Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project

Each year 2,400 people, on average, get lost in the wilderness in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. 90% of those that become lost are found alive, 8 % are located deceased, and the other 2% simply vanish without a trace.
Our host Tanner Hoskins, co-Founder of Pacific Northwest Bigfoot Search and Executive Director at Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project (PNWMPP) shares the mysterious true stories of adults and children who inexplicably disappeared while recreating in the great outdoors of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana.
Tanner will share the stories of these missing persons as well as our own expeditions into the area these people were last seen or known to be.
We hope that by telling these stories we can help foster a community driven in bringing answers and closure to these grieving families.
Tanner will also share stories from our organization's own personal expeditions into the wilderness in search of signs of Sasquatch activity and following-up on reports of reported bigfoot activity.
Donate to our cause (Donations are tax-deductable):
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7D8GF5RM2V274
or text "PNWMPP" to 44321
PNWMPP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the search for and recovery of missing persons whose cases have gone cold in rural and remote locations of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
If you'd like to contact our team, support our organizations mission, or donate directly to our team please visit our website:
www.pnwmpp.org
www.pnwbigfootsearch.com

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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Tillamook State Forest (Oregon) Episode One

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08/31/23 • 9 min

Nestled in the heart of the lush Pacific Northwest, the Tillamook State Forest stands as a testament to nature's grandeur. Covering more than 364,000 acres of rugged terrain, dense forests, and cascading rivers, this forest in northwestern Oregon offers more than just scenic beauty. It also boasts a rich tapestry of legends and mysteries, from true stories of Missing Persons to tales of unknown and elusive creatures. Join me on an exploration of the Tillamook State Forest, where nature and mystery collide.

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Lisa Brost and Daniel Neasbit cases - Urgent 2024 cases

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11/12/24 • 10 min

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First case: Lisa Brost, is a 55 year old caucasian female, standing at about 5’3” tall, weighing about 140 pounds with blonde hair, brown eyes. Lisa left her residence in Ellensburg on March 15th, 2024 in her 2002 Red Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with Washington License Plate: C06224H.
It’s believed that Lisa Brost was likely suffering from a mental health episode at the time of her disappearance.
If you locate anything of interest or may have seen Lisa or her vehicle, please contact the Ellensburg Police Department at: 509-962-7280 and reference case number E24-06904

Second case: Daniel Neasbit, a 60 year old caucasian male standing at about 5’6” tall, weighing roughly 155lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes. Nehalem, Oregon area
Daniel’s vehicle was located with a flat tire in the area of 31205 HWY 101 North near the town of Nehalem, Oregon along the Nehalem River.
Daniel was not with his vehicle at the time it was located.
Daniel suffers from Multiple Sclerosis and, due to his condition, could have appeared to be intoxicated or homeless by anyone that Daniel may have approached in the area if they were unfamiliar with his condition.
If you live in the area of Nehalem, and may have seen Daniel please contact the Oregon State Police at 503-375-3555 and reference case number SP24329296.
Our team cannot conduct our mission to bring answers and closure to families of the missing without your generosity.
Whether it’s $5, $10, or $100 anything helps our team in providing resources to families of the missing.
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The James "Jake" Dutton Case

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12/05/23 • 7 min

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James "Jake" Dutton, 5'10" tall, 180lb, 31 year old former Coast Guardsman parked his 1998 Nissan pickup truck near the Cougar Reservoir on June 15th, 2012 and headed up the French Pete Trail towards the Three Sisters Wilderness in the Oregon Cascade Mountain Range.
Jake was never seen or heard from again.
There is unfortunately no clothing description for Jake and his Missing Persons case has been removed from nearly every database in the area due to Law Enforcement rushing to conclusions about a body that was recovered in the area a few years after Jake's disappearance.
While some news reports will state that Jake's body was recovered, the State Medical Examiner for Oregon at the time, realized six months after the body was recovered that it was not that of Jake Dutton.
What happened to Jake?
Sources:
https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2013/06/lost_in_oregon_hiker_who_vanis.html

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Two eerily similar cases 22 miles apart, separated by 12 years (Sierra Mountains, California)

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10/15/24 • 13 min

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James J Arthur a decorated military veteran set off on June 28th, 2008 for a day-hike with a plan to fish in the area of Iron Lakes and spend some time photographing landscapes and wildlife. After encountering two other hikers on his hike, a hike that should have taken him less than an hour, James was never seen or heard from again.
12 years later, Sandra "Sandy" Lyn Johnson Hughes vanished just 22 miles from where James was last seen. Despite multiple sightings over the course of a month after her disappearance, and two chances to be rescued, Sandy was never located.
The Sierra Nevada Mountain Range is a strange and wild area with hundreds if not thousands of reports of UFO sightings, Sasquatch incidents, and cult activity being reported over the past 100 years. Buckle up, these two cases will leave you bewildered.
JAMES J ARTHUR SOURCES:

https://charleyproject.org/case/james-j-arthur

https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/james-j-arthur

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/iron-lakes-trail?

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/4bcc126e65fe45e0bb8a4785a9bc7e13/#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-18e063a81fb-layer-22%3A3238

SANDRA "SANDY" LYN JOHNSON HUGHES SOURCES:

https://charleyproject.org/case/sandra-lyn-johnsen-hughes

https://www.mariposagazette.com/articles/three-years-missing/

https://www.mariposagazette.com/articles/sandra-johnsen-hughes-still-missing-after-two-years/

https://kmph.com/news/local/special-report-the-latest-on-the-search-for-a-woman-who-went-missing-3-years-ago

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High strangeness in and around Yellowstone National Park

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10/22/24 • 16 min

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In this week's episode Tanner fills you in on the poor record keeping from the United State's largest law enforcement agency the National Park Service. Tanner also shares the stories of three individuals, two adults and one child, that vanished in the wilderness without a trace, all within very close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
These are just three cases, of the nearly 3 dozen (or more) cases, within an 80 mile radius of the Yellowstone National Park boundary.
Whether it's just the terrain or something more sinister taking the lives of park-goers, there's no denying that there's something very strange occurring in our national parks and national forests.

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PNWMPP Campfire Stories - Part 2 (Halloween Special)

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10/25/24 • 11 min

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This week’s podcast has to do with the strange, spooky, and true life horror stories that have been shared with our team via email from individuals who wanted to tell their hair-raising stories of either becoming lost and how they self-rescued or of strange things they witnessed and experienced while recreating in the great outdoors.

This podcast episode is part two of two, and is shared in a campfire story format utilizing AI voiceover to narrate the story on behalf of the witnesses that have either asked to remain anonymous or did not leave a method for us to contact them for follow-up.

Disclaimer: Most of these stories cannot be confirmed through our independent research tactics and, as with any story that is told and shared, we encourage you to listen with open ears, an open mind, and with a little bit of skepticism.

Skepticism is how curiosity grows and provides us with our own search for answers when something doesn’t sound realistic or familiar to us.
We hope you enjoy this week's episode.
- Tanner Hoskins
Executive Director, PNWMPP

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PNWMPP Campfire Stories - Part 1 (Halloween Special)

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10/25/24 • 16 min

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This podcast episode is part one of two, and is shared in a campfire story format utilizing AI voiceover to narrate the story on behalf of the witnesses that have either asked to remain anonymous or did not leave a method for us to contact them for follow-up.

Disclaimer: Most of these stories cannot be confirmed through our independent research tactics and, as with any story that is told and shared, we encourage you to listen with open ears, an open mind, and with a little bit of skepticism.

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The disappearances of Floyd Dorsey and Craig Barnett (Idaho)

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06/18/24 • 7 min

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In this gripping episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearances of two individuals in the rugged wilderness of Idaho, separated by nearly six decades yet eerily close in location.

First, we unravel the case of 19-year-old Floyd Ival Dorsey, who vanished on October 21, 1961, while deer hunting in the Monument Peak area of Cassia County. Last seen warming his hands at Pickett’s Corral amidst a sudden blizzard, Floyd's trail went cold just 500 yards from his camp. Rumors swirl about a mysterious man named Pickett from Murtaugh, Idaho, who may have seen Floyd before he disappeared without a trace.

Then, we explore the more recent case of Craig Delroy Barnett, a 48-year-old outdoorsman who went missing on July 25, 2019. Craig’s truck was found in the Sawtooth National Forest a month later, parked near Road 232, but there was no sign of him. Craig's favorite camping spots ranged across the South Hills to Sun Valley, yet extensive searches have yielded no clues.

Join us as we piece together the details of these unsettling disappearances and consider the chilling possibility of a connection. If you have any information about Floyd Dorsey please contact the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office at 208-878-2251 or if you know anything about Craig Barnett's disappearance please contact the Jerome Police Department at 208-324-4328.
Sources:
Craig Barnett:
https://charleyproject.org/case/craig-delroy-barnett
https://kezj.com/its-been-2-years-since-jerome-man-vanished-on-a-camping-trip/
Floyd Dorsey:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/85508?nav
https://charleyproject.org/case/floyd-ival-dorsey

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Missing Persons Behavior: Toddlers (1-3 years old)

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01/05/24 • 18 min

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In this week's episode, Tanner takes listeners on a journey into understanding how Toddlers, ages 1-3 years old, that become lost in the wilderness behave. All of the information shared in today's podcast comes from Tanner's own Search and Rescue training accompanied with statistics from the last 50 years of Search and Rescue efforts around the world.
This topic is not easy to listen to, it's also not easy to research or discuss, but the information shared in this week's episode is important to know and understand.
Tanner wishes he could go more in-depth on the topic, but there's just not enough time in the day to discuss everything that comes along with missing persons cases, especially that of missing toddlers.
If you'd like to learn more, we encourage you to take a course with your local Search and Rescue team, volunteer with your local Search and Rescue teams, or pursue further knowledge on your own time.
Once again, thank you all for your unwavering support!

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Unveiling the Mysteries of the Tillamook State Forest (Oregon) - Episode Two

Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project

09/02/23 • 18 min

This week's episode, Tanner shares the stories of Lester Barger and Jess Davis, one an older black-tail deer hunter, the other a two year old boy from McMinnville, Oregon. Both vanishing without a trace, both with very different outcomes from one another; all less than 25 air-miles apart in the early 1950's.
Nestled in the heart of the lush Pacific Northwest, the Tillamook State Forest stands as a testament to nature's grandeur. Covering more than 364,000 acres of rugged terrain, dense forests, and cascading rivers, this forest in northwestern Oregon offers more than just scenic beauty. It also boasts a rich tapestry of legends and mysteries, from true stories of Missing Persons to tales of unknown and elusive creatures. Join me on an exploration of the Tillamook State Forest, where nature and mystery collide.

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How many episodes does Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project have?

Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project currently has 39 episodes available.

What topics does Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project cover?

The podcast is about Missing Person, Society & Culture, Podcasts, Sports, Bigfoot, Wilderness and Missing Persons.

What is the most popular episode on Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project?

The episode title 'Unveiling the Mysteries of the Tillamook State Forest (Oregon) Episode One' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project?

The average episode length on Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project released?

Episodes of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project are typically released every 9 days, 18 hours.

When was the first episode of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project?

The first episode of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project was released on Jun 10, 2023.

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