Unexplained Oregon

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We are back with a new episode as we discuss the mysterious disappearance of babysitter, 15-year-old Diane Hank, in 1954 from Portland, Oregon. Suspicion quickly fell on the family she often worked for, a biracial couple supposedly active in the sale of narcotics--Sherry and Wayne Fong. After the discovery of her body, years of trials proceeded with no real resolution just more questions. Was Diane's death an accident, intentional, a cover planned because she knew too much? Listen to all the theories in this collaborative episode with Elyse and Winston from True Crime Cat Lawyer. Instagram: @UnexplainedOregon Facebook: @UnexplainedOregon Produced By: Christine Ober Music By: Pixaby.com Source: https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2017/04/1954_portland_murder_of_teenag.html

This episode Kim and Christine are together, silly and talking listener's emails, reviews and a thriller called "No Exit." So sit back, grab a beer (or water) and enjoy! If you like what you hear please tell a friend, write a review or send message with episode suggestions or feedback. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram at Unexplained Oregon or email us at Unexplainedoregon@gmail.com Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixaby.com

What if we could know all of the mysteries of the past on our land, in our homes and in our communities? Join Kim and Christine and they update listeners on the latest events and discuss an unassuming neighborhood home that was once the sight the notorious case dubbed the Jackson County Rebellion in the 1930s. This infamous uprising occurred during a time of political discord and at the height of the depression resulting in the murder of local Police Constable Prescott at the hands of a businessman Llewellyn Banks. Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixabay.com Inspired by: https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMG45T_Roots_Banks_House_Medford_Oregon https://www.oregonlive.com/O/2010/07/political_battle_in_jackson_co.html Information of Dr. Robert W. Clancy MD, was located in Traffic in Opium and Other Dangerous Drugs for the year ended in 1940 Published by U.S. Treasury and Department and Bureau of Narcotics in Washington DC

It was just a few days before Valentine’s' Day on February 10th, 1990 and Martha "Marty" Evans, the mother of two was a bridesmaid in her best friend’'s wedding in Knappa, Oregon. She was still wearing baby's-breath and the special black dress with burgundy lace accents that her mother and sister Joyce Van Osdol had made for the wedding. Her signature jacket and black leather purse had been left behind the night Evans went out after the reception and she and the truck she was driving has never been seen again. What really happened the night Evans disappeared is the topic of this weeks episode as Christine and Kim explore the many questions, possibilities and theories according to the family and news reports. Here are some of mysterious events leading up to Marty's disappearance: • Several phone calls to a boyfriend who told Evans not to come over that night; • A phone call to an ex-husband and a pending custody case; • An alleged confession on a man’s death bed her murder; • A recent friendship with a drug dealer and a bust the same night; After over 30 years--wherever Marty is, her family wants answers for closure for her children and for her community. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 503.325.5515. -----A special thank you to our friend Lauri for sharing Marty's story with us---- Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixaby.com Sites: https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/what-happened-to-marty/article_a6ae160d-2201-5bbf-8f04-145537e25745.html https://www.koin.com/news/special-reports/30-year-mystery-bridesmaid-in-pickup-vanished-near-astoria/ https://kmun.org/series/cold-coast/

On a special Halloween recording , Kim and Christine get together to discuss listener's reviews, feedback and emails and an update on the Gabby Petito episode. They also share the latest movies they have been watching. The title of this episode is the tag line from the movie -- "The Night House" mentioned in the podcast. If you have feedback or upcoming episode ideas and want a podcast sticker email us at: Unexplainedoregon@gmail.com Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Astrofreq/Pixaby.com

TW: The episode contains explicit descriptions of violence--please be mindful and take care as this could be disturbing to some. This episode was originally recorded in May of 2021 as Kim and Christine discuss the mysteries of what is left and found in the more isolated places in our state inspired by our listener's suggestions. They read listener's emails and catch up on past episodes. Please note that the Article cited from Stars and Strips is no longer available online Alternative Information: https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2021/02/human-remains-found-at-multnomah-falls-identified-after-42-years-more-cold-cases-may-be-solved-with-genetic-genealogy.html Produced By: Christine Ober Music By: Pixaby.com

Kim and Christine discuss the tragic events surrounding and leading up to the disappearance of Gabby Petito--a vanlifer traveling to Oregon from the east coast. This case has forced a focus on systemic issues such as mental health, intimate partner violence and the lack of urgency and support for the missing and murdered indigenous and marginalized in our society.   Information shared in this episode: If you can please donate your time, resources or money to organizations or charities like  Gabbypetitofoundation.org  @mmiwhoismissing   @blackandmissingfdn  @Beyond_Equality If you didn't already know about the horrific numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two spirited people, please read up or watch these films about this ongoing tragedy: ‘Finding Dawn' (2006) ‘This River' (Short 2021) ‘If I Go Missing' (2019) We'd also really recommend reading: bell hooks-- ‘The Will to Change' & Grayson Perry's-- ‘The Descent of Man' for unlearning sexism Credit to: Laura and Aaron @parkingonthewildside (Instagram) Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixaby.com 

During the second half of 19th Century, during Portland's Victorian heyday, saloons, bordellos and boardinghouses catered to the working class and visitors coming through. After a night of drinking some of these unsuspecting folks awoke on a ship bound for Asia after being drugged, kidnapped and carried through a series of underground tunnels leading to the waterfront where they were sold into slave labor thus being "shanghaied." Some of these passageways still exist under Old Town, Chinatown and downtown Portland and some have said they are the most haunted locations in Oregon. Join Christine and Kim as they explore the origins of these creepy underground systems, their purpose and how one can plan a visit. Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixaby.com Sources: https://thatoregonlife.com/2017/06/underground-city-pendleton/

During the early morning hours of August 30, 2013 Bryce's Toyota Highlander was found crashed off of a 25-foot embankment in Castaic, CA near the main boat launch access road. According to his family all of his personal belongings were found with the vehicle but there was no sign of Bryce. His parent's spoke with him the last time at 2:00 am and several times in the days and hours prior as he was behaving erratically while attempting to travel home. There have been no answers, closure or confirmed sightings. This episode is released on the 8th anniversary of the strange disappearance of college sophomore Bryce Laspisa and is shared and inspired by a special guest and friend of the podcast. This episode is from outside of the Pacific Northwest with plans for future episodes of similar stories closer to home. At the time he went missing Bryce was 5'11'', weighed around 170 lbs, with blue eyes and bright red hair which is normally very short. He was wearing a blue and white checkered shirt, a pair of white cargo shorts and white Nike sneakers with red trim. He had a large tattoo on his right shoulder of a bull's head and his birthday in Roman Numerals. If you have any information contact the Los Angeles Sheriff at: 323-890-5500 Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixaby.com Art by: Matthew O'Neal

Christine and Kim discuss the events and aftermath of the traumatic ax attack on that fateful in 1977. What happens after to the two survivors as they both struggle to recover--both in their own way. Fifteen years after the attack - in 1992 - Terri returns to Central Oregon to find answers and learns why no one has ever been charged with the crime. She connects with a community and finds allies in those still deeply impacted by the events of that night and learn they might hold the secret to who did it-- a 17 year-old local boy known for his meticulous dress and violent behavior. Inspired by: "Strange Piece of Paradise" by Terri Jentz Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: Pixaby.com

On a summer night in 1977, in a central Oregon State Park on the banks of the Deschutes River, two female students from Yale on a cycling trip across country were violently attacked when a man in a truck drove over their tent while they were sleeping and then attacked them with an ax. Both women survived that night, both with scars in different ways--this episode explores the events leading up to and the evening of the fateful attack. Based on the book: Strange Piece of Paradise--By Terri Jentz Produced by: Christine Ober Music By: Pixaby.com

This week we focus on missing person Graciela Garcia who disappeared on November 8, 2019 from Hermiston, Oregon. Graciela arranged to bring her son dinner but never showed—instead her current husband arrived unexpectedly and Graciela has not been seen or heard from since. Her current husband is the last person to have seen or talked with her and says she left on her own after acting strangely. Graciela's family continues to look for her with no answers, few resources and little support to solve this tragic mystery. Graciela Garcia 10/06/70 — 49 years old 140lbs 5ft 4in Missing since November 8th 2019 Last seen in Hermiston, Oregon around 7:00pm Please check out the official Facebook Page for "Find Graciela Garcia" There is a official Twitter page as well " @findgracielag " Another way to help: https://gofund.me/d974370f A special thank you to Grabriela Bautista for participating in the episode Music By: Pixaby.com

We are back and better than ever! This intro episode will update listeners on missing person Mykilee Driver from the last episode of season one. Kim and Christine discuss what they have been up to and what you can expect from the upcoming season of Unexplained Oregon. We would like to thank Zarahra Fourstar for contacting us regarding her daughter Mykilee Music by: Pixabay.com

This week we discuss cases from our recent Watch Out Wednesday: What happened to David Wayne Killitz? He was last seen 25 years ago with an acquaintance and his daughter would like to know what happened to her father. Where is Mykilee Driver? A mother of three who went missing last November from an apartment complex in Portland--her mother is worried since she never goes this long without contacting someone. These are just a few cases we discuss this week as well as a case of a missing youth who was recently found safe due to information sharing, listeners like you and social media. Refrences: https://charleyproject.org/case/david-wayne-killitz https://www.oregon.gov/osp/missing/Shared%20Documents/Mykilee%20Azuriah%20Driver%20a.pdf https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2020/12/15/missing-mashpee-woman-last-seen-portland-oregon/3913093001/ Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: David Ober

Kim and Dan talk this week about one of their favorite subjects--UFO's, specifically The Great Los Angeles Air Raid. During a time when our nation was on high alert from the attack on Pearl Harbor and in the early morning hours on February 25, 1942, the U.S. Government attempted to shoot down an unidentified flying object above Los Angeles. Dan and Kim discuss the facts of this famous case and other famous cases in the PNW that date back to the late 40s.

January is Human Traficking awareness month and according to some reports Oregon is part of this often silent epidemic targeting the most vulnerable in our state. This week we update listeners on two missing people, spotting potential victims and the importance of information sharing in order to keep our communities safe. National Human Trafficking Hotline Call 1-888-373-7888 |*Text 233733 Sources: https://www.kdrv.com/content/news/Oregon-at-the-epicenter-of-human-trafficking-epidemic-566888001.html https://www.facebook.com/groups/341658526970132 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1180812175619844

Jane and John Doe are names often used to reference a corpse whose identity is unknown or unconfirmed. This weeks episode is inspired by our listeners as we explore some creepy cases of deceased individuals found througout the state of Oregon who have yet to be identified and likely died under mysterious circumstances. *Please be mindful as this episode referrences sensitive material involving a child found deceased Produced by: Christine Ober Music by: David Ober Resources: Polk County Jane Doe: https://www.oxygen.com/the-jane-doe-murders/crime-news/the-jane-doe-murders-what-happened-to-kathy-buxton?fbclid=IwAR35Gt3fM97shL9DCMicecXExKf0L7Ga74WnRVS3wHfe21jg2F4DdMB84OQ Little Girl Jane Doe: https://www.opb.org/article/2021/01/04/police-sketch-deceased-child/ John Morrow County Doe: https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/13740?nav Finely Creek Jane Doe: https://www.facebook.com/finleycreekjanedoe

Ghost towns, curses, overgrown cemeteries and wine--this week we are joined by long time friend, a fellow creeper and wine enthusiest as we explore some mysterious locations throughout the state of Oregon. For more info on the Gin Lin trail: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=70214 For more info on Ghost Towns: https://www.travelmedford.org/southern-oregon-ghost-towns- http://Onlyinyourstate.com oregonlive.com http://offbeatoregon.com/index-2020.html https://argylewinery.com/ https://www.ghosthillcellars.com/

This week we focus on the cold case of fifteen-year-old Leah Freeman from Coquelle, Oregon who was last seen walking, disappeared and was later found murdered. Her boyfriend Nick was exonerated of her murder but her case has never been solved despite the DNA evidence. Kim and Christine also discuss some creepy listener's suggestions, emails and comments. Produced by: David Ober/Christine Ober Music by: David Ober

What is the most unexplained thing that has happened to you? Christine and Kim discuss what inspired this weeks episode as they focus on an unsolved and creepy case of harrassment, home invasion and tormenting that recently occurred in Portland, Oregon. This case is perpetuited by an unprecedented time of turbulent nightly protests that have consumed the already limited police resources, a record number of retirements in the bureau and millions of dollars in budget cuts in the Portland area. Inspired by: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2020/12/stalker-terrifies-portland-neighborhoods.html https://www.columbiatribune.com/news/20100307/who-killed-janett-christman https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/887jmc/on_march_18_1950_a_13yearold_babysat_a_familys/ Produced by: David Ober Music by: David Ober

*This episode has descriptions of dead animals--take care and be mindful! This week Christine and Kim discuss unexplained phenomena occuring in Oregon starting with the strange deaths of livestock with no evidence or suspects. Deepening the mystery are the reoccurring crop cirlces that appear in remote places. Are these incidents the work of aliens drawn to these isolated landscapes or the work of humans--who and what are really responsible? *Special thanks to listener Lani for this weeks episode idea For more info: ttps://www.npr.org/2019/10/08/767283820/not-one-drop-of-blood-cattle-mysteriously-mutilated-in-oregon https://www.bluemountaineagle.com/news/investigators-perplexed-by-death-mutilation-of-another-oregon-cow/article_5ceca252-42d4-11ea-8e95-13bad7239118.html https://www.opb.org/news/article/central-oregon-mutilated-cow-case-rattles-ranchers/ https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/livestock/investigators-bewildered-by-death-mutilation-of-oregon-cow/article_ae843ed6-ce0c-11ea-9afc-ff48108a154a.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/science/cows-death-alien-abduction-cult-theories-oregon-us-a9129431.html%3famp https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/rancher-reports-mutilated-cow-outside-of-ukiah/article_87ad2f6c-ff4d-11ea-94c7-3fcb947f3849.html Production: David and Christine Ober Music: David Ober

Fauna Frey, a 45 year old female from the Eugene area has been missing since June 28, 2020 when she last spoke with her father from a hotel in Grants Pass, Oregon. She never arrived at her next destination and has not been seen or heard from since. In the five months since her disappearance, Fauna's family and friends were able to track her actions prior to her disappearance but still have few answers. Her abandoned car is the only item found with some limited clues inside. Join Kim and Christine and they review this case and discuss what is to come on the podcast.  Please check out Fauna's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/341658526970132/ #FindFaunaFrey Tips: Conact Josephine County Sheriff--Dave Daniel at 541-474-5117 Special Thanks~ Music: David Ober Production: David Ober & Christine Ober 

This week Kim and Christine continue the discussion on the known victims of John Arthur Ackroyd and explore the potential for more victims that were never linked to his crimes prior to his incarceration and death.

Christine and Kim discuss the excellent documenatry--"Ghosts of Highway 20" regarding John Arthur Ackroyd, a state highway worker who had access to roam the state. He was convicted in the 1978 murder of a woman who never returned from a holiday jog and the prime suspect in the 1990 disappearance of his 13-year-old stepdaughter. *This episode depics true accounts of violence towards women and children--be mindful and take care!

This week's episode happens once in a blue moon--a Halloween weekend and a time change! Join Christine and Kim as they read a listener story and discuss Oregon's oldest operating psychiatric hospital described as one of the most haunted places in the state. Check out: Oregon.live (Oregonian) https://youtu.be/BInqaSqPkiE https://youtu.be/hzyO-0ldxAw Thank you for all that you do, we really appreciate you!!!!

On this weeks episode Kim and Christine try to surprise each other (and listeners) when they share some new and very creepy cases from outside of Oregon.

On the night of November 19, 2011, a well-loved grocery store clerk from Ashland, Oregon was violently attacked and killed on his way home---his murder has never been solved. Join Christine and Kim as they discuss this peculiar and disturbing case. Warning this case is disturbing and might be triggering for some listeners. Just the Tip-sters: True Crime Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wo62Jy1AnGYMhyL66ZRR7?si=kzgMxuc-S9ikBZQuaxjuIQ https://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=Reddit+david+michael+grubbs&d=5020009387722441&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=fXtS9BBKw6rq1itrK8J2-oDu_t6bfLh6 https://mailtribune.com/news/crime-courts-emergencies/murder-still-haunts-ashland

This week Christine and Kim discuss how they survived the end of a very strange summer. Join us in a discussion about a recent Missing Person case in Oregon and wrap up with a brief talk on Urban Legends. Have you heard of Polybius? Was this a Government experiment, meant to blow the minds of Arcade players in Oregon in the 80’s? Did something go wrong? Have you heard about the Cannon Beach Bandage Man in Cannon Beach Oregon? Hear of what is next for Unexplained Oregon and we have another Listener Story to read!

On October 25, 1999, Leona Kinsey, a 45 year old female from La Grande, Oregon told a friend she was meeting a man named John and would stop by afterward. Leona never showed and 20 years later questions still remain. Christine and Kim discuss the events of that that day Leona disappeared--who she is as described by her daughter Carolyn DeFord who is still struggling with closure all these years later.

Christine gives an update on what Unexplained Oregon has in the works

Kim and Christine go back to Rajneeshpuram to finish their discussion of the events of the Rajneesh Movement in Oregon

Kim and Christine dive into the Netflix show Wild Wild Country and talk about the drama surrounding the Rajneesh Movement in Oregon during the 80s and 90s.

Christine and Kim discuss ghosts this week--why are we so drawn to this creepy genre of the unexplained and take a listen to a creepy as hell EVP and a listener story.

Kim and Christine share an update about the show and share their plans for the future

This week Christine and Kim dive into an infamous icon to the Pacific Northwest---Bigfoot or the Sasquatch. What is it about this tall, hairy, bipedal creature that has captivated us throughout history. Listen as they discuss common details reported during encounters and what has contributed to the culture of the Bigfoot phenomenon as we know it.

Join Kim and Christine in a discussion on three cases from Unsolved Mysteries, the newly released show on Netflix. Unsolved Mysteries is back and we are impressed! Along with this discussion, we have an interview with Kim's Dad detailing his first hand experience with UFO's at Lost Creek Lake, in Oregon.

Join Kim and Christine this week and listen to them discuss the Unsolved Case from 1974, The Cowden Family Murder. This is a very disturbing case from Oregon where an entire family goes missing from a campsite. The bodies of each family member were found months later. WARNING: The discussion of children being harmed happens in this episode.

This week Christine interviews Dave regarding his unique background in the field of search and rescue. They talk logistics, barriers and visit the last known location Crater Lake, Oregon, often referred to as "the last seen place," of missing boy Sammy Boehlke. https://natsar.amsa.gov.au/documents/Land-Operations/LSOM_Appendix_I.pdf https://profoundjourney.com/13-facts-lost-person-behaviour/ https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/sar-dog6.htm

Kim and Christine discuss the disappearance of Samuel Boehlke, an 8 years old who went missing on October 14, 2006 in Crater Lake, Oregon.

Kim and Christine briefly reflect on their first episode and discuss new information regarding Kyron's case.

On December 5, 1998, 8 year old Derrick Engebretson disappeared when hunting for Christmas trees in the Winema National Forest in Oregon. Christine and Kim look at the mysterious case of “Bear Boy,” his hatchet, a snow angel and what may have happened that day in the woods. If you have any information about the case of Derrick call: Klamath County Sheriff's Office 541-883-5130 Don’t forget to check out: charleyproject.org http://derrickengebretson.blogspot.com https://w2.weather.gov/climate/xmacis.php?wfo=mfr If you like our show remember to review, subscribe and go to our Facebook page

Join Unexplained Oregon on their first episode, discussing the Missing Person case in Oregon on Kyron Horman. Kyron Horman has been missing since 06/04/2010, last seen at his elementary school that morning with his step mother, Terri Horman. In this first episode, Kim and Christine discuss the possibility of Kyron's step-mother's involvement in his disappearance, and what is happening with the case now.

Join Kim and Christine, two Oregonian moms, as they share their unique perspectives on stories of the unexplained.