How do people vanish without a trace, from open fields, remote trails, or right in front of friends? Former police officer and researcher David Paulides has spent over a decade compiling hundreds of such cases into what he calls “Missing 411.” Some involve odd last words, others sudden weather shifts, and many include details that don’t fit official explanations. In this episode of Threads of Truth, we examine Paulides' theories, the criticism of his work, and why these wilderness vanishings continue to captivate the internet.

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