Disappearance of Edward Martin Zajac Jr.

On November 30, 1973, Edward Martin Zajac Jr., also known as Eddie car was found on French King Bridge in Greenfield Massachusetts. The bridge was over the Connecticut River and it was dragged for his body.

He was 20 years old at the time of disappearance and is a white male. He's between 5'7" and 5'11" and 150 to 180 lbs. He has Sandy colored hair.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/50346/details

Vrillon and His Message From Ashtar Galactic Command

Around 5 p.m. on November 26, 1977 ITN News in Southern Britain was taken over. T.V. news anchor Andrew Gardner was doing the

10 minutes past five was when the T.V. screen began to distort and the sound of Andrews voice began to fade as a new voice sounded. He introduced himself as Vrillon and he spoke for the Ashtar Galactic Command. and he relayed his message for about 6 minutes. The video above is of the broadcast.

The basics of the message was that the person's name was Vrillon and he spoke for the Ashtar Galactic Command. He hints that people are right that Aliens exist. He asks the humans to get rid of their weapons of destruction and live in peace. They're concerned for the well being of Earth and wanrs of false prophets and

Many were left confused by by the broadcast that seemed to have come from Aliens. It was later deemed a hoax and was performed by some one with a good amount of technical skills. It's also thought that the person chose to do it on a news broadcast instead of a program, so that the message would have been heard by more people. But some still wonder if it really was a prank as there was no punchline or anything of the sort. Only the bits of fear he put into some.

So is the message from Vrillon human or someone from the stars?

SOURCES:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/vrillon-hacking-alien-voice-seventies-extra-terrestrial-hoax-unexplained-mysteries-a8069926.html
https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2014/04/25/vrillon-message-ashtar-command/
https://www.historicmysteries.com/vrillon/

The Crooked Forest of Poland

Just outside of Gryfino, Poland there is a little forest of strange trees. It's known as Krzywy Las or the Crooked Forest. 400 pine trees grow crookedly. At the base, the trees curve and make a J shape and all the trees curve towards the North. No one knows how these trees came to be this way.

It's known that the trees were planted around the 1930s and around 10 years later is when the trees were curved.. The reason or even how it had happened is a mystery. One that may never be solved.

These trees could have been curved for convenience as the curve may have made it easier to make certain things like boats, rocking chairs, etc. It seems only 400 were affected, but it could be possible that the farmers were stopped due to WWII.

Some theorize that it may have been a political statement. Around the time that it was estimated to have happened WWII was happening. It may have done to make a political statement by local farmers. A similar statement happened in 1939 by planting larch trees in a pine forest in Zernikow, Brandenburg in Germany.

Some think that it's possible that during the Invasion of Poland in WWII enemy tanks may have caused damage. That possibly the tanks plowed through the young forest and caused them to flatten and grow the way they did. It seems unlikely that the trauma caused was from this.

Some theorize that the trees were an act of nature.  There are trees around the world that have experienced this curve. Except in those cases, the curves are rough and these are smooth Maybe it was due to harsh a heavy snowfall or harsh winds. Some think that it may be due to soil creep. The only problem with that though is that the forest lays on flat land. Soil creep typically happens on hills or sloping land. Or maybe they suffer from a genetic mutation that causes this.

Between WWII and the 1970's Gryfino was abandoned. It's understandable why no one knows why the trees were this way.


SOURCES:
https://www.historicmysteries.com/crooked-forest-poland/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/crooked-forest-poland-krzywy-las
https://www.iflscience.com/environment/what-could-have-caused-polands-crooked-forest/

Murder of Nancy Marie Ryan

17-year-old Nancy Marie Ryan was last seen on May 6, 1974, a day before her 18th birthday. Nancy was hitchhiking on Route 50 she was hitchhiking from her home in Fairfax, Virginia to Reston, Virginia.  On May 14, 1974, she was reported missing. On June 8, 1974, her body was found in a wooded area off of Devlin Road in Manassas, Virginia. She had died from a gunshot wound.

SOURCES:
https://potomaclocal.com/2013/09/04/help-solve-a-cold-case-homicide/
https://coldcasesmaps.com/coldcase/nancy-marie-ryan/
http://fairfaxcitygmucrimesolvers.org/crimes/nancy-marie-ryan-unsolved-death-investigation/

November 26, 1983 San Mateo Doe *Update likely Identified*

Around 8:33 am on November 26, 1983, a body was found on Lower Pillar Point/ Ocean Beach in Half Moon Bay. They had died earlier this morning. Their murder was brutal as they were beaten, strangled and shot, and their wrists were also slashed.

The victim was born a white male, but they could have been transgender or a drag queen as they were found with female clothing. At the time of death, they were between 19 and 25 years old. They were 5'10" and 140 lbs. They had hazel eyes and short brown hair.

They were found wearing female clothes including fake female sponge breasts. They were wearing light yellow knee-length Capri pants, light yellow jacket, a multicolored turtleneck t-shirt ( maroon with multicolored stripes), black nylon stockings, brown colored pantyhose, size small North Beach brand blue bikini underpants, beige lace underpants, and beige bra with foam or sponge padding. Was also wearing a white metal necklace with a cross and two white metal rings. No wig was found, but it is possible they could have worn one.

UPDATE:
DNA Doe Project announced on October 8, 2019 that this Doe was Identified and confirmation is pending.

SOURCES:
https://coroner.smcgov.org/john-doe-83-26-case-83-1063
http://unidentified.wikia.com/wiki/San_Mateo_Doe_(1983)
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/10528

Murder of Sharon Thor

Around 5:30 p.m. on October 26, 1982, 16-year-old Sharon Thorn was getting ready in her Franklin Township home for her weekly ballet lesson three miles away in Bound Brook.

Sharon's father was relaxing in the living room and her mother was in the kitchen. Her mother noted that when Sharon answered the phone she was pleasantly surprised. In order to get some privacy, she went as far as she could into the cellar stairway. The conversation was brief and soon after hanging up she hurried outside. She told her mother she would be right back because she knew they were leaving in fifteen to dance lessons. 

A kid playing in his front yard noticed that Sharon had gotten into the passenger side of a vehicle that pulled up next to the house. The house was described as old and dirty, and the muffler was loud. Something may have been blocking the inside rear window. The kid noticed that the person driving didn't seem familiar as he backed up and drove in front of Sharon's house. The driver was a white male with dark-colored hair. 

This was the last time anyone saw Sharon alive. 

Three days later on October 29, 1982, Sharon's body was found in a wooded area less than a quarter of a mile from her home in a wooded area. Sharon had been beaten to death possibly with a two by four and cinderblock. It was found she died around an hour after disappearing. There was an attempt to conceal the body. 

The area was popular with local teens who hunted, rode dirt bikes, and was a party place and a place people socialize regularly. The area was off limit to private vehicles there was a continuous flow of vehicles due to its popularity with teens. 

It's believed that there may have been more than one perp and that Sharon may have known them. The people seen picking her up were in their late teens early 20's. 

OTHER IMAGES:

SOURCES:

https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/prosecutor-s-office/cold-cases

https://www.nj.com/reporter/index.ssf/2009/10/prosecutor_reopens_1982_cold-c.html

https://coldcasesmaps.com/coldcase/sharon-thor/

http://www.pomc.com/catch_a_killer/sharon_thor.html

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92796645/sharon-thor

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25496453/sharon_thor_murder/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25496463/sharon_thor_murder/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25496492/sharon_thor_murder/

https://www.newspapers.com/clip/25496522/sharon_thor_murder/

Disappearance of John Allen Hale Jr.

By the age of 28 John Allen Hale Jr. Owned 2 convenience stores in Columbus, Ohio. John was last seen on November 26, 1975, n Morse Road in Columbus, Ohio driving his marron 1975 Chevrolet Monza fastback. It isn't stated wether or not the car was found.

John Allen Hale Jr. was 28 at the time of disappearance and is a white male. He is 5'8" and 150 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes and has a y shaped scar on his forehead. He was wearing green pants and tan shoes.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/23568
http://charleyproject.org/case/john-allen-hale
https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Law-Enforcement/Investigator/Ohio-Missing-Persons/Missing-Adults-1/Hale

Murder of Richard Joseph Albert

On November 25, 1971, Richard Joseph Albert and another unnamed inmate escaped from the New Hampshire State Prison. Richard had only been there for two months before the escape. On April 17, 1972, Richard, who was still on the run, was found dead. He was found in a wooded area near the northbound land shoulder of mile marker 34.5 on the turnpike in Saco, Maine. His cause of death and how long he had been dead is instated.

SOURCES:
https://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=state_police_unsolved&id=22480&v=Article-homicides
https://www.pressherald.com/2017/04/17/police-seek-clues-in-45-year-old-murder-case/

Disapearance of Lulaida Morales Sejalbo

On November 25, 1973, 17-year-old Lulaida Morales Sejalbo left her job at the McDonalds in Santa Clara, California. This was the last time anyone had seen her. She never arrived back home. A month later her car was found in Santa Clara. All of her stuff was still inside including her uniform, purse, keys and other items. It's believed that she was taken against her will.

Lulaida also went by Loyola. She is an Asian female and was 17 at the time. She was 5'3" and 120 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes. She has a scar on her right foot. One of her teeth is missing and another has restorations.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4557/details
http://charleyproject.org/case/lulaida-morales-sejalbo
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/931dfca.html

Disappearance of Ludger Belanger

On November 25, 1975, Ludger Belanger was hunting with his wife and brother rabbits and birds. Luger decided he wanted to continue hunting, so he was dropped off along Route 105 in Washington, Maine near his home. He told his wife he would be home by noon. SHe needed him to give her a ride to her waitressing job.  He never showed up. The investigation revealed that Ludger had shot a deer dragged it to the road and had gotten a ride from someone. Foul play is suspected.

Ludger was 25 years old at the time and is a white male. He went by the nicknames Ludge and Ludgie. He is 5'7" and 125 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a red and black plaid jacket, green cotton pants, a blaze orange hat, and green rubber boots. His .30-30 Rifle was never recovered.



Other Images:

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/36428
http://charleyproject.org/case/ludger-r-belanger
https://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=state_police_unsolved&id=10874&v=Article-missing
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/4808dmme.html
https://www.pressherald.com/2015/11/21/hunters-disappearance-decades-ago-haunts-family/

December 3, 2000 Benton Township, Michigan John Doe

On December 3, 2000, the body of a man was found in a shallow grave in Benton Township, Michigan. It isn't stated how he had died, but he did die sometime in 2000. There's not much information on this case.

John Doe was a white or Hispanic male between 35 and 50 years old.  He was 5'5" and 150 lbs. He had dark brown to black hair and his eye color is undetermined. He had healed fracture to the nasal bones. He was wearing Wrangler jeans, Fruit of The Loom briefs with stripes size 36/38, dark socks, black leather belt, and a purple short-sleeved Jerzee brand t-shirt with "Music City USA-Nashville Tennessee" written in white letters.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/8388/details

Disappearance of Szczepan Miszewski

15-year-old Szczepan Miszewski was last seen on November 24, 1980, in Ustka, Pomorskie, Poland. He was taking out the trash when he had disappeared. He's a white male 180 cm or 5'11". He has green eyes and hair color is unlisted. 

SOURCES:

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/1119dmpol.html

http://www.zaginieni.pl/jak-pomagamy/poszukiwanie-zaginionych/zagineli/profil-osoby/?o=490

Disappearance of Chad and Melony Sutton

On November 23, 1992, 16-year-old Chad Sutton and his little sister 14-year-old Melony were last seen leaving their home in Inala, Queensland, Australia, around 8:35 a.m. Neither one has attended school since, and neither one brought additional clothes. They intended to hitchhike to Perth, but neither has been heard from since.

A childhood of the two believes that the three people who bullied the siblings could have been responsible. The bullies were violent and had attacked the two several times.

Chad was 16 at the time and is a white male. He's 170 cm and has a slim build. He has brown eyes and hair.

Melony was 14 at the time and is a white female. She's 152 cm and has a slim build. She has brown hair and hazel eyes. She's described as having a fair complexion.

SOURCES:
http://www.australianmissingpersonsregister.com/Suttons.htm
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/335dmqld.html
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/716dfqld.html

Disappearance of Allan George Whyte and Maureen Joyce Braddy

On November 23, 1968, 17-year-old Allan Whyte and his 16-year-old girlfriend, Maureen Braddy went to a dance at the YMCA on Mundy Street in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Around 9 p.m. Allan and Maureen were seen outside of the dance hall. Allan's brother invited the couple to an after-party at his house, but they refused. Allan told his brother he was dropping Maureen off at her house. Neither one made it home that night and haven't been seen since.

There had been some talk that the couple may have run away from home, but it's believed that they may have met foul play. Maureen and Allan worked at the Crystal Egg Company on Garsed Street. Allan left behind his recently bought car and his savings account was untouched. Maureen also hadn't collected her wages from the previous week.

The family has posted a million dollar reward for successful information on the two.

Allan was 17 at the time and is a white male. He's described as a happy-go-lucky kind of guy.

Maureen was 16 at the time and a white female. She's 163 cm and 5'4". She has black hair and blue eyes. When she walked she was pigeon-toed. She may have also been pregnant when she disappeared.

OTHER IMAGES:

SOURCES:

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/4297dmvic.html

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/2939dfvic.html

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-12/family-still-searching-for-answers-maureen-braddy-disappearance/9322920

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-23/maureen-braddy,-allan-whyte-bendigo-disappearance-reward/8202540

Disappearance of Sherrlynn Leigh Mitchell

On November 22, 1973, 16-year-old Sherrlynn Leigh Mitchell left her home in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, to go meet with a friend at the bus stop. When the friend's bus arrived her friend found that Sherrlynn wasn't there. Sherrylynn didn't arrive back at work at the Ballarat Woollen Mills or collect her holiday pay.

Sherrlynn was born in 1957 her age isn't stated she was around 15/16 when she disappeared another source states that she was 16. She's a white female. She was around 5'4" or 165 cm. She has red hair and Hazel eyes. She was described as having a fair complexion.

SOURCES:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/2549dfvic.html
http://www.australianmissingpersonsregister.com/SherrlynMitchell.htm

Disappearance of Iva Mildred Foss

59-year-old Iva Foss was reported missing on November 20, 1960, by her husband. She was last seen in Johnstown, New York driving her green 1952 or 1953 Ford Sedan with New Hamshire license plates. It was later found dumped on the side of a street in Johnstown.

It's believed that Iva was shot during an altercation in a wools/goods manufacturing shop with a former boyfriend's wife. The body was supposedly driven to Groton, New Hampshire and disposed of in the Inactive Palermo Mica Mines. This seems unlikely to investigators though.

Iva is a white female and was 59 at the time of her disappearance. She's  5'2" and 130 lbs. She has brown shoulder length hair. She was carrying a blue train case, wearing a long grey coat, and prescription glasses.

OTHER IMAGES:

Vehicle Iva was last seen driving. 

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/2711/details
http://charleyproject.org/case/iva-mildred-foss
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1794dfny.html

Disappearance of Ryan Lucas McMillian

16-year-old Ryan Lucas McMillian was last seen in his home in Lithgow, New South Wales, Austrailia on November 19, 1997. His mother had checked on him before she went to work around 6:50 a.m. He was sleeping in his room. When she returned home she found he wasn't there. He didn't leave a note or warning of where he was going.

It's believed he did not run away. He was a year 10 student at Lithgow highschool and was looking forward to a school social the next week. He did not show up at it either and hasn't been seen since. Ryan enjoyed the internet and bushwalking.

SOURCES:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/2313dmnsw.html

Disappearance of Jesse Mathews

On May 19, 1968, Jesse Mathews went missing in Spokane, Washington. His car was found near Bowler and Pitcher- Riverside State Park in Spokane Washington. Not much is known in the case. Witnesses though claim that Jesse had been murdered. The Suspect identified has since died.

Jesse was 48 years old male at the time and is Native American. He is 5'8" to 5'10" and around 150 to 170 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes.

SOURCES:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/19604

Murder of Gary Butler

On February 25, 1996, 25-year-old Gary Butler was shooting pool at Perhach's Bar on Main St. In Manville, New Jersey with several of the bar's regulars. He left the bar sometime after midnight and he walked his friend home. He returned to his home at the Chester House where he rented a room on the second floor. Sometime between 2 and 6 a.m. he had managed to get to the town of Bound Brook, which is around 5 miles away. On the return trip from Bound Brook to Manville Gary was attacked, his cause of death was the result of multiple blunt force trauma. His body was found in the retention pond on North Main St. in Manville near the border of Bridgewater and Raritan River.

SOURCES:
https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/prosecutor-s-office/cold-cases

https://coldcasesmaps.com/coldcase/gary-butler/

November 17, 2004 Southside, Merseyside, England John Doe

On November 17, 2004, a left foot was found washed up on the shoreline of Hightown Beach in Southside, England. The foot was wearing a dark colored sock, gray or purple suede Kickers Tarmac shoe (British size 11). Only 500 pairs of trainers in this size and color were sold in the UK.

SOURCES:
http://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/1683umuk.html

Doppelgangers or Spirit Doubles

Natalie Portman and Keira Knightly

Doppelgangers are people who seemingly look exactly alike, but have no biological relation. The term Doppelganger was first used by German author Johann Paul Ritcher under the pen name Jean-Paul in 1796. It means double goer and was to describe spirit doubles in German Folklore.

According to old German folk tales All living creatures have a spirit double that lives an identical but invisible life. These spirits were essentially the "evil spirit twin" or the Mr. Hyde of the relationship to a person. These double spirits are distinctive from ghosts, as ghosts only show after death.

Seeing a doppelganger is seen as an omen. They show no shadows and is a replica or double of a living person. Sometimes they are considered to be a warning of an impending death. If relatives or friends see a doppelganger it would mean they'd become ill or in danger. If a person saw their own doppelganger it meant death.

The doppelganger may give their person advice. The advice, unfortunately, will be filled with malace or implant evil thoughts into their mind. All in all, it was known to not trust a doppelganger if you were to meet one.

Spirit doubles are in many civilizations throughout history.

The earliest references to spirit doubles were found in Zoroastrianism on the Zurvanite branch. They have an abstract duality of Zoroastrianism which is pictured as twins born of good and evil. The twin sons of Ahura Mazdā. Angra Mainyu was representative of evil and Spenta Mainyu is representative of the holy spirit.

Scientists say there is a completely logical reason for people who look the same to not be biologically connected. Humans are meant to look different for the importance of individuality in our species. Our features vary more than other animals do, but our genetics do not.

So while many people look different odds are that people will look similar even though they aren't biologically related. You'll find that they look almost identical, but if you take a closer look they aren't identical. You'll find that even if you find your doppelganger you'll see something they don't have that you have or vice versa. You can see similar features in modern religions like for example God and the Devil in Christianity.

In Ancient Egypt, Ka is said to be a spirit double that has the exact memories as the person. The exact definition of Ka is controversial though and may not mean as a spirit double, but as a protecting divine spirit of a person.

SOURCES:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doppelg%C3%A4nger
https://globalnews.ca/news/2300048/your-doppelganger-exists-according-to-science-heres-why/
https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/doppelgangers-and-mythology-spirit-doubles-001825
https://mythology.net/others/concepts/doppelganger/

Disappearance of Linda Ann Miller

19-year-old Linda Ann Miller had used a Greyhound Bus to travel from San Rafael, California to Guadalajara, Mexico in July of 1973. Her sister reported her missing in 2001. Her sister believes that she had left with a man name "Cary Kristal".

Linda was 19 years old and is Native American. She is 5'4" and around 112 lbs. She had long straight brown hair and brown eyes. 

SOURCES:

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/11802/details

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/3087dfca.html