Stuff You Should Know Selects: The Disappearance of the Yuba County Five
May 21, 2022
In 1978, five friends mysteriously vanished after a basketball game, leaving behind only their abandoned car. The haunting circumstances surrounding their disappearance unfold through chilling details, including the unsettling death of one member months later. Their lack of outdoor skills raises questions about their choices, especially given the resources available to them. The narrative dives into mental health issues within the group and the emotional toll on their families, adding depth to an already perplexing mystery that remains unsolved.
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The Yuba County Five Disappearance
- Five friends, known as "the boys," vanished after a basketball game in Yuba City, California, in 1978.
- Their car was found abandoned on a mountain road, far from their homes and the game's location.
Ted Weir's Mysterious Death
- Ted Weir's body was found months later in a stocked Forest Service trailer, miles from the car.
- He had starved, despite ample food being available, raising questions about the group's decisions.
Joseph Shones' Encounter
- Joseph Shones had a heart attack on the same road the night of the disappearance and saw two groups of people.
- He called for help, but both groups ignored him, possibly the boys and another unknown group.