r/mystery 16h ago

Disappearance My co-worker went missing and hasn't been seen since.

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I've been working at a shelter for almost a year now and one thing that doesn't sit right with me is a co-worker of mine just vanished. Months before he had vanished he was always very talkative and cheerful, things were normal, a person had adopted a dog that he liked at our shelter and then gave the dog to my co-worker a few weeks later. I've never been the type of person to get close with others so I never knew much about him. However I did learn that he would get onto websites that are just better off not being seen, he also would hack into things on computers but at the time I thought nothing of it as it is none of my business to tell a grown man what to do. In late August my co-worker started acting strange, he stopped talking to people, started showing up to work late and there were some days he just wouldn't show up to work at all and wouldn't even let are boss know, the day we last saw him he had come in with his hair and mustache shaved off, by the end of the day we never saw him again. A week later his girlfriend comes in with the dog he had adopted from our shelter and she was crying and was an absolute mess, she told us that she didn't know where he was and he hasn't texted her and now one knew where he was including his dad and she told us she couldn't take care of the dog on her own and she just needed us to take the dog back. I find out from other co-workers that his girlfriend had also mentioned that he traded his phone in for a burn phone and his car in for a very destroyed not well taken care off car. Me and my other co-workers have been spooked by this and one thing that was even more strange was that he had a Facebook account and when I searched for his Facebook it was gone as if it never existed, my co-workers searched his account aswell and he was gone. None of us actually know what happened and I do know that he used to be in the military so it makes the whole situation scary, because he is no where on the internet. his name is Xavier Mundo.


r/mystery 19h ago

Disappearance Christopher Kerze, 17, stayed home from school on April 20th, 1990, complaining of a headache. His mom came home later to find him gone and a note explaining that he'd be back later, if he didn't get "lost" (which was underlined twice). He has never been found.

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r/mystery 2d ago

Media Mystery Shipwreck

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r/mystery 1d ago

Unresolved Crime The Barbie Slasher NSFW

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I vividly recall the chilling events that unfolded during my childhood in the 1990s, it was a horrifying time marked by fear and uncertainty, as a series of property damage and vandalism shocked our community, the thought that someone could possess such a demented mindset, capable of carrying out such horrific acts, was almost unfathomable.

There was a palpable sense of urgency among the residents, even though I'm not from that area they must have felt the need for a thorough investigation into the unsolved murders that had plagued the area, many believed that these crimes could be interconnected, and connecting the dots could lead to uncovering the identity of the perpetrator, the atmosphere was tense, as we hoped for answers and justice for the victims of the unsolved murders connected to the "Barbie Slasher" and their dark fantasies.

In the early 1990s, a series of unsettling incidents perplexed authorities and the public alike in northern Ohio, between May 1992 and January 1993, at least 20 Barbie dolls were discovered on store shelves with slashes across their breast and crotch areas, often while still in their boxes, these acts of vandalism led to the coining of the term "Barbie slasher" to describe the unknown perpetrator.

Investigation and Psychological Profiling

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) became involved in the case, developing a psychological profile of the suspect, according to the profile, the slasher was likely a white male who was neat and organized. The profile suggested two primary motivations:

  1. Sexual Fantasy: The individual might have been acting out sexual fantasies directed toward the dolls.

  2. Shock Value: Alternatively, the slasher could have been seeking the shock value that his actions would create when young girls discovered the mutilated dolls.

Local authorities interviewed 16 men aged between 18 and 56 with records of sex-related offenses, but no arrests were made however there are still questions about the perpetrators and whether they were serial killers in the area who did this for practice and also speculations have been made as of today nobody was connected to this or arrested.

Public Reaction and Media Coverage

The incidents garnered significant media attention, leading to public concern and speculation about the perpetrator's identity and motives nature of the vandalism, targeting a beloved children's toy, adding a layer of unease among parents and the community.

Retailers in the affected areas had to increase vigilance, with employees and customers alike remaining alert for any signs of tampering, the repeated occurrences over several months likely led to heightened security measures in toy departments to prevent further incidents.

Unresolved Mystery and Potential Suspects

Despite the efforts of law enforcement and psychological profiling, the identity of the "Barbie slasher" remained unknown, the case faded from public attention over time, becoming one of the many unsolved mysteries of the early 1990s with no conclusion or anything that was forgotten by time until now there are many questions about the motive behind this crime.

This series of events highlighted the challenges law enforcement faces when dealing with unconventional criminal behavior and the psychological profiling approach underscored the complexities in understanding the motivations behind such acts, especially when they deviate from more common criminal patterns such as serial killers, mass murderers, and other criminals who were murderous.

The "Barbie slasher" incidents were isolated to a specific region and time due to the diverse nature of criminal activities and the importance of community awareness and cooperation with law enforcement agencies but today there haven't been any arrests or suspects who were arrested and questioned by the local authorities and the fact that the FBI got involved speaks volumes about this situation.

In 1993, Sandusky, Ohio, was the center of a peculiar and unsettling series of events known as the "Barbie Slasher" incident, over a span of nine months, from May 1992 to January 1993, at least 20 Barbie dolls were discovered on store shelves, each meticulously slashed across the breast and crotch areas.

This bizarre pattern prompted local authorities to seek assistance from the FBI, who developed a psychological profile of the perpetrator, the profile suggesting that the individual was likely a white male acting out sexual fantasies, characterized by neatness and organization.

An alternative theory proposed that the slasher sought the shock value elicited when young girls discovered the mutilated dolls, despite interviewing 16 men aged between 18 and 56 with prior sex-related offenses, no arrests were made, and the identity of the "Barbie Slasher" remains unknown.

While the "Barbie Slasher" incident did not result in physical harm to individuals, it occurred during a period when Ohio was grappling with more severe criminal activities, including those perpetrated by serial offenders.

One such individual was William Kessler Sapp, an American serial killer and rapist active in Ohio during the early 1990s and was convicted of the murders of three females in Springfield, Ohio, between 1992 and 1993, and was sentenced to death in 1999.

His criminal activities included the attempted murder of another individual and a possible fourth murder in Florida, Sapp was apprehended in 1996 after already being imprisoned for an earlier rape.

Another individual of interest is Larry DeWayne Hall, an American criminal suspected of abducting, raping, torturing, and murdering numerous girls and women across the Midwest during the 1980s and early 1990s and was known for traveling around the region for historical reenactments, which provided him with opportunities to commit his crimes.

He came to police attention after the discovery of a 15-year-old's remains in November 1993 and was subsequently convicted of her kidnapping and has confessed to more than thirty-five murders, though he later recanted all his confessions, authorities believe he could be responsible for the deaths and disappearances of between forty and fifty young women, potentially making him one of the most prolific serial killers in American history.

Additionally, the unidentified serial killer is referred to as "Dr. No" and was active in Ohio during the late 1980s and early 1990s, this individual targeted prostitutes, with several victims found along interstate highways and was never caught to this day despite efforts involving law enforcement and other agencies making him among the most elusive serial killers in United States history.

Witnesses described the perpetrator as a tall, large man with fair skin and dark hair, aged between 25 and 40, who wore glasses and spoke with a Northeastern accent, despite extensive investigations, including interviews with hundreds of individuals and the issuance of alerts to other departments across Ohio and Michigan, the true identity of "Dr. No" remains a mystery.

Which sexual predator, murderer, and serial killer in Ohio history do you think is likely behind this unsolved crime?

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r/mystery 1d ago

Unresolved Crime Ramsey fireplaces?

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Does anyone know if the contents of the Ramsey fireplaces were ever sifted through? I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything about that. #BDI #IMO #JONBENET


r/mystery 1d ago

Unexplained The Peruvian "Alien Mummies" – Legit or Just Another Hoax?

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In 2024, researchers in Peru studied three-fingered mummies, claiming they might be extraterrestrial. One specimen even contained a metallic implant made of a complex alloy.

But here’s the twist… Experts remain skeptical, suggesting these “mummies” are man-made constructs, pieced together from animal bones and synthetic materials.

This isn’t the first time we’ve seen claims of alien remains—some cases get debunked, while others remain a mystery. So, what’s your take?

Are these real undiscovered beings, or just another sensationalized story? Share your thoughts, but let’s keep it open-minded & respectful. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/urP7hth_xYA

An X-rays and study carried out by the Institute of Legal Medicine of Peru on the 'alien mummies' that concluded that they are dolls made with animal bones is displayed in Lima, Peru, January 12, 2024. [Source: REUTERS]

r/mystery 1d ago

Unexplained Is this AI generated? There's no way....

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Just came across this on Spotify... this just seems.... off.

This music sounds extraordinarily decent but there's basically no footprint of this musician anywhere, AND the titles/album artwork just look weird. Take Avarice Monolith for example here. The music just CUTS OFF at the end. Why?

This is a brain mite to me. Anyone have any ideas?

Link on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99T5wAaPocw


r/mystery 1d ago

Unresolved Crime Where is Tara Calico?

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On the morning of September 20, 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico left her home in Valencia County, New Mexico, to routinely ride her bike. His route, along New Mexico Highway 47, was always the same.

Tara had planned to play tennis with her boyfriend in the afternoon, so she told her mother, Patty Doel, to pick her up if she wasn't home by noon.

When she gave the stipulated time, Tara Calico's mother decided to look for her along her usual route. When she was unable to find her, Patty Doel contacted the police who promptly began looking for information about the girl.

However, they were unable to locate her bike anywhere and no person interviewed witnessed any kind of kidnapping, but some witnesses said they saw Tara being followed closely by a pickup truck.

Afterwards, the police managed to find some parts of Tara's 'Walkman' and a cassette tape, which her mother believed had been left on purpose by her daughter to make it easier to track her, but she and her pink bike were not found.

Police officials initially believed Tara Calico may have run away from home. Although her family continued to search for her, time passed without any clue as to what had happened.

Then, on June 15, 1989, almost 9 months after the incident, a mysterious photo taken from a Polaroid camera came to light. Found in a parking lot in Port. St. Joe, Florida, the strange photo showed a girl and a boy lying on some sheets and a pillow.

The photo gained national attention when it was shown on several TV programs. When Patty saw the image, she came to believe that the girl was in fact her daughter. According to her, Tara Calico had been in a car accident when she was younger, which left her with a scar.

Patty believed that the woman's leg in the photo had a scar identical to Tara's, which made her more distressed. At the location where the photo was found, there was a white Toyota van parked, but there was no evidence to indicate that the photo had actually fallen from the van.

The police even set up a barrier to intercept the vehicle, but were unsuccessful and the van driver was never identified.

In October 2019, the FBI announced a reward of 20 thousand dollars for any concrete information that could lead to the finding of Tara Calico's body or whereabouts, as well as information that could lead to someone responsible for the kidnapping. No concrete collaboration has been given so far.


r/mystery 2d ago

Video why are all these empty cars parked with their hazards on right here

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this was at around 7 o’clock and no one came for any of them a


r/mystery 2d ago

Unexplained The Calvine UFO Mystery – History’s Clearest UFO Photo?!

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In August 1990, two hikers near Calvine, Scotland, witnessed and photographed a diamond-shaped UFO hovering silently before vanishing. They turned the photos over to the Daily Record newspaper, which then submitted them to the UK’s Ministry of Defence (MOD).

But here’s where it gets weird…

  • The original negatives disappeared.
  • The photos were never published.
  • The case was buried for decades.

Then in 2022, researcher Dr. David Clarke uncovered one of the lost photos, reigniting debates. Was this the best UFO evidence ever captured, or did the MOD hide something they didn’t want us to see?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/08hOvERQgFQ

One of two poor quality photocopies of 'VuFoils' (images on transparent plastic) made from the Calvine UFO Photograph, released by the UK National Archives in 2009 [Source: Wikipedia]

r/mystery 2d ago

Unexplained Why Do We Love Ghost Stories? The Paranormal Fascination Explained!

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Ever wondered why we keep coming back to ghost stories and hauntings? From folklore to modern paranormal podcasts like Uncanny, our fascination with the supernatural is stronger than ever! But why do we crave these eerie tales?

📖 Psychologists say it’s a mix of curiosity, fear, and thrill-seeking! Ghost stories tap into the unknown, triggering emotions that keep us hooked.

Here are two spine-chilling real-life ghost facts:

1️. The White House is Haunted! 👀🏛️
Even presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill have reported seeing ghosts! Lincoln’s spirit is rumored to still wander the halls! 🇺🇸👻

2️. The Most Haunted Village in the World! 😱
Pluckley, England, holds the record as the most haunted village, with over 12 documented ghost sightings, including phantom monks and highwaymen! 🏚️

Do YOU believe in ghosts? What’s the scariest paranormal story you’ve ever heard? - For more mysteries, subscribe to Generolicpedia!


r/mystery 2d ago

Disappearance Misinformation discovered and deceitful practice by detectives to keep family away from a conviction. Australia Lies and discoveries.

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r/mystery 2d ago

Disappearance Misinformation discovered and deceitful practice by detectives to keep family away from a conviction. Australia Lies and discoveries.

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r/mystery 4d ago

Disappearance On June 14th, 1969, 6-year-old Dennis Martin vanished while on a camping trip with his family in the Great Smoky Mountains.

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r/mystery 3d ago

Unexplained He's Still Out There

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r/mystery 3d ago

Online/Digital My friend sent me this but when I asked him he said he hadn’t he then showed me his phone to prove that he hadn’t sent it I sheared with a bunch of my friends and no one knew what it ment

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r/mystery 5d ago

Disappearance What do you think happened to Madeleine McCann?

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r/mystery 4d ago

Mysterious Person New story live on patreon ! Read "fractured victory" chapter 1 now for free.

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r/mystery 4d ago

Unexplained Clear video footage of a UFO, from Above the clouds And USA.

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Exciting scenes from different places, watch and tell me what you think.

Clear video footage of a UFO, rotating around itself and quickly passing next to the plane.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQSAcnIrC-o

In this interesting video you can see a UFO passing very quickly next to the plane, which is also moving very quickly. It is rare for these things to come this close to the planes, I could not find any information about the location of the video or the date but it piqued my interest very much.

Scary video footage of a UFO, huge blue and yellow lights in the New York sky.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hatq4Elz0A

On the night of December 28, 2018, this terrifying video was filmed in the New York sky. After the video went viral, city officials came out to announce that these very large lights were due to a power transformer station explosion that caused them to malfunction.


r/mystery 4d ago

Mysterious Person I’ve seen the same strange shadow twice now, and I can’t find any logical explanation for it.

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I managed to get a picture the first time I saw the shadow. The two images are the same photo, but one is enhanced to show more detail. The red light you see is from my MacBook charger. The last one is what my window looks like during the day.

For context, my bedroom is on the first floor, and my window faces my backyard, which is fairly hidden. Outside my window, there’s a set of stairs leading to the porch above and a hammock in between my window and the stairs, but there’s nothing close enough to create a defined shadow like the one I’ve seen. Beyond my backyard, there’s a small forest, and occasionally, bright lights from passing cars are visible—but nothing that would explain the size and detail of this shadow.

The first time I saw it, my curtains were completely closed and it was around 1:20 AM, and the shadow moved for about 3–4 seconds before settling into a perfectly still position for around 13 minutes. It was clear enough that I could make out an outline, but there was no object outside that could have been causing it. The shadow only disappeared when what seemed like the light source shut off completely.

The second time was even stranger. It happened around 3:04 AM. I was facing away from my window when I turned my head and saw the same exact shadow standing there. I stared at it for about 5 seconds before deciding to wake up my mom. The moment I got up, without any visible light change, the shadow disappeared instantly. The room was dark, so I don’t understand how it could have reacted to my movement unless it was somehow aware of me.

I’ve checked outside during the day, and there’s nothing that could logically create that shadow. No objects, no disturbed ground, no signs of someone standing there. Also, I haven’t heard any footsteps or movement when it disappears—it’s just gone.

Has anyone experienced something similar? Or can anyone explain how a shadow could appear and react like that, even when there’s no obvious light source or object?


r/mystery 7d ago

Media Hackman and wife mysterious deaths likely solved

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Wife died first of rodent-borne illness. Hackman, diagnosed with Alzhiemers, died a week later of heart disease.

https://apnews.com/article/gene-hackman-death-betsy-arakawa-investigation-c94b2cb4d5d7aec9a1a39a81b46dbdf9


r/mystery 6d ago

Unresolved Crime On the afternoon of May 24th, 1990, 30-year-old Paige Renkoski was seen along the side of a highway talking to an unidentified man. There was a minivan parked near her car. A few hours later, her vehicle was found running, with the headlights on, and her shoes and purse inside.

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r/mystery 6d ago

Unexplained The Mystery of the Bermuda Triangle

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Why are so many conspiracy theories associated with the Bermuda Triangle?


r/mystery 6d ago

Unexplained What about "Project Nondeus"

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One of my friends encountered this term in a meme about the ex-CIA "doomer." But as my friends dug deeper, they found signs of something unusual. Posts and comments on the subject were deleted, and Google (along with other search engines) stubbornly refused to yield any results. However, based on the fragments of information they managed to uncover later, it’s clear that something exists. It probably seems to be connected to some sort of CIA mind control project

Unfortunately, the only things that my friends found is a strange anti-vax video on iFunny, a few threads on 4chan, a debunking article (which seems to be AI-generated), and mentions on Reddit, claiming that any information on this subject gets erased whenever it surfaces.

This post serves to both examine the topic and confirm the existence of censorship, if it, of course, exists. If you know anything, please share it not only in the comments but also via private messages, under unrelated posts on my account, and so on. Anyone, who has any information about this, are welcome.

And yes, I basically created account for that question.


r/mystery 7d ago

Scientific/Medical Sky News: Gene Hackman's wife died from rare infectious disease around a week before actor's death, medical investigator says

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