I’ve always sort of taken it for granted that it was a prepaid card and that’s why it’s not trackable, but one other answer to the “how did he pay a credit card bill” question would be- would it have been a debit card? They’re basically interchangeable now visually, and no payments necessary. (Sorry if this is an extremely stupid observation, it’s late....)
I believe it was a prepaid card he had. BTW you CAN pay credit card bills at a bank if they are the holder of that card, like a BOA mastercard.
I believe he left his belongings with friends which he told to one of the hikers. What do belongings entail? I think he sold everything as well and had very little to store. I dont know if he believed he was going to live through his hike.
This is one of the biggest mysteries I have ever dealt with and it sure is frustrating to think not one person so far seems to know him. He stated he was heavier so maybe people do not recognize him in this much skinnier state.
I also want to say, I only know of his story because of being in a couple groups. I saw this when it first came out but then it died down a bit and has just recently seemed to pick up again. I have not seen one single thing come through on social media regarding him outside the this group and another I am in, nor have my family or friends. His story is really not out there as much as you may think and I have friends in Florida! This needs to be put out on a major network program that could do it as a story, not a 1 minute blurb where no one will remember or could miss it. I think those of us who are on the boards and people who hike know about it but how many more past that? Looking him up I had read a few stories, one online in the Brooklyn Patch and one on a Naples Newspaper online but I went looking for them. If you aren't looking him up you most likely know nothing about him.
Have any PI's tried to find any information on this? I know
@Narkj has done some sleuthing but has not found a whole lot.
I do think he knew something was wrong healthwise. I also believe he wanted to hide his identity but could not begin to guess why as above there could be so many reasons. I do not think he committed a crime and is running from the police. he allowed anyone who wanted to take his picture and he smiles in many of them. He is not looking away from the camera or trying to hide himself.
We can spin our wheels till the cows come home but I do not think we are going to figure anything out unless we can think of something to look for.
I want to know where his wallet and watch went. I want to know where he got his last hair cut since his hair was short when he passed. The problem is even if we had those answers I do not think they would help identify him.
Yes it sure is frustrating that not one single person has come forward.
My only thought would be was he part of some religious group that has nothing to do with social media?