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.
You can make a donation through our website: www.pnwmpp.org

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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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Vanished in the Pines: Three cases that still haunt the PNW

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05/14/25 • 19 min

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The Pacific Northwest is a place of mist, mystery, and myth—but beneath the towering trees and winding trails lie stories that never made it home.

In this cinematic and chilling episode, host Tanner Hoskins walks you through three of the most haunting unsolved disappearances and murders in Pacific Northwest history:

🔹 The Cowden Family Disappearance – A quiet family camping trip in 1974 ends in tragedy when an entire family vanishes from a serene Oregon campsite, only to be discovered months later in a hidden cave.

🔹 The Tube Sock Murders – Two couples. Two crimes. One chilling signature: a white tube sock tied postmortem. Was a serial predator stalking the Washington woods in the mid-80s?

🔹 The Lewis–Clark Valley Murders – A trail of abductions and killings across Idaho and Washington, all tied to a single community theater and a suspect who still walks free.

With immersive sound design, emotional storytelling, and years of investigative insight, this episode will leave you questioning just how close darkness really is — and how silence in the forest isn’t always empty.

Don’t miss this deep dive into the cases that define true crime in the Northwest. Subscribe, share, and join the search for answers.

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A Boy Scout and seasoned Hiker vanish near Cuberant Lake, Utah

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12/18/24 • 14 min

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Known as the Bermuda Triangle of Utah, the Mirror Lake Highway and adjacent wilderness is a beautiful location full of high-strangeness and mystery.
The area is full of dense vegetation, beautiful clear running water, and boulder fields.
What could cause a seasoned outdoorsmen and a boy scout to vanish in the region? This area is well traversed and very well known by the Summit County Search and Rescue (SAR) team that deploy to the area on a routine basis.
This SAR team conducts an average of 130 searches every single year in this rugged environment and have an outstanding success rate in either rescuing the individual or locating their remains.
If you would like to donate to their efforts, you can do so by following this link:
Garrett Bardsley Foundation link:
https://www.findgarrett.org/

Melvin Heap sources:
Search and Rescue source with first-hand knowledge of the SAR missions.

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2017/08/04/plea-for-volunteers-as-search-for-missing-uintas-hiker-resumes/

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/family-desperate-trying-to-locate-74-year-old-mesa-man-who-disappeared-on-utah-hike

https://kjzz.com/news/local/75-year-old-arizona-man-goes-missing-in-the-uinta-mountains

https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/family-asks-for-help-finding-missing-man-in-uinta-mountains/

Garrett Bardsley sources:
https://www.deseret.com/2005/8/7/19905995/search-for-garrett-ends/

https://bci.utah.gov/coldcases/garrett-alexander-bardsley-2/

https://www.deseret.com/2004/8/25/19847121/searchers-find-missing-boy-scout-s-sock/

https://www.ksl.com/article/82905/official-search-for-missing-scout-ends

https://www.ksl.com/article/76741/one-final-search-planned-for-garrett-bardsley

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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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The Michael Bryson disappearance (Oregon 2020)

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05/29/24 • 10 min

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In this episode, Tanner talks about the mystery unfolding in Josephine County, Oregon where a backpack containing multiple days worth of camping gear was located along with a dog leash, but neither an individual nor their canine companion have been located.
Tanner also discusses the strange disappearance of Michael Bryson, a 27 year old male that vanished while at a rave-type party at the Hobo Camp Campground in the Umpqua National Forest of Oregon.
As always thank you for tuning in, and if you plan to recreate in the Pacific Northwest, please take a moment to browse the PNW Missing Persons Project map (located on our website) and remain vigilant. You never know when you might locate something that brings answers or closure to a grieving family.
Sources:
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP72954
https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsfindmichaelbrysonofficial/

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Mount Rainier - Three missing outdoorsmen

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04/16/25 • 12 min

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Release Date: April 16, 2025

Mount Rainier stands as one of America’s most breathtaking — and dangerous — natural landmarks. In this chilling episode, we examine three haunting disappearances that occurred on its icy slopes.

First, we dive into the 2010 vanishing of Eric Lewis — a seasoned climber who was roped in with his team, only to vanish near the summit without a sound, a footprint, or a trace. What could cause a man to disappear under such tightly controlled conditions?

Then, we revisit the mysterious case of MIT student Zachary Weston, who disappeared in 2005 after a solo hike to Snow Lake. No gear, no tracks, no answers.

Finally, we recount the heartbreaking 2020 disappearance of Vincent Renaldo Djie, a young man from Indonesia whose solo hike toward Mildred Point triggered one of the largest search efforts in the park’s history.

These cases raise unsettling questions: Are these simply accidents in harsh terrain? Or does something else linger in the fog-shrouded wilderness of Mount Rainier?

Tune in as we explore theories, discuss strange patterns, and honor the lives of those still missing.

📞 If you have information about any of the cases mentioned, please contact the appropriate authorities listed in the episode.

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Three missing people, two go missing on the same day in Idaho County (Idaho 2018)

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06/17/24 • 9 min

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In this weeks episode Tanner discusses the team's trip into Gifford Pinchot National Forest with The Oregonian Newspaper on June 14th through June 16th of 2024.
Tanner also shares the great news that Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project is officially a Public Benefit Nonprofit organization according to the State of Oregon. One step closer to becoming a nationally recognized 501(C)(3).
The stories today are about:
Two hunters:
- James Schroeder, a 22 year old Male, vanished from the Fenn Mountain area of Idaho County, Idaho in September of 1982 while elk hunting.
- Connie Johnson, a 76 year old female, vanished from Idaho County, Idaho while operating as a camp cook on October 5th, 2018.
One Film Producer:
- Terrance Woods, a 26 year old male, inexplicably ran away from a filming site into the forest on October 5th, 2018 (the same day Connie Johnson was discovered missing) and has never been seen again.
These cases are truly baffling and require further investigation.
What are your thoughts and theories? Write-in and let us know!
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Sources:
James Schroeder:
https://charleyproject.org/case/james-francis-schroeder

https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/Connie Johnson:

https://idahonews.com/news/local/woman-missing-in-idaho-county

https://charleyproject.org/case/connie-marie-johnson

Terrance Woods:

https://charleyproject.org/case/terrence-shemel-woods-jr

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/father-fighting-answers-october-2018-disappearance-son-terrence-woods-rcna121588

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

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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 54 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 12 minutes.

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Episodes of Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project are typically released every 9 days, 5 hours.

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

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