45 episodes

This Podcast sets out to solve one of Hannibal Missouri’s biggest mystery, The Lost boys of Hannibal Missouri snd the events surrounding their disappearance in 1967.

Lost Boys of Hannibal Shift Films

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 361 Ratings

This Podcast sets out to solve one of Hannibal Missouri’s biggest mystery, The Lost boys of Hannibal Missouri snd the events surrounding their disappearance in 1967.

    The Edge of Occam's Razor: The Lost Boys of Hannibal Season 5 - Episode 1

    The Edge of Occam's Razor: The Lost Boys of Hannibal Season 5 - Episode 1

    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 Lost Boys Cave, the importance of Occam's Razor in the investigation, and the potential discovery of a large room that could hold the key to solving the mystery.

    The episode delves into the latest findings, the challenges faced, and the next steps in the search for the boys. It highlights the community's continued interest and support, and the technological advancements aiding the investigation.

    Join the hosts as they navigate new leads, debunk old theories, and seek your help in obtaining the necessary equipment to further explore the promising new areas. The quest to uncover the fate of the Lost Boys of Hannibal continues.

    • 47 min
    S4 Episode 4: That man Karras... Again.

    S4 Episode 4: That man Karras... Again.

    Candace Mauer joins us once again for a discussion on William Karras. Why? You may ask? Well, just listen.
    Listen here on PodBean!
    Watch on YouTube, and don't forget to like and subscribe! 
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrYUXyScikTI-_0RPCKBpQ
    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!!! 
    Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23246281
    Follow us:https://www.facebook.com/lostboysofhannibal/IG: @lostboysofhannibalemail: hello@shiftfilms.net

    • 38 min
    S4 Episode 3: What’s up Chuck?

    S4 Episode 3: What’s up Chuck?

    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! 
    Listen here on PodBean!
    Watch on YouTube, and don't forget to like and subscribe! 
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrYUXyScikTI-_0RPCKBpQ
    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!!! 
    Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23246281
    Follow us:https://www.facebook.com/lostboysofhannibal/IG: @lostboysofhannibalemail: hello@shiftfilms.net

    • 44 min
    S4 Episode 2: The road before and the one ahead

    S4 Episode 2: The road before and the one ahead

    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 support!!! 
    Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=23246281
    Follow us:https://www.facebook.com/lostboysofhannibal/IG: @lostboysofhannibalemail: hello@shiftfilms.net

    • 46 min
    S4 Episode 1: Welcome Back

    S4 Episode 1: Welcome Back

    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 our boys!!!
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    • 27 min
    S3: Episode 9: Time, takes time

    S3: Episode 9: Time, takes time

    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! 
    As always, be apart of the FLUFFLE and help us raise funds to keep boots on the ground. 
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    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
361 Ratings

361 Ratings

Gkindhart ,

A Podcast about a cold case so close to home.

I grew up 9 miles across the river from Hannibal. This story got my attention from a recent post on FB about revisiting the case. I have been listening to the podcast for the last few weeks and I am almost caught up. The guys are very knowledgeable about the case and I hope that they can give the families the closure they deserve by helping to find the boys.

Traleen ,

Great podcast

I heard about this on the Trail Went Cold and found a very in depth investigation. I’m only on episode 5 but fascinating!

hColette ,

Interesting story, somewhat flawed presentation

This story is interesting, but as others have pointed out, the hosts don’t tell the story very directly. Part of this is because the search for the boys was launched before key details were known, so to tell the story chronologically with hindsight, means there will be some skipping ahead. But it doesn’t seem the hosts script at all. However, my biggest misgiving is that one of the hosts seems very self-congratulatory when these two are just using other people’s work to make a (buck) podcast. He comes across as full of himself. Also, the emphasis on boys as adventurers and explorers over and over again is sexist. I’m just going to buy the book they use as the basis for the podcast and read it instead.

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