The Mysterious Death of Mostly Harmless: Big Cypress National Reserve

The Mysterious Death of Mostly Harmless: Big Cypress National Reserve

June 29, 2026 · 1h 22m · Episode 383

About this episode

The episode explores the mysterious death of a camper found in Big Cypress National Preserve in 2018.

In July of 2018, two hikers in Big Cypress National Preserve stumbled across a deceased camper. The man was emaciated, surrounded with food and cash but no form of identification. The mystery surrounding who this man was stretched nearly two years. Law enforcement, the media, and thousands of online sleuths worked tirelessly to identify the man in the yellow tent, but what they ultimately discovered unsettled them all. 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! Task Rabbit: Get $15 off your first task at Taskrabbit.com or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code NPADBlueland: Make the switch today! Get 15% off your first order by visiting our link.IM8: Use code npad for a Free Welcome Kit, five free travel sachets, & 10% off your order.IQBAR: Text PARK to 64000 to…

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