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I was digging through some details about Sam Schrup's case, and something struck me as odd about the journal entry. It’s pretty nonchalant, right? “About to hike a hill. See you after ;)” It makes you wonder—was Sam expecting to meet someone out there? I know it could just be a casual, personal note, but the winky face feels so… specific. Did Sam have a planned rendezvous with a friend, or maybe someone he met along his travels? Or could it have been a message meant for a specific person who might have known more about his plans?
Also, what's the deal with the handgun suddenly being found in 2011? Makes me think if it was hidden deliberately or if it was genuinely just missed the first time around. And why was the campsite set up if there was no trace of Sam actually camping there? It's almost like he intended to stay longer but something interrupted his plans.
Curious what others think. Did Sam go to meet someone, or was it just an unfortunate coincidence?
Has anyone heard more about the campsite near where Sam's car was found on Shrine Pass Rd? It's odd there wasn't more attention given to it. Were there any signs that someone else might've been camping with him, like another set of footprints or tracks? I know the area can be popular with hikers and campers, but if his tent was still up, it seems strange that no one else reported anything unusual around that time. Also, what about other personal items—was there any mention of food, cooking gear, or other camping equipment left there? It just seems like there are pieces missing. Maybe something like that could give us a better timeline for what might have happened. If anyone has more details or theories, I'd love to hear them.
It’s so bizarre to me how thorough searches can still miss crucial evidence. Has anyone else looked into how Sam's handgun was only discovered in 2011, despite an initial search in 2009? That’s a pretty significant oversight, especially since the family mentioned he always brought it for protection. Could it have simply been concealed too well, or did it somehow get missed due to the dust and debris covering the vehicle? It makes me wonder if other details might have been overlooked at the time. Also, anyone else think it’s odd no scent trail was picked up by the K-9s despite the campsite and journal entry indicating he intended to return? I'm hoping this detail gets revisited. Just feels like a lot of questions remain unanswered!