List of People Who Disappeared Mysteriously: Exploring Unexplained Vanishings
by Vignesh L | Updated Mar 28, 2024
List of People Who Disappeared Mysteriously
Have you ever thought about people who just went missing, leaving behind mysteries that nobody could solve? There have been many people in history who disappeared without explanation, making everyone wonder what happened to them.
History is filled with stories of unexpected disappearance of writers, rulers, explorers, and even common people, all without a clue. People have been confused by these unusual disappearances for a very long time, both in past centuries and more recently.
We're going to look at a few of these unique stories in this article. We will explore what may have happened to these people who disappeared and why their mysteries continue to intrigue us.
The Mysterious Disappearance of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose is a well-known Indian freedom fighter. In the year 1945, Netaji all of a sudden vanished. It is believed that after the end of World War II, Netaji's plane crashed and he died from third-degree burns. A few accepted that he did not survive the crash, but others thought that he was possibly alive.
The truth is not yet revealed. A few said he might have gone to live in other nations, distant from India. But no one seems to know for sure. So, the mystery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's disappearance continues to perplex individuals even now
Full Name
Subhas Chandra Bose
Date of Birth
23 January 1897
Place of birth
Cuttack, Bengal Presidency, British India
Date of Death
August 18, 1945
Age at Death
48 years old
Raoul Wallenberg's Disappearance
Raoul Wallenberg was a Swedish architect and businessman. He is well-known for his heroic act of saving Jews from Nazis during the Holocaust. In 1944, he was selected for an important task to aid the Jewish people in Hungary. He gave them Schutz-Pass, which served as passports and saved almost 15,000 lives.
In January 1945, Wallenberg was arrested by Russian soldiers, but no one knew why. It was reported that he passed away due to a heart attack in 1947; however, his actual fate remains unsure.
Full Name
Raoul Gustaf Wallenberg
Date of Birth
August 4, 1912
Place of birth
Lidingö Municipality, Sweden
Disappearance
January 17, 1945
Place of Disappearance
Budapest, Hungary
Age at Disappearance
32
The Mystery of Roanoke
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is a popular unsolved puzzle in American history. It happened in the late 1580s on Roanoke Island, which is presently in North Carolina. The colony was established by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1585. Governor John White set up another settlement in 1587 and went back to Britain to get supplies. But when he returned in 1590, the entirety of the colony had vanished. There were no signs of the colonists anywhere. About 112 to 121 people vanished.
The words "CROATOAN" carved on a fencepost and "CRO" on a tree were only found. People have come up with numerous thoughts about what might have happened to the settlers, but no one knows beyond any doubt. Archeologists have looked for clues, but they haven't found anything conclusive. What happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke remains a puzzle still now
George Mallory's Mystery
George Mallory was an English mountaineer. He also served as Lieutenant in the British Army, during the first World War. He had experience in climbing in England, Scotland and Wales and also engaged in many expeditions in the Alps. He participated in the British Mount Everest reconnaissance expedition in 1921.
Unfortunately, his first two attempts were failed due to extreme conditions. Mallory set out on a third endeavor in 1924. On June 8 of that year, Mallory and Andrew Irvine, set out to reach the summit. But they never returned, leaving everybody pondering what happened to them.
Years later, in 1933, Irvine's axe was found at a high altitude. In 1999, Mallory's body was found at a lower elevation, adding more mystery to their story. The vanishing of Mallory and Irvine on Everest remains one of the most noteworthy secrets in mountaineering history.
The Curious Case of Al-Hakim
Al-Hakim wbi-Amr Allah ruler of the Fatimid dynasty. He ruled the empire between 996 and 1021. He ruled for 25 years. During his time as a ruler, Al-Hakim did things that were both liberal and harsh.
One night in February 1021, when he was 35 years old, Al-Hakim rode out of Cairo on his horse, and he was never seen again. No one knows what happened to him, and his body was never found.
Wallace D. Fard's Disappearance
Wallace D. Fard was the founder of the religious and political organization, Nation of Islam. From 1930 to 1934 he remained the leader of NOI in Detroit. During this time, he had some trouble with the law. Fard claimed he was born in Mecca, but it is claimed that he was actually from New Zealand. In 1934, Fard vanished mysteriously.
Jimmy Hoffa: The Union Leader's Unsolved Vanishing
Jimmy Hoffa was the president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters , which is a labor union in the United States and Canada. He was a clever and determined man who started his career as a union organizer. Hoffa was sent to federal prison in 1964 for tampering with a jury and other crimes.
He resigned his position from Teamsters in June 1971 and was released from prison in the same year. On July 30, 1975, Hoffa went to a restaurant in Detroit for a meeting with other Teamster officials. After that day, no one ever seen him again. In 1982, he was declared dead.
Edward V of England: Lost in the Tower of London
Edward V was the King of England who reigned between 9 April 1483 and 25 June 1483. He was the son of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. When King Edward IV died, a controversy got up among Edward V's uncles about whether the king was truly married to Elizabeth. This led to Edward V and his younger brother, Richard, being locked down in the Tower of London.
Sadly, they were never seen again, and it's believed that they were murdered and died at the age of 12. In 1647, skeletons were discovered in the palace, leading numerous people to guess that they belonged to the missing princes. The story of Edward V remains one of the most painful mystery of English history.
Ambrose Bierce: The Vanished Writer
Ambrose Bierce was a famous writer. Bierce also served in the American Civil War and shared his experiences from the war in his most popular stories. Some of his notable works includes The Devil's Dictionary, Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, One of the Missing, and Chickamauga.
In 1913, during the Mexican Revolution, Bierce left the United States and went to Mexico. There is no information about what happened to him. Numerous theories have been suggested, but his fate remains a mystery still now.
Full Name
Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce
Date of Birth
June 24, 1842
Place of birth
Meigs County, Ohio, United States
Year of Disappearance
1913
Age at Disappearance
Around 71 years old
Bison Dele: The Basketball Star Who Vanished
Bison Dele is a former basketball player played for various NBA teams. He disappeared on July 7, 2002 at the age of 33. He vanished while he and his girlfriend, Serena Karlan went on a sailing trip in the South Pacific. They were with his brother, and a captain on a catamaran named "Hakuna Matata." Shockingly, they never returned from their journey.
There are different stories about what happened, and there is no clear proof to clarify it. This has made Bison Dele's disappearance a perplexing secret. Individuals still wonder what truly happened to him and his companions.
Full Name
Bison Dele
Birthdate
April 6, 1969
Place of birth
Fresno, California, U.S.
Disappearance
July 7, 2002
Age at Disappearance
33 years old.
