But you are. People should know that there are many hikers that go through the ONF. Hey Dave, I'm sure that was not a fun experience at all. 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! More and more people are moving off grid and throwing away devices and conventional means of living because of the corruption of this country and its ownership by the corporations who control it. 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. Do not leave valuables in site. Recently hiked the Florida Trail with my dog from Clearwater Lake to Rodman dam. I have spent decades in the woods hiking alone, as a single female. 2.) Hood National Forest 10-08-1969 Robert Winters Deschutes National Forest 10-14-1976 Charles McCullar Crater Lake National Park 06-22-1978 Edward Chester Nye Sky Lakes Wilderness 10-24-1981 Keith Zunke Umatilla National Forest 10-22-1989 Nathan Madsen Deschutes National Forest 11-23-1991 Corey Fay Badger Creek Wilderness 06-18-1994 Wayne David Powell Umpqua National Forest09-24-1995 Kenneth Budlong Mount Hood National Forest10-02-1998 Robert Bobo Rogue River National Forest12-05-1998 Derrick James Engebretson Winema National Forest 06-17-2001 Corwin Osborn Three Sisters Wilderness 08-09-2001 Jason Franks Winema National Forest10-17-2004 Jeromy Ivan Childress Tillamook State Forest 11-10-2005 Glenda Sue Shoptaugh Mt. Thanks for the great story. I grew up going to Blue sink as a kid. Get free map for your website. This comment has been removed by the author. Just dont be a fool, travel in pairs, and avoid extremely desolate parts of the forest if youre apprehensive. "I agree with your conclusion that there is probable cause to believe that Gerard J. Schaefer, Jr. is responsible for these crimes," Ridgway wrote. Salt Springs Campground. It is more than obvious that wired stuff occurred there when you look at what lies next to it. ANY WOODED area is THE place to hide a body. One thing this blog did show you and you should pay attention to is, "never let your guard down-unfortunately, evil does exists." 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. Lisa Marie, Some of us work in law enforcement, or in the justice system in a mental health or criminologist capacity. And it never hurts to have a gun. We crossed that road and saw a couple of trucks pass the Trail behind us. Feel safe. Why in earth would they care to let the family know? The Missing List Folder: FOIA Reading Room. The number of incidents speak for themselves. Also, every officer eventually handles a case where someone was overpowered, and the gun is wreathed away from them. Doesnt mean I havent experienced any weirdness though. With no cell phone reception, there was no way to get help. He described the rape and torture of women, and said he might have information on the killing of one named Nancy. So if the forest is dangerous, or any, look to law enforcement as the possible criminal component. There are several springs you an paddle in Ocala National Forest. Sounds like a nice place to visit but don't wander around outside the touris-y areas. Dear,Mr. They are Juniper Springs, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, and Alexander Springs. I would believe the population living there is at least 45,000 but the true homeless people living there is a very small % of that. Humans, on the other hand, present false facades quite frequently. I would suggest people make that decision for themselves. They would slow down where the Florida Trail crossed the road, and then roar off. Lots of trailer parks and places around the lakes. Leashed dogs are welcome in most areas of the forest. We will never night hike or solo camp there again. To the rest, just trying to enjoy life (what a concept! stay? )There is no logic to your story. Ive hiked entire days and never seen a single human. I searched the trail for tracks and never found any. The small town of Paisley is a mile away, with camping supplies, a post office, and a library with Internet access. The beauty of the place is all being destroyed by people leaving trash everywhere. I'm glad you enjoy it and hope you never face what I did. For those who cannot understand the nature of being self sufficient and living with nature, carrying a weapon for safety, being responsible for what you leave behind, leaving no footprint, not desecrating the land, etc., stay in your comfortable box and never venture out.The climate of distrust is incited by the media. Ocala Post - August 6, 2015. I've encountered bears, rattlesnakes, alligators, coyotes, and even found big-cat tracks that were significantly larger than any bobcat I've ever seen. These are the people that do not need guns. 100 = US Average. We'll all be fine! The Ocala National Forest contains four Congressionally-designated wilderness areas which are places where the earth and its community of life are untrammeled by man, protected and managed to preserve their natural conditions. Visit? However, the contents of this article are all wrongChristy was last seen by her sister, got out of her sisters car and into the the Chrysler New Yorker with Billy Jo Ashton. Not a place to run out of gas, forget AAA out here. I go to the woods for peace, silence, quietness, beauty, and escape from humans. National Park 03-11-2018 Christopher Peter Sexton Nantahala National Forest 05-22-2020 Enrique Martinez Cape Lookout National Seashore, 05-01-2015 Rick Allen Williams Stanbury Park 05-22-2020 Michael Allen McKenney Hueston Woods State Park, 02-22-1911 B. The scariest thing I have ever encountered in the forest was a man. 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Johnson Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 07-21-2019 Khiara Lavinia Henry Waianapanapa State Park 08-30-2019 Kyle Brittain Waipio Valley, Hawaii, 11-08-1981 Clyde Bowman Salmon National Forest 07-13-1990 Joshua Lewis Kern Harriman State Park05-17-1998 Christopher Holverson Targhee National Forest09-19-2008 Ronald Scott Gray Nez Perce National Forest 06-01-2015 Jacquelyn Grider Heyburn State Park 07-25-2019 Craig Delroy Barnett Sawtooth National Forest 07-04-2021 Betty Counts Kaniksu National Forest, 10-13-2016 Jesse Jerome Leopold Ledges State Park, 07-15-2021 Ellis Baudean Jean Lafitte Ntl. I have learned to stay far away from forest roads on Friday/Sat nights because that's when the drunken stuff happens. If you know what to look for, wild animals are very predictable. On of the guys with that name is associated with a murder in West Palm. Turn yourself in. Black bears are very dangerous. He walked about six miles from Juniper Springs. Clearwater Lake Campground, 24511 Co Rd 42, Paisley, FL 32767. Not saying they are gonna hurt you. The vehicle he was using was found broken down on HWY 441 in Summerfield. There is a Boy Scout Camp in Paisley that host 1000's of them in the summer. I no longer live in FL to enjoy the forest and I do miss it. Camp Ocala on Sellers Lake in the Ocala National Forest. Ocala National Forest is dog friendly! Violence happens in wilderness areas because there is no one around to witness it. You can bet they're all well prepared. Lying between the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron in the northern half of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is the nearly one-million-acre Huron-Manistee National Forests. However, an acquaintance of mine has also spotted him in that same area, on that bike, and got the same suspicious vibes. While I worked within the justice system, I was never an enforcement officer. It was only because I had a gun that I got out with life and limb. Your Name or Nickname. Permits are sold all year round. Thank you for sharing your story. Have seen the bad n the good of people. Great post. Anyone with Information on Lacey Buenfil or Gerald Williams is asked to call the Lake County Sheriffs Office (352) 343-2101, Two Disappearances In Lake County (FL) StillUnsolved, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Praying-for-Lacey/187057048059523, If Your Reading This, Im either Missing Or Dead Clark County Teen Disappears Under MysteriousCircumstances, The Unsolved Murder of Sylena Jo Dalton And The Kidnapping Of Her 2 Month Old Infant StillUnsolved, Missing NY Baby Levon Wameling Last Seen At His Utica Home Six WeeksAgo, Janice Pockett Memorial Bench DedicationCeremony. So you and I can type whatever our pretty little hearts desire! I've hiked and camped in the ONF for over 25 years. Copy RSS URL to Clipboard How to use RSS feeds. I am very familiar with the issue of homelessness in the Chicago area. . I seriously have to laugh when I read the comments on this blog. Has there been any recent news of missing or murders? Thank you to the author Those disappearances and murders DID happen. Hunting by spotlight at night is illegal. Missing teen . Rainier National Park 06-20-2006 Stephen Mason Olympic National Park 07-05-2005 Gregory R. Brown Alpine Lake Wilderness 06-24-2006 Gilbert Mark Gilman Olympic National Park 07-01-2010 Eric Lewis Mt. She said Lacey went to search for help and vanished. 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. What is truly the forest is not the towns mentioned previously. However, forensics, and police/ coroners reports often have the data and factual documentation of bodies and murders in forests, natural areas and wilderness. The city is so enormous, and with millions of people, the chances are very small that anything will ever happen. Its the decline of life as we know it, brought to you by the US government and the businesses who own it. Tons of wildlife though. Physical Description: Lacey a Caucasian female, 5feet, weighing approximately 90-pounds. Not even the dumbest serial killer or murderer would dump a body in the middle of Ocala, or any other well lit place.But, the forest is more than just a place for social deviants to dump bodies. We're actually going back this weekend. It's natural for people to get disoriented, get lost. 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. lol and if theres anything i'm afraid its the animals not the humans because I see humans everyday I know their patterns animals are unpredictable, but amazing to see. We had to cross 5 more vehicle trails, and we were very nervous every time we had to cross one. Ask A Question About Missing People in Ocala. Stick to the main areas of the forest. Share. 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. Pets: Dogs are welcome on most areas of the forest, but must be on a leash at all times. I do carry a firearm but have only had to use it for wildlife that became aggressive toward me. Now you have to park and walk to it.There are lots of jeep trails as well as 4 wheeler trails. Thats how they are able to murder. That would have been 3300 BC. 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. Google murders in the OF, you . Lacey Buenfil ,missing from the park 7yrs. We don't need or want assholes like you out here putting us that live here down. Its a shame people are allowed to abuse it the way they do. Didn't dig too deep, but with the decline of the blogtalks, I think we need to make our own fun for a while here. It seems to be a place where people migrate to in the Eastern US.both good & bad, because of the weather. The Assemblies of God church serves the "forest people" of central Florida's Ocala National Forest, 600 square miles of rivers, lakes, vast marshes, sand pines, and a bombing range for the U.S. Navy. I hope so. It is not just the Ocala National Forest. Ocala, Florida On August 10, 2015, Christopher Anderson went for a hike near Salt Springs, Florida. Later, after becoming a deputy, he frequently pulled over women, one of whom was reported missing and never found, Lake County sheriff's Sgt. It is so sad that this is the case. Helicopters clattered overhead as nearly 500 volunteers . .your statement is a total missgood luck with that! Location: South of 466a, if you don't like me.I live in Orlando. Have never felt unsafe and the only thing I carry is a knife. With a menu as unique as its name, FishBones offers the freshest just-caught seafood, aged steaks and prime rib. Ive camped in the forest numerous times, unarmed except for a knife (which, Ill admit, is a little naive), and have never experienced anything even remotely dangerous. Unknown, Salt Springs is a nice area. If you can't handle it then it's simple, stay home. I am out there at least 30 nights a year. Riding Restrictions During his incarceration, Schaefer told Charles Sizelove, a fellow inmate at Avon Park Correctional Facility, that he took Leichner and Nater by gun and knifepoint at Alexander Springs park and killed them. I won't name the location, simply because we're 1) not finished there and 2) we really don't want anyone out there "rigging" the area to give us false results! Well, you made a lot of unfounded assumptions.. There are bears and just had one recently that was slashing tents looking for food. I'm sure every place has murders and disappearances and unidentified bodies floating around but I came to the conclusion that the Forest is a dangerous place. They brew up gallons of meth out there daily. Im only 15, so please help me out :(. Katie Fretland and Willoughby Mariano and Sentinel Staff Writers. In the front basket, there were several heavy, sharp, and/or blunt tools such as a tire iron and a crowbar. Alerts. Yes. They are destroying the Lord's creations. The Ocala National Forest ls the second largest nationally protected forest in the U.S. State of Florida.It covers 607 square miles (1,570 km 2) of northern Florida.It is located three miles (5 km) east of Ocala and 16 miles (26 km) southeast of Gainesville.The Ocala National Forest, established in 1908, is the oldest national forest east of the Mississippi River and the southernmost national . When they stopped 100 yards away from us, we turned off our headlamps, stood still and watched. Waters. Just like in your so called perfect lives, my opinion is stay in your own pathetic world, were ever you be. 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. Those who prepare now with solar panels and composting toilets, etc., will stand a better chance of not going to jail or otherwise being fined, feed or taxed into the poor house for trying to live what remains of the American dream. I guess the very fact that the climate is tolerable to be outdoors if you have to year around draws people with no homes. The human remains were discovered about 200 yards into a trail at the Ocala National Forest, according to the incident report. They brew up gallons of meth out there daily. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. But other than that My weekend was fun. Marion County. If you look back at the statistics of murders that occurred in the forest, say 20 years worth, that number is practically nothing compared to murders that have happened in Ocala over the same period. Lock your vehicles. It will not taunt criminals or coax the owners into brazen displays of their firearms. how did you find this guy's blog to complain about it anyway? While they may harbor a lot of poverty, these shacks and trailers are not likely to be truly in the forest. Michele left her father's house at 16611 NE 141 Street in Fort McCoy for the bus stop on the morning of May 7, 1998. We are continually adding names to the list as we get more data. It is not necessarily the forest itself as a dangerous area. 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. They cook meth back there. I will likely visit at some point but I could never move there. Officials have confirmed that the remains found in Sam Houston National Forest are those of missing person Felicia Johnson. Ada went missing from the area of the Florida Highlands without her phone, purse or vehicle. Figure it out since your the expert! Wake up. Similar Items. It felt like a lawless frontier. Ocala is the arm pit f Florida! I found a drivers license, and some card on the bank of a lake all mucky. Our high school group meet every six months at a restaurant in Wesley Chapel. We were 200 yards from the road and 50 yards from the trail, out of sight. Its a scary thing to see a kid no more than 12 or 13 walking down the dirt paths packing semi automatic rifles and hiding in the tree's carrying guns that you usually only see in the movies. Rainier National Park 08-03-1963 Bobby Panknin Nolte State Park10-19-1973 Jimmy Duffy Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest06-15-1974 Jeffrey Michael Bratcher Ocean City State Park11-18-1974 David Taylor Mt. And be sure not to leave food in your area at night. My friend had his 20G and I had my 12G with plenty of slugs. A random truck came down the road and saw us. In nearly 30 years of hiking, day and night, in ONF I have never run across a bunch of drunk guys shooting guns on the Florida Trail. It's true though, when you're out there in the wild, you feel a complete sense of peace and tranquility amonst life in its purest form. Cutting-edge sushi and fresh oysters round out the menu at this "local favorite" restaurant. The Ocala National Forest is where I spend a lot of my time when I can get out into the woods. Hiker missing in Ocala National Forest . From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of Ocala National Forest. A bunch of drunken men trying to run down a woman on a horse, frankly scares the crap out of me. Again not uncommon in any place one would live. I have seen old trailers and shacks that show evidence of habitation. Yes. There are crazies everywhere, but as long as you are vigilant, it is very unlikely that you will experience an encounter like those described in the article. The mega city is usually quickyou are shot and you die. - whether you buy or rent, require child care, or want to include taxes. Adams informed the murdered women's former boyfriends about the cold-case team's findings. Directions. A beautiful magical place? Christine Blackburn-Wiles went missing in 2007. Yes, that is our attitude. Rainier National Park 11-05-1999 Raymond Vakili Mt. OCALA NATIONAL FOREST - A family's search for a missing daughter ended Saturday, when they discovered her body and that of her companion at a remote campsite in the Ocala National Forest. Hicks said the family had a residence in the Ocala National Forest, where they spent weekends. A dangerous place? I've never been to Florida but almost everyone I know has. Also, why would anyone shoot guns off at night in a natural area? The forest has abundant natural resources, including plants and animals that are rarely found anywhere . Discover the beauty hidden in the maps. 2017 Marion County Sheriff's Office Physical Address: 692 NW 30th Ave Ocala, FL 34475 (352) 732-8181, Mailing Address: PO Box 1987, Ocala, FL 34478 , 2017 Marion County Jail 3290 NW 10th St Ocala, FL 34475 (352) 351-8077, For an emergency call 911; for the non-emergency line call (352) 732-9111. From that moment on, news reports of missing persons have meant recalling the unbearable . I seriously have to laugh when I read the comments on this blog. Marion County. What you asked abovewould be the same as asking a pig to fly. They shoot the animals just to have something to shoot at and leave the carcass behind for the vultures. My camping van with solar panels, composting toilet and weapons awaits its launch in the next year or two. National parks have historically been places that inspire morbid curiosity and rampant imagination. Not so much these days oh, because I do believe there are more but curious individuals roaming the woods then ever. They are the only species of bear that will encircle and attack you if it thinks you are following it. Like Lacey, Gerald Williams is also from Lake County. 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. There have been many murders in the forest area, and missing people that never show back up, aren't that rare either. Many years ago you could make a "Hunting Buggy" that did not need to meet the same standards as vehicles on the roads. From a place, 40 years ago, mostly inhabited by rural poor "country" types, who hunted and fished. you think theyre going to do it in walmart lmao.very interesting to read, thanks for posting it. At 3:00pm the vehicle became stuck on Railroad Grade Road just south of Forest Road 14. It is a very beautiful place. I was wondering what else is in the forest. She wishes the case had been solved sooner because of the turmoil it caused for her family. There is a great deal of information out there. If you go into the forest have 4 or more with you & all be armed. Keep to yourself and youll be fine. I live in the forest . Paddle a spring run. Burying someone deep in the forest allows them to get away with the crime. Please dont bother coming back here, We dont need people like you sullying up the place.You just assume that the people who accosted you are from the forest but when in reality they were most likely people passing through and down on there luck. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Parks. And theres alot of them. Ocala Post - August 13, 2015. Decent houses and then down the street there are rickety trailers. My family loves to come to our home for gatherings and family outings. Found. Unidentified bodies are regularly discovered in remote corners of the . We got off the Trail and went into the recently burned area and hid behind some bushes. I'll be sure to be a bit more vigilant with my surroundings/personal safety. At that point we decided we did not want to be seen and no longer walked with our lights on. Neither did I say anything about carrying guns. Because when I was younger I did walk in their shoes to. You asked that those committing murders leave the bodies around to be found. Its not the forest. So kudos to you and keep on writing about this amazing stuff.Sincerely, Dev Peznickel. Now, three Central Florida detectives are committed to finding out the truth about why . Just because it has not happened.it certainly has for the people mentioned in these, and in stories all over the news. It makes absolutely no sense. This is true if you stick to the rest areas on public frigging highways! One can still not be calm enough to assess the situation, and act correctly. As I get older, I am less impulsive and wiser. This page shows the location of Ocala National Forest, Florida 32179, USA on a detailed road map. 1. Yes I agree there is crime everywhere in the world and in the United States. That's not what you're talking about. Its doesnt matter if they happen elsewhere in cities, or wherever. No one is denying your feelings. The forest has many secluded trails, swamps, and endless acreage where a person could get in and get out undetected. But again, you are entitled to your feelings, and I will stick with mine also. Mass disapproval of this lifestyle is foolish. This is where I come to feel that there is a god. After years of working 60 to 70 hours a week and never taking a vacation, Carolyn and I (Rob) decided to quit our job and begin living our dream. Last week, Assistant State Attorney Ric Ridgway wrote to Adams to say he concurred with the cold-case team's findings. Its also a very dangerous deadly place. The head of SOZO gives a presentation in TV every once in a while. Rainier National Park 08-06-1950 Gunnar Peterson Colville National Forest 11-30-1957 Lowell Linn Mt. Terry Kenneth McDowell, were driving in the Big Scrub area of the Ocala National Forest on December 27, 2011. Ashamedly, naive of most of these stories. Schaefer was 20 at the time of the pair's disappearance. Friend of a friend lives alone on her acreage in Weirsdale on Lake County line. If you are not-well, you are foolish!There are lots of people who live on the edge out here, bikers, the KKK. In addition to human safety I am concerned for the protection of the wildlife I hope they have no hunting zones or something out there. Browse 109 ocala_national_forest stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Does that make you feel good? I'm camping there soon. Rainier National Park 11-23-1997 Cheryl Lynn Valenti Gifford Pinchot National Forest 06-20-1999 William Tietjen Mt. 269 listings . Its a magical place. With overwhelming emotion, Leichner's sister, now 53 and living in Tampa, feels certain someone made a mistake. Would they care to let the family know fresh oysters round out the truth about.! Here putting us that live here down destroyed by people leaving trash everywhere occurred there when you at... 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