TLDR;
This video by Mr. Nightmare recounts eight unsettling discoveries made in forests, ranging from mass suicide events to hidden murder sites and unexplained phenomena. It covers the Jonestown massacre, the unsolved Gruber family murders, a mysterious vanishing cabin, explosive trail cameras, the Bearbrook murders, a gruesome body dump site in Red Elm Woods, and the unidentified "Bony Torso" case.
- Jonestown mass suicide orchestrated by Jim Jones.
- Unsolved Gruber family murders in Germany.
- Mysterious vanishing cabin in California.
- Explosive trail cameras set by a madman in Kentucky.
- Chilling Bearbrook murders in New Hampshire.
- Gruesome body dump site in Red Elm Woods, Washington.
- Unidentified "Bony Torso" found in a forest near Boli, England.
The Jonestown Massacre [0:00]
In November 1978, police and military personnel entered Jonestown, a remote settlement in Guyana led by cult leader Jim Jones, only to discover a horrific scene of mass death. Approximately 900 people, including many children, were dead in what became the largest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act at that time. Jim Jones had established Jonestown as a supposed paradise to escape scrutiny for his communist views, but in reality, it was a place of forced labor and confinement. Congressman Leo Ryan's investigation into Jonestown led to his assassination by Jones's henchmen, which triggered Jones to command his followers to drink poisoned grape Flavor-Aid, resulting in mass suicide and murder.
The Gruber Family Murders [5:13]
In April 1922, mechanic Albert Hoffner discovered the Gruber family murdered at their isolated home near a forest in Widehoff, Germany. The entire family, including the parents, their two daughters, grandson, and the maid, were found dead in the barn, with evidence suggesting the killer spent hours at the house. Despite investigations, the Gruber family murders remain unsolved, with possible motives ranging from robbery to the family being stalked.
The Vanishing Cabin [8:30]
In July 2015, Mark Andre discovered a well-constructed cabin in the Arcada Community Forest in California. The cabin was equipped with survival necessities, but no clues to the owner's identity. After rangers left an eviction notice, the cabin vanished without a trace, replaced by the international symbol for squatter, leaving the purpose and identity of the cabin's resident a mystery.
Explosive Trail Cameras [10:31]
In May 2016, a hiker in Harland, Kentucky, found a trail camera that exploded when a friend attempted to fix it, causing severe injuries. Authorities discovered that the camera was rigged with explosives by Mark Saf, who was later identified and arrested. Saf was killed during an attempt to disarm an officer, but not before helping police locate 12 more rigged cameras hidden in the forest, raising concerns about undiscovered devices.
The Bearbrook Murders [12:21]
In 1985 and 2000, two 55-gallon drums containing the dismembered remains of four people were discovered in Bearbrook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire. The victims, a woman and three young girls, were killed by blunt force trauma and dismembered. Advanced DNA testing in 2014 identified three of the victims as Marla Elizabeth Honeyurch and her daughters, Mary Vaughn and Sarah McWaters. The murders were linked to Terry Peter Rasmusen, who was already serving a life sentence for another murder and died in prison before being connected to the Bearbrook case.
Red Elm Woods Body Dump Site [14:56]
A man walking his dog in Red Elm Woods near Ashford, Washington, discovered a shallow pit containing six bundles of human remains wrapped in plastic and duct tape. The remains belonged to at least four different victims, each killed in different ways and in various stages of decomposition, indicating the site was used over several years. Despite the methodical nature of the burial site, no suspects were ever arrested, and one victim remains unidentified.
The Bony Torso [16:57]
In October 1991, a human torso was discovered wrapped in carpet near Boli, England. The head and hands were missing, and the arms were professionally severed to remove identifying tattoos. Forensic analysis suggested the victim was a physically fit man of southern German origin. Despite a large-scale investigation, the victim remains unidentified, and the killer was never caught, leading the media to dub the case "The Bony Torso."