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Samantha "Sam" Sayer vanished on August 1st, 2018 while climbing Vesper Peak in the North Cascades of Mount Baker-Snohomish National Forest in beautiful Washington, State.

Sam's disappearance is mind baffling as she had climbed the peak in the past and was a veteran day-hiker.

What could have caused someone as experienced on the mountain as Sam Sayer to vanish without more than a single boot print as evidence she was ever in the area?

SOURCES:
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/experienced-hiker-samantha-sayers-still-missing-weeks-after-going-solo-n904296

https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/sheriffs-office-suspends-search-for-missing-hiker-samantha-sayers/281-587098226

https://people.com/human-interest/police-continue-search-hiker-went-missing-washington/

https://www.nuforc.org 

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Cortland "Cort" Mumford, 65 year old Oregonian, vanished during a "familiarization flight" out of Aurora Airport in Aurora, Oregon on July 7th, 2007. 
Neither Mr. Mumford nor his aircraft "Tweety Bird" have been seen since.

Three possible crashsite locations are listed in the NTSBs preliminary and finalized report, the locations are as follows from most likely to least likely:
1) Grand Ronde area 
- LAT: 45 04 23N
- LON: 123 41 59W
2) Siletz River area 45.48827, -123.993054
3) Saddle Mountain area: 45.956245, -123.693286

Nonprofit mentioned in this case: Missing Aircraft Search Team (MAST):
https://www.facebook.com/missingaircraft/

Sources:
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=66260
https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/43752

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This week's podcast episode is a public version of our board meeting from August 21st, 2024.
This is the first official board meeting for Pacific Northwest Missing Persons Project. Topics included in this episode include:
Who we are. Why we exist. Who's on the team. How we function in our searches. Funding through Donation/Partnerships/Fundraisers. Election of Members to the Board.

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Some topics have been censored to protect the privacy of field volunteers, victims families, and confidential case file information.

PNWMPP Personnel included in this episode:

• Tanner Hoskins, Executive Director
• Kelly Stolp, Director
• Mike Palagi, Director
• Alberto Quinones, Director
• Libby Jasmer, Secretary
• Carol Quinones, Treasurer
• Darryl Jasmer, Vice-Chairman
• Rome Palagi, Team Mascot

People, Companies, and Organizations mentioned:

• Scott Tompkins - Bigfoot Mapping Project (www.bigfootmap.com)
• Lane County Sheriff's Office (Lane County, Oregon)
• Backwoods Brewing Company (Carson, Washington)
• Gales Creek Tavern (Gales Creek, Oregon)

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This week's episode Tanner talks about two incredibly strong, separate individuals that were lost in the wilderness and found their way out.
The first story is that of Vicki Atkins, 58 year old Native American from the Yakama Nation, Washington vanished August 3rd, 2024 while picking huckleberries in Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Washington State. 
The second story is that of Bing Olbum, 89 year old white male that traveled into the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho with five days of supply and didn't exit the forest at his pre-determined time and date.

Truly incredible stories, we hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Vicki Atkins sources:
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/lower_valley/skamania-authorities-looking-for-woman-missing-while-berry-picking-west-of-mount-adams/article_8f78d660-5502-11ef-80e5-37c286f6837b.html

https://www.katu.com/news/local/native-yakima-woman-missing-in-gifford-pinchot-national-forest-tribal-police-report

Bing Olbum sources:

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/unbelievably-good-ending-missing-89-year-old-hiker-found-alive-after-disappearing-10-days-ago/article_6376e34e-54f4-11ef-98f5-afb0c94bb79e.html

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/08/89-year-old-hiker-missing-for-days-is-found-safe-and-returned-home/

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Alexander Pisch - 35 year old, white male, vanished in 2020 after setting up his art easel along Highway 20, near Colonial Creek Campground in close proximity to Diablo Lake, Washington.

Ritchie Collins, 58 year old, white male, vanished in 2019 (possibly with several firearms in his possession) in the area of Colonial Creek Campground, also in close proximity to Diablo Lake, Washington.

Ian Cox, 29 year old, white male, vanished August 20th, 2022, while on a solo-climb along the West McMillan Spire on Mount Degenhardt Summit Loop Trail just north of Diablo Lake.

Christopher Jarman, 31 year old, white male, vanished January 10th, 2021 in the area of Goodell Creek Campground near Newhalem, WA just west of Diablo Lake.

PISCH STORY SOURCES:
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/missing-california-mans-car-painting-easel-found-along-north-cascades-highway

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article246431695.html

https://komonews.com/news/local/man-vanishes-in-north-cascades-after-setting-up-easel-for-painting

COLLINS STORY SOURCES:
https://www.kiro7.com/news/north-sound-news/man-reported-missing-after-car-left-at-campground-for-weeks/968219977/

https://www.fox13seattle.com/washingtons-most-wanted/father-and-30-firearms-are-missing-help-find-ritchie-collins-after-he-vanished-from-whatcom-county-campground

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article232851292.html

COX STORY SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/120635?nav

https://wnpf.org/2023/09/11/mountain-made-honoring-ian-cox-through-search-and-rescue-in-national-parks/

JARMAN STORY SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/107396?nav

https://www.heraldnet.com/northwest/park-rangers-searching-for-everett-man-whose-car-was-found/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-for-the-jarman-family

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article248509720.html

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This week's episode Tanner makes a plea to fishermen in Clarkston, Washington
Spokane, Washington, and Salem, Oregon to keep an eye on their fishing sonar devices for anything that may resemble a vehicle in the waterway that they're fishing. 
The cases covered are that of:
- Robert Blane Abbott, 62 year old male from Spokane, Washington. Vanished April 2nd, 2024 along with his 2018 BMW 550XI with Washington license plate: CCE5930

- Jonathan Schrattenholzer, 20 year old male from Clarkston, Washington, vanished along with his vehicle a black 1995 Honda Passport, Washington license plate: 916UDF on February 21st, 2012 

- Brian Joseph Page, 16 year old male from Salem, Oregon vanished along with his vehicle a turquoise Volkswagen Bug with a black left fender, and Oregon license plate: 7P3626

 There's a good chance these vehicles and possibly their owners are submerged in a body of water close to where they were last seen or known to be. 

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Stephen Litsey vanished after separating from his hunting partner near Twin Lakes, in the Umpqua National Forest on October 29th, 2011.
Stephen Litsey was carrying a backpack, a rifle, wearing glasses and full camouflage clothing.

The seconds case is that of Shane Sprenger. Shane vanished on November 2nd, 2021 from his home in Vida, Oregon under very suspicious circumstances.

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SOURCES:
Stephen Litsey Sources:
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP12912
https://oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2011/11/douglas_county_authorities_sus.html
https://www.kfvs12.com/story/16027201/ill-native-lost-on-oregon-deer-hunting-trip/

Shane Sprenger Sources:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/90689?nav
https://nbc16.com/news/local/partial-remains-of-missing-blue-river-man-shane-sprenger-discovered-foul-play-not-ruled-out-yet
https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/partial-remains-found-missing-lane-county-oregon-man-shane-sprenger/70363059007/
https://kpic.com/news/local/disappearance-of-shane-sprenger-remains-a-mystery-in-lane-county

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Fern Baird, a 63 year old female from Park City, Utah vanished while on a day hike into the Prairie Lakes Trailhead north of Ketchum, Idaho on October 19th, 2020.
Fern was wearing a grey jacket, black pants, carrying a black fanny pack.
Fern stated that she was "Going to the Lake and back" on the trail log she submitted, but three days later on October 22nd, 2020 her vehicle was located abandoned at the trail head, sparking a multi-day search and rescue operation.

Story Two:
Andrew Maloney, a 28 year old male from Ketchum, Idaho was last seen on September 26th, 1977. Andrew's vehicle, a blue 1971 Volkswagen was located abandoned on September 30th, 1977 at the dead end of Corral Creek Road.
Search and Rescue teams immediately deployed to the area, with canine teams tracking Andrew to the top of East Fork Canyon before the trail went cold.


Sources - Fern Baird:

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/78395?nav

https://fofound.org/2022/07/11/fern-baird-missing/

https://www.mtexpress.com/news/blaine_county/after-9-months-utah-woman-s-disappearance-still-a-mystery/article_6c96a62a-e9af-11eb-a1bc-d3010b878380.html

https://www.kpcw.org/local-news/2021-08-19/no-new-leads-for-park-city-woman-lost-in-idaho

Sources - Andrew Maloney:
https://charleyproject.org/case/andrew-michael-maloney

https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP26991

Blaine County Sheriff’s Office

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In this gripping episode, we dive into the mysterious disappearances of two individuals in the rugged wilderness of Idaho, separated by nearly six decades yet eerily close in location.

First, we unravel the case of 19-year-old Floyd Ival Dorsey, who vanished on October 21, 1961, while deer hunting in the Monument Peak area of Cassia County. Last seen warming his hands at Pickett’s Corral amidst a sudden blizzard, Floyd's trail went cold just 500 yards from his camp. Rumors swirl about a mysterious man named Pickett from Murtaugh, Idaho, who may have seen Floyd before he disappeared without a trace.

Then, we explore the more recent case of Craig Delroy Barnett, a 48-year-old outdoorsman who went missing on July 25, 2019. Craig’s truck was found in the Sawtooth National Forest a month later, parked near Road 232, but there was no sign of him. Craig's favorite camping spots ranged across the South Hills to Sun Valley, yet extensive searches have yielded no clues.

Join us as we piece together the details of these unsettling disappearances and consider the chilling possibility of a connection. If you have any information about Floyd Dorsey please contact the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office at 208-878-2251 or if you know anything about Craig Barnett's disappearance please contact the Jerome Police Department at 208-324-4328.

Sources:
Craig Barnett:
https://charleyproject.org/case/craig-delroy-barnett
https://kezj.com/its-been-2-years-since-jerome-man-vanished-on-a-camping-trip/

Floyd Dorsey:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/85508?nav
https://charleyproject.org/case/floyd-ival-dorsey

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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.
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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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