This episode covers a bizarre incident involving a masked man, a potential robbery, and the mysterious disappearance of Johnny Altinger in Edmonton, Alberta. Guests include Marissa Gohinney and Trevor Hossinger, who recount their frightening encounter with a man in a hockey mask and a young man who collapsed in front of them.
Marissa and Trevor describe their evening walk on October 3rd, when they encountered a young man who claimed he was being robbed. Marissa felt something was off and decided to run, while Trevor hesitated, unsure of the situation.
After calling the police, they learned that no victim had come forward regarding the incident. The episode shifts focus to Johnny Altinger, a missing person whose friends reported his disappearance after he mentioned a woman named Jen he met online.
Detective Bill Clark investigates Johnny's case, leading to a rented garage associated with filmmaker Mark Twitchell. Twitchell's story about acquiring a red Mazda from a desperate man raises suspicions.
The episode ends with the tension building around Johnny's disappearance and the strange connections between the masked man and Twitchell's film project, setting the stage for future revelations.
A masked man, a robbery attempt, and a missing person case intertwine in Edmonton's chilling story.
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