The Vanishing Point

Gone in the Grand Canyon: The Glen and Bessie Hyde Mystery


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What really happened to Glen and Bessie Hyde on the Colorado River in 1928?

In this haunting episode of Vanishing Point, we revisit one of America’s most enduring wilderness mysteries—a true story of disappearance deep inside the Grand Canyon.

The Hydes were adventurous newlyweds aiming to make history, but somewhere along the river, they vanished without a trace. Their boat was found intact.

Their supplies untouched. But they were never seen again.

Nearly a century later, this unsolved case still baffles investigators, historians, and river guides. Was it an accident, a murder, or a calculated escape? Join us as we unravel the eerie clues, chilling theories, and strange posthumous sightings—including skeletons, secret identities, and whispered confessions.

Perfect for fans of true crime podcastsmissing persons mysteriesunsolved disappearances, and stories with paranormal undertones, this episode digs into the unsettling silence left behind by two people who may have been lost—or may have chosen to disappear.

Tune in for:

  • A deep dive into the Glen and Bessie Hyde disappearance

  • The mystery of the abandoned boat in the Grand Canyon

  • Rumors of survival, secret lives, and possible murder

  • Unexplained wilderness vanishings

  • The eerie echoes of America’s most iconic national park

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The Vanishing PointBy Rowan Ellis