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The world is filled with unexplained mysteries, and the United States are no different (quite the opposite actually!). Did you know that in Missouri, a teenager passed away due to complications related to AIDS nearly ten years before the disease was discovered? And in Minnesota, a woman miraculously survived after being found frozen.
This gallery comprises renowned unsolved mysteries from each state, ranging from disappearances to UFOs. Click on to delve into America's unexplained underbelly.
In 1956, Billy Howard, Robert Earl Dye, and their cousin, Dan Brasher, went missing in Jefferson County. They were last spotted in a 1947 green Ford and vanished without a trace. Since then, numerous theories have emerged. One is that the car was buried under the highway.
In 1982, a fishing boat was discovered ablaze near the coast of Craig. Within the vessel, eight lifeless bodies were discovered. The victims had been subjected to gunshots and set on fire, but the motive behind this terrible murder remains a mystery. The individual(s) responsible for this crime have yet to be identified, rendering it the most perplexing unsolved mystery in the state's history.
In 2001, a man named Robert William Fisher was accused of murdering his wife and children and setting fire to their home in Scottsdale. He disappeared and eluded capture by law enforcement. For nearly two decades, Fisher remained on the FBI's "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list until he was eventually removed in 2021. He remains at large.
The Gurdon Light, a puzzling floating light, was first observed in the 1930s, hovering over Gurdon's railroad. Speculations vary, with some suggesting it may be the spirit of William McClain, who was murdered in 1931, while others propose it as a natural occurrence. Contributing factors like swamp gas and rock quartz located beneath the land have been put forth as potential explanations.
In 1962, Clarence Anglin, John Anglin, and Frank Morris (pictured from left to right) managed to escape from Alcatraz by drilling holes in their cells. They vanished without a trace and were never found. The mystery surrounding their whereabouts still fascinates us, as no bodies have ever been discovered.
The Lee family relocated to their new residence in the Black Forest area, only to experience a series of peculiar occurrences like flickering lights, mysterious footsteps, and unexplained music. Despite persistent investigation, no plausible explanation has been found thus far. Interestingly, a Hopi shaman suggested that the house was situated in a space where spirits traversed between realms—an enigma that remains unresolved.
In 2012, during Hurricane Sandy, a tree toppled onto New Haven Green. Surprisingly, tangled in the tree roots was a 200-year-old human skull. Further excavation uncovered additional body fragments, leading experts to estimate that more than 5,000 bodies are buried beneath the Green. Although an epidemic has been suggested, the exact reason for this mass burial remains unknown.
Jane Marie Prichard was discovered killed by gunshot in Blackbird State Forest in 1986. She was a student conducting botany experiments in the woods, and no clues as to the motive or suspect have ever been found.
In July 1951, the remains of Mary Reeser, a 67-year-old woman, were discovered in her St. Petersburg residence. All that remained were her shrunken skull, parts of her backbone, and left foot, as the rest of her body had turned to ashes. Surprisingly, her apartment still stood undamaged. This puzzling incident led numerous individuals to suspect spontaneous human combustion.
In 1987, Minnie Winston was scared when she noticed that her house at 1114 Fountain Drive in Atlanta had blood coming out of the walls, floor, and appliances. The police confirmed that it was indeed human blood, but failed to provide any further information.
In 1982, a 19-year-old named Lisa Au went missing. Her car was located on a highway in Kailua and her body was found 10 days later. While there have been theories suggesting the involvement of a police officer (or someone posing as a police officer), the case remains unresolved.
Since the 1970s, the towns of Jerome and Bliss have experienced cases of mutilation involving humans, cattle, and deer. These incidents have included peculiar occurrences, like the draining of blood from bodies. Authorities have attributed these acts to "cult killings," but no suspects have been identified.
The "Mad Gasser" of Mattoon has been acknowledged as the individual responsible for various gas attacks during the 1940s. The victims reported a series of symptoms after smelling a strange odor, but no tangible proof has surfaced. Alternative explanations like mass hysteria or supernatural phenomena have been proposed, but the perplexing event remains a mystery.
In 1941, a farmer in Odon noticed smoke emerging from a window one morning. Hastily, he rushed to extinguish the fire, only to find another blaze erupting in a different room. Astonishingly, this pattern repeated 28 times in succession! Fearing poltergeists, the farmer decided to burn down the entire house and construct a new one.
In 2013, a boy by the name of Landon Jones (not shown in the picture) from Cedar Falls fell ill with a bacterial infection in his lung. Ever since, he has lost his appetite and thirst. The boy consumes food and beverages solely out of necessity. The reason behind this remains unknown.
In 1988, Randy Leach went missing from a pre-graduation party at a high school in Leavenworth County, with no evidence left behind. The location of the party was cleaned up before the authorities could investigate and later destroyed by fire. Several individuals who collaborated with the investigators ended up dying.
In 1876, an incident occurred where an unidentified substance resembling chunks of raw meat began to rain down over a farm. The origin of this meat remains unclear, with the only natural explanation being that it was regurgitated by vultures as they flew over the farm.
Marie Laveau played a crucial role in the practice of Voodoo in New Orleans during the 19th century. Her abilities gained a mythical status, blurring the line between reality and legend. The extent of her actual power remains a subject of speculation.
In 1898, Sarah Ware, aged 52, was discovered murdered in Bucksport. The alleged murder weapon, a hammer stained with blood, vanished and her neighbor (the primary suspect) was found not guilty. Ware's burial was peculiar as her head and body were buried in different locations, without a gravestone.
In 2017, a house fire in Bethesda uncovered the remains of a man in the basement and a series of tunnels beneath the residence. Daniel Beckwitt, the homeowner, faced charges for the man's death, but the existence of the tunnels remains unexplained.
The "Black Flash" was an unknown presence that appeared in Provincetown between 1939 and 1945, but vanished after a man poured boiling water on it. Its identity remained a mystery, leaving residents perplexed by this eerie figure.
In 1966, a group of teenagers observed a light hovering over a valley in Paulding. Numerous theories, spanning from natural to supernatural explanations, have emerged throughout the years. However, the source of the light continues to baffle researchers to this day.
In 1980, Jean Hilliard had a car accident near Langby. The following day, she was discovered completely frozen, yet miraculously still alive. Despite being frozen solid, she eventually fully recovered from the incident.
In 1942, a criminal known as the "Phantom Barber" of Pascagoula invaded people's homes and took locks of their hair. He was never caught or identified.
In 1969, a young teenager named Robert Rayford passed away after being admitted to a hospital in St. Louis. He experienced severe weight loss and suffered from multiple infections. It wasn't until a few years later that the HIV virus was identified in the United States. Tests conducted afterwards concluded that Rayford had actually succumbed to complications related to AIDS, a condition that had not yet been discovered at the time. It is important to note that Rayford had never traveled abroad nor received a blood transfusion. Consequently, Robert Rayford is widely believed to be the first individual in the country to have died from AIDS-related complications.
In the vicinity of Glacier National Park, there seems to be a gravitational force that makes trees grow sideways. Referred to as the "Vortex," this location is also the dwelling place of the "House of Mystery," a slanted cabin that produces captivating optical illusions.
On the 1st of March in 1950, 15 members from the choir of the Beatrice West Side Baptist Church were supposed to gather at the church for their rehearsal. Due to different circumstances, every single one of them arrived late that day. Their luck was remarkable, considering a gas leak caused the church to explode that very day.
The unsolved mystery that remains the most high-profile in the state is the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996.
Rachel Garden, a 15-year-old, went missing in 1980 after purchasing cigarettes at a Newton market. The case remains unsolved, with no clues found since then.
In 1927, an alleged phantom (or ghost) sniper caused fear in Camden. Incidents were documented involving car and bus windows, although no bullets or casings were discovered. The unexplained attacks persisted for approximately a year, and the unidentified shooter was never apprehended.
Roswell has long attracted UFO enthusiasts who hold onto the belief that alien life is out there. Presently, numerous individuals continue to suspect that the government conceals information concerning the 1947 incident.
In the 1800s, there was a man referred to as the "Leatherman" who roamed around Westchester and Putnam Counties. He would sleep in caves and was discovered deceased in 1889. The man's identity and why he was a hermit are still unknown, leaving his true identity a perplexing enigma.
In the fall, at a certain time right before sunset, a bear's shadow can be seen on Whiteside Mountain. This occurrence draws photographers from across the nation.
The remains of six peoplewere discovered in the crawl space of Eugene Butler's residence in Niagara in 1915. The identities of these individuals and the reason for their presence remain a mystery.
Starting in 1976, the people of Circleville began receiving harassing and intimidating letters. Despite the arrest of Paul Freshour after a resident's murder, the letters persisted. The true author of these letters in Circleville still remains unidentified.
The Jamison family went to inspect a property for sale in Red Oak in 2014. Several days later, their truck was discovered with all their belongings inside. However, it took about a month for hunters to locate their remains. The circumstances surrounding their deaths remain a mystery.
In 2016, residents of Forest Grove shared that they heard a high-pitched noise resembling a train on metal tracks, despite the absence of a nearby railroad. The source and cause of the sound remain unknown.
The lifeless body of a young boy was discovered in a wooded area in 1957, enclosed within a cardboard box. The unidentified child, located near Philadelphia, has yet to be identified.
In 1993, Adam Emery murdered Jason Bass during an incident of road rage. Shortly after being convicted of the crime, Emery disappeared. His abandoned car was discovered on Newport Bridge, and later, the body of his wife was found in Narragansett Bay. The FBI still regards Adam Emery as a fugitive.
The first encounters with "Lizard Man" occurred in Browntown during the year 1988. A tall, red-eyed creature with enormous strength was reported by local residents. Such sightings persisted up until 2015.
In 1994, Tina Marcotte contacted a friend to inform them about her flat tire. She also mentioned that her coworker, Tom Kueter, intended to assist her. However, after this conversation, Marcotte disappeared. Kueter was subsequently apprehended, but he denied any communication with his coworker. Kueter was then found dead the next day, and Marcotte's body was found under a woodpile Kueter's workplace more than a year later.
In 1871, in a tragic incident, a train crashed and killed a young girl named Nina Craigmiles, who was only seven years old. Devastated by her loss, her family constructed a marble mausoleum to honor her memory and also serve as a burial place for other family members. Unfortunately, inexplicable red stains started to manifest in the white marble. Despite their efforts, the family was unable to remove these stains, and perplexingly, more stains appear each time a family member is placed in the mausoleum.
Arlington Girl Scout, Amber Hagerman, aged nine, was abducted in 1996. A van was seen taking her by a witness. A few days after, her body was discovered. Despite the unidentified culprits, this incident prompted the development of AMBER Alerts (America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response), now implemented globally.
Jean Baptiste was a grave robber in the late 1800s. After being apprehended, he was exiled to a secluded island in the Great Salt Lake. In the end, Baptiste mysteriously disappeared from the island and was never seen again.
The region near Glastenbury Mountain in Vermont is known as the "Bennington Triangle." Over the years, a number of disappearances have taken place there. Different theories have been proposed, such as serial killers or supernatural occurrences, but a conclusive explanation remains elusive.
The Old House Woods in Diggs were once used as a covert refuge by pirates and soldiers, leading to reports of considerable paranormal phenomena in the area.
In 2002, Jason Padgett was assaulted by two men outside a bar. The assault resulted in Padgett experiencing a concussion. However, following his recovery, he developed exceptional mathematical abilities. This phenomenon is referred to as acquired savant syndrome.
In 1991, author Danny Casolaro made plans to meet with a source in Martinsburg. Casolaro was conducting an investigation into a story he titled 'The Octopus' which involved the government. Unfortunately, he was discovered deceased in his hotel room of an apparent suicide. There is speculation that Danny Casolaro was actually murdered because of his work.
In 1987, the Tallman family purchased a secondhand bunk bed. Shortly thereafter, their residence in Horicon began experiencing apparent poltergeist phenomena, such as a fire outbreak and their children falling sick. Eventually, the family decided to get rid of the bunk bed, and the problems stopped.
The Devils Tower National Monument is viewed as a sacred place by many Native American tribes. Even now, scientists find it challenging to explain its origin.
Sources: (Reader's Digest)
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The world is filled with unexplained mysteries, and the United States are no different (quite the opposite actually!). Did you know that in Missouri, a teenager passed away due to complications related to AIDS nearly ten years before the disease was discovered? And in Minnesota, a woman miraculously survived after being found frozen.
This gallery comprises renowned unsolved mysteries from each state, ranging from disappearances to UFOs. Click on to delve into America's unexplained underbelly.