This episode investigates the bizarre 2014 disappearance of Lars Mittank, who was last seen running from a Bulgarian airport in apparent panic. We analyze the crucial role of CCTV footage, social media, and digital forensics in modern missing persons cases. The episode explores theories about Mittank's mental state, the impact of viral surveillance footage on investigations, and how international jurisdictions complicate missing persons searches. Special attention is given to the phenomenon of airport disappearances and the challenges of tracking individuals across international borders.

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The episode examines the disappearance of Joie Armstrong from Yosemite National Park in 1999, which became the crucial turning point in uncovering a series of murders. We explore how this case led to the capture of Cary Stayner and revealed his previous victims, while analyzing the unique challenges of investigating crimes in national parks. The episode details the groundbreaking forensic techniques used, the jurisdictional complications between park rangers and FBI, and how this case changed park security protocols nationwide.

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