Paul Miller - Joshua Tree National Park

Paul Miller - Joshua Tree National Park

Author: Locations Unknown December 17, 2018 Duration: 51:44
In episode 2, we discuss the disappearance of Canadian citizen Paul Miller on July, 13th 2018 and sit down for an interview with the Joshua Tree National Park Public Information Officer and Community Outreach Ranger George Land.  Paul went missing in Joshua Tree National Park (California) on July 13th, 2018 day hiking the 49 Palms Oasis Trail.  Since his disappearance, an extensive search of the area, including 6,000 man hours, multiple K-9 units, and advanced areal imaging systems have turned up no clues of his whereabouts.   

If you have any information on the disappearance of Paul Miller please contact the San Bernardino National Forest at 909-383-5651.

The family has also set up a Go Fund Me account to help his wife and two children deal with costs of losing Paul's income and insurance benefits.  https://www.gofundme.com/help-family-of-missing-paul-miller  

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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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