Olga Mauger, a 21-year-old newlywed, went missing on September 17, 1934, during a hunting trip with her husband, Carl Mauger, near Togwotee Pass in Wyoming. The couple had been on their honeymoon, spending time elk hunting in the rugged mountains near Dubois. On the day she vanished, Olga and Carl had hiked above their camp. When Olga grew tired, she chose to rest while Carl continued to scout for elk. He returned roughly 20 minutes later to find her gone, with no trace of where she had gone.
Olga’s disappearance led to one of Wyoming’s largest-ever search efforts. A group of over 300 searchers, including trackers, bloodhounds, and local residents, scoured the area. Despite their extensive search, no significant evidence was found. Her lunch sack and hand ax, reportedly carried with her, were never recovered. An early snowstorm soon halted the search, leaving the case cold.
There were speculations surrounding her disappearance, including rumors of her unhappiness in her new marriage. Some believed that Olga may have fled the area to start a new life, as she was a skilled stenographer and had a small amount of money with her. However, no evidence supported this theory. Carl, who was initially held for questioning, was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing, though questions about the case lingered for years.
Despite being Wyoming’s oldest missing person case, the mystery of what happened to Olga Mauger remains unsolved.Last Seen: Sep 17, 1934
