What a sad, senseless murder of two young beautiful people who had such promising lives ahead of them. My thoughts and prayers to their families and friends. Great video, thank you for sharing this one with all us!!

@Meritouschannels

2 жыл бұрын

Inmates on the run hiding in public lands. This was 1990 but the way particular state governments are releasing violent criminals, I’m more afraid of humans now, than I am of bear on trails.

@lesleyhosking8318

2 жыл бұрын

Why do people do such meaningless,murders.This world is really getting worse even back then.My prayers go out to there parents,and booths families,still after all the years.

@lealovesthesea

2 жыл бұрын

@@Meritouschannels it’s usually near towns. Someone sees them, stalks them.

@mr.onethirtyeight5088

2 жыл бұрын

@@lesleyhosking8318 - This was 1990. That was like 32 years ago!

My mom was friends with Geoff in high school & said he was a very nice guy and a free spirit ❤ RIP Geoff and Molly

I camp alone at times and I am always armed, but being a sound sleeper, I have 2 infrared eyes that I set up with the relievers inn tent. Should a car,person, bear, cougar attempt to come towards my tent, the alarm will go off, weakening me so that I am prepared for whatever. They are small enough to be backpacked.. I camp in the middle if a national forest and have yet to have a problem. Better safe, than dead

@harlowjademermaid1882

2 жыл бұрын

thats pretty smart. I gotta think of this next time & be prepared.

@retiredkidbuck

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you have the right idea. These naive youngsters acted as if they thought they could call 911 if they ran into any trouble.

@conditionallyunconditional5691

2 жыл бұрын

That's what my dog is for, then my .45, if necessary.

@mollylittlewolf9192

2 жыл бұрын

@@conditionallyunconditional5691 was wondering..are all these states you have to cross does one need a special permit? Curious.

@swashbucklingadventures9929

2 жыл бұрын

Infrared eyes with relievers? You happen to have a link for these?

Well delivered Bryan. Thank you for telling this story. May Jeff and Molly rest in peace and may their families be blessed.

I lived in Boone, NC when this happened. We loved hiking on the AT. The NC forestry department, local, warned everyone. They urged hikers to vacate the trail and anyone planning a trip to postpone until the person that did this was caught

Gratitude to the attentive and thinking fellow hiker that ID’d the stolen backpack.

@angielastname8032

2 жыл бұрын

Right, I'm thinking of the murders that hiker prevented.

@shlomo_jewinstien-Doodoowitz

2 жыл бұрын

No shit!

@shlomo_jewinstien-Doodoowitz

2 жыл бұрын

What a scum rag that would wear another mans boots let alone from a person that he just killed!

@knowsmebyname

2 жыл бұрын

Just outstanding. What incredible awareness.

There has to be a delicate balance when you are sharing these kinds of stories. You do it with love and respect. Thank you. 😊

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind feedback🙏

He is in prison, a safe warm bed, 3 hot meals, tv,. Library, weight lifting gym for life. Our homeless dont have it so good

I'll never know what drives someone to kill. So sad, that couple looked so happy, was on a trip of a lifetime and then it's all stolen from them. I'm glad they caught the guy who did it. Thoughts are for the families destroyed by this senseless act.

@rayberczik7251

2 жыл бұрын

@Dark Code maybe your right but I would only kill another person if left with no other option. I admit I wouldn't hesitate to do it if I absolutely had to. But to just kill someone cause I had a bad day isn't in my nature.

@tessaducek5601

2 жыл бұрын

@Dark Code Third world countries are still in the dark ages. If they wish to live barbaric lives so be it. Yet. Those from civilized countries are expected to feed and treat them. No equality.

@hamishford5486

2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE read up on Human Physiology as it truly explains why EACH/ALL of us think, feel and therefore act, the way we all do. There is ONLY the illusion of free will.

@jimdonahue7257

2 жыл бұрын

@@hamishford5486 National Parks and secluded areas are targets for sick individuals..And there are far more of these people then is known.Each year hundreds of people disappear,and are abducted, and or a victim of assault or homicide. When hiking,go with others, carry a weapon, phone, dog, and be aware of your surroundings..Most abductions and homicides are committed near parking areas( within a mile of), and roads & highways.I think we need more security cameras, and Park personal for safety.. We're born with a conscience, or not much of one..And,this may sound strange but, I think it's based on were we are from,( in the universe,not Earth),and who've we've evolved into.. Were all capable of doing the wrong thing, but for me only in self defense , or last resort. Not enough compassion in the world..My heart goes out to the victims. Geoengineering Watch.org The truth is out there but hard to find..Check out , "Alien Interview", by Lawrence R Spencer..

@theloniouszappa

2 жыл бұрын

Demonic influence

These stories of murders on the trail are so sad! I feel so badly for these lovely people who are just wanting to be in nature and enjoy the trail, and unfortunately meet up with monsters. So very glad this awful murderer was caught! Thank you for the story. Prayers to their families and friends

You have the most compassionate way of telling these stories.. this is an awful story, but you're so sweet in your words. Thank you for that and prayers for them!!

@LuckyTown77

2 жыл бұрын

You expressed it !

@cleolathompson3387

2 жыл бұрын

Bryan, I'm a subscriber but I don't know how it works, but why won't you get in touch with some of these companies that may send you some of their hiking gps, etc that people need to use while on these trails. Just hoping that they will respond to you and maybe you can put it out here for people to know what to purchase. You always do a great job letting people know that these things are important for their safety. I love your channel soooooo much. Watch every one if them. Keep it coming.... again...great job!🙏

@marilynschroeter796

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. His voice is very pleasant

@jinyow5581

2 жыл бұрын

@@cleolathompson3387 So you want Him to speak on an revue products .There are so many others that do this very well an it is there whole channel.J.S

@cleolathompson3387

2 жыл бұрын

@@jinyow5581 I hear of some of those people who does that, and yes they do it very well. But, it depends on the channel theme. I haven't heard of anyone doing what I suggest Bryan do. Just so you know, I truly agree with you. I think his would be unique and probably the only one doing those kind of items.

I still think of Clevis and Nalgene sometimes even know I only met them 1 time. I hiked the A-T in 1990 northbound. I remember like it was yesterday running into them on a wet and cold day near Sages Ravine. I stopped and talked to them for about 20 minutes. They were heading southbound from Maine to Georgia. I was hiking northbound Georgia to Maine. About 1 month later while hiking into Gorham N.H. Another hiker told me about there murder. I was in disbelief . Even know I only talked to them for a short time I remembered them right away. They were very nice to me when I met them. Rest in peace. Scaper Ga - Me 1990

It seems that often a women just being friendly can get mistaken for flirting or sexual interest. Sometimes being friendly is just being friendly or sociable.

@harlowjademermaid1882

2 жыл бұрын

Its almost like its not even smart to be friendly or hospitable to any strangers. Especially guys, they usually take it the wrong way. Like, you cant even say hi w/o them thinking ur dtf. I don't even talk to anyone anymore. This world is one crazy, messed up place.

@colleenkaralee2280

2 жыл бұрын

@@harlowjademermaid1882 You know, when I was younger I had a male business partner advise me not to be so friendly with men. When I flirt it is unmistakable flirting. I had one young man I was my usually cheerful self towards him, and he met me in another store and said it was from god. He did not like my response. I swore to my therapist that I would never come back as a man and if I did I would tie off my balls.... I actually feel sorry for men with all that testosterone flowing in their body, and the internal pressure upon the sexual organs. I'm glad I'm a woman and just need to be wise.

@colleenkaralee2280

2 жыл бұрын

@@fragotron I'm glad you got all that off your chest. What then is the value of a woman in a man's eyes, and don't lie to me.

@inblockchainwetrust

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Unfortunately there are some that mistake a woman's kindness and friendly conversation as something it isn't.

@colleenkaralee2280

2 жыл бұрын

@@inblockchainwetrust It was a learning curve for me. I would have to be a man to understand the force of testosterone. My estrogen dominance only inspires me to select the best mate for genetic strength of children, and I just wanted children to nurture, and to share their love. I have a good husband now. Some men can sublimate - It is also talked about in the book, "Think and Grow Rich" - a whole chapter.

I wish all these evil people would just disappear from the planet. This was so unnecessary. They had their whole lives ahead of them.

I don't understand if he was tried and convicted of the first murder in 1986 how did he have a chance to walk away? Geez Good work Bryan. Thank you!

@aaronratesic4905

2 жыл бұрын

He was indicted for the murder by a grand jury but had not gone to trial yet. I’m guessing he was out on bail and fled at some point, obviously, lol.

@supergatochupacabras7745

2 жыл бұрын

Well May be, He has the benefit of a Mandatory Parole, thanks to President Bill Clinton, as Obama Ejecutive Order to Realised more than 50, 000 Convicted Criminales all cain of crimes in 2014. Now those guys are walking free in the Naborhoods

@aaronratesic4905

2 жыл бұрын

@@supergatochupacabras7745 You’re an imbecile! This happened years before either of those guys were in office.

I'm Irish. It's a beautiful island but watching your videos, the breathtaking scenery, i realise how tiny Ireland is!🙈you are such a blessing to the families of these victims. It's impossible to fathom such tragedy in beautiful surroundings. God help their loved ones. Unbearable agony.

@thomasbrennan6303

Жыл бұрын

Ireland is pretty beautiful itself.

What a terrible story; I’m glad that this man didn’t get away with it. My prayers for the families and continued healing; that’s a hole in their hearts that will never be filled. 💕

There are 14 known murders on the Appalachian Trail. To date (12.8.21) there are zero on the Pacific Crest Trail. I’ve written about this & my theory is that the AT has more trailheads in more populous towns than does the PCT. The PCT is also more technical (whether desert survival in the southern 700 or sub alpine experience once trekkers move north of Idyllwild.) What Bill Bryson wrote (an outstanding book, btw) was true in 1997. But that’s 25 years ago & there have been several brutal, senseless stranger-encounters that ended in homicide since then. Only two things can be said regarding this case: firstly and most importantly these victims were Christians. Secondly although I am a dogmatic proponent of hiking armed they were ambushed in their sleep. So even readily accessible arms may not have saved them. Sadly we will never know. Bryan you were wise to omit the details of this case because they are heinous & BRUTAL. Take note: here’s what could have prevented this: Walmart sells jingle bells the size of small jawbreakers. They fit perfectly in a prescription bottle or Altoids tin. Carry a low tech alarm kit that consists of 100-200feet of kevlar string, a few zip ties and 3-5 small jingle bells. Run a trip line perimeter before going to sleep. The total cost is less than $10 and it could save your life or at very least provide peace of mind. Sleeping in a shack, away from society, away from surveillance cameras and far away from help in 2021 is dangerous. It just is. RIP the victims of murder on the AT. God have mercy on us all🕯

@arthurbrumagem3844

2 жыл бұрын

Even though I’m an advocate for gun carry in such an area you are so correct about the uselessness of guns while sleeping. A good dog could have warned them but hindsight is always there

@byronfoppola8676

2 жыл бұрын

Why does it matter they were Christians?

@sarahholland2600

2 жыл бұрын

@@byronfoppola8676 I'm sure the couple were ok people, but the person who wrote that obv thinks that being Christian automatically makes you a good person. From having worked with & lived next door to devout Christians, I can say they are not all nice. Every "devout" person I've met has been bigoted, racist, petty, mean & small minded: & I've worked in countless different places (contracting) & lived in several different places.

@jillianjillian5493

2 жыл бұрын

@@sarahholland2600 ditto!

@Beertownbill

2 жыл бұрын

The suggestion about the trip wire alarm is absolute nonsense. The number of critters out at night would set keep the bell ringing all night. And after a long day on the trail, all most folks want to do is eat and go to sleep. I've done four thru hikes, so I'm speaking from expereince.

This is the saddest part of life, that a few psychopaths ruin it for everybody.

@cosmicmuffin322

Жыл бұрын

The worst thing is that psychopaths aren't even rare - they're about 4% of the population - so in every group of 25 people there's one person with no empathy, no soul or conscience. And that's not even counting narcissists, who can do just as much damage as psychopaths, although they prefer to emotionally torture their loved ones instead of physical violence.

I heard this story before. The jury delivered a death sentence, the evidence was uncontroverted and a slam dunk for the prosecution, consec life sentences was too easy, the state of Pa should have humanely put him down.

@chipsthedog1

2 жыл бұрын

Especially if you consider the case of Randell Lee Smith who also killed two hikers at a shelter on the A T but was parole from prison early and on the day his parole expired he went back to the scene of his crime and shot two fishermen whom he had "befriended" and had din er with! The full story is in the book A walk in the woods by Bill Bryson

@halibut1249

2 жыл бұрын

@@chipsthedog1 - I don't know why he was released after 15 years (mandatory parole). That's like incarcerating him for 7-1/2 years for each victim. The state legislator that proposed that bill must have read someplace that catch & release is the best way to rehab a convicted murderer.

@ellemontgomery1037

2 жыл бұрын

Eye for a eye. I know it doesn’t bring your love one back, but our justice system doesn’t work. Often killers are sentenced to minimal years that are insulting to the victim’s family or they are released for asinine reasons and then go off and murder more people.

Sadly, this is YET ANOTHER REASON why myself and many others have been warning people for years now: Never........EVER.......go camping or hiking without a firearm. This is especially necessary when traveling alone, or just a man/woman couple. Women and couples who aren't packing a firearm are SOFT TARGETS for violent criminals & freaks. Women shouldn't be traveling ANYWHERE all alone.......not even in a city, without a firearm and knowing how to use it. Police can't do a thing to "protect you". And in order for police to do anything, there has to be a crime committed FIRST. By then.......it's too late.

@braindamaged9519

Жыл бұрын

Numerous videos of hikers telling other & potential hikers of the AT that weapons and self defense is absolutely unnecessary. They will say bear spray is unnecessary. Promoting hikers not to have any type of self defense. Especially men, it seems male hikers want females without any protection whatsoever.

@howabouthetruth2157

Жыл бұрын

@@braindamaged9519 And you can bet those are the liberal hikers. Bank on it. Because only liberals will put themselves in a potentially dangerous situation with no means of protection whatsoever, and expect or even urge others to do the same.

Bryan you do a good job narrating these stories. Thank you for being sensitive to these peoples cases and making all of us aware of what could be out there.

Humans will always be the most dangerous thing out there.

Such a tragic story. So thankful the murderer got caught! I always appreciate you ending with a spiritual aspect. Prayer is important and needed for these cases. Keep up the good work!! 👏👏👏

This hits home for me. I was born in Duncannon in 1993 and I never heard this story. Great story telling!

This is brutal. Evil has a presence, the hiker felt it after the horror.

It’s good you talk about these people so their not forgotten

A walk in the woods is a great read; laugh out loud funny in many places and hugely interesting and informative too.

So glad I found your channel Bryan, I look forward every night to settling down into bed and watching your channel after a stressful day....Thankyou for covering missing person cases and raising awareness and as always being so incredibly respectful to all involved

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate your kind words🙏and thank you for watching🙏

'Rotting where he belongs' brilliant for saying this, as it's what he deserves. Two beautiful souls lost their lives because of him, my thoughts to their family and friends

@user-wn3xj4kv1i

2 жыл бұрын

You two think he's rotting..? Free decent food, free health car, tv, books, internet, gyms, libraries, book, AMD free college... He'll never have to worry about going to a job he hates, worry about paying rent etc. Sounds pretty cushy! The average Joe thinks that prison in this damp dark place.. it's smooth sailing .

@littleredwitch

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-wn3xj4kv1i Exactly! And the taxpayers are paying for it all. People like that monster should be disposed of.

@jaytucker8834

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-wn3xj4kv1i Totally agree, and have exactly the same feeling here in UK. Why should I, as a tax payer, pay my tax for murderers to live like this. We have recently seen a disgustingly horrific case here involving a very young boy murdered by his step mom. However, I am so often truly, truly criticised for saying, basic cell, no books, tv, bland food, no human contact etc. etc at the very least. I suppose I liked the thought of him 'rotting where he belongs'. Nice to see a fellow thinker. Cheers

I don’t think you’re fear mongering, it’s a fact that murders do happen-when good people run into bad ones-people need to be careful going out, it’s not an easy walk in the park-there are dangers out there in the form of the human beings, human predators-who will take your life without a second thought. Be safe out there people, consider the dangers before going out to the woods/forests and parks; remember sacred doesn’t always mean safe.

@mr.onethirtyeight5088

2 жыл бұрын

He's right though. It's a fine line to walk. A lot of other channels I listen to could be misinterpreted as fear mongering and I think I have left that exact comment somewhere 😊.

Rest in peace, Geoffrey and Molly, bless your hearts. You are not forgotten.

This story is a tough one - I appreciate your soft caring approach in story telling !!! And your obvious respect for the families of the stories you cover - your a kind human. I’m new to your channel and have spent the past few days enjoying your work ! I’ve learned a lot about safety , location - and History !!! Thank you kindly for your work 🌞🌞🌞🌼🌼🌼🌱🌱🌱🛤🛤🛤👣👣👣🌳🌳🌳🏕🏕🏕🏞🏞🏞🎟🎟🎟

What a disturbing story. I can’t even imagine what that couple went through.

I’ve been hearing and reading stories/ events that have happened on this trail (s) throughout the past few years. So saddening the loss of lives. Please if you’re going to be out on any trails, be ultra prepared. And even be prepared for what might seem to be the impossible, and take caution of those whom might be out out there for the means of hiding from the law or other reasons. Be safe everyone.

@deliajones9541

Жыл бұрын

Its a way of life for some homeless now, with drug habits and warrants. Its not just for hikers anymore. Anyone can live on that trail and no one can stop them.

Coming from a 30 yr law enforcement veteran anyone who hikes should be proficient and carry a weapon. I have handled quite a few incidents on the Appalachian trail.

“This is where...It all went to hell” good choice of words...still watching... I usually consume your content instantly. Good editing in this video... we all here about the AT... but you give us some info on it. KUDOS

Human is the cruelest of beings. Very sad … thank you ✨

Should remember that we were all born innocent little babies. Bad choices are not simply put in people's minds on their own. Outside forces are at play doing more than you can comprehend. Even made people have hatred for another human. May he loose his demons. Thanks for the story Bryan Take care

Thank you for doing these vids so we can remember the good people who went through these tragedies, and to honor them and their families.

Where does this monster get the money for attorneys and appeals? Better not cross the road in front of MY truck...

Love from Ontario, Canada! Thank you for sharing a ghastly and a tragic story with so much of compassion! Moral of the tragic story: Be prepared for the worse, keep a taser gun, bear spray, swiss knife, walking sticks, perhaps a guard/protection dog, etc. ready. If a stranger engages one of you in conversation, at least one other member should keep an oversight from a distance, always ready for action. I mean we can suggest so much; it is easier said than done. Every situation is different. People that you meet on the trails are generally good people, that is what our experience is. But then who knows?

i live within 5 mi of the shelter, my best bud was on the jury, guy was a sicko for sure their souls are forever a part of Perry County

@samanthab1923

2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely thought 🙏🏻

Dont talk to strangers. Period. Be distant and be armed.

@knowsmebyname

2 жыл бұрын

Thats no way to live. Molly probably brightened the day of 1,000's of people in her short life, but this guy was a hunter. He was on the trail hunting people. It defies logic to think he decided to torture and kill because she spoke with him. As if she had passed quietly by the idea of torturing her never would have occured to him. DONT BLAME THE VICTIM!

@jshaw4757

2 жыл бұрын

@@knowsmebyname He didn't blame the victim or else he would have said "I blame the victim"...he said which I don't agree with at all but he said "don't talk too strangers n be armed" nowhere in that sentence is any victim blaming sounds like you already have an agenda with the idea sometimes people may say that the victim did play a role in there own demise...

@knowsmebyname

2 жыл бұрын

@@jshaw4757 no agenda. Just a true crime fan who has noted all the many ways people blame victims. He 100 % blamed the victim. Insinuating that she erred by talking to the guy is saying she made a mistake and brought it on herself. I dont know how else to read that.

@knowsmebyname

2 жыл бұрын

@@jshaw4757 check out true crime comments. Its endless. She shouldnt have been out that late...dressed like that...talked to that guy...danced with that guy...walked home that way. Its all blaming the victim.

@jshaw4757

2 жыл бұрын

@@knowsmebyname I didn't see any insinuation..the comment was far too short too judge how that person feels about the victim off this crime..it was a personal comment about what he/she feels about these situations..I think it's dangerous too jump too such a conclusion from such a tiny remark..and let's just say he/she does blame the victim then its just an opinion on KZread doesn't really mean much..all I'm saying is be carefull jumping to conclusions about people insinuating things because they might be like myself somebody who just says the thought in my head at the time without any other meaning behind it it just popped into my head and I say it usually before I forget what I was thinking.. but many people automatically start trying too second guess something else behind my statement when there is nothing there..maybe the person will reply and we can find out if he/she really does blame this person for there own death because that would be a bit cold but I doubt that's how they really feel lol..anyway nice talking happy new year from 🇬🇧✌

Yeah, this one jerks tears from me. Those two we're trusting, caring, loving people, who didn't understand fully just how bad others can be. I never go anywhere unarmed. It's not about being cool, or "bad," or the macho factor. Matter of fact, I was always satisfied if my wife was packing, because she was an expert marksman, woman, markswoman, too. (She was also a cop, which cut through a bunch of regulation and paperwork, depending on where we were at.) Someone in the party who knows what they're doing. No brag, but I trust myself because I don't miss. Kindness, good grief... I hush now, out of respect for Molly and Jeffry.

@harlowjademermaid1882

2 жыл бұрын

Its a shame, but alot of ppl are very sheltered, they haven't a clue just how messed up some ppl can be. These two were church folk, from out west, not city kids, and not street smart in the least. Its almost like evil, bad ppl know this, they can smell the naivety of them coming a mile away, and are ready to pounce & take advantage. Its sad that no one warned these poor souls of the dangers of the trail, and of real life.

@whitebeardskydaddy6756

2 жыл бұрын

@@harlowjademermaid1882 Absolutely senseless.

@retiredkidbuck

2 жыл бұрын

Little bit too trusting for their own good. How were they prepared for bears? Sleeping in an open shelter to be safe they should have slept in shifts.

@whitebeardskydaddy6756

2 жыл бұрын

@@retiredkidbuck Highly experienced outdoor people know with no doubt or illusion that it's folly to venture into the wilderness without at least one higher caliber firearm. Intentionally being repetitive about this, it's not about "liking" or "disliking" guns. It's about not being mauled or eaten, or preyed upon by a random psychopath. And everyone should have a Personal Locator Beacon device!

Bryan, I really enjoy your videos. No need to apologize for leaving the most gruesome details out. I don’t recall hearing about this, yet I don’t live far at all from where this all took place. I live near Chambersburg and Shippensburg, PA. In the late 1980s, we had another horrific attack happen on the Appalachian Trail near here. It involved in the shooting of two women, one of whom died. The survivor wrote a book about it called Eight Bullets. I am wondering if you’ve ever done a video about that case.

You're the man Brian I really enjoy your Channel and appreciate all the hard work that you put into it

This has to be one of the worst stories I've heard. I hope they rest peacefully together

Such a sad story. That poor couple; and I’m glad you didn’t go into the details. My heart goes out to their families, I don’t know how they deal with this tragedy.

And unfortunately illegal to carry a weapon in certain areas due to state laws

@PileofBrass

2 жыл бұрын

I sure would carry a gun, regardless of legality.

Thank you for leaving out the gory details, we all greatly appreciate it

Very sad story… the main thing to remember…. Always always carry a weapon …and never turn your back on a stranger… thanks for your videos buddy….

@Beertownbill

2 жыл бұрын

Carrying a weapon on a thru hike will pretty much guarantee that no other hikers will want to hang out with you. If you want solitude, that is one way to ensure it.

@Wootangtw

2 жыл бұрын

@@Beertownbill no way I’d do a hike of any kind without a weapon… I carry a weapon everywhere I go… not a single person ever knows I have one…no way I’ll ever get in another situation and say to myself if I only had my gun…

Respecting and being sensitive to the survivors of crimes, is laudable and professional. In addition to the increasing limitations of this venue (KZread), it is also understandable (grrr). Providing the links to your sources is a standard I wish more creators would employ, when reporting non-fictional accounts. It is much appreciated. Thanks for your time in researching and assembling these great videos! Peace & x from Canada :)

Get training and carry every day, everywhere. There is an abundance of evil in the world, and these types of people do not think the same way you do.

Tragic event for the couple and their loved ones. Hope people are even more careful out there both in the US and Canada. They have let alot of convicted criminals out due to covid. So please take precautions and be safe.

Bring protection when you go into the wilderness

Never assume humans won't be your biggest threat.

Thanks for continuing their story!

Every murder is sad, but this is the saddest one of all. I cannot understand why he was free at all when he was indicted for murder in Florida. Another failure of the justice system.

I have missed you, been busy. Thank you for your compassion, you are so sweet.

Hey I heard from missing persons mysteries that you guys are going to do a collaboration soon when they start the new series they are doing. That's really awesome. I had suggested that and they responded that you guys were soon. Can't wait to see that . You really put alot of hard work and your time into helping those families get their loved ones stories a voice for them . Keep up the great work 👍

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that and he's bill and Steve are amazing! They are wonderful people and it's an honor to be able to work with them🙏

I think your videos are very well done and I enjoy your channel alot. Thank you for your hard work and well created content.

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏

Such a sad and tragic event, happy to see that guy was caught, love watching ur channel

OUTSTANDING, You do these people honor! Happy Holidays and may the New Year bring you new subscribers!

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind support 🙏

So if he'd used his own backpack nobody would of looked twice at him. That's scary. He absolutely would of done it again.

I recently found your channel and am so intrigued by these missing hikers, etc. I love your channel and am now subbed! Keep up the great work and bringing awareness to these cases. So sad for all these people and their loved ones.

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you janny, I appreciate your support and mind words🙏

It is monsters like this that keep people from enjoying a beautiful hike. Prayers for this couples families. I hope this guy gets all the bad shit in prison!

Hi, I love hearing these stories especially in the Appalachian Mountains area the best !!! I always dream of living in the Mountains.

My dad found two murder victims on the AT....both girls in thier sleeping bags.. both were missing thier heads....had to lead rangers back to the campsite, said it disturbed him a great deal

Thank goodness he was caught! 🙏🏼

I've lived a life with the code that all humans are a first threat to me, and then the animals.

So great he was identified and apprehended. There are many times these stranger on stranger crimes are never solved, especially in the wilderness. Kudos to the alert hiker who noticed and recognized the backpack. Solving this brutal, monstrous crime was a community effort.

Pure Evil!!!

Bryan what a sad story,but this should let hikers know how to unfortunately be prepared for anything? Set trip wire bear bells,have GPS,go with others and always go protected,carry a firearm,just the best way of self defense. So glad law enforcement caught this crazy man! Great video

Humanity produces monsters. How tragic for us all, but extremely so for the victims.

Very interesting content. I had to subscribe, thank you.

Great Video and Narrator Thanks

Keep up your good work Bryan.

Love your show!

I think the original shelter was demolished some yrs ago now, there's apparently a new one further down from where the original one was based!!

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

That's true! Thanks as always for watching and your comments my friend! I hope things are well across the pond" 🙏

Horrible story, two beautiful young people. Psychos are all over the wilderness areas. People need to know that.

Great video! I just hiked up there and covered this story a few weeks ago to find the location of the original shelter. I trail run that area often.

No way would I hike that without a gun.

Bryan I feel your stress as you narrate this horrendous crime. I can imagine you lose sleep at times. 💞💗💞

Molly is my daughter-in-law's aunt (she was born a couple of years after this incident.) I did the AT in 2017 and dropped down to the Cove Mountain shelter (the replacement for Thelma Marks) to pay my respects. It was a surreal experience. No one else was around. I could definitely feel Molly and Geoff's spirit. When I got to Duncannon, I was met by Jim LaRue. He had driven out from Cleveland to meet me. We had lunch at the Doyle. Although the circumstances were unfortunate, it was one of the highlights of my hike. An interesting twist to this sad story is that a good friend of mine who I met and hiked with for portions of my 1977 PCT thru hike was actually hiking in the area the day of the recovery. Cove Mountain is his go to hike. He encountered the police and turned around. Small world.

@bawattsyl

2 жыл бұрын

Bill I'm so sorry for your loss. Than you for sharing your comment. I'll be happy to donate to help create a memorial. Please contact me and we can talk and I'm so sorry again for your loss and for sharing it with us. 🙏🙏

@Beertownbill

2 жыл бұрын

@@bawattsyl The replacement shelter is somewhat of a memorial, although I doubt most visitors know the story. I don't think her family wanted anything other than that.

So glad he was caught and is unable to harm another person again .

Very respectfully done.

I know a young man who walked the entire Appalachian trail. I meet him around the time he had graduated from high school. He was a long time boyfriend of my best friends daughter. I really thought they were get married. Such a nice kid! I think he had gone through the break up and that what prompted this hike that took a couple months. When I ran into him a year later at my local pharmacy he was working there and in pharmacy school. I thought that really cool. A doctor of pharmacy. I had no idea he had wanted to be a doctor. My daughter is in pharmacy school but she has known that she wanted to be a pharmacist since kindergarten.I asked him about his career decision. He said you know about me doing the Appalachian trail. I said no I had not heard about that. He’s like yah , I did it. Lots of time to think and make decisions. I am guessing that the Appalachian trail changed his life. He suffered a breakup with the girl he thought would be his wife and have his children. He had been broken. Not wanting to face the next days. The Appalachian trail gave him confidence. Built strengths in him. Cleared all the the negative things out of his head. Coming back to our little town to become a local pharmacist. And hopefully by now has found that special lady to call his wife, I hope so. Maybe I will get to run into him again one day. It’s always nice to see when the local kids grow up to be. As I’m older and the local kids are raising families of their own now. I just believe that the Appalachian trail while I do realize tragedies happen it’s a place to find renewed strength. Clear you mind and work through all the loses in life. By the time you reach the end of the trail I believe you have a better plan than the one before you started. I’m happy the young man I knew had the opportunity to hike that trail and to work out the old and find a new. LA

@jshaw4757

2 жыл бұрын

Cool story..I grew up camping alot not campsites but actually in the woods with parents and a group off 20/30 off there friends they were partying but wasn't just about partying we did it too appreciate being in the woods too,was only the British woods off Hampshire very tame but still beautifull regardless,its something that always stuck with me but kinda didn't help either coz I pine for being back there n nothing fills the gap this society just confuses me the way we live n act these days but I'm not in a position too go be in the woods firstly coz it's pretty much illegal to just go n chill somewhere if you want too as the land isn't ours anymore is it we have no rights too anything..well technically under common law will still own the lands and the land theft is the biggest crime in human history forcing us into a system any sane person doesn't want too exist in just have no choice..but yh just sharing that too say I understand why that walk would have helped him let go and have a kind off reset and a great experience and maybe a new found belief in his abilitys to do that on his own..cheers n happy new year 🥳

I used to backpack a lot on the AT, once you are out of day hiking range from a trail head, you see some sketchy people on occasion. Great place to hide from the law.

I live right here near Harpers Ferry and I'm always on the AT. It's stories like this that make me question every person I come across. I always bring my dog along...A Chihuahua 👀. This story absolutely breaks my heart 💔 you can never ever let your guard down, especially these days, but a beautiful, nature hiking trail...would be the last place I'd think of evilnness lurking. Not anymore!! Your videos are Amazing. You're so respectful.

So very heartbreaking 😢💔

Bill Byronson? The guys name is Bill Bryson who wrote “A Walk in the Woods”. Narrator sounds very nervous but does get better as story continues

Psychopaths and sociopaths cannot be reformed.

Ya know..how sad that the first family never got closer for his first crime! Terrible! Thank you for your video. Its gotta be tough❣️

The National Park pictures were a beautiful touch. I remember taking a picture on a cliffs edge that you could see England from.

Great story very entertaining 😃

I read an AT book written by a guy who wrote that he met them and shared a shelter the night before (or within a day or so before) the murders happened. The author had left the next morning to continue on his journey..

I appreciate that you are not going into detailed description of crime scene. I am sure everyone can imagine how horrible it could be. Thanks for this stories, it is good to know

Two people in love taken before they could be married. So awful. Scary , too.

I live 10 miles from this shelter. This has affected me deeply, as I was a young hiker, and frequented this shelter often. So very sad….😢