Missing Hunters: More Unsolved Cases from the Wilderness | Missing Persons Archives

What happens when those skilled in survival vanish in the wilderness without a trace?

This episode of the Missing Persons Archives dives into five real-life mysteries where experienced hunters disappeared under chilling and often bizarre circumstances. Despite search efforts using helicopters, tracking dogs, and advanced technology, these cases remain unsolved.

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Join us as we uncover the spine-tingling details of these stories and contemplate what might have happened to these men.

This Episode Features:

- Dale Banker (Chimney Rock, Colorado)

A seasoned 59-year-old outdoorsman disappeared from a remote area near Chimney Rock. His untouched truck was later found, and a decade later, remains believed to be his were discovered—but the case remains mysterious.

- Eric Smith (Cedar Bluff, Virginia)

A family man and supervisor went missing while hunting on his own property. No evidence has surfaced since 2013, leaving friends and family desperate for answers.

- Tom Messick (Lake George Wild Forest, New York)

At 82, this retired paratrooper hunters’ leader vanished in broad daylight. Not even his rifle or walkie-talkie provided clues to his disappearance.

- Lodger Belanger (Washington, Maine)

What began as a late-season deer hunt in 1975 turned into a decades-long mystery when Lodjer never came home. Cryptic findings and rumors of a confession have only deepened the enigma.

- Shawn Higgins (Shasta Costa Drainage, Oregon)

Despite being familiar with the hunting grounds, Sean disappeared during a hunting trip in 2016. Extensive searches yielded no trace of him, adding to the torment of his family.

What do YOU think happened? Were these tragic accidents, foul play, or could something even stranger be at work here?

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