In 1989, Jacob Wetterling went missing. In August 2016, a breakthrough occurred when Danny Heinrich, arrested on child pornography charges, confessed to abducting and murdering Jacob. Heinrich led the police to Jacob’s body in central Minnesota, providing details of the tragic events. Jacob was abducted, sexually assaulted, and killed by Heinrich, who then buried him, leaving Jacob’s parents in a 27-year search for answers. After Heinrich’s admission, Patty Wetterling expressed profound sorrow for the painful revelation about Jacob’s final moments and the need for healing.

In 2007, Madeleine McCann disappeared during a family vacation in Portugal. The small, blonde girl vanished from a hotel room just 160 feet away from where her parents were dining. Despite initial false conclusions by Portuguese police that she had been murdered in the room, Madeleine’s whereabouts remain unknown, and the case has attracted ongoing scrutiny.

Jimmy Hoffa, a prominent Union leader and President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1958 to 1971, had strong connections to organized crime. In 1975, he disappeared after attending a meeting with two mob leaders at a Detroit restaurant, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since.

During her high school graduation celebration in Aruba, Natalee Holloway went missing before her scheduled return to the US. Last seen leaving a bar in the early morning of May 30, 2005, with local men Joran van der Sloot and Deepak and Satish Kalpoe, the case drew attention. Despite multiple arrests of the men, no one was charged in connection to Natalee Holloway’s disappearance.

Ambrose Bierce, a renowned journalist and author, vanished while accompanying rebel troops to acquire direct insights into the Mexican Revolution in 1914. Born on June 24, 1842, Bierce was an American short story writer, poet, and Civil War veteran. His notable work, “The Devil’s Dictionary,” earned recognition as one of “The 100 Greatest Masterpieces of American Literature” by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration. The circumstances surrounding Bierce’s disappearance during his pursuit of firsthand knowledge of the Mexican Revolution remain unresolved.

A prominent figure on the big band scene in the US, Glenn Miller enlisted in the Army in 1942 to contribute to the war effort by forming an updated Army band. As a Captain, Miller was on a flight from the UK to Paris, France in a single-engine plane in 1944 when the aircraft disappeared over the English Channel.

Sean Flynn, the sole child of actor Errol Flynn and Lili Damita, went missing while on assignment for Time magazine in Cambodia in 1970. Alongside Dana Stone, reporting for CBS News, Flynn was captured by communist guerrillas and never surfaced again.

D.B. Cooper orchestrated the sole unsolved air piracy case in US history in 1971 when he hijacked a Boeing 727 from Portland, OR, to Seattle, WA. Claiming to have a bomb, he demanded a $200,000 ransom upon landing in Seattle. After releasing most passengers and crew, the plane, now carrying the ransom, departed for Mexico with a planned refueling stop in Reno, NV. Approximately 30 minutes into the flight, the crew noticed an open door in the aft cabin and deployed rear stairs. It is presumed that Cooper parachuted from the moving plane, disappearing without a trace.

Raoul Wallenberg, a symbol of humanitarian efforts during WWII, saved tens of thousands of Jews in Nazi-occupied Hungary by providing protective passports and sheltering them in Swedish-designated areas. However, his altruistic mission took a tragic turn when he was detained by KGB operatives in 1945. Wallenberg disappeared later that year, and the circumstances surrounding his fate remain shrouded in mystery.

John Cabot, the Italian navigator and explorer, vanished along with his five ships during an expedition aimed at discovering a western route from Europe to Asia in 1499. Cabot, born around 1450, made history with his 1497 exploration of the North American coast under the commission of Henry VII of England. This journey stands as the earliest documented European exploration of coastal North America since the Norse visits to Vinland in the eleventh century. The circumstances surrounding Cabot’s disappearance during his subsequent expedition remain a historical mystery.

Arthur I, also known as Arthur of Brittany, disappeared in 1203 while under arrest at the Château de Falaise in France. Arthur was the nephew of King John of England and a claimant to the English throne. His disappearance remains a historical mystery, with various theories suggesting that he may have been killed or imprisoned by King John, who sought to eliminate a potential rival for the throne. The exact circumstances of Arthur’s fate are uncertain, and the mystery surrounding his disappearance has intrigued historians for centuries.

Francisco de Orellana, the Spanish explorer and conquistador, disappeared while exploring the Amazon in 1546. Orellana is credited with completing the first known navigation of the entire length of the Amazon River, initially named “Rio de Orellana” in his honor. Despite his significant contributions to exploration, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance in the Amazon jungle remain unknown.

Ambiorix was a chieftain of the Eburones, a Gallic tribe, and played a significant role in the early stages of Julius Caesar’s campaigns in Gaul. Ambiorix is best known for leading a successful revolt against the Roman forces in 53 BC during the winter, known as the Ambiorix’s Revolt.

After the revolt, when Caesar’s forces retaliated, Ambiorix and his men dispersed. According to historical accounts, Ambiorix, along with a group of his followers, crossed the Rhine River and disappeared from recorded history.

Subhas Chandra Bose, an influential Indian nationalist leader, indeed disappeared in 1945 under mysterious circumstances. Bose was a key figure in the Indian independence movement against British rule. After leading the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II to fight alongside the Axis powers against the British, Bose’s fate became uncertain.

The widely accepted account is that Subhas Chandra Bose died in a plane crash in Taiwan on August 18, 1945.

Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán, a Cuban revolutionary born in Havana, disappeared in 1959 when his Cessna 310 went missing over the ocean during a night flight from Camagüey to Havana. Camilo Cienfuegos, along with Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Juan Almeida Bosque, and Raúl Castro, played a significant role as a member of the 1956 Granma expedition, which marked the beginning of Fidel Castro’s armed insurgency. Despite extensive searches, the circumstances surrounding Camilo Cienfuegos’ disappearance remain unclear, contributing to a historical mystery in Cuban revolutionary history.

Richey Edwards, the guitarist for the Manic Street Preachers, disappeared in 1995 at the age of 27. Despite reported sightings and clues in the weeks following his disappearance, the renowned musician was never found. Richey Edwards’ vanishing act remains a perplexing and unresolved mystery in the realm of music and pop culture.

Ettore Majorana, an Italian theoretical physicist known for his work on neutrino masses, disappeared during a boat trip from Naples to Palermo in 1938. Born on August 5, 1906, Majorana vanished on March 25, 1938, under mysterious circumstances. Despite extensive efforts to unravel the mystery, the details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.

Jim Thompson, the American businessman credited with revitalizing the Thai silk industry in the 1950s and 60s, disappeared in 1967. He vanished while taking a walk near his bungalow. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Thompson’s disappearance remains unsolved, adding an air of mystery to the legacy of the “Thai Silk King.”

The disappearance of Renee MacRae and her 3-year-old son, Andrew, in 1976 stands as the longest-running missing persons case in Britain. They vanished while driving on the A9, and a burning BMW linked to them was discovered. Inside the vehicle, a rug stained with blood matching Renee MacRae’s blood type was found, but no further traces of them were located. Despite extensive investigations, neither mother nor son has ever been found, contributing to the enduring mystery of their disappearance.

James Nicholas Gray, an American computer scientist and Turing Award recipient, disappeared in 2007. He went missing from San Francisco Bay during a solo sailing expedition, where his intention was to scatter his mother’s ashes. Despite extensive search efforts, Gray’s whereabouts remain unknown, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance during the solo sailing expedition remain a mystery.

Bruno Manser, the Swiss environmental activist, disappeared in 2000 after being last seen in the isolated village of Bario in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Manser had a history of environmental activism, including organizing blockades against timber companies while staying with the Penan tribe in Sarawak from 1984 to 1990. Following his emergence from the forests in 1990, he continued his public activism for rainforest preservation and human rights. The circumstances surrounding Bruno Manser’s disappearance remain unknown, and it remains an unresolved case in the realm of environmental activism.

Emanuela Orlandi, a resident of Vatican City in Italy, disappeared under suspicious circumstances in 1983. Initially believed to have run away from home, the case took a mysterious turn with a series of phone calls suggesting Orlandi had been abducted by a group seeking the release of Mehmet Ali Ağca, the man who shot the Pope in St. Peter’s Square in 1981. However, no trade offers were fulfilled, and Emanuela Orlandi remains missing, creating an enduring mystery surrounding her disappearance.

Heinrich Müller, a high-ranking German SS and police official during the Nazi era, was last seen in the Führerbunker in 1945. His date of death remains unknown, though evidence suggests it occurred in May 1945. Müller served as the chief of the Gestapo, the political secret state police of Nazi Germany, and was implicated in the planning and execution of the Holocaust. Notably, he is the most senior Nazi officer never to have been caught or confirmed dead, adding a layer of mystery to the historical account of his fate.

Supriyadi, a member of the Indonesian resistance against the invading Japanese forces, disappeared in 1945 during a raid on Japanese troops. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and the details of his fate remain unresolved. Supriyadi’s involvement in the resistance and subsequent vanishing add to the many untold stories and mysteries surrounding individuals who fought against occupation during World War II.

Frank Morris, one of the few men known to have escaped from Alcatraz prison, disappeared in 1962 during an attempt to cross San Francisco Bay towards Marin. While it is generally believed that he did not survive the journey, as no body was ever found, the circumstances of his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery. Adding to the intrigue, Frank Morris’s cousin, Bud Morris, claimed to have met up with the fugitive after his escape. Despite various theories, the true fate of Frank Morris remains uncertain, contributing to the legend of the Alcatraz escape.

George Bass, the British naval surgeon and explorer of Australia, disappeared in 1803 after sailing into the Pacific with the intention of selling cargo in South America. It is believed that Bass was captured by the Spanish and forced to work in the mines in Peru. Despite his significant contributions to the exploration of Australia, the details of George Bass’s fate following his disappearance add an air of mystery to the conclusion of his life and adventures.

Ray Frank Gricar, an American attorney who served as the district attorney of Centre County, Pennsylvania, disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2005. On April 15, 2005, his car was found abandoned, and his laptop was discovered thrown into a nearby river. Despite extensive investigations, Gricar has not been heard from since, leaving the details of his disappearance shrouded in mystery. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing have led to various speculations and theories, but the case remains unsolved.

Susan Cox Powell, an American missing person from West Valley City, Utah, disappeared in 2009 under suspicious circumstances. It is suspected that she was murdered by her husband, Josh Powell, given the discovery of Susan’s blood and a $1.5 million life insurance policy in their house. The case gained significant media attention. In July 2014, the Powell family home was intentionally burned to the ground, resulting in the deaths of Josh Powell and their two sons. Authorities believe Josh Powell is responsible for the arson and the deaths, further adding to the tragic and mysterious nature of Susan’s disappearance.

Percy Harrison Fawcett, a British geographer, artillery officer, cartographer, archaeologist, and South American explorer, disappeared in 1925. Along with his eldest son, Jack, and one of Jack’s friends, Raleigh Rimmell, Fawcett vanished during an expedition in search of the mythical city of “Z.” The circumstances of their disappearance remain unknown, and the quest for “Z” became one of the enduring mysteries in the history of exploration. Despite numerous theories and searches, Fawcett and his companions were never found, contributing to the legend surrounding their fate.

Joshua Slocum, the first man to sail single-handedly around the world, disappeared after setting sail from Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard in 1909. Born on February 20, 1844, Slocum, a Nova Scotian-born naturalized American seaman and adventurer, achieved global recognition for his solo circumnavigation. In 1900, he documented his remarkable journey in the book “Sailing Alone Around the World.” However, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance in 1909 remain a mystery, and he was last known to have been sailing alone.

The disappearance of Walter Collins in 1928 is a tragic and disturbing story. Walter’s mother, Christine Collins, was committed to a mental hospital when she refused to accept a boy the police claimed was her missing son. The authorities were involved in the infamous Wineville Chicken Coop Murders, a gruesome series of crimes. Christine Collins was eventually released, and her lawsuit against the police highlighted the mishandling of the case.

The true fate of Walter Collins remains unknown, and he is believed to have possibly perished in connection with the Wineville Chicken Coop Murders.

Etan Kalil Patz, a six-year-old American child, disappeared in the SoHo neighborhood of lower Manhattan, New York City, on May 25, 1979. Etan’s disappearance became one of the most widely publicized missing child cases in the United States and played a significant role in sparking the missing children’s movement. The case led to the implementation of new legislation and various methods for tracking missing children. Despite ongoing investigations, Etan Patz’s disappearance remains unsolved, and he is still remembered as a symbol of the efforts to address and prevent child abductions.

Harold Edward Holt, the 17th Prime Minister of Australia, disappeared in 1967 while swimming in heavy surf at a beach notorious for strong and dangerous rip currents. Holt served as Prime Minister from 1966 until his presumed drowning death in 1967. Born on August 5, 1908, Holt was also the leader of the Liberal Party during his time in office. Despite extensive search efforts, his body was never recovered, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance off Cheviot Beach, Victoria, remain a historical mystery in Australian politics.

Muhammad ibn Qasim, the military commander and administrator who played a significant role in the Arab expansion into the Indian subcontinent during the 8th century, is generally believed to have died around 715 AD. There is no historical record or evidence indicating that he disappeared in 834. The historical accounts of Muhammad ibn Qasim’s life and activities suggest that he died relatively young, and details about his later life or any disappearance in 834 are not part of the established historical narrative.

Morgan Chauntel Nick, born on September 12, 1988, disappeared on June 9, 1995, during a Little League Baseball game. The case of her abduction remains unsolved. In the aftermath of Morgan’s disappearance, her mother dedicated her efforts to helping others find their missing children by founding the Morgan Nick Foundation. Despite extensive efforts and awareness campaigns, Morgan Nick’s whereabouts remain unknown, and her disappearance remains a tragic and unresolved mystery.

Louis Aimé Augustin Le Prince, a French artist and early inventor of a motion picture camera, disappeared after boarding a Paris-bound train at Dijon, France, on September 16, 1890. Louis Le Prince is known for possibly being the first person to shoot a moving picture sequence using a single lens camera and a strip of paper film. Despite his contributions to early filmmaking technology, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain mysterious, and he was never seen or heard from again after boarding the train in 1890.

Owain Glyndŵr, the Welsh rebel leader who led a revolt against English rule in the early 15th century, disappeared around 1412. Following years of conflict and resistance, Glyndŵr’s rebellion gradually lost momentum. The exact circumstances and details of his disappearance remain uncertain, and various theories exist about his fate. Some suggest he may have gone into hiding, while others propose that he died in obscurity. Regardless, Owain Glyndŵr’s disappearance marks the end of his active role in the rebellion, and he has become a symbol of Welsh nationalism and resistance.

Thomas Hale Boggs Sr., an American Democratic politician and member of the U.S. House of Representatives, disappeared on October 16, 1972. Boggs served as the House majority leader and was also a member of the Warren Commission. His plane, carrying him and three others, disappeared over Alaska while he was campaigning for re-election. Despite extensive search efforts, no trace of the plane or its passengers was ever found.

Jennifer Joyce Kesse, a woman from Orlando, Florida, disappeared on January 24, 2006. Her disappearance has puzzled investigators, and an extensive search was conducted in the area surrounding her home. Shortly after she went missing, her car was found abandoned at a nearby apartment complex, a little over a mile from her home. Despite ongoing efforts, Jennifer Joyce Kesse has not been found, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unresolved. Her case remains an open investigation, and authorities have continued to seek information and leads in the hopes of solving the mystery.