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Just stumbled upon Douglas David Lakin's case and it got me thinking about something odd. Easter weekend can sometimes bring a mix of emotions, especially if it's tied to family memories or loss. Considering Douglas lost his youngest son, I wonder if that time of year was particularly tough for him. Maybe he was more emotional than usual and hitchhiked closer to Mexico. It's crazy how memories can tug at us. I get that it's been decades and the trail is ice cold, but does anyone know if there were searches focused on the Mexican border back then? With how different policing and resources were in the early '80s, I hope someone did, but it seems like such a blur of a time. Any thoughts?
Hey everyone, I'm diving deep into the Douglas David Lakin case, and I stumbled upon something that caught my attention. Lakin served in the Korean War before he disappeared in 1981. I wonder how his experiences there might have impacted his life later on. Given the timeframe, it's possible his service exposed him to intense experiences that could have affected his mental health significantly.
I’m curious if anyone here has insights or resources on veterans from that era who faced similar struggles. I've read that some who served in Korea dealt with untreated PTSD before it was widely recognized. Considering his family's suspicion of an undiagnosed mental illness, this angle seems worth exploring further. Any theories on how this might tie into his disappearance? Would love to hear your thoughts or any personal experiences you've come across.
Did anyone else find it interesting that Douglas Lakin was a mining engineer? I’ve been thinking about how he might have used those skills during his travels across the U.S. Mining engineering involves problem-solving and survival skills, both of which could have been useful if he found himself in a difficult situation. Also, most people in that field tend to be quite resourceful. It makes me wonder if he could have found a way to blend in or survive under the radar, even with potential mental health challenges. Maybe he took odd jobs in mining towns or isolated areas after his disappearance? It would be fascinating to know if there are any reports from old mining towns in Southern California or nearby regions from that time. What do you all think?