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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Locations Unknown episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Locations Unknown for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Locations Unknown episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

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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Matthew Greene - Ansel Adams Wilderness Area - California

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08/19/21 • 69 min

In July 2013, experienced hiker and mountain climber Matthew Greene, was climbing with some friends in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area of California when he experienced some car trouble requiring a few days of work. While Matt camped in Mammoth Lakes waiting on his car, his friends headed back home. After a brief call to his mother one morning before a day of climbing, Matt was never heard from again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Matthew Greene in the Ansel Adams Wilderness Area of California. (Episode 46)
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Eilean Mor Lighthouse Keepers - Scotland

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03/31/20 • 35 min

December 26th, 1900, on a remote island off of the western shore of Scotland, a small ship was making its way towards the island’s lighthouse with Joseph Moore. Moore, a replacement lighthouse keeper, was rowing ashore to take his post. When he reached the lighthouse, the previous crew stationed there was gone. The only evidence left behind was an eerie logbook of events leading up to their disappearance. What happened to the seasoned crew stationed at the lighthouse? Join us this week as we investigate the mystery of Eilean Mor and the events that have become the basis for stories and legends for over a century. We would like to thank this weeks sponsor - Verdure CBD. You can visit their website at http://verdurecbd.com. Be sure to use promo code Unknown10 at checkout to get 10% off your order. We would also like to thank Andrew Wayne for sending in this weeks intro. You can check out Andrew's band at https://www.facebook.com/awmcr. Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.
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Todd Hofflander - Hells Canyon Wilderness - Idaho

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03/20/21 • 58 min

September 24th 2010, 39 year old Todd Hofflander joined some friends on a multi day hunting trip in the remote Idaho wilderness area called Hells Canyon. As an experienced hiker, Todd was well equipped to spend multiple days in the backcountry and had been on trips like this before. On the 4th day of the trip, Todd experienced knee pain and decided to split from the group. This would be the last time anyone would see Todd until his remains were discovered a decade later. Join us this week as we discuss the disappearance of Todd Hofflander.
(We experienced some slight audio issues with Mike's feed on this episode. We'll have it fixed next ep)
Joe recently represented the podcast on the History Channel's The Unxplained with William Shatner. View our spot here: https://youtu.be/CdR80jn4Cls
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Erika Lloyd - Joshua Tree National Park

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12/05/20 • 52 min

On June 14th 2020, Erika Llyod set off on a pandemic road trip to Joshua Tree National Park, where she planned to camp. After she failed to check in with family for several days, she was declared missing on June 17th. Adding to the mystery, her vandalized car was found a day earlier by law enforcement on a highway near the park. Over the next several months, friends, family, and law enforcement continued searching for Erika with no luck. Strangely, during this search a shocking discovery was made relating to another missing persons case in the area. What happened to Erika and her car? Are the two cases related to each other? Join us this week as we try to piece together what happened to Erika Lloyd.
As this is an ongoing case - if we got anything wrong or learn of new information we'll be sure to update everyone in a future episode. The family of Erika urge anyone with information on this case or her whereabouts to call the We Tip Line at 1-800-782-7463. You can also stay up to date on the search efforts by visiting the Bring Erika Home Facebook Page.
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Special thank you to listener Megan Gross for sending us this case idea!
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American Urban Legends Series - Part 3

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10/21/20 • 49 min

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 haunting collection of nightmares and tales of the unexplainable have been passed down generation to generation. Stories of a prehistoric bull-horned creature terrorizing a small town, a hidden village of dwarves where trespassers are captured and forced to live among them, and a bridge haunted by a dead bride keep us up at night. Join us this week as we dive into some of the stranger urban legends from our home state of Wisconsin. As a bonus, towards the end of the episode we discuss two other haunting mysteries related to Wisconsin, the Slender Man & the Smiley Face murder theory. Shoutout to the Wisconsin band "Sunspot" for letting us play their Haunchyville song for the outro of this episode. Sunspot has shared the stage with Saving Abel, Smash Mouth, Black Stone Cherry, Third Eye Blind, AWOL Nation, and Tantric. They've also had music placements on the TV show Expedition Unknown with Josh Gates. Visit http://sunspotuniverse.com/ to learn more about Sunspot! Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.
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Keith Reinhard - Arapaho National Forest - Colorado

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06/28/21 • 53 min

In the summer of 1988, Keith Reinhard, a Chicago sports reporter and an aspiring novelist moved to Silver Plume Colorado, a small mountain town in the Colorado Rockies. He opened a small antique store and hoped the slower pace of life would help with his novel. Soon after moving in, Keith learned of the strange disappearance of Tom Young, who had previously leased Keith's shop and went missing almost exactly a year earlier. Keith took interest in the disappearance of Tom and decided his book would be based on him. On August 7th, 1988, Keith set out to summit nearby Pendleton Mountain to help with writers block. Keith didn't return from his hike and was never seen again. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Keith Reinhard. (Episode 43)
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Connie Johnson - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest Idaho

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03/17/20 • 47 min

October 2018 - Connie Johnson, a former U.S. Forest Service wilderness ranger in Idaho, had the experience and training to navigate the backcountry solo and even survive if needed. After retiring from the Forest Service, Connie worked as a camp cook for Richie Outfitters in the area around Fog Mountain. On October 2nd, 2018 a hunting party Connie was cooking for set out on their hunt in the early morning. Although the hunting party was in radio contact with Connie the next day, transmissions were not clear, and this would be the last time anyone would ever see or hear Connie. When the hunting party returned on October 5th, both Connie and her dog were gone. Join us this week as we investigate the case of Connie Johnson and the bizarre incident that occured nearby that could be potentially linked to her disappearance. We would like to thank our sponsors for this episode; Versiti and Verdure Versiti Blood Centers bring people together through the lifesaving gift of blood donation. Versiti provides blood to the community hospitals where you live and work. The blood donation process takes about one hour, and the blood collection itself only takes about 10 minutes. Make sure your community has enough blood by donating at Versiti Blood Centers. Learn more about Versiti’s lifesaving mission, find a blood drive or donor center near you, and schedule your next appointment at Versiti.org. Verdure CBD offers only the highest-quality CBD products for relaxation, rejuvenation, and concentration. In addition to topicals, edibles, and flower. Verdure has a wide variety of skincare products and CBD for your pets as well. Check them out on Facebook or on their website at verdurecbd.com. Also, be sure to take advantage of a special 10% for our listeners with promo code Unknown10 at checkout. Learn about other unsolved missing persons cases in America's wilderness at Locations Unknown. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram. Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.
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Kevin O’Keefe - Glacier Bay National Park - Alaska

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04/25/22 • 67 min

Sept 28, 1985, 36 year old California resident and outdoorsman left for Alaska on a multi-week remote camping trip in Glacier Bay National Park. He planned to spend 2 weeks alone in the remote wilderness, only moving from his site for occasional day hikes. Near the end of his planned stay, park officials went to check on him only to find O’Keefe had vanished. Join us this week, as we investigate the strange disappearance of Kevin O’Keefe.
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The Pemberton Incident Part 2: The Mysterious Disappearance of Daniel Reoch in B.C.

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02/16/24 • 62 min

In our previous episode, we investigated the mysterious disappearance of Marshal Iwassa, who went missing on November 17, 2019. The chilling discovery of his truck, scorched and deserted in a secluded area north of Pemberton, British Columbia, left us with more questions than answers. This week, our journey continues with Part 2, where we delve into the case of Daniel Reoch, who vanished under similarly mysterious circumstances around the same time and locale. Join us this week as we explore the potential connection between these disappearances, weaving together clues and theories that may shed light on these cases. (Episode 99)
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How many episodes does Locations Unknown have?

Locations Unknown currently has 122 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 'Sandra Johnsen Hughes - Sierra National Forest - 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 16 days.

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

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