The Yuba County Five — The Unsolved Mountain Disappearance Mystery

Season 2, Episode 4 — The Yuba County FiveCalifornia, 1978.Five friends leave a college basketball game and begin the drive home. But instead of returning to their small town, they travel deep into the mountains — far from their intended route.Days later, their car is found abandoned on a remote road.The vehicle is not damaged.There is fuel in the tank.And their belongings are still inside.Then, months later, the truth begins to emerge.One body is discovered inside a forest service trailer, where food and supplies had been left untouched. Others are found scattered across the wilderness. One man is never found at all.In this episode of Shadows of Crime, we explore the timeline of that night, the strange discoveries made during the search, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of the most baffling disappearance cases in American history.Why did the men drive into the mountains?Why did they leave a working car behind?And what really happened in the freezing wilderness that night?If you enjoy these podcasts please follow or share.