About this episode

A couple's picnic turns into a nightmare when they are kidnapped by masked strangers in Alpine National Park, leading to a mysterious investigation involving possible cult activity.

A couple heads out for a picnic, but everything changes when they’re attacked by masked strangers and taken deep into the wilderness of Alpine National Park. Their disappearance sparks a massive search, but as police begin investigating, strange details start to emerge, and suspicion grows that something far more calculated than originally believed may be behind it… possibly even a cult. For a full list of our sources, visit npadpodcast.com/episodes For the latest NPAD updates, group travel details, merch and more, follow us on npadpodcast.com and our socials: Instagram: @‌nationalparkafterdarkTikTok: @‌nationalparkafterdark Support the show by becoming an Outsider and receive ad free listening, bonus content and more on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Want to see our faces? Catch full episodes on our YouTube Page! Thank you to this week’s partners! PAKA: Grab your alpaca hoodie at PAKA® | Sustainable Alpaca Wool Outdoor Apparel from Peru . Quince: Refresh your everyday wardrobe with free shipping and 365-day returns at Women's Best Sellers – Top-Rated Cashmere, Linen & Leather Styles . Smalls: Get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life at Fresh…

People in this episode

Host: National Park After Dark

Topics covered

• kidnapping
• cult
• mystery
• search and rescue
• wilderness
• true crime

Keywords

• kidnapped
• Satanic cult
• Alpine National Park
• masked strangers
• disappearance
• search
• investigation

Sponsors

PAKA, Quince, Smalls, HARVEST HOSTS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: nationalparkafterdark

Places: Alpine National Park

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