One of the psychics even suggested that Gacy was involved in the disappearance and deaths of two Monroe City boys -- John Wagner in February 1968 and Rickey Enochs in June 1977. After a long search, the conclusion was reached however no one is for certain that the boys were exploring and the walls of the cave collapsed and trapped them. A third theory he and Koetters have explored one that the Hoag boys mother ascribed to, according to Cambeletta is that some kind of cover-up was involved. Where youre going to find Craig, I dont know. Be Truthful. Because of the circumstances, authorities theorized the three boys were trapped inside the cave when it collapsed and weren't able to get out. They even summoned a few psychics who claimed they could feel the place where the children had disappeared. No human remains have been found during this exploration. ". Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. There were some false footprints. It is a possibility that [serial killer John Wayne Gacy] was traveling through and from Hannibal, Cambeletta said. Psychics and clairvoyants of the day reached out with claims the boys were locked in a train car with oranges. He and William were not supposed to leave their yard, but they left anyway while their parents were out. They regularly picked up lanterns and went down into the dark cave tunnels. That prompted the beginnings of his and his co-host Chris Koetters podcast, "Lost Boys of Hannibal, in 2019. Two years ago, Hannibal native John Wingate released his first book about the disappearance of three Hannibal boys who were last seen on May 10, 1967, near some cave openings on Hannibal's south side. There is one last point of speculation I want to go over and, again, I want to emphasize that this is pure speculation, not accusations. Missouris Route 79 is a beautiful roadway cutting through the states eastern hills and tiny subtle towns. "But I decided just to lay it out and let people decide for themselves" if there's any merit to the story. One particular area the boys loved was Murphys Cave. Or were they the victims of a notorious serial killer? The worker told them to get out because it was dangerous, but no known precautions were taken after that to keep other explorers away. Where are you going, DeDe asked Billy. But Dowells and the Hoags bodies have never been found. They said they were going to explore Murphys Cave a local spot near a road construction site. Perhaps his brothers were wandering in the unknown areas underground. Keep it Clean. High 59F. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Joel Wise Hoag was born on July 25, 1954 to mom Helen and dad Mike. Privacy Policy. Authorities checked it to see if the Hoag brothers or Craig were there, but they didn't find anything. Keep it Clean. Create a password that only you will remember. The Lost Boys of Hannibal: Missing for 55 years. . People took off work and some of them still got paid. Their parents, who were back from the meat market, said they werent there, but that if their friend saw him to tell them to hurry home. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Their parents forbade them to go there, but in response the boys said they would play in the yard and actually went to the caves. Lost Boys of Hannibal on Apple Podcasts 44 episodes This Podcast sets out to solve one of Hannibal Missouri's biggest mystery, The Lost boys of Hannibal Missouri snd the events surrounding their disappearance in 1967. The anticipated cave exploration would have to wait for another time. Wingate said he realizes the psychic-driven theories about Gacy's involvement will sound far-fetched to many people. There was a serious rebuke. He eventually showed and couldnt account for his younger brothers, so Helen sent him and DeDe out in the neighborhood to find them. I think something bad happened to him., DeDe is hopeful one day her brothers remains will be found. Searchers checked the cave but there was no evidence of the trio. Other, similar theories suggest they were trapped in a road cave in, fell into a sinkhole or did actually return to the cave, only to become trapped somewhere where they couldnt be found. They just kept asking, Where do you think they are? He had on a T-shirt and jeans. DeDe and Billy crossed paths in the house. Authorities checked it to see if the Hoag brothers or Craig were there, but they didn't find anything. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Create a password that only you will remember. At the time the boys went missing, machines being used to search the caves could go as far down as 39 feet but the town mayor ordered them to go no further than 37 feet. Or were they met with a sinister fate?" Because of the circumstances, authorities theorized the three boys were trapped inside the cave when it collapsed and weren't able to get out. You have permission to edit this article. Or I havent, totally. "For 52 years, the consensus has been that the three Hannibal boys were lost in a calamitous collapse inside the cave," Wingate said. Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. person will not be tolerated. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Every restaurant in town made food for my family and the cavers. Elsa Lemp Film To Premiere At Chase 100 Years After Her Untimely Death. at aheuer@stlpr.org. racist or sexually-oriented language. They were so adventurous, remembers DeDe Hoag, the boys older sister. Wed, 20 May 2015 04:21:51 GMT Joey, Billy, and the Hoag kids had many hobbies while growing up in Hannibal. After that, they disappear and even traces of them, much less their bodies, were found. Like I just alluded to, The next theory is that the boys were trapped somewhere and succumbed to the elements or died of injuries. Where do you think they are?, Henderson, now 56, said. This wasn't the first time Gacy's name has come up in connection with the missing youths. Many people, including Wingate, speculated that the boys likely became trapped or smothered deep underground by tons of collapsed rock after cave walls and ceilings became cracked and unstable from explosive charges used by road-building crews. Billy, Id say was a little bit more mischievous than Joey. That day, the construction work resulted in a cave-in at Murphys Cave. The Hoag brothers were missing. and our Greg Henderson was one of the neighborhood boys invited to come along. Nearly 55 years ago, two young brothers and their friend gathered shovels and flashlights on a spring afternoon to explore a cave in their hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. If they had, what would have happened? DeDe was born January 15, 1951, in Hannibal, Missouri to Michael T. and Helen V. McCullough Hoag. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. She also didnt know where Tim was. - The hometown of one of America's most enduring and beloved authors is also the site of a decades-old mystery. They were spotted several more times around town between 4:40 and 5:15 sometimes together, sometimes separately. 79. The three Hannibal boys were particularly curious about the caves. Spider-Man: Homecoming : Spider-Man: Homecoming is a 2017 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man, co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, HANNIBAL, Mo. The boys have never been heard from again. People came pouring in to look for them, DeDe said. Then in July of last year, a third woman -- an "evidential clairvoyant" in Wyoming who helps police solve crimes -- was looking at photographs of the three Hannibal boys when "all of a sudden she was overwhelmed with these images" of John Wayne Gacy brutalizing and burying the boys, Wingate said. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. 2022 by Mary Hallberg, Proudly created with Wix.com. Billy has red hair and blue eyes and a scar under his right arm. I dont know if Ill be alive, but Im sure somebodys going to find them sometime, she said. But, so far, they havent found anything , Other theories say that the children fled to another city or were abducted. Henderson was 11 at the time and was even questioned by authorities in a room of lawyers. St. This Podcast sets out to solve one of Hannibal Missouri's biggest mysteries, The Lost boys of Hannibal Missouri and the events surrounding their disappearance on May 10, 1967. . The Hannibal mayor even requested the help of the Missouri National Guard. There's no evidence to support any other theories, however. Or had something else happened to them? That claim, like so many others, would bear no fruit and the preliminary search would be called off 10 days after the disappearance. The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. Be Proactive. When they werent home by 5:45, their brother Tim started looking for them. It is very possible that we could become closer than any other individual has, in league with the Hoag family, to find out what happened to these boys. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Have the latest local news delivered every day so you don't miss out on updates. But because of the intensive construction of Highway 79 in the 1960s, employees sometimes encounter new gaps that lead to unexplored parts of local caves. Then, searchers began looking around the surrounding forests, abandoned houses and old mines. All rights reserved. Share with Us. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 14, and brothers Joel Hoag, 13, and Billy Hoag, 11 were never found despite month-long search efforts. He just had that red hair and those blue eyes and those freckles. However, none of the parents of the missing children was able to confirm whether the sock belonged to one of the Hoag brothers or Dowell. She ordered them to wash their clothes, and both their parents warned them to never go near the construction site again, or they would be in major trouble. Podcasters Franki Cambeletta and Chris Koetters have done a pretty deep dive into the case and even said they want to solve it. They took shovels, lanterns and other necessary things. One person, who grew up in Hannibal and knew the Hoags, penned a book alleging psychics believe notorious killer John Wayne Gacy, whose victims include at least 33 boys and young men, murdered the Hoags and Dowell. And without exception, all three of them picked the same locations" where the boys were ostensibly killed and buried. But these searches, just like the ones in the caves, didnt lead to much. The sock wasnt dirty, so it obviously hadnt been in that place for a long time. (I did read on a forum that the cave was actually discovered during the construction, but I cant confirm this.). Partly cloudy skies. Then at 10 oclock I was an absolute wreck because it was on TV on the news., DeDe, who was 16 in 1967, began losing sleep and barely ate as the search for her brothers went on. Tim went in there to a certain degree, and once he got in there, there were so many mazes, DeDe said. Don't Threaten. The Hoags surviving sister has wondered if there was a cover-up involving the construction company, which she said had workers routinely blasting in the area and did not put up signs or caution tape around any of the various cave openings caused by their work. Thats all there is to it.. Or were they trying to evade someone who was following them? Brother Bill Dexheimer will officiate. This file image shows search efforts for three Hannibal boys who were last seen May 10, 1967 near cave openings on Hannibal's south side. Be Proactive. A new book released last week puts a surprising new ending on a 52-year-old Hannibal story. We had a little bit of a meeting and went outside for some odd reason and thats when we found out, Henderson said. Investigators searched trains that had left Hannibal around the time the boys were last seen, perhaps wondering if they had been snatched without anyone noticing. He informs Will of Freddie Lounds posting a pic of one of the girls online, which Will calls tasteless. At one point, near a cave, they found a dried puddle of brown liquid similar to blood, but during the investigation it turned out that the puddle was from a spilled bottle of fertilizer. They regularly picked up lanterns and went down into the dark cave tunnels. Greg Henderson, the boys 11-year-old friend who barely missed the cave trip that day, thinks there might have been corruption. She said keep an eye on the boys (Billy and Joey) because of what they had done the night before, DeDe said. You can find her books on Amazon here: https://a More from Medium in CRIMOPEDIA. Had they even returned to the cave after those last few sightings of them around town? You have permission to edit this article. Transcripts for St. Louis Public Radio produced programming are available upon request for individuals with hearing impairments. I know guys who went looking for them, and guys would go in far enough and sit down and wait for a while, he said. Later that night, they came home covered in mud and were promptly scolded by their mom. Or did someone perhaps spot three young boys traveling alone and see a crime of opportunity? The podcasters have plans to soon explore some cave openings in new ways. According to another version, the boys may have accidentally entered a completely new tunneling system that other researchers have not noticed. Be Nice. She . The Hoag Family was hoping and hoping for a sign of something positive in search efforts, but nothing ever came to light. The late, great Roberto Clemente. Karras warned the cold environment of Hannibal's cave would lower the body temperatures of the lost boys to dangerous levels if they weren . Nearly 55 years ago, two young brothers and their friend gathered. Don't Threaten. It slithers and curves through the land just like the Mighty Mississippi River. DeDe retired after working many years in retail sales as a manager. Ive been to psychiatrists, neurologists, counselors. Craig Dowell and brothers Bill and Joey Hoag disappeared on that May afternoon in 1967. (https://imgur.com/a/yXzzI), [News Article] (http://khqa.com/news/local/a-hannibal-mystery-48-years-in-the-making), [Charley Project] (http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/h/hoag_joel.html). He says he has lived all over the world and calls Quincy home, though he resides in Hannibal now. At one point, FBI experts got involved in the process. They were allegedly chased away by construction workers. Two years ago, Hannibal native John Wingate released his first book about the disappearance of three Hannibal boys who were last seen on May 10, 1967, near some cave openings on Hannibal's south side. In May 1967, the trio left home to explore caves in Hannibal, Missouri. But in 1967, three boys went on their own adventure in the town and never returned. Missing Since: May 10, 1967 Missing From: Hannibal, Marion County, Missouri Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: circa, 1953 Age: 14 years old Height and Weight: 5'0 and 100 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Male, Edwin usually goes by his middle name "Craig" Details of Disappearance Theories and rumors emerged in the aftermath of their disappearance, some seeming more likely than others. He said the mayor at the time was aware the machines used in the search for the three boys could go as deep as 39 feet, but instead the mayor told searchers to not go more than 37 feet. "They were last seen up on the road watching the construction on May 10 at about 5:15.". Unexplored caves or not she didnt want her children being somewhere they shouldnt. Were they trapped underground by a cave-in? You can head over to this blog's corresponding YouTube video and let me know in the comments! Night, DeDe said. Extensive search-and-rescue efforts turned up no sign of any of them, however. Last updated June 3, 2012; picture and clothing/jewelry description added, details of disappearance updated. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. The audio engineer is Aaron Doerr. Sunshine and clouds mixed. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ic291bGEtY29udGVudF8yIiBpZD0ic291bGEtMTM0MDA3MDI2MyI+PHNjcmlwdCBhc3luYyBzcmM9Ii8vcGFnZWFkMi5nb29nbGVzeW5kaWNhdGlvbi5jb20vcGFnZWFkL2pzL2Fkc2J5Z29vZ2xlLmpzP2NsaWVudD1jYS1wdWItODI1MjA4NzMwODM3MzUzNiIgY3Jvc3NvcmlnaW49ImFub255bW91cyI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+PGlucyBjbGFzcz0iYWRzYnlnb29nbGUiIHN0eWxlPSJkaXNwbGF5OmJsb2NrOyIgZGF0YS1hZC1jbGllbnQ9ImNhLXB1Yi04MjUyMDg3MzA4MzczNTM2IiAKZGF0YS1hZC1zbG90PSIiIApkYXRhLWFkLWZvcm1hdD0iYXV0byI+PC9pbnM+CjxzY3JpcHQ+IAooYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgPSB3aW5kb3cuYWRzYnlnb29nbGUgfHwgW10pLnB1c2goe30pOyAKPC9zY3JpcHQ+CjwvZGl2Pg==. All of these cavers came in from Washington, D.C., from California, Virginia, Mississippi. Adjacent to the deep muddy waters, its the perfect route for the countrys Great River Road. In 2010, author Charles Stewart published a book about them, titled A Sorrow of the Heart. The boys parents, who owned a popular tavern in town, left for a meat market around 4 pm, giving their older children orders to make sure Billy and Joey didnt leave the house. Had they even returned to the cave after those last few sightings of them around town? The tunnels of Murphys Cave are very complex and winding. "Kids aren't supposed to lose their friends." ***links with asterisks are affiliate links; I earn a commission from each sale. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Im having a big time still struggling with it. They got forensic and all that stuff, they could probably get it solved. Sister to the missing Hoag boys Billy and Joey, Denise Hoag, and daughter Candace Hoag sit down with Chris and Franki to discuss Charles Stewart, but before that . Wingate is scheduled to sign copies of his new book from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2, at Quincy Books and Toys, 3800 Broadway, and will sign books and give a presentation from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3, at the Mark Twain Museum in Hannibal. Billy and Joey were nowhere to be found. "I had no idea this was coming," he said. He behind left three brothers. Every. The Hoag brothers and the Dowell boy were last seen by Lynn Strube, 14, of 405 Smith, and John Janes, 13, 1125 Sierra, Wednesday . For two young explorers and the rest of their south side friends, exploring the caves was something everyone did. About two years later, he was joined by younger brother William Francis. They were carrying shovels and a flashlight, and said they were going to explore Murphy's Cave, near the Highway 79 construction project. We won't share it with anyone else. In 1967, the cave was close to the construction site of Highway 79. Billy Hoag (10), Joey Hoag (13) and Craig Dowell (14). The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. For example, during the massive cave search for the boys in 1967, there were reports in Hannibal that a "mystery man" had been hanging around for a couple days near the cave openings where road construction was occurring -- a place where the three boys had been playing in the days prior to their disappearance. One of these caves is called the Murphys Cave. The case of the Lost Boys of Hannibal has been the subject of at least three books. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Theyre not sleeping, Im not sleeping till they get home. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. I dont think he was really good friends with Joey, but he wasnt no big friend of Billy and I. I can tell you that. But, Within a few days, the boys still hadnt been found and people started to wonder if they really were in the cave. She stayed up every night waiting for my brothers to come home. Three adventurous boys, Joel Hoag, 13, his brother Billy, 11, and their friend Craig Dowell, 14, were out exploring Murphy's Cave, which was exposed by highway construction from state highway 79,. On May 9, 1967, the three children headed to Murphys Cave. Since then, rumors and theories have swirled around the Mississippi River town about what happened to 13-year-old Joey Hoag, 10-year-old brother Billy Hoag, and their friend, 14-year-old Craig. The perfect weather for being outside. He was spotted in many places where children were being searched. A memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. More than 200 cavers from across the country converged on Hannibal to explore the labyrinth of underground passageways, including Murphy's Cave and some newly opened cave entrances where road construction was taking place along what is now Mo. To request a transcript for St. Louis on the Air, The three boys' cases remain unsolved. Two of the psychics told Wingate that "John Wayne Gacy was that mystery man," he said. Henderson also remembers a few theories as well. 41 dogs, puppies rescued from hoarder in rural Mo. Craig lived on Union Street in 1967. The preliminary search was called off 10 days later, though another source said the cave would continue to be searched for the next month. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism So they were just really exploratory kids outside enjoying nature.. Joel and William had been punished the night before for going to the cave without permission, and they weren't supposed to leave their yard. They feared crashes and other disasters. Some of the passages they searched were so narrow that one of the more petite searchers, at 98 pounds, could barely squeeze in. or anything. What I dont even get is why he was even with them. It was a Tuesday night when Billy and Joey came back home covered in mud. Being restricted to the yard was the boys punishment. Altogether, over 200 cave explorers, both professional experts and amateur enthusiasts, searched through Murphys Cave, mapping it as they went. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 PM Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. Joel disappeared with his brother, William Hoag, and a friend, Edwin "Craig" Dowell. A flashlight and shovel, One source said the last known sighting of the boys, It was also around that time that another friend of the Hoag brothers stopped by their house to see if they were home. Caves, like many other things in nature, are vast and often largely uncharted. They did not even find traces of the children. But a parental edict to stay in the yard the afternoon they disappeared wasnt enough to deter the young adventurers. Joel, who was interested in snakes and geology, had been punished the night before for going to the cave without permission. The parents found out when they saw the characteristic reddish dirt on their clothes. DeDe was born Jan. 15, 1951, in Hannibal to Michael T. and Helen V. McCullough Hoag. 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