MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Unanswered Vol. II
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Oct 16, 2025 Dive into three chilling tales of mysterious disappearances. Explore the haunting saga of two hikers who vanish near treacherous lava tubes after leaving their truck behind. Unravel the eerie circumstances surrounding a car crash where two companions suddenly go missing, only to be found months later with baffling inconsistencies. Finally, delve into the perplexing case of a woman who makes frantic 911 calls before mysteriously vanishing, leading to a search that raises more questions than answers. Each story leaves you questioning what truly happened.
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Mysterious Deaths At Craters Of The Moon
- Amy Linkert and Joe Blakeslee went missing at Craters of the Moon and their truck, phones, and dogs were left behind in the parking lot.
- Amy was found off-trail in rugged lava fields and Joe was discovered a mile away days later in another inaccessible area.
Share Plans And Protect Essentials On Hikes
- When hikers go into rugged areas, leave detailed plans with family and check in on schedule to speed search efforts if needed.
- Avoid leaving pets and vital items unattended in vehicles during multi-day excursions to reduce alarm and confusion.
Lava Tubes Enable Hidden Movement
- Authorities ruled the deaths accidental despite the lava tubes and many unexplored caves that could conceal an attacker.
- The park's 1,100 miles of interconnected lava tubes create plausible routes for someone to disappear without detection.