13. Vanished in Happy Valley (Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee)

11/27/24 • 31 min

When a man disappears into the forestland that surrounds his home everyone is stunned. He knew Great Smoky Mountains National Park like the back of his hand...so how did he go missing with no trace left behind? Only one clue was left behind: his idle ATV. Two questions remain: Did he stumble upon something he wasn’t supposed to see and where is he now?

Tips: Blount County Sheriff's Department 865-273-5001
**edit: I mentioned that Matt was Mike's brother, that is incorrect. Matt is one of Mike's sons.***
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Smoky_Mountains_National_Park
https://charleyproject.org/case/michael-edwin-hearon
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/special-reports/the-vanished/vanished-mike-hearon-missing-in-the-moutains/51-d4855ea8-13ba-4710-a534-0ce8f1dc8441
https://archive.knoxnews.com/news/local/50-volunteers-join-search-for-missing-maryville-man-ep-411119166-359796801.html/?page=1
https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/mike-hearon
https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/mike-hearon-man-missing-in-the-mountains/51-354008626
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/128530073/

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12. The Double Life (Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming)

When a man leading a double life is found out, he commits an unspeakable act to cover his secrets. About two weeks ahead of law enforcement, he was able to escape into the wilderness. After 7 years the mystery still remains: where is he? Is he still in the woods living off of the land or has he conned his way into another identity and is living among us?

If you know anything about this case or Mike Bullinger’s whereabouts, please contact Idaho Cold Case Tip Line 1-844-846-4040. CALL the ISB Tip Line at 888-653-0009. TEXT to 202-379-4761. ONLINE at www.nps.gov/isb and click "Submit a Tip". EMAIL [email protected]

Sources:
https://www.postregister.com/news/crime_courts/triple-homicide-investigation-continues-years-%20later/article_5fab57b9-2e63-5278-87c5-a0363adc80ce.html
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP99838
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/grte.htm
https://www.nationalparked.com/grand-teton
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/06/20/former-utah-man-suspected-in-idaho-triple-killing-is-probably-dead-sheriff-says/
https://people.com/crime/mike-bullinger-murder-wife-girlfriend-idaho-house/
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article213163269.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dEwtVED6Ms
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/police-won-t-quit-search-for-triple-murder-%20suspect/article_3a366ff1-2ab1-58b5-9fb7-b7176b9e876f.html’
https://www.lindquistmortuary.com/obituaries/cheryl-jean-baker

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