Lost Boys of Hannibal

Lost Boys of Hannibal

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.

Episodes

June 11, 2024 47 mins

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on May 10th, 1967, three boys, ages 11, 13, and 14, explore a cave near their house in Mark Twain's hometown of Hannibal, Missouri. Brothers Billy Hoag, Joel Hoag, and their friend Craig Dow are never seen again. It is now 52 years later. This is their story.

Welcome back to the Lost Boys of Hannibal. Frankie and Chris return with updates and insights into the case. They discuss the recent mapping of the...

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Candace Mauer joins us once again for a discussion on William Karras. Why? You may ask? Well, just listen.

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Where are the boys? And how can you help? 

If you have it, give it, we have a lot of expenses this year and would love the support!!! 

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December 19, 2022 44 mins

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... some more debunking. Let's Talk SHIPPA and where Denise and Candace are, True Crime Path? or Cave Path! 

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Where are the boys? And h...

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Sister to the missing Hoag boys Billy and Joey, Denise Hoag, and daughter Candace Hoag sit down with Chris and Franki to discuss where they are at and how we all got to this place in time. John Wayne Gacy is examined, our prime suspect Tommy Terrence Hill is discussed, and how we arrived at that place with him.

Where are the boys? And how can you help? 

If you have it, give it, we have a lot of expenses this year and would love the...

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November 21, 2022 27 mins

It's not just a rumor; Chris and Franki are back!!!

I know the wait has been crazy, but we have so much in store for you in this episode as we preview all the happenings you will encounter in season 4. Chris and I take to YouTube and are joined by the Hoag family, the forensic team, Mediums, explorers, cavers, cadaver dog handlers, and so much more. We are excited to have you be a part of the final season and hopefully finally find...

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March 28, 2022 55 mins

A series of recaps and where the hell we have been. Chris talks caving and viaducts, Franki talks new serial killers and dead ends. All in all the audience is chiming in and helping to solve the biggest riddle of Hannibal, Mo.

Where are the boys? And how, can you help! 

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November 22, 2021 62 mins

Wingate responds to the Continental Cement Dig, Chris Reveals the biggest drop thus far for boots on the ground within the CAVE. Are they There? Tune in!

Correction on Chris's mention og TRAPPED, it is actually a book he read here is the link to that book:

TRAPPED: The Story of Floyd Collins

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October 8, 2021 42 mins

Where have we been? Where are the search efforts and why can't we get a comment from John Wingate??? 

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August 4, 2021 50 mins

Who really is Ray Ferrier? Who is Tommy Terrance Hill? In this episode we dive even deeper into our number one prime suspect and there are some big Reveals!!!

 

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July 21, 2021 57 mins

Chris & Franki tackle the true crime path with their prime suspect, as well as offer choice words for the show Relentless.

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June 28, 2021 39 mins

Ray Ferrier is back and so are 6 new letters, Chris and Franki review comments and updates to their show and focus, putting once again, the focus on finding the boys. 

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June 7, 2021 46 mins

Ray Ferrier is back and so are 6 new letters, Chris and Franki review comments and updates to their show and focus, putting once again, the focus on finding the boys. 

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May 24, 2021 31 mins

Denise Hoag covers some very topical things and town rumors as Chris and Franki pry into the life that the family experienced after the boys went missing. In this episode rumors are flatlined and God's grace is examined. 

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May 10, 2021 30 mins

It has been awhile and in this episode Franki and Chris catch you up on all things Lost Boys. The first episode has a special guest that you will not want to miss. Join us as we kick off another Season of The Lost Boys of Hannibal "Boots on the Ground." 

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In this our third bonus Episode, Chris takes you through another glimpse into the scene of Hannibal in 1967. We are excited to share these two amazing people that bring insight into the Lost Boys of Hannibal. 

Franki & Chris 

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December 15, 2020 14 mins

In this episode we solve the mystery behind the Birch Street house on Murphy's cave. We also feature country legend and the first Black Country star, Charlie Pride. 

If you have home videos or footage please email me at:

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October 12, 2020 64 mins

This is it, it all comes down to Chris's statistics, a local suspect and the possibility of a search in the not so distant future!!! Join us! 

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September 30, 2020 80 mins

Recapping some of our favorite moments and highlighting some new information that wasn't big enough for and entire episode Chris and Franki explore a lot of new ground for the lost boys. Including boots on the ground and the strongest local suspect to date, who was also part of the search effort.

 

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September 14, 2020 85 mins

In this episode Chris and Franki evaluate the probability of an abduction of three boys. Can it happen? Has it happened? The short answer is yes but don't take our word for it Special guest Writer, Author and fellow podcaster Jack El-Hai!

Jack's podcast, "Long Lost" is discussed and his journey will bring you to your knees. Join us.

Other mentions and co-host, Lillian McLeod (Writer, Director, Editor) with Shift Films Joins us to d...

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August 31, 2020 75 mins

Chris and Franki complete part 2 of the famed JA Tobin. Things heat up as we begin to undercover the dirt little secrets of the construction jobs that Tobin worked. 

 

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