I dont know what to do but I am afraid to go to that area after dark, and I have lived in major cities all over the country, sometimes in what we consider to be rough areas, and Ive never felt this scared. "My father passed away not knowing, and Pam's parents both passed away not knowing," she said. Ocala Post - February 12, 2015. This page shows the location of Ocala National Forest, Florida 32179, USA on a detailed road map. Lacey also had a scar on her right thigh and abdomen, a dimple on her left cheek. It also looked as if it had dried blood on it. Dear,Mr. Forgot to mention this- which I truly believe: "A gun may falsely empower its possessor to overreact, instigating and losing otherwise tractable conflicts with similarly armed persons. It is happening in YOUR forest too. What do you say we talk about it?". Hist. May you rot in the Forest among all the corps you have killed, and may you too die in all the pain you have caused others! Need to Know. Well, you made a lot of unfounded assumptions.. A gun has no life of its own. It is also illegal to make your own trail with a jeep or 4 wheel drive vehicle, anywhere in the forest. Oh, I did leave Ocala for a few years to go to college and I worked for a while in other states so I'm not quite as provincial as you say. Sure, it could happen, but it could happen anywhere. However, there are many meth heads and numerous Other Drug activities in the neighborhood where I reside. Never have I felt threatened by humans or animals. Anywhere you go its gunna be like that forest or the city when you meet a random person you instantly put yourself in fight or flight mode. I have always been very well armed and if I feel threatened I will kill you. Citizen patrol is a joke. Think about it. "I'm glad it's coming to an end," said Dauterman, 62, of Clearwater. If you can't handle it then it's simple, stay home. Lol your crazy! It wasn't particularly unusual to hear shots in the forest at night but when I read the news you can imagine the chills that rose from my core. Didn't dig too deep, but with the decline of the blogtalks, I think we need to make our own fun for a while here. Ocala: 1-352-351-4718 or Gainesville: 1-352-451-4513 frontdesk@showcaseocala.com Warren Ward, 11, Everglades National Park, 2015 . Talk Of The Villages, Copyright 2020. About 4 miles south of Alexander Springs we came across a cleared spot that had a campfire area and some logs for sitting. Investigators said Tuesday that during the past two years, they have discovered evidence, including a jailhouse confession and eyewitness accounts, that points to Gerard J. Schaefer as the person who abducted and killed the two young women. .your statement is a total missgood luck with that! After his murder they tried to dump his body in the Forest. Back now after all of these years. There are ways to get involved if you're interested. We dont need people like you saying the crap that you said in your stupid blog. There have been a lot of sightings in this area yes, but from personal first hand experience from growing up around here and spending a lot of time out there I can say there are certain areas I will avoid. It will not taunt criminals or coax the owners into brazen displays of their firearms. Cops here in Vegas actually caused me to become homeless FIVE, TIMES, the first three times they did it it was fully illegal. It gives one a false sense of confidence. And gives way to your reconnecting to the murder you may commit. Terry Kenneth McDowell, were driving in the Big Scrub area of the Ocala National Forest on December 27, 2011. At 3:00pm the vehicle became stuck on Railroad Grade Road just . Black bears are very dangerous. A dangerous place? There is a great deal of information out there. I don't care what they do and their own homes or on the properties where they live. Ive had a more life threatening encounter driving down Parramore street near downtown Orlando in the broad daylight than hiking the forest at night. We appreciate any help but please get the facts straight. So sick of the government and media playing us all like a bunch of lemmings. "As time went by, I started to think nothing was going to happen," Leichner-Schonder said Tuesday. Yes. She walked away holding her pocketbook which contained her wallet, car-keys and cellular phone. Carry a gun! She a few piercings, one on her tongue and both ears had one hole in each. Locations. He had phoned authorities to say he was lost. Also just the fact that "some" members of society carry a firearm, everyone benefits when criminals know they may encounter someone trained and licensed to carry a firearm.I am sure there will be some that feel better knowing that when the visit the ONF. I love reading about the forest it's just so sad that it can't be enjoyed! His body was found six days later, his dog alive and . It was difficult and unpleasant. Missing 2010 thru 2012; Missing people 2006-2009 (USA) . Rainier National Park 08-03-1963 Bobby Panknin Nolte State Park10-19-1973 Jimmy Duffy Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest06-15-1974 Jeffrey Michael Bratcher Ocean City State Park11-18-1974 David Taylor Mt. If anything, the greater tragedy is all the trash left behind in the forest by careless humans.I must respond to the commenter who stated that, "wild animals are unpredictable". Ocala National Forest is dog friendly! Most my time spent there has been around the Juniper springs area and maybe that has something to do with it. While I worked within the justice system, I was never an enforcement officer. stay? Ocala is the arm pit f Florida! I am an old, white, tax paying, voting lady with a college degree, a job and a home. "We have it made", we have fishing, skiing, ATVing, Horse back riding. Rainier National Park 12-22-2014 James Griffin Olympic National Park 09-17-2015 Glen Austin Oldfield II Gifford Pinchot National Forest 06-29-2017 Wilford Ray Johnson Pinchot National Forest 09-27-2017 Carol Marlene Ferguson Olympic National Forest 10-08-2020 Alexander Pisch North Cascades National Park 10-12-2020 Sam Dubal - Mt. But, you realize just how crazy it can be when 2x in my teens the FBI knocked on my door to ask if I'd seen an escaped prisoner from Raiford and Starke penitentiary. I truly appreciate this blog and its comments f on all sides. Here are our top picks for Ocala National Forest camping. ANY WOODED area is THE place to hide a body. If it has gators.all the better. Current Wildfire Conditions . Hiking boots, ball cap, backpack and walking stick.. Thats it. . Doesn't mean that your forest is BADJUST A PLACE FOR MURDERERS, DRUG ADDICTS ESCAPED CONVICTS AND TRANSIENTS TO COME THROUGH AND SMEAR THE BEAUTY FROM TIME TO TIME.If you investigate the national forest disappearances, you would be alarmed and think twice about going to some places alone. 911 or 9mm? Waters. My friends car got stuck right before nightfall, and we basically set up camp in the road till his friend came and helped out. It prompted her to buy a gun and take classes to learn how to use it. I keep hearing (from many sources) how the National forests are becoming these places of severe poverty, drug use, and havens for serial killers, criminals, thieves, and drunken rowdy rednecks. I looked at some property in the middle of the forest and it would be heavenly..it is at the end of a dead end road and i've been concerned for my safety there I guess I would have to get a gun..something I don't necessarily believe in. Rainier National Park 11-05-1999 Chris Hartonas Mt. Unless there are facts to back up these unknown murders or acts of violence then it is called, "shooting the breeze". We camped near salt springs close to lake George. You must be a moron, to write crap like this.The Forest like any place else in this world has crime, but then if you look into Ocala, well there crime rate is much higher.So whats the difference?Nothing, nada. Go ahead and tempt fate, play with fire. If you hang around fish you come up smelling like one. They make no sense. to the South just because of the weather. Chad called a friend for a ride, but when the friend arrived, Chad was nowhere to be found. Missing runaway teen . Police focused on the women's boyfriends, Ben Dauterman and Craig Mackie, who were also on the scuba-diving trip. Our friend does a great deal of work helping the homeless in the area. She was last seen with Terry McDowell, a friend of hers who claims they were driving in the Ocala National Forest around 3pm and there car was having problems on Railroad Grade Road, south of Forest Road 14, in Altoona, Florida. Unidentified bodies are regularly discovered in remote corners of the . Always loved the area. Zero.I have lived out here for over 25 years. If you are not-well, you are foolish!There are lots of people who live on the edge out here, bikers, the KKK. Police need to die. The 1,920 sq. (Marion County Sheriff's Office) When the man started digging, he . Thats how they are able to murder. I just hope the people that would hurt them, don't have to learn the hard way, that not everyone is a sheep. Yes. "I agree with your conclusion that there is probable cause to believe that Gerard J. Schaefer, Jr. is responsible for these crimes," Ridgway wrote. I have also worked in Law Enforcement for a number of years and made many Felony arrests. To the rest, just trying to enjoy life (what a concept! I will armed with a knife & a gun from here on out! or her vehicle in the vicinity of the Ocala National Forest or the Orlando area between Aug. 26 and Aug. 27, 2006 is urged to call police. As I get older, I am less impulsive and wiser. Rainier National Park 08-06-1950 Gunnar Peterson Colville National Forest 11-30-1957 Lowell Linn Mt. Christine Blackburn-Wiles went missing in 2007. To find a missing person click on the first letter of his Last Name. Thanks for the great story. Urban Woodswalker silly comment? Ocala National Forest is the largest National Forest here in Florida. Perhaps you are in a smaller rural town and have never experienced situations like this, but I assure you these are common occurrences. For one, Getting killed i. It was next to a narrow, 2 rut vehicle trail. The world is a crazy place, there is crime everywhere. Found. We like living in the forest versus the city of Ocala. Each spring is within a recreation area where there are plenty of . It so sad! It tells about a few of the problems law enforcement has had in the Forest. When you enter the wilderness you and you alone are responsible for your safety. Not judging the people that live in those. Alternatively, an individual may bring a gun to an otherwise gun-free conflict only to have that gun wrested away and turned on them." he wrote, according to a copy of the 1983 letter. alone (and I am a female). February 27, 2023, 6:34 PM. A peaceful and serene refuge from the kling-klang . Absolutely, more bodies, killings, and suicides have occurred in the National Forest since this article was first written. I feel much safer out in the forest at night than in my local city, it's not even close. These are party spots, more than camp spots for the locals. They are not safe, and the comparison to city life is not even a reasonable argument. I am a hiker, who has endured a couple of night hikes only due to miscalculating the distance I was from the car, getting lost off the trail, and having to find my way back. Only peace. Your Name or Nickname. I have lived in the forest for many years and have NEVER seen anything that is thought to be a danger out here. Ive been going to rainbow gatherings since i was 16 40 now. The Ocala National Forest is a land of squatters, fugitives, dopers, and neer-do-wells. I will likely visit at some point but I could never move there. Never once did I fear anything in these woods. I hear guns going off in the forests near my home too, and I am thinking what animal is being illegally poached, or what human is being killed? Like Lacey, Gerald Williams is also from Lake County. Its also a very dangerous deadly place. Officials have confirmed that the remains found in Sam Houston National Forest are those of missing person Felicia Johnson. People are just paranoid and freak out about 1 incident. Rainier National Park 11-05-1999 Raymond Vakili Mt. In lake worth Florida? I am in Law enforcement. I'm pretty sure no killers are following this blog. You don't carry the kinds of high powered automatic rifles they carry to hunt for sport. Here's hoping you have a long and happy life but a lot of us morons will not go back there.Robert A. The killings and body disposals are unfortunate but, in the larger picture, they are rare. I understand the author's point in the article, which is that some of the missing people have never been found and were last seen near the forest. Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More, Location: Schaumburg, IL - Chicago suburb - TV Wannabee. Baker National Forest 07-18-1990 Beverly Cummings Okanogan Wenatchee Forest 10-27-1990 James Kampe Mt. and apparently you have never lived anywhere else so crime doesnt happen anywhere but the Forest.You need to travel old man and see the world for what it really is.Leave the forest alone, peaceful, tranquil, lovely place for us to have! I do a lot of GEOCACHING in the area including the ONF. were you searching for murders in the forest for a reason to spew your vile? On 12/24/92 at the last minute Sherry decided not to go to her parents' home in Lakeland. Local News. Ashamedly, naive of most of these stories. Susan Leichner-Schonder of Tampa has often grasped a patchwork quilt woven by her late sister, yearning for the day when someone would be brought to justice for her slaying. But anniversaries of Nancy Leichner's 1966 disappearance during a scuba-diving excursion at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest rolled by with no news. We can surely help you find the best one according to your needs. Keep to yourself and youll be fine. He walked about six miles from Juniper Springs. I won't name the location, simply because we're 1) not finished there and 2) we really don't want anyone out there "rigging" the area to give us false results! Rainier National Park 07-08-1999 Joseph Wood Jr. Mt. Missing NPF View all results No . Now, the comments above calling the author names and using a very tired old argument that its safe in the woods, or that there is crime everywhere are plain stupid. I really want to thank those who publish information regarding the "darker" side of the Ocala National Forest.I'm a member of one of the local paranormal groups, and we have been spending a lot of time in the Forest in an attempt to substantiate some of the claims of hauntings out there.When we have substantiation of some of the less than fortunate events that have occurred out there, it helps us get at least some idea what locations to focus on.Thus far, we have been able to gather some photographic and audio evidence in at least one area. But anniversaries of Nancy Leichner's 1966 disappearance during a scuba-diving excursion at Alexander Springs in the Ocala National Forest rolled by with no news. Recently hiked the Florida Trail with my dog from Clearwater Lake to Rodman dam. It is a lovely place to live and visit. I live in the forest and it is peaceful and quiet, how someone could go on an on Trenton Duckets grandparents live in the villages,, there is crime everwhere why single out "the forest" We need an update . I have read that line for 60 years. We got off the Trail and went into the recently burned area and hid behind some bushes. Despite the photogenic landscape, the forest has a dark reputation as an ideal place to operate a hidden methamphetamine lab, dump the . Hiker missing in Ocala National Forest . I heard gunshots that evening. People have disappeared never to be seen again. It's full of addicts. I never carried a weapon, and do not come from a state where guns were accepted, promoted taught, or carried. Parks. Has anyone investigated Percy Jacobs of Dixie Hwy ? Though I do agree with the distaste toward the rainbow people they are filthy dirty, and need to wake up and get in rehab and get a job and stop infesting the damn walmart in silver springs begging for things. Not pack it all up and head back into town.So The Forest is a great place to live. This is true if you stick to the rest areas on public frigging highways! On November 3, 2021, New York adopted new regulations governing the Public Use of the Wildlife Management Area system, which became effective January 1, 2022. Relax, it's fine. Ocala National Forest - 03-05-2011 - Roger Sawyer - Everglades National Park - 12-27 . Yogi the Bear. Most people who live out here are happy to live out here. )There is no logic to your story. At 3:00 p.m., the vehicle became stuck in the sand on Railroad . It is a haul for groceries unless there has been a store opened that area. I found it ironic that one of the commenters says to look at the problems law enforcement has had to deal with there when the blogger that mentioned two girls that disappeared there (didn't read on who else she said did specifically) were of something like 9 other girls that went missing there and were murdered by, guess what, a serial killing police officer, a "leo" they like to call themselves these days. Schaefer was 20 at the time of the pair's disappearance. If thats ok by you then ok. The forest offers a variety of activity options for locals and tourists alike! Figure it out since your the expert! With a menu as unique as its name, FishBones offers the freshest just-caught seafood, aged steaks and prime rib. I hope so. It's a chance I take. There was enough moonlight to see the trail and we thought that would be nice.About a mile later, we saw two pickup trucks coming up a dirt road towards where we were on the trail. The several that I passed were not deep in the forest and I am imagining that they served as shelter at night but that the owners emerged during daylight hours for school, work etc. (which btw are allowed in your vehicle without a conceal carry permit or on your person with conceal permit) and I found it fascinating! You weed those cases out. It sounds like this business person is a forest squatter, Christine Wiles is my daughter..we appreciate anyone getting her name out and trying to help us bring her home. I'll be there with my young grandchildren when I'm on vacation . I recently visited the Lake Eaton area of Ocala National Forest for hiking. At that point we decided we did not want to be seen and no longer walked with our lights on. Their bodies were never found. ABSOLUTELY!!! I have spent decades in the woods hiking alone, as a single female. I got a weird vibe as I went into the store. And it never hurts to have a gun. I checked back with the clerk the next day to make sure he was safe. If you're looking for trouble. In the last decade I have encountered naked men, rainbows blasted out of their minds, trucks full of drunks ready to chase a woman on a horse and others who did not look like the normal hikers, hunters, campers and nature lovers. I've lived in Ocala for most of my 64 years and enjoyed fishing the lakes and ponds and rivers in the Forest for most of that time. We bought . Just do not do it on my property. Now, three Central Florida detectives are committed to finding out the truth about why . Now we have almost 8 billion. Never to be seen again.It's a quiet, peaceful, and beautiful place to see. Local News. National Forests in Florida OHV Trails are open year-round, subject to severe weather and forest conditions. so to all who feel afraid of "The Forest" relax and enjoy it don't fear it. I have learned to stay far away from forest roads on Friday/Sat nights because that's when the drunken stuff happens. Such a blog can be written about ANY place with probably a much higher body count, and it doesn't have to be 673 sq miles.. Im in the ocala national forest. I have also run across vehicles that are homes to some unfortunate persons. There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. Rainier National Park 06-20-2006 Stephen Mason Olympic National Park 07-05-2005 Gregory R. Brown Alpine Lake Wilderness 06-24-2006 Gilbert Mark Gilman Olympic National Park 07-01-2010 Eric Lewis Mt. Yet, it's one of the most extensive national forests in America. Never even knew about the two college students that were gunned down there. He had crazy-looking eyes, wearing a hoodie, and dirty clothes. Then I saw him walk from out behind the dumpster towards the bike. found your site while reading about missing 411 cases, the only one that sounds like it could be one is the one about the little boy, except the moms lawyer contradicting her story.thank you for the information, my husband and i stay in other sweetwater cabin every year and sometimes it's very spooky there. You weed out bear attacks, lion attacks, drug dealers in the forest, that kind of . The forest has long been my place of reverie and reflection. Why do people feel they must denigrate others when research, news articles, and eye witness accounts tell the full truth? The best camping, fishing, and swimming on the planet. It doesnt matter if murders happen elsewhere toothey are happening right in your own Forest. I've hiked and camped in the ONF for over 25 years. It's a great place to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, horseback riding, and kayaking. He has a homemade tattoo on his left-forearm, although it is unclear what the tattoo depicts. "Everybody is just so generous here, and just great, man," said . Michele left her father's house at 16611 NE 141 Street in Fort McCoy for the bus stop on the morning of May 7, 1998. Such as with the DC shooing rampage-at their Naval shipyard, just this week. Tell friends where you are going and when you will be back. After getting reacquainted and fueling up at lunch, we gathered with Tom Taylor to discuss and practice communication techniques . Really? It's beautiful with all the springs and everything God Bless all. Just dont be a fool, travel in pairs, and avoid extremely desolate parts of the forest if youre apprehensive. 4 wheelers are restricted to certain areas. Having spent so much time there, I feel rather lucky. Great post. There are 106 RV sites and an area for up to 54 tents. I would suggest people make that decision for themselves. Permits are sold all year round. Ive been to Hidden Pond a hundred times. Totally freaked out now, we broke out our sleeping bags and laid there until 1:30 in the morning, as a number of trucks continued to drive by for hours, some stopping, and then peeling off loudly. Lisamarie1250, thats quite the silly comment! The two thirty-something men looked over to us and announced that if we heard gunfire, not to worry, they were going turkey hunting soon. Waters Thank you for making this blog post, I was researching serial killers earlier today and somehow I was lead here. Sadly, we did not get a tag number.Shortly after that, a shirtless man rode by on a bicycle on the Trail, saw my wife but not me, and asked her if she was alone. * Note - This is not a complete list of missing persons in US National Parks and wilderness areas. And he is absolutely right about the rainbow people. On June 1, 16-year-old, Theresa Ann Bier and Russell "Skip" Welch, 43, reportedly became separated in the Sierra Nevada mountains after they had gone to look for Bigfoot or Sasquatch. However, you may want to take heed of the Florida Forest Service's warning and navigate a little further away from the shoals. I seriously have to laugh when I read the comments on this blog. No matter where you are, you should always be concerned with personal safety. Directions. I walk out my back door and I am in the Forest. -. . I have also seen evidence of tents in some local towns on public land and even not far off of Hiway 441 close to Tavares behind some businesses. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. With overwhelming emotion, Leichner's sister, now 53 and living in Tampa, feels certain someone made a mistake. This forest has nourished my soul. Most don't hunt for sport. It wasnt a question. They are up and gone when the sun comes up. Federal National Mortgage Association to Hess Nicholas Patrick, $370,000. Ive been hiking, biking, camping, and 4wheeling the Ocala National Forest for 30 years now. I am now 62, and still do not feel guns are suitable for ME. It's wilderness. "There are some cops and newspaper people figure I got 'em. Missing teen . It was about 11:30pm. During his incarceration, Schaefer told Charles Sizelove, a fellow inmate at Avon Park Correctional Facility, that he took Leichner and Nater by gun and knifepoint at Alexander Springs park and killed them. . However, he hasnt been seen in almost 3-years. "His multiple admissions and the nature of his prior crimes are more than enough to convince a reasonable person that he was solely responsible.". . For those who cannot understand the nature of being self sufficient and living with nature, carrying a weapon for safety, being responsible for what you leave behind, leaving no footprint, not desecrating the land, etc., stay in your comfortable box and never venture out.The climate of distrust is incited by the media. This comment has been removed by the author. They like bad boys who give them drugs - their fault - better luck next life. I understand the local drunken parties (though absolutely hate them), but what is with shooting guns at night? . But harmless. They should atleast leave the person where they could be found so that they could have a proper burial and at least the family can start the healing process. So where should the police investigate these murders? I take my daughter whenever I can, and am trying to help arrange a camping trip for her and her friends.Over the years the Forest has changed, as have the people in and around it. Here, the ecosystems are governed by natural processes, providing people with a place where the environment tests their . (After a simple search along the lines of, "grisly murders in beautiful forests") This seems to fit almost exactly what I want! Camping at a designated campsite is plenty safe. So, yes, the Guardian statement holds factual, documentable truths. Serial killers have raped and murdered and hidden bodies there. So think about it: 9 killed there that would take up 9 crimes by, an officer. As it has been stated in previous comments, the death toll in the forest is extremely low when compared to surrounding cities. I do try not to judge them. Never have I seen such filth, inbreeding or unhealthy people! ), I would help you, feed you and defend you against the menace (whether that be a government or civilian menace.) Thank you to the author Those disappearances and murders DID happen. the house is spotlessly clean and very well eqpiued. I would believe the population living there is at least 45,000 but the true homeless people living there is a very small % of that. Good day, Sir. Because I will most likely make sure you are one of those bodies that is found in the forest. "Rainbow people" might have information on missing Oregon teen . One was the white one that we first saw. They said you will be fine. Then to top it off you have people of all ages from probably 12 to 80 carrying guns and hunting the poor wildlife out there. It is a wonderful place, one of the last large areas of wilderness left north of the Everglades. I was accosted a couple of times by doped-up transients while loading up my boat. 2. Decent houses and then down the street there are rickety trailers. Greysuit, it sounds like you condone (or at least accept) illegal activities in the forest at night. But a few years ago I noticed a change. Visited 2 winters ago and made a point to go through, and hike in, the forest. US Marshals find Conneaut, Ohio's Matthew Rutter hiding in Ocala National Forest in Florida. These people who are dumping bodies out in the Forrest have no heart. Its a scary thing to see a kid no more than 12 or 13 walking down the dirt paths packing semi automatic rifles and hiding in the tree's carrying guns that you usually only see in the movies. Odd comments, such as yours, are to taken lightly. While I was a little pissed cuz he could of helped us. See you seen. I don't believe the author is a moronjust writing about instances. She said Lacey went to search for help and vanished. Chad Reynolds is a registered sex offender and has been listed as absconded. I don't know, but many different groups of Villagers contribute school supplies and P.J.s and bedding to them all of the time and toys at Christmas too. You should have reported him to the police that night. Most times that Ive met fellow hikers they were super friendly. 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