Hunters Who Vanished — The Cases Nobody Could Explain

Jordan Sillars is the creator and host of Blood Trails, an investigative podcast from the MeatEater Podcast Network. The series explores true crime stories from the world of hunting and fishing — cases where time in the woods or on the water turned into violence, mystery, or disappearance. In this long-form conversation, Jordan discusses the real investigations behind Blood Trails, including cases involving missing hunters, controversial convictions, and encounters that ended in tragedy. Drawing from original reporting, interviews with detectives and hunters, and first-hand accounts from those closest to the cases, these stories examine what happens when outdoor life collides with the darker side of human nature. Rather than sensational headlines, this discussion focuses on evidence, uncertainty, and the lasting impact these events have on families, investigators, and the hunting community. Guest: Jordan Sillars — Host of Blood Trails (MeatEater Podcast Network) Channel: Andrew Thomas Visuals 🎧 Gear Mentioned / Recommended ► First Lite Rugged Wool Field Shirt: https://amzn.to/4kNtb7B (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🎙️ Topics discussed: True crime in the hunting and outdoor world Missing hunters and unsolved cases Investigative journalism in outdoor culture Law enforcement and wilderness investigations Circumstantial evidence and controversial trials The stories behind the Blood Trails podcast Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:38 Unsolved Murders 8:50 Chong Yang Murder 21:28 Suspect Thomas Olson 35:00 Chong Yang Theory 42:24 Terry Brisk Murder 47:26 Lessons Learned 49:58 Your Sin Will Find You Out 56:57 Ludger Belanger Case 1:04:14 onX Mule Deer Hunt 1:16:47 Nilgai Hunt S Texas 1:25:07 Case Work Check out the Blood Trails podcast here: https://www.themeateater.com/listen/b... Subscribe for long-form conversations and real stories from hunters, game wardens, writers, and people connected to the outdoor world