Episode 196: The Mysteries of the Mark Twain National Forest

Written By Sinister Hood

With its millions of acres of working forest, this nationally protected expanse attracts nearly a million visitors every year. In addition to birds, deer, and fish, those headed for the land may find themselves face to face with something not of this world. Whether you believe something sinister lingers in the forest, the pain of families’ who have lost loved ones among its trees is very real. How can we help reunite those missing with their loved ones? This week’s episode is The Mysteries of the Mark Twain National Forest.

Missing Persons in Mark Twain National Forest

Report Tips on NPS Cold Cases here: https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/cold-cases.htm

Access the MissingNPF Database here: https://missingnpf.com/about-us/

SOURCES

At A Glance Report, NPS: https://www.fs.fed.us/emc/economics/documents/at-a-glance/benefits-to-people/eastern/BTP-MarkTwain.pdf

Bigfoot in Missouri? Documentary explores sightings near Mark Twain Forest, Ozarks First: https://www.ozarksfirst.com/local-news/bigfoot-in-missouri-documentary-explores-sightings-near-mark-twain-forest/

David Paulides - Missing 411: Why National Park Services Don’t Want Any Publicity, Zohar StarGate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1UGX_TvMdU

Demonic Demonion, Mysteries of the Outdoors: https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/mysteries-of-the-outdoors/episodes/demonic-demonion

Documentary Claims Bigfoot Hiding in Missouri's Mark Twain Forest, KHMO AM 1070: https://khmoradio.com/documentary-claims-bigfoot-hiding-in-missouris-mark-twain-forest/

Earthquake causes fluvial tsunami in Mississippi, History: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/earthquake-causes-fluvial-tsunami-in-mississippi

Earthquake risk for Midwest 'similar to the chances in California,' experts say, Courier & Press: https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2022/03/04/earthquake-midwest-new-madrid-seismic-zone-chances-near-me-risk-issues-preparation-complacency/9376389002/

Family, friends hoping to uncover answers in upcoming search for Patrick Chapman, a Missouri man missing since Mother's Day, NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/family-friends-hoping-uncover-answers-upcoming-search-patrick-chapman-missouri-n1257961

Husband Admits Guilt In Murder Of Linda McLaughlin, Webster-Kirkwood Times: https://www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirkwoodtimes/husband-admits-guilt-in-murder-of-linda-mclaughlin/article_31147190-9da8-11e9-9e3f-df74c79b7081.html

‘I am not afraid of the park. I am terrified’: TikTokers are freaking out over just how many people are disappearing in national forests, DailyDot: https://www.dailydot.com/irl/missing-people-national-parks-becca-goldman-tiktok-video/

Lead and hogs: Agencies seek public comment, Daily Journal Online: https://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/lead-and-hogs-agencies-seek-public-comment/article_987fab29-3ee6-5bd0-b777-a19f431e700c.html

Missouri man pleads guilty to killing wife on Ozark National Scenic Riverways land, Springfield News Leader: https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/2022/05/20/missouri-man-pleads-guilty-federal-court-murdering-wife-ozark-national-scenic-riverways-texas-county/9862186002/

Missing: Patrick Chapman, The AWARE Foundation: https://www.facebook.com/theawarefoundation/posts/missingpatrick-chapman-was-last-seen-around-10pm-on-the-night-of-may-10-2020-he-/1893771804107911/

The Hellhounds of Mark Twain Forest, Werewolves: https://www.werewolves.com/the-hellhounds-of-mark-twain-forest/

Welcome to Mark Twain National Forest, USDA: https://www.fs.usda.gov/mtnf

Why hundreds of people vanish into the American wilderness, New York Post: https://nypost.com/2020/07/04/why-hundreds-of-people-vanish-into-the-american-wilderness/

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