Mt. Ridgemont Hiker Disappearance Case - Initial Report

1. Case Overview Incident Date: Wednesday, April 14, 1999 - Sunday, April 18, 1999 Location: Inner Mt. Ridgemont area Initial Reporter: Mt. Ridgemont Park Ranger

2. Initial Response Actions (1) Scene Preservation & Control: Area restricted during investigation period (2) Identity & Evidence Confirmation: Victims: Multiple hikers Most were hiking solo

3. Additional Notes (1) Mt. Ridgemont is known for ongoing mountain lion activity

The Mystery Investigation Unit team - Vance, Mitch, Sam, Rafe, Dino, Tucker, and Guest - along with several supporting officers have assembled at the Mt. Ridgemont trailhead for the field investigation.

Vance: Alright, everyone accounted for? Let's move out.

Mitch: Christ, I should've put in my transfer paperwork last week...

Sam: We're all here, Vance. Ready when you are.

Rafe: Time to bring Justice to these mountains! pats his hammer enthusiastically

Dino: munching on chocolate chip cookies Anyone want one? Got a whole pack.

Tucker: Yeah, I think we're good to go... though something feels off about this place already.

Guest takes a final sip of coffee

Kenny: standing beside Mitch, stifling a yawn So we just follow the other teams' lead on this one, boss?

Shea: next to Sam, glancing around nervously Man, this whole vibe is giving me the creeps...

Kurt: nudging Rafe Hey hotshot, save the enthusiasm for when we actually find something.

Tim: eyeing Dino's snacks Yo Dino, mind if I grab one of those?

Juno: clapping Tucker on the shoulder Here we go again, huh Tucker? Let's show 'em how it's done.

Jana: looking at Guest Seriously? You're still nursing that coffee? We've got work to do!