I was accosted a couple of times by doped-up transients while loading up my boat. There is a Face book page set-up for Lacey Buenfil called Praying For Lacey http://www.facebook.com/pages/Praying-for-Lacey/187057048059523. All at our finger tips.We can sit out in our backyard and have camp fires and then the luxury of walking into our home to go sleep. Just since I moved here a couple years ago there have been several girls murdered and more than a couple people who have vanished or been brutalized out there. But that is a reflection of the times.What you must be aware of here, now more than ever, is a couple good ol' boys turning out to be meth heads, thieves or rapist/killers that see YOU as an EASY target. Federal National Mortgage Association to Hess Nicholas Patrick, $370,000. From that moment on, news reports of missing persons have meant recalling the unbearable . I was surprised at all the folks here who go night hiking in the National forest. Even the Chicago suburbs have a homeless problem (I have volunteered at a homeless shelter located in a Lutheran church in the northwest suburbs for many years). While I am sure there are those who have better info than I do, I would offer the following. "The idea that violence happens, even if no one sees it, is pure speculation. This comment has been removed by the author. Those that put down our home we call the national forest, which I've lived here for 40 years. I worked for a woman who owned a winter property there for many, many years. The Ocala National Forest is a land of squatters, fugitives, dopers, and ne'er-do-wells. Then we came to another road, saw headlights coming and waited behind some trees for them to pass. It is unknown what type of footwear she was wearing although a friend believes she was wearing sandals on the day of her disappearance. The Rainbow Family of Living Light gathers to eat and listen to music after a chili cook-off Saturday in Ocala National Forest. But, there are also just regular folks, movie stars, famous singers, the good, the bad and the ugly. Its full of "rainbow people" doing what cults do. Not pack it all up and head back into town.So The Forest is a great place to live. Stop denying it. ANY WOODED area is THE place to hide a body. The person with the flashlight slowly and silently walked up to about where we left the trail, then turned and slowly went back to the road. Then they drove back the way they came. I really want to thank those who publish information regarding the "darker" side of the Ocala National Forest.I'm a member of one of the local paranormal groups, and we have been spending a lot of time in the Forest in an attempt to substantiate some of the claims of hauntings out there.When we have substantiation of some of the less than fortunate events that have occurred out there, it helps us get at least some idea what locations to focus on.Thus far, we have been able to gather some photographic and audio evidence in at least one area. The Public are invited to virtually observe this meeting via livestream on the . She walked away holding her pocketbook which contained her wallet, car-keys and cellular phone. 75 SW 40th Ave, Ocala, FL, US, 34474. A beautiful magical place? Unidentified bodies are regularly discovered in remote corners of the wilderness. But dont let your guard down. Rainier National Park 07-08-1999 Joseph Wood Jr. Mt. Clothing, Etc: She was last seen weighing a pink shirt with blue jeans. Alternatively, an individual may bring a gun to an otherwise gun-free conflict only to have that gun wrested away and turned on them." I have also worked in Law Enforcement for a number of years and made many Felony arrests. I do find it somewhat interesting, though, that you mentioned you've been hiking in the woods for decades and, unless I'm mistaken, have not been attacked in the manners you mentioned.Every National forest has it's "bad" areas, usually close to the roads. And he is absolutely right about the rainbow people. Camp Ocala on Sellers Lake in the Ocala National Forest. Ocala National Forest - 03-05-2011 - Roger Sawyer - Everglades National Park - 12-27 . Forgot to mention this- which I truly believe: "A gun may falsely empower its possessor to overreact, instigating and losing otherwise tractable conflicts with similarly armed persons. If you can't handle it then it's simple, stay home. Just take the id to the police station and where you found it. It was next to a narrow, 2 rut vehicle trail. Dogs are not allowed on the beach at swimming areas. Though I do agree with the distaste toward the rainbow people they are filthy dirty, and need to wake up and get in rehab and get a job and stop infesting the damn walmart in silver springs begging for things. Phone: (352) 669-0078 Camping Fee: $31 per night. 'Thanks for the great blog! It wasn't until the next day I learned Amber was one of the two. Little towns, big cities, none are impervious to the evils of society. Most don't hunt for sport. Yes, that is our attitude. I just hope the people that would hurt them, don't have to learn the hard way, that not everyone is a sheep. Which is not good forensic criminologist minded behavior for a law enforcement officer. Our high school group meet every six months at a restaurant in Wesley Chapel. These are the people that do not need guns. They came to you on a boat ramp looking for a few bucks and you sent them on there way.Stay in Ocala, Please for our safety and yours. Rainier National Park 01-12-2021 Christopher Jarman North Cascades National Park 01-13-2021 Austin Oniel Chase Mt. How do you know the FBI has actually got you under surveillance? "There are some cops and newspaper people figure I got 'em. She wishes the case had been solved sooner because of the turmoil it caused for her family. We appreciate any help but please get the facts straight. Why do people feel they must denigrate others when research, news articles, and eye witness accounts tell the full truth? I checked back with the clerk the next day to make sure he was safe. Camping at a designated campsite is plenty safe. Our site was in front of a family ned Crawford's from Jacksonville. By. My observations into what I consider the ONF is that I have run across several tent cities. They are up and gone when the sun comes up. The forest has abundant natural resources, including plants and animals that are rarely found anywhere . I've been taking the forest for granted as my safe haven to escape from society and get away for some "me time" photographing wildlife and hiking. Figure it out since your the expert! Such as with the DC shooing rampage-at their Naval shipyard, just this week. Its doesnt matter if they happen elsewhere in cities, or wherever. While it is your prerogative and right to not carry a gun and pass your opinions onto others. Not saying they are gonna hurt you. Altonna and Alexander Springs are a couple examples. We do not expect to hike at night (trip and falls, wildlife encounters as well as human encounters all happen in the dark night). I take my daughter whenever I can, and am trying to help arrange a camping trip for her and her friends.Over the years the Forest has changed, as have the people in and around it. The forest is great for hiking, camping and wildlife viewing, but there are also four crystal-clear natural springs in the Ocala National Forest. All the people are so defensive and say what a perfect place the Forest is and how people are just paranoid but they always make sure to say they themselves are well armed always when they go to the Forest. Yes, on Friday and Saturday nights there are many locals that go out in the forest and go 4 wheeling, or party at the lakes. Her main complaint is poor internet. One was the white one that we first saw. . At first, Police stated it was possible that he was still in the local area. But harmless. Now, the comments above calling the author names and using a very tired old argument that its safe in the woods, or that there is crime everywhere are plain stupid. If you go into the forest have 4 or more with you & all be armed. So I glanced at the contents of the baskets in the front and the back of the bike. Our friend does a great deal of work helping the homeless in the area. I keep doing stupid, what are the odds that stupid will not eventually turn out badly? Driving through, my first impression was that Ocala NF is quite large! I walk out my back door and I am in the Forest. If I knew when I bought this place about all that goes on here would I choose to live here again? Ask A Question About Missing People in Ocala. I do carry a firearm but have only had to use it for wildlife that became aggressive toward me. In lake worth Florida? No one is denying your feelings. Baker National Forest 07-18-1990 Beverly Cummings Okanogan Wenatchee Forest 10-27-1990 James Kampe Mt. Ocala, Florida state forest missing people This was posted on Sas Chron Webpage, so I googled and looks like lots of missing people, strange stuff happening in Florida! Sounds like you have something in common with the Murders. Such a blog can be written about ANY place with probably a much higher body count, and it doesn't have to be 673 sq miles.. Im in the ocala national forest. Yes it is like the wild west, and you have to think that way. Last week, Assistant State Attorney Ric Ridgway wrote to Adams to say he concurred with the cold-case team's findings. There is a Boy Scout Camp in Paisley that host 1000's of them in the summer. And of course they are lacking in empathy, heart, and considerations. Yes, crime happens everywhere, but National Forests.ALL National Forest are very common. Current Wildfire Conditions . Even though more police are murdered in small towns than in the Ocala National Forest, I did include that in the count.The forest is beautiful. Or domestic violence issues involving guns. Zero.I have lived out here for over 25 years. There have been a lot of sightings in this area yes, but from personal first hand experience from growing up around here and spending a lot of time out there I can say there are certain areas I will avoid. There are gators and bears and when sick or hungry can be a threat. Lots of Pretty deer. But a few years ago I noticed a change. stop to get gas but it's not really a place you want to stay at. Great post. Pets: Dogs are welcome on most areas of the forest, but must be on a leash at all times. * Note - This is not a complete list of missing persons in US National Parks and wilderness areas. I believe that is what you want. Ive encountered rainbow people who came out of the forest looking completely rugged and smelling like piss, but they simply nodded and continued on their way. You have a different viewpoint. I have also seen evidence of tents in some local towns on public land and even not far off of Hiway 441 close to Tavares behind some businesses. That seems to me, a recipe for extreme danger. You cannot ignore these thingsunless you are policing the smallest rural town, and dont watch national news. Unknown, Salt Springs is a nice area. Its not a cult but a group of many different people and personalitys. Urban Woodswalker, night hiking is common in warmer areas for obvious reasons. But you have the right to your opinion! I have learned to stay far away from forest roads on Friday/Sat nights because that's when the drunken stuff happens. That's not what you're talking about. Familiarity with criminal behavior does not make one a criminal. The forest has long been my place of reverie and reflection. Now, being alone in a national forest, with no emergency services, no cell phone, miles from help, and being confronted by people who might torture and rape you FOR DAYS before killing you now that is far more scary than any gang violence. There will be a mother close by.Use common sense and do not make yourself an easy target. Just do not do it on my property. . When they stopped 100 yards away from us, we turned off our headlamps, stood still and watched. And if you want to live in a crime free place, you might as well die now because the only place your going to find that is in heaven. Police need to die. "I agree with your conclusion that there is probable cause to believe that Gerard J. Schaefer, Jr. is responsible for these crimes," Ridgway wrote. There was enough moonlight to see the trail and we thought that would be nice.About a mile later, we saw two pickup trucks coming up a dirt road towards where we were on the trail. I can and am safe, but this article lets me know I am certainly never going to be prepared to visit this Ocala, or any other national forest. Ms. Blackburn, Have you thought about having them activate Christine's case. It is so large and wide spread that people just dump bodies and they are never found. Lacey Buenfil walked away from the vehicle and walked south on Railroad Grade Rd. 1. https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2013/mar/25/guns-protection-national-rifle-association. Come during the week or have a larger group on the weekends. With that said, I have never been threatened by the potentially dangerous wildlife of the area. We bought . I would never stay at a drive up campsite, no matter what day of the week. At 3:00pm the vehicle became stuck on Railroad Grade Road just . 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North Big Bend National Park, 03-07-2021 Sarm Heslop Virgin Islands National Park, 06-23-1963 Bruce Ferrin Uinta Mountains 08-07-2011 Eric Robinson Uinta Wilderness 07-31-2017 Melvin George Heaps Wasatch National Forest 09-08-2020 Shelby Campbell Uinta-Wasatch National Forest, 07-24-1951 Betty Joslyn Terrible Mountain, 06-01-1996 Julianne Williams Shenandoah National Park 06-01-1996 Laura Winans Shenandoah National Park 09-29-2008 Earl Funk Shenandoah National Park 07-31-2011 Scott Lilly Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area 10-23-2011 Robert Wood Jr. North Battlefield Park 05-22-2014 Michael Hugh Camilletti Monongahela National Forest, 07-01-1950 Marcella Ramiskey Mt. (Marion County Sheriff's Office) When the man started digging, he . It is a lovely place to live and visit. And if you really care, and know about it; why don't you try to stop them? February 27, 2023, 6:34 PM. They wander out into a national forest, into a park. Each spring is within a recreation area where there are plenty of . On June 1, 16-year-old, Theresa Ann Bier and Russell "Skip" Welch, 43, reportedly became separated in the Sierra Nevada mountains after they had gone to look for Bigfoot or Sasquatch. You are a coward, who just wants to commit very bad crimes? Places like Hopkins prairie, for example, are usually crowded with campers and there is even a host that comes around at night to check on the campsites and make sure everyone is safe. Began to wonder if we were the turkeys they were huntingThe next couple of miles we crossed more dirt roads, seeing several trucks in the area, slowly driving by. ago,finally has been presumed dead. "I'm glad it's coming to an end," said Dauterman, 62, of Clearwater. @Beck Thank you so much for your comment. Well maintained trail with lots of serenity. Ocala National Forest (Lake George and Seminole ranger stations), Florida : Tallahassee meridian : 1983 Ocala National Forest, Florida "National forest land status current as of October 1987." Relief shown by spot heights. I am a hiker, who has endured a couple of night hikes only due to miscalculating the distance I was from the car, getting lost off the trail, and having to find my way back. People have disappeared never to be seen again. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. With overwhelming emotion, Leichner's sister, now 53 and living in Tampa, feels certain someone made a mistake. They brew up gallons of meth out there daily. There have been bodies, human skulls, bones, etc found on a regular basis over the past decades in my regions natural areas. The head of SOZO gives a presentation in TV every once in a while. The first time I heard newscasters report on missing campers in the Ocala National Forest, I didn't hear their names, but I nevertheless offered a prayer for them and their families. Has anyone had any crazy experiences out there? found your site while reading about missing 411 cases, the only one that sounds like it could be one is the one about the little boy, except the moms lawyer contradicting her story.thank you for the information, my husband and i stay in other sweetwater cabin every year and sometimes it's very spooky there. We'll all be fine! Unless there are facts to back up these unknown murders or acts of violence then it is called, "shooting the breeze". Rainier National Park 12-22-2014 James Griffin Olympic National Park 09-17-2015 Glen Austin Oldfield II Gifford Pinchot National Forest 06-29-2017 Wilford Ray Johnson Pinchot National Forest 09-27-2017 Carol Marlene Ferguson Olympic National Forest 10-08-2020 Alexander Pisch North Cascades National Park 10-12-2020 Sam Dubal - Mt. Christine Blackburn-Wiles went missing in 2007. Absolutely, more bodies, killings, and suicides have occurred in the National Forest since this article was first written. As the story unfolded I was recounting a nearby vehicle I saw parked and shots I heard clap into the evening silence. Cops here in Vegas actually caused me to become homeless FIVE, TIMES, the first three times they did it it was fully illegal. The point Im trying to make is that if you LOOK for evidence to support the claim that the forest is dangerous, you will be able to find it. MISSING PERSONS. I am trying to sell my property that backs up to the forest. For more information on the Ocala National Forest pet policy please call the Lake George Ranger District Office at (352 . Has there ever been a missing person named Brandon Nicholas? He was probably harmless, I'll never know, but I was quick to move before he saw me duck into the forest where I then hurried back to my car. The tent cities I have seen were groups of ten to 20 tents with lawn chairs fire pits etc. . If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of any of these individuals please contact the Marion County Sheriff's Office at: (352)732-8181 or . Feb. 16OCALA, Florida A Conneaut man accused of raping a minor was arrested Tuesday morning after he was discovered hiding in a van in a Florida forest. I understand the author's point in the article, which is that some of the missing people have never been found and were last seen near the forest. But other than that My weekend was fun. Demon, be gone! Its a shame people are allowed to abuse it the way they do. There was recently a girl that came up missing after walking away from a house in the Forest. Three campus cop who was playing along with UNLV sorority girls trying to steal my cats -- all of them actually caused me to become homeless from another apartment from that theft, so you can actually make that six times if you include campus cops. It is also illegal to make your own trail with a jeep or 4 wheel drive vehicle, anywhere in the forest. When 18-year-old Joe Keller vanished from a dude ranch in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, he joined the ranks of those missing on public land. Content, Design and Layout may not be reproduced, The Villages, Florida, Non Villages Discussion, People Living in The Ocala National Forest. There are homeless people and criminals living out there in tents and homemade huts. National parks have historically been places that inspire morbid curiosity and rampant imagination. I did run into an old woman hiking alone along the Ocklawaha River. There are 106 RV sites and an area for up to 54 tents. Considering the forest is 673 sq miles, I think a body count of 12 in 42 years is extremely low. Rainier National Park 11-05-1999 Raymond Vakili Mt. I've encountered bears, rattlesnakes, alligators, coyotes, and even found big-cat tracks that were significantly larger than any bobcat I've ever seen. As for brazen displays ..that happens in my county and the collar counties all the time, as there is a lot of gang activity. Citizen patrol is a joke. He suggested he may have killed many, many more. 2.) The forest offers a variety of activity options for locals and tourists alike! It is not necessarily the forest itself as a dangerous area. It's beautiful with all the springs and everything God Bless all. It was unclear Tuesday what kind of response Schaefer got from the detectives to whom he wrote. If you hang around fish you come up smelling like one. . The Ocala National Forrwst has more bodies burried in it then almost anywhere in the US. Recently, many people have taken to TikTok . At 3:00 p.m., the vehicle became stuck in the sand on Railroad . It makes absolutely no sense. OCALA, Fla., None An annual gathering of a group of campers commonly referred to as "rainbow people" is causing problems for local businesses near the Ocala National Forest. In 2004, investigators began going through old case files and interviewing witnesses again, including Brant Hoover, who was 11 years old and in a canoe on the lake that day. Unknown can you tell us why you feel that's it is not a safe place? We camped near salt springs close to lake George. The killings and body disposals are unfortunate but, in the larger picture, they are rare. "Someone dropped the ball," Leichner-Schonder said. This is where I come to feel that there is a god. It's natural for people to get disoriented, get lost. It will not taunt criminals or coax the owners into brazen displays of their firearms. Facebook Twitter Reddit. I have seen hunters "spotlighting" from their trucks on forest roads but none of these things mean violence towards humans is occurring. Does that make you feel good? When my husband and I were hitchhiking from Key West to the Pacific Northwest, he and the driver of the car who had given us a ride chatted about the forest. THE MISSING LIST TOTAL UNSOLVED CASES - 326 (In the Locations Unknown Database) * Note - This is not a complete list of missing persons in US National Parks and wilderness areas. This meeting is 100% virtual (not in-person) attendance. I have lived in the forest for many years and have NEVER seen anything that is thought to be a danger out here. Hist. I agree to all of the above, nature, animals, very peaceful. She recently sold her property because she is done with FL as a place to live. Matthew Lee Rutter, 29, was wanted . Its a shame people are allowed to abuse it the way they do. Wow, I can't help but think of the texas chainsaw massacre movies when reading an these comments. So she was relieved to hear that cold-case investigators in Lake County had concluded that a convicted murderer and former law-enforcement officer -- long since dead -- had killed Leichner, 21, of Largo, and her friend, Pamela Nater, 20, of Clearwater. Famous for its whitewater rapids, Big Shoals Forest is a beautiful place to enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, and cycling. Waters. We like living in the forest versus the city of Ocala. He had crazy-looking eyes, wearing a hoodie, and dirty clothes. From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of Ocala National Forest. Friend of a friend lives alone on her acreage in Weirsdale on Lake County line. 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