Missing 411 author talks mystery of Yosemite teen on Rogan

Missing 411 author talks mystery of Yosemite teen on Rogan

YOSEMITE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The case of Stacey Arras, a 14-year-old girl who went missing in Yosemite National Park more than 40 years ago, is getting renewed attention after being discussed on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

Stacey Anne Arras was last seen on July 17, 1981, during a trip with her father in Yosemite, according to the National Park Service.

David Paulides, a former police officer and writer known for the “Missing 411” book and film series, discussed the case with Joe Rogan while talking about missing person cases in national parks and other remote areas.

David Paulides talks about the circumstances surrounding a Nevada case he investigated. (KLAS-TV)

“What was the first case that you looked into that got you thinking something weird’s going on?” Rogan asked.

“Probably would have been Yosemite,” Paulides said. He said Arras “grew up, like, five miles from me” and described how she had traveled by horse with her father and others to the High Sierra Camp.

“She went with her dad on a trip by horse, sponsored by a contractor in the park at Yosemite,” Paulides said. “They were going to ride into this place called the High Sierra Camp, her and her dad and five other people.”

National Park Service (Stacey Anne Arras)

According to the National Park Service, Arras and her father were part of a group of 10 people riding mules to the camp, which sits at an elevation of 9,400 feet.

Paulides said Arras told her father she wanted to take pictures nearby before walking toward a lake area.

“She says, ‘Hey, Dad, I want to go over here to the point. I want to take some pictures,’” Paulides said.

Paulides said Arras brought her camera and walked toward an area where an older man was sitting.

“Dad watches her walk out,” Paulides said. “She sits down. The old guy could barely ride the horse. She’s taking pictures.”

“She walks down into the trees, presumably to take pictures of the lake, but she doesn’t come back,” Paulides said.

The National Park Service says Arras began a 1.5-mile hike along the trail to Sunrise Lakes after arriving at the camp. A guide later reported seeing her standing on a rock about 50 yards south of the trail.

Paulides said there was a large search after Arras disappeared.

“Big search. I’m talking about one of the biggest searches in Yosemite history,” Paulides said.

Paulides said searchers found the lens cap of a camera along the path and tree line, but Arras was never found.

Arras remains listed as missing by the National Park Service.

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