Read this - Post from another hiker- details about GMH a bit..

[close_enough]

whoaaaaa!....so you're saying that this creepy guy used a computer at the library???......hmmmm

 

[close_enough]

Just for curiosity's sake, I am going to see if I can find out more about the email he sent to the regional office - I know some people that could find out if any info is still available about it - mostly I want to know when it was written. I am thinking it was 2005, but it may have been 2006. I am sure that he didn't sign his name to it, but maybe there will be something I can learn. The only thing - I probably won't be seeing any of those people that could find out for me until April.

ok, you answered my question with this post

very interesting, indeed....IF it's Hilton, he's not 'afraid' of using a computer....again, interesting!

 

[close_enough]

& BTW.....i know your oldest boy (i know his name of course, but not sure if you want it mentioned here) has hiked that trail a few times....make sure you tell him to be VERY careful from now on.....(i'm sure you've discussed this with him already, BUT thought i'd mention it anyway)

 

[happy2bn10ec]

Yes, he used the internet at the library in Damascus. They could tell the email came from there, but I'd bet the rent he didn't sign his name!

I have told Brian ( I don't mind mentioning his name!) for years I didn't like him hiking the AT alone, not only because of people, but what if he slipped and sprained his ankle or something like that? But he hasn't listened to me in years anyway. However, I don't think he will be "allowed" to go on any hikes anytime soon - he is so "whupped" now.

& BTW.....i know your oldest boy (i know his name of course, but not sure if you want it mentioned here) has hiked that trail a few times....make sure you tell him to be VERY careful from now on.....(i'm sure you've discussed this with him already, BUT thought i'd mention it anyway)

 

[happy2bn10ec]

ok, you answered my question with this post

very interesting, indeed....IF it's Hilton, he's not 'afraid' of using a computer....again, interesting!

Seems like I read somewhere that there were some people that thought he used to post at the Whiteblaze site, but I can't remember where I read it. But I would bet he can use a computer. A lot of thru-hikers use computers whereever they can get on them to keep in touch with family while they are on the trail and of couse, to keep the trail journals. I have been reading some of the journals for a few years. Met a girl this spring from Atlanta and she came up and camped with us during Trail Days -she almost hiked the whole thing and I followed her journal all the way.

 

[Reannan]

I just about jumped up out of my chair at that comment about having used the computer at the library!!! From what I have seen on tape of Hilton, and from the interactions of people who have encountered him, he is brazen and confrontational. Using a computer at the library makes perfect sense. LE need to know about this possibility also, because like us, they may not be searching for an internet account since he was "homeless". Big mistake - even the homeless in America can be connected to the world via the net. :doh:

 

[close_enough]

Seems like I read somewhere that there were some people that thought he used to post at the Whiteblaze site, but I can't remember where I read it. But I would bet he can use a computer. A lot of thru-hikers use computers whereever they can get on them to keep in touch with family while they are on the trail and of couse, to keep the trail journals. I have been reading some of the journals for a few years. Met a girl this spring from Atlanta and she came up and camped with us during Trail Days -she almost hiked the whole thing and I followed her journal all the way.

aaahhh, ok.....i don't know anything about Whiteblaze...interesting about the girl from Atlanta!...how cool

 

[happy2bn10ec]

http://www.traildays.info/index3.html

Here's a link for anyone with some time on their hands who wants to look through pictures from Trail Days - it's a festival they have every year in Damascus and there are thousands and thousands of hikers there every year. It's like a big hiker reunion - lots of people plan their hikes so they will be in Damascus during that week. Some people even hike on past and come back for it. Anyway, I think there are lots of links to albums on here from different years, so maybe one of us can find him there...ya never know!

 

[close_enough]

Whiteblaze "currently down"...what IS whiteblaze???...a forum for hikers?

 

[happy2bn10ec]

I just read somewhere that whiteblaze has been hacked and possibly could damage your computer so I wouldn't try to find it right now!

aaahhh, ok.....i don't know anything about Whiteblaze...interesting about the girl from Atlanta!...how cool

 

[happy2bn10ec]

Yes, it's a forum for several trails in the US - for hikers to compare notes and keep in touch.

Whiteblaze "currently down"...what IS whiteblaze???...a forum for hikers?

 

[close_enough]

I just read somewhere that whiteblaze has been hacked and possibly could damage your computer so I wouldn't try to find it right now!

lol, too late!....i clicked on the link that's listed at the "trail days" site & whooooaaaaa, got some really creepy music & a black page with a hand on it, with some 'choice words' for admin at whiteblaze

i got out of there quick, eeek!

 

[happy2bn10ec]

I just about jumped up out of my chair at that comment about having used the computer at the library!!! From what I have seen on tape of Hilton, and from the interactions of people who have encountered him, he is brazen and confrontational. Using a computer at the library makes perfect sense. LE need to know about this possibility also, because like us, they may not be searching for an internet account since he was "homeless". Big mistake - even the homeless in America can be connected to the world via the net. :doh:

I think I would describe the way he acted talking to the ranger as "brazen and confrontational" - that is the main reason I think it may have been him.

 

[happy2bn10ec]

lol, too late!....i clicked on the link that's listed at the "trail days" site & whooooaaaaa, got some really creepy music & a black page with a hand on it, with some 'choice words' for admin at whiteblaze

i got out of there quick, eeek!

I did the same thing after I just warned you! I just clicked on one of the links for the albums and didn't notice it was whiteblaze. I wonder if the hacking has anything to do with this case??? Kinda funny about the timing - first time I know of that this has happened there. I bet they have had a lot of extra traffic since this case busted wide open.

 

[close_enough]

I did the same thing after I just warned you! I just clicked on one of the links for the albums and didn't notice it was whiteblaze. I wonder if the hacking has anything to do with this case??? Kinda funny about the timing - first time I know of that this has happened there. I bet they have had a lot of extra traffic since this case busted wide open.

yep, the site is having trouble, obviously!...."currently down"

 

[JinxieJada]

I found a document w/ his signature on it. Yes, I know it's his signature. Did ya'll know that his boss' wife is an attorney in the area? Anyways, is it ok to post this? OR can I send it to someone and they post it? I can't get images to just insert, it gives me a link.

 

[gardenmom]

lol, too late!....i clicked on the link that's listed at the "trail days" site & whooooaaaaa, got some really creepy music & a black page with a hand on it, with some 'choice words' for admin at whiteblaze

i got out of there quick, eeek!

OH, Crap! I clicked on it and got that page too, I thought I got a wrong link, so I left without clicking on anything else. Please tell me I didn't catch a virus on my spankin' new computer!?

 

[laini]

Can someone tell me what the name has to do with this guy? I found some photos with this name on a diff. trail site. Can't remember where I read that name here. TIA

 

[JinxieJada]

Wanted everyone to see these before they got buried, in case the location ring a bell with someone -


I ran the name that's out there as possiby belonging to his ex wife (ursual hilton is what I ran, in florida..nothing so far on her coming up)


Gary Hilton
DOB N/A
14578 River Beach Drive # 215
Port Charlotte, Fl, 33953

North Carolina addy

Gary Hilton
DOB N/A
812 N Center Street
Warsaw, NC 28398

Got a hit for South Carolina,

No address, just a city, phone number and his name though.



*even though DOB is not available, this name is the only one that came up when I included the DOB so I don't know what to take on it* nothing coming up in Alabama, nor Penn...what other states should I be looking at?
anyone else find/seen these?

 

[SeriouslySearching]

The next morning, Scott said he got to the Forest Service office in Erwin, and there was a two-page typed complaint sent in an email from the library in Damascus about him "harassing" this guy. THE GUY HAD WENT TO TOWN AND EMAILED THEM A COMPLAINT!!!

This is information the FBI and GBI should follow up on. It furthers providing a timeline of his whereabouts prior to Meredith's murder. The Forest Service in Erwin might not connect the two events and I would recommend you let LE know they need to look into it.