Red Web How a Wellness Retreat Led to This College Student's Vanishing | Disappearance of Christine Walters
Jan 12, 2026
Dive into the unsettling mystery of Christine Walters, a college student whose life changed after a wellness retreat in 2008. Discover how her paranoia took a dark turn, leading to her sudden disappearance. The hosts explore the eerie circumstances around her last known movements and reveal alarming details found along the way. Theories range from cult activity to accidental vanishing. Additionally, hear about the role of local investigators and the community's ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind her tragic fate.
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Sudden Move And New Lifestyle
- Christine moved abruptly from Wisconsin after a short Oregon trip and embraced an earthy, nature-focused lifestyle in Humboldt County.
- Friends said she loved the area and made lifestyle changes like thrift shopping and eating natural foods.
Conflicting Last-Known Locations
- Reports conflict about where Christine was found, showing how details blur as cases age.
- Discrepancies ranged from Arcata doorstep to Tompkins Hill Road, creating a 20-mile uncertainty.
Found Injured And Paranoid
- Witnesses found Christine naked, scratched, and with raw, bloody feet at a doorstep and described her as terrified and confused.
- Police took her to St. Joseph's Hospital and then to a hotel while she arranged to return home.
