Exploring Mysterious Disappearances in National Parks: A Closer Look at 'Missing 411'

A recent video posted on YouTube by the channel Armoured Skeptic delves into the mysterious and often unexplained phenomenon of missing persons cases, specifically those that occur in national parks and seem to defy logical explanation. The video, titled "Missing 411 - Sick Games and Possible Coverups," explores the idea that there may be more to these disappearances than meets the eye. The video's host, a retired police officer named David Poes, has dedicated himself to exposing this alleged pattern of strange and inexplicable missing persons cases through his book series, "Missing 411." Poes argues that within a specific category of missing persons cases, there seems to be a very strange phenomenon where people will go missing for days, weeks, months, or even years at a time before being found, often in areas that have already been thoroughly searched by rescue teams and law enforcement. Poes also notes that it is not uncommon for the remains of these missing persons to be found with strange injuries or missing parts of their clothing, leading some to speculate about the possibility of supernatural or otherworldly causes. The video suggests that this issue is particularly prevalent in Canada, where people appear to go missing under strange circumstances and aren't found again until years later, or even never found at all. The video's host expresses a healthy dose of skepticism towards Poes' theories, but also acknowledges that there may be something to the pattern of missing persons cases that Poes has identified. The host also notes that Poes has given talks at various UFO and Bigfoot conventions, as well as a number of podcasts, and has even produced two documentaries on the subject. Despite the intriguing nature of Poes' theories, the video's host expresses some reservations about Poes' motivations and methods. The host notes that Poes has a "snake oil" quality to his work and may be "bullshitting" or spreading misinformation in order to draw attention away from a bigger problem in national parks. The host also notes that Poes has a history of being litigious and threatened to sue the host for using an image of his movie poster in a thumbnail. Overall, the video serves as a fascinating exploration of the strange and often inexplicable phenomenon of missing persons cases in national parks. While the video's host expresses some skepticism towards Poes' theories, they also acknowledge that there may be something to the pattern of missing persons cases that Poes has identified. As with any unexplained phenomenon, it is important to approach these cases with an open mind and a critical eye, and to consider all possible explanations, no matter how seemingly far-fetched they may be.