Since 2000, there have been many tragic and unsolved cases. Here are 5 of the craziest…

The Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse (2006)

Jennifer Kesse a 24-year-old finance manager in Orlando, Florida vanished on January 24, 2006. Just the day before she had returned from a vacation with her boyfriend and went about her normal routine. But when she didn’t show up for work and calls went unanswered, concern quickly grew.

What Happened?

– Her condo showed no signs of forced entry or a struggle. The only indication that she had left was the fact that her car was gone.

– Two days later her black Chevrolet Malibu was discovered parked at an apartment complex about a mile away.

– Surveillance footage captured a blurry figure parking and walking away from the car. The person’s identity remains unknown.

Why It’s Wild:

– The mysterious figure was never identified due to poor video quality.

– Jennifer’s personal belongings were undisturbed and no clues were found to indicate what had happened.

– Despite numerous leads and national media attention, Jennifer’s disappearance remains a mystery.

The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth (2012)

Faith Hedgepeth was a 19-year-old student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On September 7, 2012, she was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment by a friend.

What Happened?

– Faith was last seen alive in the early hours of the morning after visiting a local nightclub with her roommate.

– Her body was discovered later that morning, bludgeoned to death.

– Near her body, a note was found that read, “I’m not stupid b***h jealous.”

Why It’s Wild:

– DNA evidence was found at the scene but did not match any suspects at the time.

– The cryptic note added a bizarre element to the case.

– In 2021, police announced the arrest of a suspect, Miguel Enrique Salguero-Olivares, but many questions about the motive and events leading up to her death remain unanswered.

The Vanishing of Brian Shaffer (2006)

Brian Shaffer, a 27-year-old medical student at Ohio State University, disappeared without a trace on April 1, 2006.

What Happened?

– Brian went out for a night of bar-hopping with friends to celebrate the beginning of spring break.

– Security footage captured him entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona bar in Columbus, Ohio, but he was never seen exiting.

– His friends assumed he had gone home but when he failed to show up for a planned trip with his girlfriend concerns arose.

Why It’s Wild:

– Despite multiple security cameras covering the exits, Brian was never seen leaving the bar.

– Extensive searches of the area found no clues.

– Theories range from an accidental fall into a construction site to a premeditated abduction, but no evidence has surfaced.

What do you think?

The Vanishing of Brandon Swanson (2008)

Another widely known case, Brandon Swanson, a 19-year-old college student, disappeared on May 14, 2008, after his car got stuck in a ditch near Lynd, Minnesota.

What Happened?

– Brandon called his parents around midnight, asking for help after driving off a rural gravel road.

– He stayed on the phone with his father for about 47 minutes while attempting to direct him to his location.

– Suddenly, Brandon exclaimed “Oh, sh*t!” and the call disconnected. He was never heard from again.

Why It’s Wild:

– Extensive searches, including the use of cadaver dogs, failed to locate Brandon or his remains.

– His sudden exclamation suggests a possible accident but no evidence of a fall or injury was found.

– Theories range from accidental drowning to foul play but the case remains unsolved.

What do you believe happened?

The Disappearance of Lars Mittank (2014)

Lars Mittank, a 28-year-old German tourist, vanished on July 8, 2014, at Varna Airport in Bulgaria under highly bizarre circumstances.

What Happened?

– Lars was vacationing with friends when he got into a fight over a soccer dispute and suffered an ear injury.

– Due to the injury a doctor advised him not to fly home immediately.

– Lars exhibited increasingly paranoid behavior, claiming that people were following him and trying to kill him.

– Surveillance footage captured him sprinting out of the airport, leaving all his belongings behind, and disappearing into a nearby forest.

Why It’s Wild:

– Lars’ sudden paranoia and erratic behavior remain unexplained.

– He left his wallet, phone, and passport behind, suggesting a state of extreme distress.

– Despite numerous reported sightings and international search efforts Lars has never been found.

What are your thoughts?