254 - The Vanishing of Joseph Helt

Trace Evidence by Steven Pacheco

Feb 12, 202682:55Society & Culture

In January of 1987, seventeen year old Joseph Helt mysteriously disappeared after leaving a high school party. When his close friend wasn't able to give him a ride, Joe had to hop in with three other guys and though they...

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