MISSING: Survivalist and World Traveler
2024-04-09 00:02:02
In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-September or so. If I’m not back by then, don’t look for me.” Four years later, host and true crime newcomer Liam Luxon is introduced to Justin's story and embarks on an investigation into the mysterious case. "Status-Untraced" is a 10-episode journey that explores the secrets the Valley holds, the stones left unturned, and what really happened to Justin Alexander.
To you, those birds might just sound like nature in the background, but to the trained
ear, that call can mean the difference between life and death.
It gives wildlife early warning and saves them from trouble.
Think about when you talk to your friend over the phone.
Without seeing their face, you can tell their mood by their voice or intonation.
The same goes for birds, and learning their language can tell you about your surroundings.
When you don't hear companion calls, when you don't hear a song, and the whole place
gets silent, that's an alarm.
This practice, which can be leveraged in the wild to hunt for meals or avoid nearby predators,
was mastered by Justin Alexander, a man whose life appeared torn from the pages of an adventure
novel.
I'm at the top of Trong La Pass in Nepal, like 5,600-something meters, and I'm in flip-flops.
His Instagram captured moments of spearfishing with remote island tribes, crossing deserts
on motorcycle, and rebuilding schools in Nepal.
You could drop Justin off in the middle of nowhere with nothing, you'd be okay.
Yet, in 2016, under suspicious circumstances, Justin Alexander disappeared.
He was making it seem like that was going to be his last trip.
And I said to him, like, are you sure you want to do this, man?
If Justin were going to write a story about himself, wouldn't he write it this way?
How could a trained survivalist and world traveler simply vanish?
Find out on the new podcast from Tenderfoot TV, Status Untraced, coming April 17th.
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