Paul Fugate

Paul Fugate

Author: Locations Unknown December 1, 2018 Duration: 43:13
In episode 1, Co-hosts Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato discuss the strange disappearance of Paul Fugate who went missing on 1/1/1980 in Chiricahua National Monument Park in Arizona. 

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 173

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Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers - Scotland [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:52
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Connie Johnson - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest Idaho [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:29
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Jaryd Atadero - Poudre Canyon Colorado [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:16
October 2nd, 1999, 3-year-old Jaryd Atadero, his 6-year-old sister Jocelyn, and 11 other adults were hiking The Big South Trail near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. While hiking, Jaryd ran ahead, no more than 1…
American Urban Legend Series - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:34
America, a melting pot filled with diverse cultures, beautiful natural wonders, and a historic sense of exploration. Among the vast beauty of our wilderness, there also lies a more sinister side. Throughout the ages, a h…
Murder on the Appalachian Trail - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:44
On September 13th, 1990 - The grisly murders of Geoffery Hood and Molly LaRue rocked the Appalachian Trail community and the Nation. In part 1 we covered the multiple characters who interacted with Molly and Goeff as wel…
Murder on the Appalachian Trail - Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:27
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The Arvin Nelson Interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:50
On August 6th 2014, Arvin Nelson hiked into Big Sur State Park, along California's coast, never to be heard from again. In episode 5, we discussed the location and his disappearance in detail. We recommend listening to e…
Dyatlov Pass Incident - Ural Mountains Russia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:34
January 31, 1959, a 23-year-old ski hiker named Igor Alekseyevich Dyatlov (Dee-at-lao-v) embarked on a journey to reach the peak of Otorten, a mountain in the Northern Urals. The Soviet college student brought a team of…
Samuel Boehlke - Crater Lake National Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:06
October 14th, 2006, 8 year old Samuel Boehlke and his father Kenneth were staying at the Diamond Lake Resort 9 miles from Crater Lake National Park. Sammy and his father decided to take a drive into Crater Lake and stop…
Tom Messick - Lake George Wilderness Area NY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:36
On November 16th, 2015 seven men set out to hunt Lily Pond Road at the Lake George Wilderness Area in Upstate New York . The men were all experienced hunters, had communication devices, were not far from their camp, and…