Melvin Nadel - Santa Fe National Forest - New Mexico

About this episode

This episode investigates the mysterious disappearance of fitness instructor Melvin Nadel in the Santa Fe National Forest.

September 6th, 2009: a 61-year-old fitness instructor, black belt, and seasoned bow hunter leaves his campsite near Elk Mountain in New Mexico's Santa Fe National Forest. He tells his two companions he won't go far and will return by nightfall. When he doesn't return the search begins. Helicopters, volunteers, and K-9 units scour the rugged terrain and find nothing. No body, no gear, no trace. Join us this week as we investigate the strange disappearance of Melvin Nadel Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknown Check out our other shows on the Unknown Media Network: Crime Off The Grid Off The Trails Hike N' Seek Who Runs This Park Relish New Patreon Shoutouts: Christy Velasco, Dakota Hayes, Rachel Cowen, Susan Zoppi Get 35% of all orders at The Hiker's Cache , the official store of Locations Unknown, by becoming a member on Patreon! Want to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content! For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes early, special members only episode, free swag, swag contests, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store! Become a Patron of the Locations…

People in this episode

Host: Locations Unknown

Guest: Melvin Nadel

Topics covered

• disappearance
• true crime
• outdoor adventure
• search and rescue
• mystery

Keywords

• disappearance
• Santa Fe National Forest
• Melvin Nadel
• search and rescue
• true crime
• New Mexico
• mystery

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico

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