Stretching across 22% of the state of New Jersey, the Pine Barrens is a vast reserve of wilderness. If you’re from New Jersey, you’ve likely heard the stories this Jersey Devil, said to stalk the Pine Barrens for nearly three centuries. Part bat, part beast, and all terror, it’s a tale that begins as early as 1735. The legend tells of a woman, giving birth to a child which then turned into a grotesque monster, with features such as bat like wings, claws for hands and deer-like antlers. Throughout the 1800s, sightings trickled in — farmers finding mutilated livestock, travelers glimpsing a flying creature, hunters hearing unidentifiable screeches through the trees. But it was January of 1909 that shook the region. For six straight days, panic gripped New Jersey as thousands reported encounters with this beastly creature, including Police officers. Even now, the legend is alive with people still reporting sightings of the Jersey Devil.

So, is the Jersey Devil real? Or is it just a tale twisted through generations — folklore born of fear and kept alive by the darkness in the trees?

“Jersey Devil - Fact or Fiction?” on Atlantic County New Jersey (https://www.atlanticcountynj.gov/government/government-information/history-of-atlantic-county/jersey-devil-fact-or-fiction)

“Jersey Devil” on State of New Jersey: Pinelands Commission (https://www.nj.gov/pinelands/infor/educational/facts/jerseydevil.shtml)

“The Jersey Devil and Folklore” on Pinelands Preservation Alliance (https://pinelandsalliance.org/learn-about-the-pinelands/pinelands-history-and-culture/the-jersey-devil-and-folklore/)

“The Jersey Devil” by Mark and Mark on Weird N.J.: Your Travel Guide to New Jersey's Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets on January 15, 2024 (https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/)

“Daniel Leeds (1651-1720) & Japheth Leeds (1682-1748)” on Hossier Kin (https://www.hoosierkin.com/blog/leedsjerseydevil)

https://www.nps.gov/pine/index.htm#:~:text=This%20is%20truly%20a%20special,of%20farms%2C%20forests%20and%20wetlands

“What Can We Learn from the Pine Barrens?” by Horticulture on Madison Square Park Conservancy on October 6, 2021 (https://madisonsquarepark.org/community/news/2021/10/what-can-we-learn-from-the-pine-barrens/)

“Daniel Leeds: The Real Jersey Devil” by Daniel Nadel on Owlcation on March 11, 2025 (https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Daniel-Leeds-The-Real-Jersey-Devil)

“1909: The devil went down to Jersey” by Jon Blackwell in The Trentonian (https://www.capitalcentury.com/1909.html)

It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. In the summer of 2014, 28-year-old Lars Mittank left Germany for the very first time. He and five of his closest friends were headed to the sun-soaked beaches of Varna, Bulgaria — to the stunning Golden Sands Resort. Days were spent lounging by the Black Sea. Nights turned electric with music, drinks, and stories. But one night, everything changed. Lars got into a heated argument with a group of men at a bar. Nothing physical — just words. But later that same night, he was attacked. No one knows for sure if it was the same men, but Lars walked away with a ruptured eardrum. He was supposed to fly home the next morning but doctors at a local clinic advised him not to board the plane. Flying could make the injury worse. So Lars made a decision: he’d stay behind alone for a few more days while he healed. That’s when things took a darker turn. Just hours after his friends flew back to Germany, Lars called his mother. His voice trembled. He said people were after him — that he was being followed, and they were getting closer. Paranoia seemed to grip him out of nowhere. And then… he vanished. Lars Mittank was last seen on CCTV, sprinting out of Varna Airport. He ran out of frame — and out of the lives of everyone who knew him. He has never been seen since. Join us as we unravel the mystery of the man who disappeared without a trace — in a foreign land, under mysterious circumstances — and has remained missing for over a decade.

Facebook - Find Lars Mittank

Sources:

Wikipedia – Disappearance of Lars Mittank - Disappearance of Lars Mittank - Wikipedia

Missing People CCTV Footage – Missing People CCTV Footage: Lars Mittank (UPDATED) -Missing People CCTV Footage: Lars Mittank (UPDATED)

LadBible – Horrific theory about what happened to man who ran out of airport without belongings and disappeared forever – Brenna Cooper – September 7, 2024 - Horrific theory about what happened to man who ran out of airport without belongings and disappeared forever

Wikipedia – Varna, Bulgaria - Varna, Bulgaria - Wikipedia

All that’s interesting – What happened to Lars Mittank, the German Tourist who vanished near a Bulgarian Airport? – Tim Brinkhof and Jaclyn Anglis – March 11, 2022 - The Disappearance Of Lars Mittank And The Haunting Story Behind It

Mayo Clinic – Ruptured eardrum - Ruptured eardrum (perforated eardrum) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic – Cefprozil - Cefprozil (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

YouTube – Varna Vanishing: The Unsolved Disappearance of Lars Mittank – Cold Case Detective - Varna Vanishing: The Unsolved Disappearance of Lars Mittank | True Crime Documentary

YouTube – Disturbing Footage NO ONE can explain – The Lars Mittank Story – Mr. Ballen - Disturbing footage NO ONE can explain | The Lars Mittank Story

Pepperell, Massachusetts is a small, suburban town located in Middlesex County, known for its picturesque New England charm. Frank Bowen and his daughters Tina and Karen made their home in Pepperell. Just one year prior, they'd lost their wife and mother to a cruel and lingering battle with cancer. Frank, now a single father, was struggling—working long hours to keep a roof over their heads, often leaving the girls alone in the house. The girls, in their grief, tried reaching out to their mother—pleading for a sign. What they got... was something else entirely. At first, Frank dismissed their stories of these random noises and odd occurrences. Grief does strange things to the mind. But then came that night—December, 1986—when everything changed. After being tormented by these strange occurrences for months, the Bowens came face to face with what was causing the nightmare, but it was nothing like they expected. The Bowens were the victims of a sick mind. This sick mind would also go on to ruin the Gustafson family in the most horrific way imaginable. 

Sources:

“Inside the Mind of Daniel LaPlante: From Outcast to Murderer” by 10 Minute Murder on December 18, 2024 (https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/inside-the-mind-of-daniel-laplante-from-outcast-to-murderer/)

“Suspect in Slayings is Captured” by Kevin Cullen, Diego Ribadeneira and Doris Sue Wong in The Boston Globe on December 4, 1987

“The Infamous Case of Daniel LaPlante (Massachusetts)” by Dark Downeast (https://darkdowneast.com/daniellaplante/)

“Alleged Slayer of Former Barrington Woman Arraigned” by AYER (UPI) in The Berkshire Eagle on December 5, 1987

“Victim Memorials: Priscilla Gustafson, Abigail Gustafson, William Gustafson, and unborn baby” on NOVJM (https://teenkillers.org/memorials/massachusetts-victims/priscilla-gustafson-abigail-gustafson-william-gustafson-and-unborn-baby/)

“LaPlante Attempted to Cover Up Rape of Victim, Investigators Say” by Kevin Cullen in The Boston Globe on December 8, 1987

“Daniel LaPlante Hid In Walls Before Murdering Pregnant Woman and Her Children” by Cydney Contreras on Oxygen True Crime on July 28, 2023 (https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/daniel-laplante-murder-priscilla-gustafson-family)

“The Terrifying True Story of Daniel LaPlante” by Deji Akomolafe on HORROR in June 2024 (https://vocal.media/horror/the-terrifying-true-story-of-daniel-la-plante)

“This is the SCARIEST BASEMENT story you will ever hear” on MrBallen Podcast on November 27, 2024 (https://www.happyscribe.com/public/mrballen-podcast/this-is-the-scariest-basement-story-you-will-ever-hear)

“Bump in the Night” on YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, Season 2, Episode 1 – Discovery+ in 2015

Deep in the ancient waterways of Xochimilco, lies a place that most people would never dare to tread.  This is the infamous Isla de las Muñecas, the Island of the Dolls. It all began in the mid-20th century when a man named Don Julian Santana Barrera, sought refuge on this island. But what he didn’t know is that the island that seemed like the perfect escape had long been home to something far darker. One day shortly after his arrival, Don stumbled upon a horrifying sight—a lifeless young girl, the cause of death a tragic drowning. As if answering a twisted call, a child’s doll appeared on the water’s surface, drifting aimlessly toward Don. He assumed it must have been the drowned girls, and so he hung the doll from a tree, thinking it would honor her memory. That night and every night after that, the spirit of the little girl began to visit him.  Desperate to appease her restless soul, Don began collecting more dolls. But these dolls did not bring peace. Instead, they seemed to attract more... unwanted visitors. Don would often speak of shadowy figures, disembodied voices and unexplainable noises. Were these the spirits that had always haunted the island, or had they been awakened by the dolls themselves? Even decades after Don’s passing, all that remains today are the dolls, hanging from every tree, their lifeless eyes always staring. Tune in if you dare, to hear the chilling tale of the Island of the Dolls—where the past never truly dies, and the dolls... never stop watching.

Sources:

Discovery -  October 31, 2019 - The Island of the Dolls Has a Murky and Terrifying History | Discovery

Wikipedia – The Island of the Dolls - The Island of the Dolls - Wikipedia

Travel Mexico Solo – How to Visit the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City (It’s Not as Easy as You Think) – Shelley – December 3, 2024 - How to Visit the Island of the Dolls in Mexico City (It's Not as Easy as You Think)

ABC News – The spooky story behind the Mexican Island of Dolls brings chills to those who visit – October 29, 2022 - The spooky story behind the Mexican Island of Dolls bring chills to those who visit - ABC News

American Oceans – The Terrifying Island of Dolls in Mexico That’s Straight Out of a Horror Film - The Terrifying Island of Dolls in Mexico That's Straight Out of a Horror Film

AmysCrypt – YouTube – TRAPPED on the ISLAND of DEAD DOLLS (Terrifying)

Llewellyn – Why Are Dolls So Likely to Be Haunted – Rosemary Ellen Guilley - Article: Why Are Dolls So Likely to Be Haunted? | Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.

Wikipedia – Chinampa - Chinampa - Wikipedia

Monsters & Critics – The very creepy Island of Dolls with Josh Gates’ Destination Truth – October 20, 2017 – James Wray - The very creepy Island of Dolls with Josh Gates' Destination Truth

Horror Stuck – The Island of the Dolls:  Mexico’s Eerie Sanctuary of the Soulless - The Island of the Dolls: Mexico's Eerie Sanctuary of the Soulless - Horror Stuck

A woman’s resilience is a powerful testament to the strength of the human spirit, especially when dealing with pure evil. Lois Pearson, a 62-year-old woman, had always found peace in her solitary life in the charming town of Weatherford, Texas. Nestled on her quiet property, she embraced a life of simplicity and devotion, her faith guiding her every step. Never having married or had children, Lois was content in the rhythms of her own company, finding comfort in the stillness of her days. But in 2011, the tranquility she had carefully crafted for herself was abruptly disturbed by the return of Jeffrey Maxwell, a former neighbor, who she hadn’t seen for 6 years. For 12 days this woman experienced unimaginable torture in what investigators called a house of horrors, until she was finally rescued. Lois’s story shocked the country when it went to trial. This usual quiet woman was LOUD when she described every horrifying detail she experienced. Lois Pearson is an icon of strength and courage for all, proving that even those living modest lives have a fire within them, making them an unstoppable force.

“Torture victim says her survival is 'a miracle'” by KHOU staff on KHOU -11 on February 23, 2012 (https://www.khou.com/article/news/torture-victim-says-her-survival-is-a-miracle/285-339795077)

”When Lois Pearson Started Fighting Back” by Michael J. Mooney on D Magazine on May 23, 2012 (https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2012/june/when-lois-pearson-started-fighting-back/)

“Texas Torture Victim Calls Her Survival "Miracle"” on CBS News on February 23, 2012 (https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-torture-victim-calls-her-survival-a-miracle/)

“Parker County Torture Suspect given 20 days to Find an Attorney” by Domingo Ramirez, Jr. in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 19, 2011

“Texas man gets life for kidnapping, torturing ex-neighbor” by Molly Hennessy-Fiske in The Los Angeles Times on February 23, 2012 (https://www.latimes.com/nation/la-xpm-2012-feb-23-la-na-nn-texas-abduction-20120222-story.html)

“Suspect in Sex Torture Case will be Arraigned May 18” by Domingo Ramirez, Jr. in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 10, 2011

“Relatives of Torturer’s Ex-Wife have Unanswered Questions” by Domingo Ramirez, Jr. in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on February 29, 2012

“Jurors in Tortue Trial hear Taped Interview” by Domingo Ramirez, Jr. in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on February 18, 2012

“Ranger: Maxwell Confessed” by Domingo Ramirez, Jr. in The Fort Worth Star-Telegram on February 17, 2012

”Man Guilty in Sexual Assault of Ex-Neighbor” by Angela K. Brown in The Waco Tribune-Herald on February 22, 2012

“Neighbor from Hell” on YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE, Season 2, Episode 7 – Discovery+ in 2015

Hello everyone welcome to our second bonus episode. This episode Kayla and I will be discussing the heartbreaking case of Emily Pike. Emily Pike was a 14 year old beautiful soul and a member of the San Carlos Apache Native American tribe in Arizona. Towards the end of January of this year 2025, Emily went missing from the group home she was currently residing in near Phoenix, AZ. After weeks of no contact with anyone, the Bureau of Indian Affairs recovered her remains on February 14, 2025 on the side of a highway in Gila County. Very little is known at this time regarding how she came to meet her untimely fate. People around the country are heartbroken and outraged, alongside Emily’s family. Vigils have been held in Arizona, Wisconsin and Colorado, just to name a few, in Emily’s memory. These are all attempts to bring awareness not only to Emily Pike and to bring her justice but to bring awareness to the crisis surrounding the disappearance and murder of Native American women around the country.

Sources:

“San Carlos Apache Teenager Emily Pike’s Death Reverberates Throughout Indian Country” by Sejal Govindarao on TIME on March 8, 2025 (https://time.com/7265596/san-carlos-apache-teenager-emily-pike-death-indian-country/)

“Slain teen Emily Pike ran away to see family and friends, group home CEO says” by Lauren De Young and Robert Anglen in The Arizona Republic on AZ Central March 28, 2025 (https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/03/28/mesa-az-group-home-ceo-discusses-emily-pike-case/81802532007/)

“Family seeks justice after girl, 14, found dismembered in Arizona: 'We are not going to be quiet'” on ABC Action News on March 7, 2025 (https://6abc.com/post/emily-pike-arizona-missing-teen-found-dismembered-globe-az-family-part-san-carlos-apache-tribe-seeks-justice/15987492/)

“Indigenous community rallies around slain San Carlos Apache teen Emily Pike” by Lauren De Young on Yahoo! News on March 8, 2025 (https://www.yahoo.com/news/indigenous-community-rallies-around-slain-010606937.html)

“Tragic death of Arizona teen Emily Pike sparks new calls for justice for missing and murdered indigenous women” by Bianca Buono on 12 News on March 7, 2025 (https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/hundreds-gather-to-honor-emily-pike-mmiw-officials-continue-to-search-for-her-killer/75-8740aeda-c2b2-40e4-9b22-5ff9440cd8cb)

“Missing persons report of 14-year-old Emily Pike reveals more details on lead up to her gut wrenching death” by Justin Lum on Fox 10 News on March 21, 2025 (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/missing-persons-report-14-year-old-emily-pike-reveals-more-details-lead-up-her-gut-wrenching-death)

“Emily Pike: Teen ‘did not want to go back’ to group home more than a year before her murder, report says” by Justin Lum on Fox 10 News on March 25, 2025 (https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/emily-pike-teen-did-not-want-go-back-group-home-more-than-year-before-her-murder-report-says)

“Missing Arizona Girl Found Dismembered After Disappearing From Group Home With Dozens of Missing Persons Reports: Police” by M.B. Mack on The Latin Time on March 16, 2025 (https://www.latintimes.com/missing-arizona-girl-found-dismembered-after-disappearing-group-home-dozens-missing-persons-577803)

Imagine the odds of meeting someone with the exact same name as you. It’s a rare event, right? It depends on how unique your name is, but even so, it's unlikely. Now, picture this: meeting someone in your same city who shares your name. The odds just got slimmer. But what if I told you that the impossible happened? Two women, both named Mary Morris, living in the same city, and tragically murdered just days apart from one another. That sounds like something straight out of a murder mystery novel, doesn’t it? Something so bizarre it couldn’t possibly be real. But for the families of Mary Lou Morris and Mary McGinnis Morris, this wasn’t fiction—it was their reality. In October of 2000, both women left their homes, never to return. And despite 25 years of searching, their families are still waiting for answers. Were the murders connected? Could a serial killer have been responsible? Or was it something darker—a hitman’s mistake? Tune in as we dive into the chilling story of the murders of two women who shared the name Mary Morris. Maybe someone out there holds the key to unraveling this mystery. Or maybe, just maybe, you do.

SOURCES:

All that’s interesting – The Story of the Careless Hitman who Killed Two Women Named Mary Morris – William DeLong – January 4, 2018 - How One Hitman Killed Two Women Named Mary Morris

Unsolved Mysteries – Mary Lou & Mary McGinnis Morris - Mary Lou & Mary Mcginnis Morris - Unsolved Mysteries

Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack – Season 11 Episode 3 – Full Episode

Murders of Mary Morris: 2 Houston women with shared named, no relation, but killed days apart – Zachery Lashway – March 13, 2025 - Murders of Mary Morris: 2 Houston women with shared name, no relation, but killed days apart

Unsolved murders in Baytown inspire dark comedy movie, but grieving families seek justice – Fox 26 Houston – Randy Wallace – June 16, 2023 -Unsolved murders in Baytown inspire dark comedy movie, but grieving families seek justice | FOX 26 Houston

Chron – Killings of 2 Mary Morrises prompts questions – Roma Khanna – May 26, 2002 - Killings of 2 Mary Morrises prompt questions

Click2Houston – Murders of Mary Morris: 2 Houston women with shared name, no relation, but killed days apart - Murders of Mary Morris: 2 Houston women with shared name, no relation, but killed days apart

When you hear “most haunted nightclub in America”, many will instantly think of Bobby Mackey’s Music World. The original location in Wilder, Kentucky, has long been clouded in darkness. It began as a distillery and makeshift slaughterhouse, where countless cattle met their tragic end. But the horrors didn’t stop there. After the distillery closed, rumors came about that the land became a site for satanic rituals—some which included gruesome animal and even human sacrifices. Over the years, the area was marked by violent and horrific events—none more chilling than the beheading of a pregnant woman and the suicide of a dancer. In 1978, Bobby Mackey, a country music singer with dreams of owning a bar, purchased the building. Soon after the bar’s opening, Bobby’s wife Janet, the staff, and patrons began to experience unexplainable and sometimes violent occurrences. The hauntings that had plagued the property for decades seemed to have followed them into the bar. It’s said that the spirits of the past—and perhaps even demons—now roam Bobby Mackey’s Music World, scaring anyone who dares to enter, forever tethered to the land’s dark and haunted history. Did evil truly reside in the now demolished Bobby Mackey’s Music World?

Sources:

“The Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's” on Ghost City Tours (https://ghostcitytours.com/ghost-hunts/bobby-mackeys/haunted-bobby-mackeys/?srsltid=AfmBOorUiTXwKxTqIae9mEVG6F4QQN2bzKQpDCiJzbeMpQv-1d8U5hvl)

“RETRO FIND: Haunted nightclub with ‘portal to hell’ was scene of gruesome 19th century murder” by Eric Jones on WBAL TV on October 23, 2023 (https://www.wbaltv.com/article/bobby-mackey-s-haunted-retro/45598656)

“The Haunting History of Bobby Mackey’s: An Introduction” by Jess Tedrick on Medium on October 9, 2020 (https://tedrickje.medium.com/the-haunting-history-of-bobby-mackeys-an-introduction-279e523ff1cd)

“Honky-Tonk Haints” by Asher Elbein on The Bitter Southerner (https://bittersoutherner.com/honky-tonk-haints)

“Bobby Mackey’s Music World: A Haunting Blend of Music and Mystery” by Monica Reed on Beaver 100.3 FM on October 7, 2024 (https://beaver1003.com/mornings/bobby-mackeys-music-world-a-haunting-blend-of-music-and-mystery/)

“Original Bobby Mackey's building, home to haunted history, demolished” by Fletcher Reel on WLWT 5 on December 10, 2024 (https://www.wlwt.com/article/bobby-mackeys-bar-haunted-demolition-wilder-kentucky/63145724)

“Bobby Mackey's historic nightclub gets demolished. See it here” by Grace Tucker on The Cincinnati Enquirer on December 11, 2024 (https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/12/11/look-bobby-mackeys-historic-kentucky-nightclub-demolished/76890416007/)

https://wilderky.gov/

Bobby Mackey’s Music World on The Little House of Horrors (https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/bobby-mackeys-music-world/)

https://creepycincinnati.com/2012/01/28/rip-carl-lawson/

“Bobby Mackey's Music World” on Paranormal Lockdown Season 3, Episode 4 on Discovery+

“Bobby Mackey's Music World” on Portals to Hell Season 1, Episode 3 on Discovery+

In a world where statistics paint a sobering picture—nearly 1 in 2 women and more than 2 in 5 men will experience intimate partner violence at some point in their lives—one mother’s love and wisdom would be tested in the most unimaginable way. Adrienne Bass knew what it was like to see her child in an unhealthy relationship. She understood the impulse to intervene, to tell her daughter that she deserved better, to push for her to leave. But through her own painful experience, Adrienne knew something deeper: pushing too hard could drive a wedge between them. She didn’t want to lose her daughter—she knew that sometimes, love meant patience. It was 2021 when Adrienne’s daughter, Emily Jean, and her husband, Joseph, planned a trip to Bolton, Vermont. It was meant to be a fresh start, a celebration of their one-year anniversary, and an attempt to mend the cracks in their marriage. But that trip, meant to heal, would end in horror. Joseph returned alone. Emily Jean was gone. His story? That they’d gotten into an argument, and Emily had decided to take an Uber back to New Hampshire. But Emily never showed up. No one heard from her. No one saw her. What happened to Emily?

National Domestic Violence Support

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Sources:

People – Man Convicted of Dismembering Wife During Anniversary Trip, Leaving Remains in Camper Bathroom – Samira Asma-Sadeque – December 17, 2024 - Man Convicted of Dismembering Wife During Anniversary Trip, Left Remains in Camper Bathroom

Legacy – Emily Schwarz Obituary - Emily Schwarz Obituary (1999 - 2021) - Laconia, NH - Valley News

Law & Crime Network – YouTube – Husband Dismembered Wife on Romantic Anniversary Trip to Vermont – January 2025

Burlington Free Press – Ferlazzo’s family remembers vibrant life – Elizabeth Murray – October 29, 2021

Burlington Free Press – Fear of Joseph Ferlazzo has kept her from speaking out – Elizabeth Murray – November 28, 2021

Crime Online – Jury Convicts New Hampshire Tattoo Artist of Killing, Dismembering Wife During Anniversary Camper Trip – KC Wildmoon – December 16, 2024 - Jury Convicts New Hampshire Tattoo Artist of Killing, Dismembering Wife During Anniversary Camper Trip – Crime Online

MEAWW – Who is Joseph Ferlazzo? Man who admitted to killing and dismembering wife asked to pay her family $1.5 million – Srijal Sharma – January 19, 2023 - Who is Joseph Ferlazzo? Man who admitted to killing and dismembering wife asked to pay her family $1.5M - MEAWW

Burlington Free Press – ‘That was almost me’: Murder suspect Ferlazzo previously accused of assault by another VT woman – Elizabeth Murray – November 28, 2021 - Vermont woman says she was attacked by homicide suspect in 2018

CourtTV – VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo: Van-Life and Death Murder Trial – Ivy Brown and Tiffany Smith – December 13, 2024 - VT v. Joseph Ferlazzo: Van-Life and Death Murder Trial | Court TV

Conan Daily – Joseph Ferlazzo Jr. biography: 13 things about Northfield, New Hampshire Man – Jillianina Estevez – December 13, 2024 - Joseph Ferlazzo Jr. biography: 13 things about Northfield, New Hampshire man – CONAN Daily

Town of Bolton, VT - Welcome to the Town of Bolton, Vermont - Bolton, Vermont

In August of 2013, Bryce Laspisa, a 19-year-old college student in California, vanished without a trace. After breaking up with his girlfriend randomly, Bryce set out to drive back to his apartment 90 miles away, or so everyone thought. The next day however, he was in a completely different area, closer to his parents house than his apartment. After extremely bizarre behavior for HOURS and the help from a good Samaritan, Bryce was back on the road seemingly towards his parent’s. When Bryce’s car was found crashed and abandoned the next morning, a frantic search ensued, but no clues emerged to explain his sudden disappearance. Theories ran wild - some suspect foul play, others wonder if it was a tragic mental health crisis, or even if Bryce chose to disappear on his own. Despite all the efforts to find him, Bryce Laspisa's fate remains a mystery, and he has never been seen again. Some would say losing a loved one to death is the worst pain imaginable, however the families of the missing would tell you the not knowing is much worse.

“Laguna Niguel Couple Traces Steps of Missing Teenage Son” by Jim Holt in The Signal in Santa Clarita, CA on September 3, 2013

“What Happened to Bryce Laspisa? Inside His Unsolved 2013 Disappearance” on All that’s Interesting website November (https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/bryce-laspisa)

https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/bryce-david-laspisa

“Search Efforts Ramp Up for Missing Teenager” by Jim Holt in The Signal in Santa Clarita, CA on September 4, 2013

“Still No Signs Of Bryce Laspisa 11 Years Later” by Louie Diaz in The Santa Clarita News on August 30, 2024 (https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/community-news/still-no-signs-of-bryce-laspisa-11-years-later-519173)

“Bryce Laspisa Still Missing One Decade After Unexplained Disappearance” by Jade Aubuchon in The Santa Clarita News on August 30, 2023 (https://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/crime/bryce-laspisa-still-missing-one-decade-after-unexplained-disappearance-480422)

“Vigil Held in Castaic for Missing Teen” by “Search Efforts Ramp Up for Missing Teenager” by Jim Holt and Charlie Kaijo in The Signal in Santa Clarita, CA on October 1, 2013

“Missing College Student's Girlfriend “Hopeful” as Lake Search Continues” by Jonathan Lloyd, Toni Guinyard and Robert Kovacik on NBC Los Angeles on September 3, 2013 (https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/bryce-laspisa-missing-person-castaic-lake/1959070/)

“Search for Missing Teen Continues” by Jim Holt in The Signal in Santa Clarita, CA on October 21, 2013

“Search continues, 2 years after Central grad vanished” by Susan Frick Carlman in The Chicago Tribune, updated on May 16, 2019 (https://www.chicagotribune.com/2015/08/28/search-continues-2-years-after-central-grad-vanished-2/)

“Site being searched for missing Sierra College student turns up body” by Kevin Oliver and Brian Hickey on KCRA 3 updated on September 4, 2013 (https://www.kcra.com/article/site-being-searched-for-missing-sierra-college-student-turns-up-body/6407433)  

“One Year After Bryce Laspisa's Disappearance, Parents Ask For Acts Of Kindness” by

“Road to Nowhere” on Disappeared Season 7, Episode 3 – Discovery+ on April 25, 2016