Vanishings
This series investigates in detail some of the most famous names who disappeared in the 20th century. From Glen Miller and Amelia Earhart to Leslie Howard and Agatha Christie.
In some cases there are eventually explanations which come to light, either through tenacious investigation or pure accident.
In some cases there are eventually explanations which come to light, either through tenacious investigation or pure accident.
Vanishings: Disappearance of Michael Rockefeller
On November 18, 1961, 23-year-old Michael Rockefeller set out from a missionary outpost to visit remote villages deep in the interior of Papua, New Guinea. He never made it back to shore. Nelson Rockefeller, Michael's father and New York's Governor, coordinated an extensive search, but no remains were found. Did Michael drown or meet a gruesome fate at the hands of head-hunters?
