Locations Unknown

Welcome to Locations Unknown, a podcast that dives into the mysteries of America's wilderness. Join hosts Mike & Joe as they explore the stories of those who have vanished without a trace in some of the country's most remote and treacherous landscapes. In each episode, we uncover the details of these disappearances, examine the investigations that followed, and discuss theories about what might have happened. From national parks to remote deserts, our journey takes you to the heart of the unknown, shedding light on the eerie and unexplainable. Tune in and discover that, sometimes, the wilderness holds more than just beauty—it has secrets.
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Sandra Johnsen Hughes - Sierra National Forest - California

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11/30/22 • 75 min

July 2nd, 2020 - Hikers in the Sierra National Forest discovered an abandoned campsite, with gear strewn about, near Johnson Meadows. Days later, hikers near that area reported seeing a bruised & barefoot woman on the trail, who refused help when offered. Over a month after the initial campsite was discovered, the same woman was seen by hunters off a remote road in the forest. Join us this week as we investigate the bizarre disappearance of Sandra Johnsen-Hughes. (Episode 74)
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New Patreon Supporters: Elyse Rucker, J.V. Williams, Amanda Swanson, Michelle Dove, & Jessie Masquelier.
Episode Suggestion Shoutout - Christine Hamre
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Gwen Hasselquist Part 4 - Dora’s Interview

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08/22/22 • 131 min

In episode 68, we continue our investigation of the suspicious death of Gwen Hasselquist, interviewing Dora, Gwen's stepsister. Dora had recently reconnected with Gwen and was at her house a few hours after she was reported missing and stayed around for the initial days after her death. Join us this week as we learn new details about Gwen's life before she died and what happened in the weeks after her death.
Notes on this episode: - We've been informed, after recording this episode, that the automated toll booth cameras only record the license plate, not the person driving. We were also informed that there might not have been video cameras that would have captured someone walking or running off the bridge.
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Gilbert Gilman - Olympic National Park - Washington

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09/12/22 • 57 min

June 24th 2006, a US Military veteran with past combat & counterintelligence experience, set off on a simple day hike in Olympic National Park, to photograph nature in the park. After failing to meet his boss for a meeting the following day, he was reported missing. Was his disappearance an accident or a government coverup? Join us this week as we investigate the strange case of Gilbert Gilman. (Episode 69)
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New Patreon Supporters -Peter Calero-Rodriguez, Susan DeGuia, Kelly Snyder, Bobbie Clark, Edwin Hom, Karine Elstad, Hoyt Newsom, KC Majewski.
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Quang Than - Kings Canyon National Park - California

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09/26/22 • 56 min

August 21st 2022, an experienced climber, who survived an avalanche in 2005 on Mt. Everest, set out to summit Split Mountain in California. He was accompanied by two friends he had recently met on a social media hiking group. Near the summit, Than got separated from his group and was never seen again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Quang Than. (Episode 70)
Note - Due to this case being less than a month old at recording time, facts about what happened may have changed by the time you listen. If any new evidence or information is found we will update the notes here.
Also, anyone who was in the area where he was last seen on or around August 21 is urged to contact NPS Investigative Services at 888-653-0009 or [email protected].
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New Patreon Shout outs - Becca Kohn, Sarah Trice, Sherry Jackson, Jaimee Buehl, Adam Parker, Les Eller.
Episode suggestion shoutout: Allison Carlson
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Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.
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Thelma Polly Melton - Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Locations Unknown

03/28/25 • 50 min

On September 25, 1981, a 58-year-old woman mysteriously vanished while hiking a familiar Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains. Moments after walking ahead of her friends, she disappeared without a trace. Strange behaviors leading up to that day—including unusual phone calls and missed commitments—only deepened the mystery. Despite exhaustive searches, her fate remains unknown. Was she lost, abducted, or did she deliberately disappear? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Thelma Polly Melton in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!
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Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
Crime Off The Grid
Off The Trails
The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
The Weirdos We Know
Who Runs This Park
New Patreon Shoutouts: John E Farris, Jasmina Vodenicar, Amy Friedl
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Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert
Research: Cherish Green
Cover image credit: Harold Litwiler
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Dennis Martin - Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee

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10/17/22 • 67 min

June 14th, 1969. A young boy sets off on a camping trip with family in the Great Smoky Mountains. On the second day, a group of kids, including the young boy, decided to play a prank on the adults by hiding in the woods next to the campground. After less than five minutes, the group of kids returned but the boy was nowhere to be found. In the following weeks, the largest search and rescue operation in NPS history (to this day) failed to find any clues as to what happened. Join us this week as investigate the puzzling disappearance of Dennis Martin. (Episode 71)
New Patreon Shout outs - Ceci Butler, Spencer Hanson, Felisa Acevedo, Megan Lord, Nikki Diaz, Trista Shah, Kate Roadnight Brooks, Peter Fitzsimmons, Jeannine K Manny, Claire Summers, Alexa Willis, & Leigh Dyer
Episode suggestion shoutout: Derrick Lawson
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Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.
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Brandon Day & Gina Allen - San Jacinto Mountains - California

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12/16/22 • 71 min

May 6th, 2006, a couple hiking in the San Jacinto Mountains, were navigating off trail on what was supposed to be a short 2-hour hike. After making several decisions in an attempt to find the trail, they realized they were in serious trouble. Amazingly, several days into their ordeal, they found an abandoned campsite of a man who went missing a year earlier. Join us this week as we follow the amazing survival story of Brandon Day & Gina Allen and uncover the mystery of the abandoned campsite they found. (Episode 75)
Thank you to the Chime In Podcast for sponsoring this episode.
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New Patreon Supporters: -Su & Eddie Spencer, Tyler St. Clair, Katherine DeLoach, Janelle Heath, Brett Barr, Sara Paajanen, & Emily Putnam.
Episode suggestion shoutout: Strangeoutdoors.com
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Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.
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Gwen Hasselquist - Gig Harbor - Washington

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11/09/21 • 96 min

A Note about this episode- For our regular listeners, this episode is a departure from the normal cases we cover. A lawyer with sources close to the subject of this episode contacted us about the death of a woman named Gwen Hasselquist. While her obituary lists the cause of death as Covid-19, his sources are convinced foul play is involved. The following episode is our fact finding, in person interview, with the lawyer who has taken a personal interest in investigating this case. Since recording this interview, we have filed several FOIA requests with local law enforcement, seeking out any additional information on what might have happened to Gwen. If or when we discover significant additional information about Gwen, we will release a follow up episode to discuss the findings. There are also some quotes containing profanity so parental discretion is advised. March 2020, Gig Harbor Washington, Gwen Hasselquist is diagnosed with COVID 19, and goes missing. Shortly after an obituary is posted in the local paper indicating that she passed away from the illness. However, there are conflicting statements about the actual cause of her death. Join us this week as we investigate the death of Gwen Hasselquest.
New Patreon supporter shout-outs: Becca & Samantha Anderson
Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $1 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to special Patreon only episode, free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our upcoming Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.
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Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown.
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Veteran Park Ranger Vanishes in Chiricahua National Monument

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10/18/24 • 63 min

On a quiet afternoon in January 1980, veteran park ranger Paul Fugate set out on a routine patrol in Arizona's Chiricahua National Monument, promising to return shortly. He was never seen again. Despite extensive searches, not a single trace of him was found. Was it a tragic accident in the rugged wilderness, or did something more sinister happen? Join us as we revisit the mysterious disappearance of Paul Fugate. (Episode 114)
We first covered this case back on December 1, 2018. At that time, no other podcasts had covered Paul's case and very few shows were even focusing on wilderness disappearances. Since then, the wilderness disappearances sub-genre has exploded with amazing shows like Park Predators & National Park After Dark. With our 6 year anniversary coming up fast, we thought it would be fun to redo our first episode from the ground up, so we ditched the original show notes and came into the case fresh, with new perspectives on what might have happened. Hope you enjoy the episode and let us know how EP 114 compares with EP1! We can't thank you enough for sticking with us for 6 years and we're looking forward to many more years to come!
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Learn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails!
New Patreon Shoutouts - Kimberly Barber, Adam Bickford, Summer Shears, Amanda Weber.
Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 51 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)
All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify
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Presented by Unknown Media Group.
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Lost in Yosemite - The Disappearance of Joel Thomazin

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03/14/25 • 65 min

In September 2021, an experienced outdoorsman, vanished mysteriously during a solo hike in Yosemite's rugged Hetch Hetchy wilderness. Last seen above O’Shaughnessy Dam, he intended to fish at remote Lake Eleanor. Despite massive searches, no trace was ever found—not even his bright red kayak. Did he fall victim to hidden waters, dense wilderness, or something else entirely? Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Joel Thomazin.
Mark your calendars! We have a special multi hour live stream coming up on the evening of 4/23/25. Stay tuned for more details!
Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown
Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network:
Crime Off The Grid
Off The Trails
The Peanut Butter and Mountains Podcast
The Weirdos We Know
Who Runs This Park
New Patreon Shoutouts: Lauren Johnson & Phillip Van Doren
Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page. (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)
All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify. (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify
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Presented by Unknown Media Group.
Hosts: Mike Van de Bogert & Joe Erato
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How many episodes does Locations Unknown have?

Locations Unknown currently has 145 episodes available.

What topics does Locations Unknown cover?

The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, True Crime and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Locations Unknown?

The episode title 'Brandon Day & Gina Allen - San Jacinto Mountains - California' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Locations Unknown?

The average episode length on Locations Unknown is 62 minutes.

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Episodes of Locations Unknown are typically released every 14 days, 8 hours.

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The first episode of Locations Unknown was released on Dec 1, 2018.

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