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[@virginiaviola5097]

In truth, despite wildlife, and mythical forest dwellers the scariest thing on earth is another human being. Poor lady, so unfair.

[@fortesting5147]

This channel is like watching 'unsolved mysteries' from the 90s - 'hikers version'. It's scary, fascinating, sad, infuriating at the same time.

[@resmarted]

unsolved mysteries guy had a way better voice

[@yrubuggin2000]

I think this format is way more interesting than TV.

[@timtreeborgsonjen1533]

Say no to hiling

[@elaines424]

One scenario might be that Louise met a person (the killer) at or near her car because she took a different trail than was recommended to her upon her inquiry. The killer apparently had access to her car as her sleeping bag wasn't inside. Very sad story.

[@MadCatLady28]

That's what I was thinking as well. Sounds like she could have been attacked at/near her car.

[@joiathegreat]

Thank you for keeping these cases alive. I feel so sad for Louise and her loved ones. It sucks such evil people exist to hurt people like they do.

[@UrDoinItWrong]

Kyle, your channel now stands far above all these other ones that recant these important stories using only voiced-over random stock footage. Awesome of you to film the story narration with the respect it deserves and with more actual effort than most journalists put in nowadays. Great video.

[@u842]

I agree after my husband told me about Kyle's channel I was hooked. When I got done with all the stories, I looked for more. And none come close how Kyle tells them. Thank you, Kyle!

[@SirManfly]

@@u842 And now you'll never hike again?

[@elizabethmountain525]

No hiking for me. Yuck

[@_MjG_]

@@u842 I think Mr.Ballen is at least as good as Kyle at telling stories, if not better, & he has way more content. The downside for me though is, Mr.Ballen tells his stories loosely based on the facts. He often twists the facts & fabricates parts of his stories to create his own narrative.

[@sebastienbolduc5654]

I'm from Sherbrooke, Quebec. As a hiker I have never heard of this story. I don't remember it ever being mentioned in my town. It's strange to hear the name of my sleepy town on a KZbin channel. Thanks for covering this story. Hopefully it will be solved one day.

[@Al-S-NH]

You may wish to listen to the QUB radio podcast Synthèses. Season two is dedicated to this case. I moved to the White Mountains in 2019 after 15 years in Quebec City, but had never heard of this sad case until 2020 when a local paper published an article on the podcast episodes being produced.

[@mxblyxky]

Beautiful city. Where exactly were you on the day of the crime?

[@manfredconnor3194]

​@mxblyxky Hmmm....no answer.🤔

[@jimhenderson387]

Good job, Kyle. Sad tale well told. Reminds me of the 2 women murdered in Shenandoah National Park because those murders have never been solved.

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

Never go alone mate

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

@@louise2467 Still others with you would`ve helped mate. Safety in numbers

[@sirridesalot6652]

a lot of us solo hikers would never be able to go hiking if we had to wait until we could hike with someone else. Sometimes we hike alone because we just want to be alone for a bit and not have to be beholden to someone else's wants.

[@waynemcauliffe-fv5yf]

@@sirridesalot6652 Fair enough just be prepared i suppose

[@thecook8964]

​@@waynemcauliffe-fv5yfbear spray or gun🔫

[@davidbiagi2932]

I think someone local did it. They happened to be walking that trail at that time with nobody around and saw their opportunity and took it. Probably someone who hikes there often and wouldn’t even doubt if the killer joined in on the searches.

[@angelicajacobs584]

I was talking to my hubs and people who camp and hike alone. My friends are not into hiking or camping so i ran the idea by him what if i went myself and hes like helllll nooo. Too many people go missing when they go by themselves.

[@jenniferj5324]

The AMC and other hiking clubs run group backpacking / hiking excursions. Look into that. But to be honest with you, any city is more dangerous than hiking (as long as you stay on trail and are prepared).

[@jenniferj5324]

I don't know why my first replied disappeared. Look into hiking clubs , I know the appalachian mountain club front group excursions.

[@itsnotthesamething]

@@jenniferj5324 Your first comment showed up to me. But I know what you mean. I post comments sometimes and they seem to just vanish right before my eyes.

[@WeekendsOutsideFL]

She was a wonderful person in life I hate when kind and wonderful people have bad things like that happen

[@rrichardson53]

Scary and incredibly sad. Great video- hope the DNA reveals the killer someday!

[@SirManfly]

Well they have the DNA, it can't take THAT long to find a match then find the guy, if he's still alive?

[@robinmcinarnay7827]

​@@SirManfly You’d be surprised. Oakey “Al” Kite’s case is so brutally violent and chillingly calculated that it’s truly terrifying; jaded as any avid true crimer may be, this one will be highly disturbing. The killer’s DNA being actively, methodically investigated through genetic genealogy and yet still no suspect revealed. Lazy Masquerade’s “3 Disturbing Mysteries That Will Make You Question Humanity” is one I recommend that covers Al’s case, and obviously 2 others, with brevity.

[@doopstoop4656]

⁠@@SirManflywithout DNA to match it to they really don’t have anything. Not everyone’s DNA is in a system to match the samples to. If he was arrested and sent to prison depending on the crime they would take a sample and enter it into a database. My guess is he is either dead or still free.

[@denisebenedict6102]

“A no-brainer”?!? Kyle, I respectfully disagree. A single woman, hiking so close to sunset is like a steak for a hungry lion. And nearly every single story about missing or deceased woman hikers is the combination of both.

[@pattibrown1809]

Heartbreaking. The amount of obviously great people that either are killed or go missing is astounding. My heart goes out to all of those lovely people and their friends and families who's lives have been forever changed. Hoping that someday you can find peace.❤

[@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830]

That’s life. Live every day like it could be your last…because it could.

[@ivanvarykino8202]

@@throbbinwoodofcoxley6830Your words sound ominous and threatening...

[@herbthompson8937]

​@ivanvarykino8202 are you on drugs??

[@miapdx503]

​@@ivanvarykino8202 they were just stating facts. Live life is a positive...

[@karendobbs8153]

Sad that people can’t enjoy the outdoors, hiking and enjoying nature, without pure evil waiting for an opportunity to commit their evil acts.

[@feyHiker]

So right, I used to go hiking to get away from people, it was my safe happy place. I have had one experience that alerted me to the fact that hiking alone is not a great idea.

[@mahnamahna3252]

We can hike Enjoy the outdoors Go solo Bad things happen sitting on your couch or doing things.

[@karendobbs8153]

@@mahnamahna3252 unfortunately, we can’t enjoy as much as we should be able to.

[@jonstfrancis]

It is sad but I still think you are more likely to be attacked by someone in a city.

[@kao9379]

I carry a concealed firearm at all times. The great equalizer for females

[@janinelargent9220]

I can't believe I never heard this story before; so very sad and has cast a real dark shadow over a place I have always enjoyed visiting. I hope her family and loved ones find some resolution

[@kittybitts567]

It was carried in Canada more than the U.S.

[@ekrak0ski87]

@@kittybitts567what do you mean? Her body was found in the US, so her murder (and all the events leading up to it) presumably happened in the US.

[@colinluckens9591]

JUSTICE needs to be served - they need to FIND the S.O.B. that did this!!!!😡😡😡😡

[@natehikes]

So many of these cases go cold. Crazy and just so sad

[@Zack_262]

I love how respectful you always are while still staying succinct and to the point. Good videos that I think are making people safer when go out into the wilderness. People prepare for so many different situations and environments when camping or hiking but unfortunately that doesn’t include preparedness for other people. Thanks for the good videos.

[@vickilittel8630]

There was a similar story at Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin a few years back. A young man was stabbed to death on one of the trails. They think it was a random act, and the killer has never been found. Devil's Lake is the most visited state park in Wisconsin, yet no one saw anything.

[@Bezstopy]

This is why "advertising" where you go is not always a best idea, especially to bored locals and when u go alone.

[@LosRikos]

Bro this is the content I subscribed for! Keep it up I love the unique view of how you tell the story. Love it dude! Awesome job.

[@bayoujd]

Quickly becoming a favorite channel. So well done. Thank you for sharing this case. I had not previously heard of it.

[@manfredconnor3194]

Same. Me².

[@hishaampharo]

I get that it's not viable to do for every location, but I'm loving this doing the story from where it happened👌🏼

[@selenemade]

Such a sad story. Must say I loved this video format, out in the forest. Also liked the way you told the story, very respectful of her. Hope someday they find the person responsible. Also, I'm not an outdoor person, in fact I'm almost a hermit and I love your channel. Keep it up!

[@trailrunner925]

I think of all the places I've hiked alone...... and am thankful to have made it. There were a few times when I left a trailhead or an area because someone gave me the heebie jeebies.... I've been lucky...... that, and I do believe there are more good people in the world than bad people...

[@happilysmpl]

Yeah but the good outnumbers bad in civilization. In the outdoors you have hardly anyone and baddies lurk there. Good people complete their hike and leave the area. So in this case this does not apply 😊

[@thecook8964]

Luck runs out-watch your back. Videos like this, provide excellent reminders of what can happen to a man /woman, who don't carry protection.

[@bucky716]

It's sad how many people have commented about not wanting to hike and/or fear hiking alone because of random acts of violence that rarely happen with the thousands and thousands that hike daily everywhere. They're just missing out on amazing experiences. You continue to present these stories in a respectful way!

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Black Lives Matter

[@Marlene-ou5ol]

I have watched many videos of hikers on the Appalachian Trail or in the Smoky Mountains; you can be hours or even days without seeing anybody (depending of the trail or the time). This location in N-H has a lot of tourists but hiking alone in these wooden areas brings nevertheless some risk even if something bad rarely happens. (I made a lot of hiking in high mountain in Austria but it is a completely different environment and I never had to fear for my security even if I was miles away from the nearest shelter: nobody can never count on being alone or out of sight).

[@mirandah9758]

Other things can go wrong though. You can get lost or hurt. IMO it’s safer to hike with another person or people.

[@libbywish7123]

Thank you for making these videos because someone who doesn’t even realize they saw something important, may see this. It could jog their memory and help them realize they might know something and cause them to come forward with that detail.

[@laurametheny1008]

Thank you Kyle. Very sad. RIP Louise. May God be with her loved ones and may that DNA help find this monster.🙏💔🕊️

[@KevinSummers-zg7fj]

Best to carry some serious firepower when hiking

[@kittybitts567]

I love that this guy has more than 200,000 subscribers and that he's achieved this in a short period of time. He's an excellent story teller and his videos are fascinating. I know the places in this video. I've been to the Pinkham Notch AMC visitor's center. It's such a beautiful area to hike in. This is a heartbreaking tale. I hope her killer is caught and brought to justice! RIP Louise Chaput.

[@krustycreme1093]

Yes, an excellent and engaging storyteller!

[@MrKimberr]

Even as a very large man, 6' 8" and 245 lbs, I still carry a knife and handgun while hiking and camping. You just never know. Animals and predators, whether 4 legged or 2, are equally dangerous. GPS, campass, map, and food are also important. Water purification tablets are so small and lightweight. Your safety is, unfortunately, your responsibility.

[@amyrauert7016]

Kyle. I appreciate your videos. I must say that some of them are frightening. As much as i want to hike, listening to this makes me think twice. 😔

[@JonathanMariskovic-vm4ut]

Get out there! You'll be fine.

[@GonRogue-85]

@JonathanMariskovic-vm4ut🤦

[@jeffreycarman2185]

What a senseless crime. So sad.

[@Tejonesss]

Thank for doing true crime cases! They’re my favorite videos of yours!

[@Timbo6669]

In Victoria, Australia a couple went missing in the highlands and as soon as the investigation said both sleeping bags were missing but their cars and the rest of their stuff were at their abandoned camp; I knew something was off. They make perfect body bags and readily available at camp sites. Same thing here.

[@RevBTB]

I remember our town was very involved in this story. I hope you enjoyed North Conway. (This is also along the route that Abby Hernandez was taken when she was kidnapped - see the TV movie "girl in the shed")

[@Razainthewoods]

You do a fantastic job of editing your videos!

[@mariannehanley3151]

This is when I stopped hiking. And I got a full time job. I loved hiking up & down Mt Washington & I miss it lots!! Thank You for sharing this story!!! The murderer is still not known??? Whew

[@karenhaid6397]

Hi Kyle! I just ordered a 6 pack of assorted Magic Spoon cereal using your code. Thanks for the discount. I like your show, though it's mostly sad endings. It's good to share the awareness.

[@Amilliondreams87]

Is there a reason they believe she hiked the Direttisima Trail over the Lost Pond trail? From what I understand this assumption was only due to her body being found at it's junction. If she was hiking from the Pinkham Notch center down to her vehicle which was parked near or at the Glen Ellis Falls trailhead it's still very possible she hiked down the roughly 1 mile trail to her vehicle by night fall. It would already or be starting to get dark at this point so she might have been changing out of her hiking shoes and into her regular shoes to drive. I honestly feel like given that particular trailheads history with break-ins she might have been mugged in the parking lot and ran for her life up the Glen Boulder Trail (this is all speculative). If she was being mugged and ran then when he/they caught up to her on trail and stabbed her this would explain why her car keys were missing but the vehicle wasn't stolen and why her bag went missing as well yet her hiking shoes were still in her vehicle. It's horrible what happened to her, truly horrible. If the killer was also a thief it's likely he'd return to the area to break into vehicles again. I wonder if any criminals breaking into cars were ever later arrested from this location or another parking area near it. I also wouldn't rule out that she didn't hike the lost pond trail yet. The taking of the green sleeping bag is very odd, unless it was in her bag that also went missing.

[@peterpiper487]

I like Magic Spoon, but it's so expensive that I started making my own magic spoon using the ingredient list from their box. I have a great toaster oven that finishes off my recipe to a T making it super crispy.. So good!!

[@desertlillie9659]

That is so heartbreaking. May she rest peacefully. We can only hope and pray that her killer be found.

[@curiouscurio]

My first thought was that maybe someone with ill intent overheard her conversation at the visitors center and saw her as an easy target. They could've just followed at that point.

[@dougieranger]

Poor woman, may she rest in peace.

[@kellie5476]

This is why I never hike alone, no offence to anyone who does, I'm just not that confident in that sense. Btw, I watch a lot of true crime and I love hiking so your channel is perfect content for me.

[@Encourageable]

I don’t think a woman should. I dang sure wouldn’t want my daughter hiking by herself. I’m an older guy, I do it often and never had any problems. I always have quick access to protection just in case and I wouldn’t hesitate to use it.

[@SinaLaJuanaLewis]

I've hiked with groups and some of the people have done some pretty strange things including harassment of a seggual variety. Sometimes groups aren't the best choice either. Just crazy people out there😢

[@indianastones6032]

Dont think anyone should do long hikes solo no matter what

[@soude85]

She basically wanted to go for an hour long walk… Unfortunately, this could have basically happened everywhere.

[@ms-jl6dl]

You're smart > being intelligent. Stay that way,nobody cares about the rest.

[@MrFg1980]

I had some time between switching jobs in the fall of 2001 and decided to drive the 5 hours over to the whites and do a two night trip. I got my permit and asked the guy if there's been any trouble at the trailheads, concerned about vandalism having a vehicle there for three days. And then he told me this story...

[@jessicahyder]

So glad the KZbin gods led me here! These are my favorite kind of cases to learn about! Now to binge them all👏🏻

[@patrickhenry8425]

Always have a means to defend your life. Especially if you hike alone

[@mainemermaid6596]

Absolutely. Even bear spray may have saved her that day. Unfortunately, coming down from Canada, she couldn't be armed. Everyone needs to be armed now. With the increase in drugs and gangs coming over the bdr, creating homeless tweaker camps, and criminals being set free based on clr, there are few safe places any more. Women are especially vulnerable, but everyone's at risk. People also have to remember that there's safety in numbers, and criminals seek out desolate areas where there won't be witnesses.

[@thecook8964]

Really, if you hike alone you need protection. With all the wonderful places to hike in Canada, she should have hiked solo there ( with protection ). She had a group to hike with ( the group fell thru on this occasion). Sad. Overconfidence is dangerous. Watch your back.

[@tl231]

Really stepping up the commitment and quality of these videos, love it!

[@tadharsh678]

One third possibility, the scum died in prison while incarcerated for a different offense. Sure hope so. Great story, as usual!

[@bobs5596]

you would think DNA would have caught any prisoner. they should all be screened and dna put on file for past /future crimes. most offenders likely have a long history of activity. also has the same dna showed up on any other unsolved cases that would help pinpoint the killer.

[@MelodyMLucianoNorris-qe8lc]

It is NH. They are a Good Old Boy system so most likely the killer has ties to the judicial system or paid off a few people to shut their mouths.

[@pauladouglas9891]

I thought all prisoners have their dna tested

[@lannamama2034]

Anyone arrested or charged with a felony in the US, regardless if they are found guilty or not, has to give a DNA sample for the offender database

[@lannamama2034]

About half of US states allow the taking of DNA without a conviction and all 50 states take DNA with a felony conviction.

[@bryanzimm]

It's absolutely crazy how much your channel has grown recently! You've increased your subscribers by almost 200k in my time here! Keep it up

[@IrinaZumba]

I lived in NH for 2 years when i was a small child. I lived in a poor neighborhood, and one of our neighbors was murdered and dismembered. It was horrifying for an 8 year old. Thankfully, the murderer was caught. It was in '98, Manchester, Mary Stetsen (or Stetson). Ironically, NH is a very low crime state in general.

[@rosesilveira344]

The White Mountains rivals Oregon mountains. Stunning scenery.

[@TheRandomINFJ]

Thank you 😊

[@garetgardina9915]

All of this happened in the same month as the 9/11 attacks, when travel across the US/Canada border was shut down and when everyone in the U.S. was distracted. Certainly those travel restrictions would have been affecting this Canadienne citizen in New Hampshire, 4 days after the attacks. It's no surprise at all that no one came forward with information in the weeks following the discovery of her body, as all of our news feeds were still full of Manhattan and Stonycreek.

[@bumditty5231]

This happened in November not September. She wouldn’t have made it across the border right after 9/11.

[@lh3540]

Remember, the moral of these stories is NOT 'women shouldn't be outside'.

[@thecook8964]

After watching KZbin, it appears that women are more likely to be attacked &/ murdered by a significant other, not a stranger, many times in their own homes 🤔

[@dj393]

It is, don't hike alone & carry a gun.

[@eatwhatukiii2532]

Even staying INSIDE isn't safe. Known and trusted acquaintances are the most common attackers, and then home invasions happen as well.

[@jessicaschubach4174]

Have the authorities in NH ever thought about using Genetic Genealogy to find her killer by utilizing his/her DNA left at the scene? It can be costly, but well worth it for the victim and her family.

[@thecook8964]

Also to get the scum in jail, to protect others

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Gosh I love this channel. Thanks, Kyle!

[@Lexymags]

The killer seems too smart for it to be random… thanks for sharing ❤️ keep up the great work with these videos I’m always looking forward to new ones coming out 😍😍🔥

[@chelseabeck2255]

❤❤❤❤ you do such a great job. ive watched the older stuff, to the newer stuff, all consistently well executed, but you can also see an evolution of talent. well done sir. and thank you kindly.

[@climb37775]

I've hiked that area so many times and had no idea that this happened. I've never had any scary encounters in 25 years in the White Mountains. This is a sad story 😢

[@fancy39]

I hike a lot and never go out without my Sig 229, .40cal. semi. I keep it in an open, fanny-pack holster at the level of my belly button. I know it probably wouldn’t matter if I were suddenly ambushed but at least I’d have a fighting chance and in any other scenario, someone other than me is going down.

[@sirridesalot6652]

Canadians have a fantastically hard time obtaining a permit to own a handgun let alone a permit to carry it whilst hiking especially if they're crossing the border.

[@thecook8964]

​@@sirridesalot6652she shouldn't have crossed the border, otherwise bear spray. I have come up with a excellent weapon, if you can't carry weapons, but am keeping it quiet, as I don't want to give scum ideas

[@nywherebuthere]

Cool of you to be on location. Kudos. I like the people that find the stuff

[@sadesade9505]

It amazes me how many people in this day & age get away with murder, mind boggling😢

[@earnold1896]

They wont when they pass away.

[@indianastones6032]

Why wouldn't they? Theyll be dead an will have gotten away with it! Oh yeah, some gods judgement?? What shite!

[@mainemermaid6596]

God bless Louise for fighting that SOB. I hope she did some damage. SOMEONE went home scratched and bloody that day. Which means they were most likely seen (and possibly questioned) by someone -most likely a family member. From what I understand, DNA can now be traced to family members, so if the killer has a family member who was arrested or did one of those DNA nationality tests, they can find a match and use the Process of Elimination to pinpoint the murderer. I really hope justice will be served. I'm sure the family would also like to know why this person did what they did to this nice lady. Rest in Peace Louise! ❤

[@blakesleyk.7166]

Thank you for calling her “Louise.” The narrator’s callous referral using only this poor woman’s last name only is gross.

[@teresasmith4669]

Exactly! Genealogists are now closing many cold cases. Here's hoping!

[@nywherebuthere]

Just scratch your attacker anywhere on the skin. They won't think of DNA under your nails.

[@nywherebuthere]

If you get away do not wash your hands. Go straight to the police.

[@nywherebuthere]

They have swabs

[@Mary-t5d5c]

Got to tell you Kyle i think you have some excellent skills in this format. Thanks. I enjoy every single pne of your videos. Serious, empathetic, truthful and still manage to make me laugh.

[@fannygo6673]

With the amount of DNA that already exists in databases… they can’t match it even to a far relative? I think they are not doing enough, if they truly have DNA.

[@samuelhigginbotham9204]

man that is fucked. been a fan since 10k. big ol fan of your work, love the on site stuff. thanks for this big dog keep it up

[@Rompelstaump]

Hiking with a buddy system is crucial. Tools to defend oneself are recommended when entering nature. Loud defense whistle, good flashlight, quality outdoors knife, and maybe even a RPG / BAZOOKA for hunting 👽 UFOS

[@drunkiamsir]

Your content is top tier. Keep doing what you do!

[@MarceloVolcato]

Don't ever hike alone. Human predators roam the trails. They only attack those they find alone.

[@dwayneroberts6616]

Use to hike mt Major all the time. I love the White mountains. The presidential range is beautiful. You don't know how much you miss it until you hike other places.

[@kristinfrazee2097]

Being so close to the 9/11 tragedies I'm shocked that she was even able to come over the border. I'm also shocked that it even got as much attention as it did because everyone was focused on the tragedies of September 11th 2001

[@20657parks]

Another great video! Please don’t stop doing the trail murders/deaths vids ~ we, your fans, LOVE them! The hiking vids and gear vids are great too! Channel is a perfect mix and stays interesting and relevant

[@HalfwayHikes]

Quality of your videos gets better and better. The on location is excellent.

[@magnarcreed3801]

Yet people will call me crazy to carry a gun and not trust men.

[@Robnord1]

Some call me (old man) crazy because I always carry and keep alert to all going on around me. I call you smart. It's the unarmed and naive/trusting who are crazy.

[@jtrades2134]

This might be my favorite channel on youtube. Actually, it is.

[@petepete66]

Never alone and always have a long stick and a knive in your pocket … 🔥🔥🔥🌎🍀🍀🍀

[@carolyn9178]

Thank goodness for you! You are alerting people to everything that was taken. We can be on the trail or in civilization looking for the backpack!

[@dimitriofthedon3917]

I hope she found peace, it's rare for people to get murdered hiking or camping, but when they do it sends chills down my back.. so glad she faught that prick back Just so the other yanks know the way you said Hampshire is the way you say any shire in England, we aren't hobbits people.

[@Handlesarestupid702]

😂😂. ❤ the response… I was raised in the shire of New Hampshire 😂

[@KarenFall-nb3em]

Thank you for all the research & effort you put into your videos. I love that you take your listeners to the locations of your stories. Of course the hiking theme is particularly interesting.

[@thesecretshade]

Thats weird tho. If she didn't go for a long hike and left the sleeping bag etc in her car, it seems to me someone who's homeless and a local saw her and attacked her, took her car keys (that weren't found) and went to her car to steal what he could. I would think maybe even lurked around the parking lot to make sure theres only one car left and saw her walking alone onto the trail and followed her. Whoever it was, must be a local.

[@mikejay9838]

Wow turned down the free car? A crackhead would probably know a chop shop in the area?

[@thesecretshade]

@@mikejay9838 and everyone would know who brought the car. I don't think anyone would help cover up a murder.

[@mikejay9838]

@@thesecretshade I just had a weird thought: What if the murderer is reading this thread?

[@earnold1896]

It's like guys found dead in parks with no shoes. It's possible killers take the shoes and anything they fancy, those who are living in the woods.

[@earnold1896]

@@mikejay9838... well he would know we can't wait for him to be found and he will be terrified when he dies! He might only be in mid to late 50s now or early 60s.

[@billb5732]

I saw "Grain-free cereal" at the grocery store and thought it was funny (because the definition of "cereal" is grain). It turned out to be Magic Spoon. It is made from whey protein, so at least it is nutritious. Whey protein powder is lighter and more compact to carry. Meat and eggs make a more complete breakfast.

[@jeanpammer1986]

Would love to see you cover hiking in Madeira. A french couple fell to their deaths this year. Not the first time hikers have died here.

[@resQfurppl]

thanks for covering cold cases. i’m sure her family & friends appreciate it, hopefully it will reach someone that knows something 🤷‍♀️ let’s hope . . .

[@marcom5575]

Unfortunately, I would not be surprised if her killer targeted her because of her Canadian flag backpack. A clear indication that she's not from the area, and visiting from out of the country at that, can catch the attention of those who wish to enact violence upon strangers. It's more likely that a person from out of the country doesn't have contacts in the immediate area, leading to a delay in reports that they've gone missing, or in identifying their bodies once they're found. As such, some terrible people will take advantage of that and target such individuals for crimes. I'm enrolled in a criminal justice college program in New England, so that detail jumped out at me as someone familiar with both criminology and the area that this crime took place in. My heart goes out to her friends and family, and I hope that someday DNA testing can reveal the identity of her killer. Whether it brings him to justice, or simply provides closure for her and her loved ones, it's worth expending the resources to test the DNA thoroughly and investigate the case further.

[@ronaldparvanian6949]

Good observation. I am retired law enforcement. Have hiked much of the Central Sierras in California. A Canadian flag tells me she is a nonresident and also is unarmed.

[@mikejay9838]

I also agree, had similar thought. Not being a criminal, the significance of it didn't hit me as much as it should have; you two helped that hit home. ;)

[@angelicajacobs584]

Interesting perspective! I guess to a criminal it would show that. My dad was often told years ago to wear a badge of a Canadian flag on his backpack so people would be kinder to him, including Americans.

[@barbaralouise_]

Great job Kyle. I wish the authorities would try a Genealogy DNA test if they have not already. I know those tests cost a lot of money though. Still, with the guy presumably still out there I think they should.

[@straightrippnable706]

You'd think this would categorically prove a tactic, any time DNA is available in an unsolved (serious) crime - I'm still watching this so I'm not informed as to whether this was even a possibility

[@christopherareed]

Cost a lot? They’re under 100 bucks

[@straightrippnable706]

100$ x every DNA they have and have not associated with a conviction is probably at most a couple thousand for any police department but then there are all kinds of hours spent investigating after that... it makes sense as much as it's unrealistic somewhere else

[@leslieandersen2985]

@straight this test doesn’t rely on DNA from criminal records. Just on some random relative having done one of those 23 and Me type DNA tests. Then they can contact that person and ask about relatives.

[@michaela6147]

it’s always the same story. If you hike alone and you also don’t bring a firearm you are going to FAFO

[@BeanBugJuice]

I love magic spoon thank you for the discount. Also , I just recently found your videos and I am hooked. You are very good at story telling. You’re now on my top five favourite to listen to.

[@briandonahue3663]

I just hiked lost pond last weekend.and allwayz in pinkham notch Hiking mmt Washington.And I always park in that same lot.

[@katlyons9444]

Hi Kyle. Hope you are doing great. I also spent some time out in New Hampshire. That is one of my favorite places. 😊

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

Hope you're packin' heat out there, Kyle.

[@BuckFidenMD4547]

Hikers should always be armed. If you don’t want to carry a gun then a knife, baton, something. There’s jacked up folks out there better be safe than sorry.

[@angelicajacobs584]

I love magic spoon!! I have type 1 diabetes and it makes eating cereal soooo much less stressful than regular cereal! And it's super tasty!

[@Mike_Blanda]

So sad 😞 Thanks for sharing this video bro

[@dherman0001]

You should do the story of the bear who took the boy scout from the Wasatch Mtns east of Salt Lake.

[@cheepymcpeepy]

Was this a recent thing?

[@dherman0001]

@@cheepymcpeepy no. American Fork Canyon 2006. Didn't find the boy for quite some time.

[@kathrynbaker8215]

You did a great job with this story.

[@Brock_1025]

I'm new to the channel and I'm loving it. I'm not sure if you take requests, but if so, you should do a video on the 2 Dutch girls who went missing while hiking El Pianista Trail in Boquete, Panama. It's a very eerie & disturbing story, and I'd love to hear your take on it.

[@reneeelias9514]

I have been fearful of hiking or riding my bike on trails alone. You just never know who is lerking not to mention larger hungry animals.

[@brendacooper5729]

If the police keep checking the DNA data base they might be able to find a partial match with one of the killers relatives. They've gotten a few killers that way, the killer himself didn't get tested but a relative did, and when the police had the name of someone who was related to the killer it really narrowed the suspect pool down.

[@stanbyme7874]

Do I watch or don’t I? I want to. But I’m a 61 yr old woman who just started backpacking. Alone 😬. I’ve scrolled past. I watched 5 second ad. I paused it. Nope. No can do!! Gave a Thumbs Up, though.

[@LaurenOliviArt]

Be aware. Bring some items for safety. You’ve got this !! ❤️

[@kbc1883]

I can relate! If I didn't hike solo, I'd never be able to get out into nature. So I go forward alone...

[@marknewton6984]

Pack.

[@alexandraruoff3775]

I can relate. I am from Germany. Went for hikes alone in the USA. If I hadn‘t gone alone, I wouldn‘t have seen the beautiful pacific north west

[@PvtSchlock]

.25 auto is easy to carry and fast to unload. It's not innocence vs. evil but rather power v. power. I'm not a hiker but I live in a large, rural western state. Orienteering is a kind of contingency skill for me. Animals, exposure and other humans all pose risks of one form or another. Remember folks: hominids are 1) social 2) territorial and 3) violent.