Georg Weber, a 10-year-old boy from Germany, disappeared on July 22, 1996, while vacationing in Death Valley, California, with his father, Egbert Rimkus, and Egbert's girlfriend, Cornelia Meyer, along with her young son, Max Meyer. The group was last seen at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center in Death Valley, where they purchased a booklet. Afterward, they reportedly headed towards the Panamint Mountains, an area known for its rugged and dangerous terrain.
On July 23, Egbert left a message in the visitor log at Warm Springs Mine, stating they were "going over the pass," likely referring to Mengle Pass. However, the family never reached this destination. Instead, they drove into the remote Anvil Spring Canyon, where their rented minivan was later found abandoned with three flat tires in October 1996. Inside the vehicle, searchers found personal belongings, such as clothing and exposed film, but no signs of the missing family. Temperatures in the area had soared to 124°F, and it was believed that the family succumbed to heat exposure.
Years later, in 2009, skeletal remains of two adults were discovered in the desert, and DNA confirmed one set belonged to Egbert Rimkus. While the remains of Cornelia Meyer were presumed to have been found, no trace of Georg or Max has been located. Both children are believed to have died of exposure along with the adults.Last Seen: Jul 22, 1996
