where people have simply gone missing. Hosts Mike & Joe guide each episode through a specific case, piecing together timelines from the final known moments, through the often-frustrating official searches, and into the lingering questions that haunt families and park rangers alike. This isn't just a true crime podcast; it’s a close look at the intersection of human error, unpredictable nature, and the peculiar geography of places like dense national forests and isolated mountain ranges that can swallow a person whole. You’ll hear about the decisions made in the critical hours, the terrain that complicated everything, and the community of experts and amateurs who keep looking. The show naturally explores how these landscapes, while beautiful, hold secrets, making the wilderness itself a central character in every story. Tune in for a respectful, detailed examination of stories that end not with a conclusion, but with an open map and a deepened mystery. The podcast digs into the cultural fascination with these vanishings and what they reveal about our relationship with the wild, remote corners of the country.
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