Found Deceased CA - Paul Miller, 51, Canadian missing in Joshua Tree Natl Park, San Bernardino Co., 13 Jul 2018 #2

[tarabull]

I guess the wife is working so she couldn’t accompany the sister?

It's reported (at the link) in my post right before this one, Paul's wife is a teacher, FWIW.

Sorry for my repeated post.

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Where are you Paul???

ESPECIALLY, IF he is NOT in the park, undoubtedly, HE NEEDS to be listed at NamUs.

 

[MntnHiker]

Where are you, Paul?

I am not ruling out that he is in the park, maybe fallen somewhere, still to be found, but I also am not personally ruling out foul play. They have searched the areas around that trail pretty thoroughly, it sounds like. I have posted before about maybe him heading in a different direction from the parking lot, and I am curious what other nearby areas have been searched (like even across the street from the parking lot).

I know there is no evidence of foul play, but there wouldn't necessarily be if someone grabbed him in the parking lot, for example. His rental would still be parked there but no Paul. He could miles away.

Whatever happened, I hope they find him, and if he is not found alive, at least his family might have some closure.

 

[tarabull]

Similiar opinions (different #'s) regarding mine OPENINGS at JTNP, FWIW:

Safety Hazards:
Approximately 120 abandoned mine sites in Joshua Tree have a substantial opening and may represent a safety hazard.
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Mining is an integral part of the history of the Joshua Tree National Park region. There are 288 abandoned mining sites in Joshua Tree National Park with 747 mine openings.

 

[tarabull]

An interesting read from the news today:

The allure and danger of old mines across the West

 

[tarabull]

9 views along the trail to Fortynine Palms Oasis

Note the picture labelled Larrea Avenue, Twentynine

As has been mentioned previously in other posts, you really can see the town of 29 Palms from the trail.

Where (oh where) are you Paul???



ETA: here's the streetview (looking up towards the 49 palms oasis trail) standing infront of the house with the wooden fence in the (left) forefront of the view (in the photo) of the town from the trail
Google Maps

...hope this makes sense.

 

[tarabull]

...No entrance fee is required to visit this trail but they do close the parking lot gates after sunset, so make sure to be finished with your hike before then.

...The trail has a separate access road into the national park with no ranger station. This is an added bonus for anyone passing through the high desert who would like to go on a great hike in JTNP without paying an entrance fee.

ETA: Here's the (opened) entrance gate...incase anyone wants to take a walk in to the parking lot at the trail head Google Maps

 

[zecats]

...No entrance fee is required to visit this trail but they do close the parking lot gates after sunset, so make sure to be finished with your hike before then.

...The trail has a separate access road into the national park with no ranger station. This is an added bonus for anyone passing through the high desert who would like to go on a great hike in JTNP without paying an entrance fee.

ETA: Here's the (opened) entrance gate...incase anyone wants to take a walk in to the parking lot at the trail head Google Maps

Pretty cool. Thanks for the virtual drive. You can even see the trail head from the parking lot. This mystery remains mysterious. Hopefully one day (sooner is better) it will be solved.

 

[jash]

'Desperate for answers:' Sister of missing Canadian Paul Miller in Joshua Tree, retracing his steps

Dawne Robinson is beside herself, trying to figure out what could have happened to her brother who went out for a hike at Joshua Tree National Park in July and has not been seen or heard from since.

“The fact that he has still not been found is baffling,” Robinson said Saturday. “We’re desperate for answers.”

She and her husband, David Robinson, arrived from Canada late Tuesday, and have since repeatedly hiked 49 Palms Oasis trail – the trail Paul Miller was supposed to have been on when he disappeared on July 13 – accompanied by park rangers and volunteer search and rescue team members.

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Thank you! Good find.

With such a short amount of time to hike, [DR] didn’t think her brother would have veered far off trail. They have considered he may have climbed rocks for pictures and possibly fell – but have looked between rocks and under and around brush, as well.
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She described her “little brother” as happy, outgoing and having a lot of friends...
“He was always laughing. He was such a positive person – one of those guys everyone is drawn to,” she said.

“He had a job he loved and had just gotten a raise; [his wife] had just gotten a permanent job teaching; their marriage was rock solid,” [DR] said. The family does not consider suicide a possibility.

“We just wish the possibility of foul play could be considered because there’s nothing else that makes sense to us,” she said.

'Desperate for answers:' Sister of missing Canadian Paul Miller in Joshua Tree, retracing his steps​

 

[jash]

The recent article claims Paul selected 49 Palms Oasis trail THAT MORNING.

Interesting, that's not the impression I had. The link to PM's wife's radio interview in August is no longer working but I summarized what she said in the first thread: CA - CA - Paul Miller, 51, Canadian missing in Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino Co., 13 Jul 2018

- They arrived in Joshua Tree on Wednesday (July 11). Due to heavy rains that day, they weren't able to do all the hikes they planned to do. They hiked all day Thursday and planned to do the Forty-nine Palms Oasis hike on Friday morning.

- By the time they had breakfast on Friday, she just didn't feel like going so Paul decided to go on his own to grab some pictures to show her later. ​

 

[RickshawFan]

'Desperate for answers:' Sister of missing Canadian Paul Miller in Joshua Tree, retracing his steps

Dawne Robinson is beside herself, trying to figure out what could have happened to her brother who went out for a hike at Joshua Tree National Park in July and has not been seen or heard from since.

“The fact that he has still not been found is baffling,” Robinson said Saturday. “We’re desperate for answers.”

She and her husband, David Robinson, arrived from Canada late Tuesday, and have since repeatedly hiked 49 Palms Oasis trail – the trail Paul Miller was supposed to have been on when he disappeared on July 13 – accompanied by park rangers and volunteer search and rescue team members.

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Look at all those rocks! Recipe for a catastrophic fall, wedging, head injury. And with the clothes he was wearing that would have given him zero protection from the sun....

 

[RickshawFan]

Similiar opinions (different #'s) regarding mine OPENINGS at JTNP, FWIW:

Safety Hazards:
Approximately 120 abandoned mine sites in Joshua Tree have a substantial opening and may represent a safety hazard.
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Mining is an integral part of the history of the Joshua Tree National Park region. There are 288 abandoned mining sites in Joshua Tree National Park with 747 mine openings.

In the last few years, there was a murder victim lured to one of those mines... There is evidently a guy who is a mine expert in Joshua Tree. That’s how they found her corpse, which had been tossed down a shaft.

 

[RickshawFan]

Interesting, that's not the impression I had. The link to PM's wife's radio interview in August is no longer working but I summarized what she said in the first thread: CA - CA - Paul Miller, 51, Canadian missing in Joshua Tree National Park, San Bernardino Co., 13 Jul 2018

- They arrived in Joshua Tree on Wednesday (July 11). Due to heavy rains that day, they weren't able to do all the hikes they planned to do. They hiked all day Thursday and planned to do the Forty-nine Palms Oasis hike on Friday morning.

- By the time they had breakfast on Friday, she just didn't feel like going so Paul decided to go on his own to grab some pictures to show her later. ​

My mind is blown that they’d hike all day in that heat and sun.

He also would have been extremely dehydrated and in no condition to hike the next day.

There’s something wrong with the details that are being put out. Every time I see new information (to me). None of it makes sense to me. Red flags everywhere.

 

[MissMYB]

My mind is blown that they’d hike all day in that heat and sun.

He also would have been extremely dehydrated and in no condition to hike the next day.

There’s something wrong with the details that are being put out. Every time I see new information (to me). None of it makes sense to me. Red flags everywhere.

I have to agree with you!! I really don't believe he is in the park near this trail. I fear we may never know.

 

[zencompass]

How I wish that Paul's loved ones could have answers.

My heart goes out to them. May they continue to hold one another close during this difficult time.

 

[zecats]

In the last few years, there was a murder victim lured to one of those mines... There is evidently a guy who is a mine expert in Joshua Tree. That’s how they found her corpse, which had been tossed down a shaft.

Yes there do seem to be mines there.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.desertsun.com/amp/93118158

Any near the trail Paul hiked? Hopefully this has been considered and searched.

 

[rosesfromangels]

In the last few years, there was a murder victim lured to one of those mines... There is evidently a guy who is a mine expert in Joshua Tree. That’s how they found her corpse, which had been tossed down a shaft.

Erin Corwin. Young wife of a marine. Very sad case.

 

[zecats]

Erin Corwin. Young wife of a marine. Very sad case.

Sad indeed. Forgot to add in my above post that this the the link to her story..in words of her killer who confessed.

Accused killer Christopher Lee wants you to know why he killed Erin Corwin

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

a bump for focus back on Paul. Erin's case is important too, and may offer clues here but I am simply bumping for PAUL.

 

[tarabull]

4 months have passed since Paul vanished...

may someone stumble upon him soon.


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[AzPistonsGirl]

Thinking of Paul... often and especially this morning...

bump bump bump - lots to catch up on here!