This is one of those cases I've gone back to over the years to see updates - will definitely look for his book in the future!
Also, I'm not sure if you came across it during your research - but as a runner I'm generally interested in well, running, but also people who run. So, when I heard he was a runner that was one of the first things I used when trying to find out more information. Runners are generally a passionate bunch, and I know if I were to leave my current life, I'd likely continue participating in the sport.
So, I looked him up on Athlinks, which is generally reputable, and you can 'claim, dispute' results, if there are multiple people with the same name you can verify or claim your results by your age/birthday. I noticed the age thing was really inconsistent with Kubacki's race result history. I'm curious to know what that's about! I'm sure of all the questions regarding this case that is of little significance, but it was just something I noticed and don't think I've ever heard anyone else mention anything about it.
Hello, it looks like you went through the police reports thoroughly. I found a newspaper article that says Sgt. Charles Keebler who was in charge of this case, said that both hospital and police reports say that Steven Kubacki had gone to the hospital for a head injury prior to his disappearance. I am curious as to your thoughts on that possibility. Thank you for the article. It is really important we discuss these cases.
"Steven Kubacki experienced something called a "fugue state." A fugue state is a rare psychological condition in which a person loses their memory and assumes a new identity. Someone experiencing a fugue state may suddenly travel long distances with no memory of how they got there. They may also adopt a new name and create a whole new identity for themselves.
I say he staged it or he was trying to get away from some debit or person, that's why he didn't want to talk about it or get hypnotherapy on what happened. It's so sad he put such stress and pain on his family and friends.
Hope College isn't anywhere near the Lake Michigan Triangle. The triangle is at the Norther part of Door County, Wisconsin, where the lake goes into the Bay of Green Bay.
funny how stories like this have disappeared along with claims of Bigfoot sightings, UFO sightings, etc.... That's because everyone has a high quality camera in their hands, and electronic surveillance, video cameras, license plate readers, etc. - are everywhere. Back in 1978, you could make these claims or even claim you were abducted up into a UFO - but if you claim it nowadays, people expect more than just your wild tale. The few "Bigfoot" and alien claims are generally accompanied by horribly blurry, undecipherable photos - almost as if those making the claim expect us all to believe you ran and got the worst 1950's camera you could find to document your sighting! If the guy ran a marathon in Wisconsin, why isn't there a record of it? If the guy had lots of items, couldn't some be tracked to their point of purchase? Most people who pull off one of these "disappearances" (eg- Amanda Eller, Lisa Theris...) end up trying to cash in by writing a book - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Only-Survive-Johnny-Adams/dp/1981274901 --
Commenting dryly....Of course you can draw a straight line between any two points on a map. Thats just the way that works.
I bet he planned to start anew or wanted to be with someone, but decided against it a year in
Did they not go back to the area where he "woke" up to see if anyone recognized him?
There are stories of UFO abductions where his aunt lived, Great Barrington. What a coincidence.
This is one of those cases I've gone back to over the years to see updates - will definitely look for his book in the future!
Also, I'm not sure if you came across it during your research - but as a runner I'm generally interested in well, running, but also people who run. So, when I heard he was a runner that was one of the first things I used when trying to find out more information. Runners are generally a passionate bunch, and I know if I were to leave my current life, I'd likely continue participating in the sport.
So, I looked him up on Athlinks, which is generally reputable, and you can 'claim, dispute' results, if there are multiple people with the same name you can verify or claim your results by your age/birthday. I noticed the age thing was really inconsistent with Kubacki's race result history. I'm curious to know what that's about! I'm sure of all the questions regarding this case that is of little significance, but it was just something I noticed and don't think I've ever heard anyone else mention anything about it.
I just want to say that I love you blog and I've been using your articles with my esl students. It's a very interesting mystery, isn't it?
Hello, it looks like you went through the police reports thoroughly. I found a newspaper article that says Sgt. Charles Keebler who was in charge of this case, said that both hospital and police reports say that Steven Kubacki had gone to the hospital for a head injury prior to his disappearance. I am curious as to your thoughts on that possibility. Thank you for the article. It is really important we discuss these cases.
Wow. What a fascinating story. The fact that his ex-wife won't even talk about it just adds to the eeriness of mystery.
The cool thing about this story is that no one is going to rat Steve out, me included.
What an intriguing story! Here's an interesting theory from this article: https://chi-nese.com/steven-kubacki-and-his-mysterious-disappearance-return/
"Steven Kubacki experienced something called a "fugue state." A fugue state is a rare psychological condition in which a person loses their memory and assumes a new identity. Someone experiencing a fugue state may suddenly travel long distances with no memory of how they got there. They may also adopt a new name and create a whole new identity for themselves.
yeah i was gonna say, wouldnt he just be faking memory loss to get out of getting in trouble for deliberately dissapearing?
I say he staged it or he was trying to get away from some debit or person, that's why he didn't want to talk about it or get hypnotherapy on what happened. It's so sad he put such stress and pain on his family and friends.
Individuals with multiple personality disorder (DID) can't remember what happened when they come too/out of one their secondary personalities.
Hope College isn't anywhere near the Lake Michigan Triangle. The triangle is at the Norther part of Door County, Wisconsin, where the lake goes into the Bay of Green Bay.
funny how stories like this have disappeared along with claims of Bigfoot sightings, UFO sightings, etc.... That's because everyone has a high quality camera in their hands, and electronic surveillance, video cameras, license plate readers, etc. - are everywhere. Back in 1978, you could make these claims or even claim you were abducted up into a UFO - but if you claim it nowadays, people expect more than just your wild tale. The few "Bigfoot" and alien claims are generally accompanied by horribly blurry, undecipherable photos - almost as if those making the claim expect us all to believe you ran and got the worst 1950's camera you could find to document your sighting! If the guy ran a marathon in Wisconsin, why isn't there a record of it? If the guy had lots of items, couldn't some be tracked to their point of purchase? Most people who pull off one of these "disappearances" (eg- Amanda Eller, Lisa Theris...) end up trying to cash in by writing a book - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Only-Survive-Johnny-Adams/dp/1981274901 --