Disappearance of Glen & Bessie Hyde

Disappearance of Glen & Bessie Hyde

In the late 1920s, a newlywed couple named Glen and Bessie Hyde attempted to kayak the rapids of the Grand Canyon, but both disappeared without a trace. Their kayak was found with much of their equipment in it, but the trail quickly went cold. 50 years later, a kayaking guide was taking a group of tourists down the Colorado River and told them about the disappearance of the Hydes. An older woman in the group chimed in, claiming to be Bessie, and describing in detail how Glen had been abusive, so she killed him, but she later recanted the story. A couple of decades later, another woman known for rafting the Grand Canyon passed away, and her friends found the Hydes' marriage certificate among her belongings, leading to speculation that she may have been Bessie under another name. Despite these theories and speculation, the case remains unsolved.

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