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Hey everyone, diving back into Richard John Malten's case from 2011; one detail I can't shake is that maroon 2001 Jeep of his found near McGee Creek. Anyone else find it strange that his Jeep was parked in the exact same spot for months before anyone raised an alarm? With Inyo County being so remote, you'd think there'd be more eyes on vehicles left for extended periods, especially during camping season, but maybe I'm wrong. Maybe someone did notice but didn’t report it? It's unsettling that his ex-wife only reported him missing months later. I wonder if the abandoned Jeep was checked for any belongings or clues—maybe food wrappers, supplies, or even outdoor gear notes? It's baffling how not even a hint of his presence was found after hiking around there. This really feels like a needle-in-a-haystack situation. Thoughts on possibilities that could have led to no traces being found?
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Has anyone looked into the weather conditions around the time Richard John Malten went missing? McGee Creek is known for its unpredictable weather, and I'm wondering if some sudden change could have caught him off guard, especially given his heart condition. In July, temperatures can fluctuate pretty drastically between day and night, and I'm curious if this might have played a role in his disappearance. I've seen in some other cases that harsh weather can cause people to lose their bearings or even seek shelter in an area where they're unlikely to be found. If anyone has info about how the weather might have impacted the area back then, it could shed some light on what might have happened to him.
