In the wilderness of Alaska, a man named Thomas Seibold embarked on an extraordinary journey, seeking something more profound than the ordinary. With an adventurous spirit and a heart full of curiosity, he left his Wisconsin home for the wilds of Alaska in 2012.

Thomas was no stranger to the wild; a seasoned survivalist and wilderness instructor, he possessed an array of bushcraft skills that made him thrive in the rugged landscapes. His "spiritual quest" led him to  Gates of The Arctic National Park and Preserve, where he found solitude amidst nature's untouched beauty.

As winter loomed, Thomas disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a trail of mystery and unanswered questions. Despite a dedicated search, no trace of Thomas has ever been found.

This episode will be released as a video on the YouTube channel Northern Crimes (out 8/6/23)

Sources:
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/wisconsin-survivalist-missing-remote-alaska-september/2012/11/20/

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/friends-wilderness-instructor-lost-alaska-persist-after-troopers-abandon-search/2012/11/29/

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/slim-chance-finding-seibold-alive-fades-alaskas-bitter-winter-descends/2012/12/10/

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/article/official-searches-hiker-end-alaska-wilderness-mystery-remains/2012/12/14/

http://www.thearcticsounder.com/article/1250lost

http://thomasseiboldsearch.blogspot.com/

This is the story of 5 people who disappeared under strange circumstances in Alaska.  All these cases happened in south central Alaska, an area with a radius of about 150 miles from Anchorage - Alaska's largest city.  

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Reflections on what's been learned about Erin Gilbert's case, and a final conversation with her sister, Stephanie.

Original music by Evan Phillips & James Glaves

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Evan tries to tie up loose ends, but many questions remain.

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Taking a closer look at the days and weeks after Erin disappeared, Evan talks to family members, eye-witnesses, and an Alaskan search and rescue professional.

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Curious about the investigations that took place after Erin Gilbert disappeared, Evan interviews a retired Alaska State Trooper, who also happens to be the lone investigator for the venerable Cold Case Unit.

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New questions emerge when Evan takes a closer look at the details surrounding Erin Gilbert's disappearance from the Girdwood Forest Fair on July 1, 1995.

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Hoping to learn more about who Erin Gilbert was as a person, Evan reaches out to some of Erin Gilbert's closest friends from childhood and high school.

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An Alaskan podcaster (Evan Phillips) looks back at his memories surrounding the unsolved disappearance of Erin Gilbert, a young woman who vanished from the Girdwood Forest Fair in the summer of 1995. After learning that Gilbert's sister is still searching for answers after 24 years, Phillips reaches out to her, and begins taking a closer look at the case.

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Evan Phillips

An Alaskan podcaster investigates the puzzling disappearance of Erin Marie Gilbert, who vanished from a festival in Girdwood, Alaska on July 1, 1995.

Through interviews with family members, law enforcement, and the people who knew Erin best, the host traces the events leading up to her disappearance, why the case remains unsolved after 23 years, and her family’s continued quest for the truth.

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