In this episode of The Rich Giardino Show: Where the Constitution, Crime, and Politics Meet, Rich and co-host Jenna Roth dig into a series of disappearances and tragedies connected to the vast, rugged Adirondack Park. They break down why the Adirondacks are one of the most challenging search-and-rescue environments in the country, which agencies respond when someone goes missing, and how everyday hikers can stay safe while they enjoy what the region has to offer.
Today’s Cases:
1) Earl “Eric” Dunckel — Missing since August 27, 1993. Eric, a 21-year-old and one of seven siblings, disappeared after heading out alone on a hike. His truck was found near the edge of the Adirondack Park in Lewis County with all of his hiking gear inside, but he was never found.
2) Leo DuFour — Went missing November 30, 2024; remains located May 10, 2025. Leo set out alone and never returned. Months later, his remains were found in the wilderness, with no publicly released cause of death.
3) Robert Garrow — Covered on a previous episode of the show, Garrow was one of New York’s most notorious serial killers, evading authorities for days by navigating dense Adirondack wilderness and using remote camps and cabins for survival. His story highlights just how easily dangerous individuals can vanish in the region’s deep terrain.
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