Yosemite National Park Cold Cases

Yosemite National Park Cold Cases

Author: Locations Unknown October 6, 2023 Duration: 1:08:53
With over 52 million acres, the US National Park system is home to some of the most breathtaking natural features on the planet. Ten's of millions enjoy these parks every year.  Join us this week for an installment of, “National Park Cold Cases” as we explore Yosemite National Park.  Cases covered in this episode: David Paul Morrison, Walther Reinhard, & George Penca.  (Episode 92)

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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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Alfred Beilhartz - Rocky Mountain National Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:49
July 2nd, 1938, 4-year-old Alfred Beilhartz is camping with family and friends in Rocky Mountain National Park. Alfred and his father went to the nearby Fall River to bathe and prepare for the start of their day. When Al…
Carl Landers - Shasta-Trinity National Forest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:58
May 25th, 1999 - Carl Landers was on his second summit attempt of Mt Shasta in the California wilderness. An avid outdoorsman and runner, Carl was no stranger to the perils and the difficulties of a technical mountain cl…
The Mystery Surrounding The Alaska Triangle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:22:28
There are certain areas of the planet that seem to be magnets for mysterious disappearances that defy our understanding of science and nature. For decades, these hot spots of unexplained activity have captivated our imag…
Laura Bradbury - Joshua Tree National Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:29
The date is October 18, 1984, three-and-a-half-year-old Laura Bradbury was on a camping trip with her family at the Indian Cove Campground in the Joshua Tree National Park. The Bradbury family were regular visitors to th…
Charles McCullar - Crater Lake National Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:54
The year was 1975….. Charles McCullar, a young man from Virginia, was traveling cross country to visit a friend in Eugene Oregon. Charles, a hobbyist photographer, spent his free time hiking and focusing on his craft. Du…
Arvin Nelson - Big Sur State Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 Statio…
Michael Allen Ficery - Yosemite National Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
In episode 4, we discuss the disappearance of Michael Allen Ficery, who went missing in Yosemite National Park on June 15th, 2005 while backcountry hiking a loop near the the Pacific Crest Trail. A massive SAR operation…
Bonus Content - Full Interview with Dave Haskin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
In episode 3 we interviewed the Director of Search and Rescue for Rampart Search and Rescue in Colorado, Dave Haskin. Due to time constraints we couldn't air the entire interview during the original show but wanted to ev…
Bobby Bizup - Rocky Mountain National Park [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:20
In episode 3, we discuss the disappearance of Bobby Bizup, who went missing on August 15, 1958 while attending summer camp at St. Malo Retreat which sits on the Southeastern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colora…