Paul Donald Kemp Jr., an American advertising executive from New York City, gained notoriety for his enigmatic vanishing in November 1982 in a secluded region of Wyoming. After recuperating from injuries sustained in a car accident, Kemp, who had a background in Madison Avenue, relocated to Wyoming with the hope of embarking on a new chapter in the picturesque Jackson Hole valley.
In September 1982, Kemp embarked on a journey from New York in his Chevrolet Blazer. However, by November 15, he had mysteriously disappeared. Prior to his vanishing, Kemp had visited a museum in Cheyenne, but left his briefcase behind, which contained personal belongings. The following day, his car was discovered abandoned with its engine still running on a remote ramp off I-80, far away from any populated area. Upon investigation, authorities found a single set of footprints leading to a nearby barn, where it appeared that Kemp had tried to start a fire before vanishing without a trace. Despite exhaustive search efforts, Kemp remained elusive and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Months later, a close friend of Kemp was startled by a series of enigmatic phone calls. The voice on the other end sounded eerily similar to Kemp, but offered no substantial details. Investigators were able to track down the source of these calls to a trailer in Casper, where a man named Mark Dennis resided. Dennis vehemently denied any involvement in the matter and even consented to a polygraph test to clear his name. Although he cooperated fully with the authorities, he suddenly and unexpectedly relocated, leaving behind a trail of suspicion and speculation.
The complete truth regarding the disappearance of Paul Donald Kemp Jr. continues to elude investigators and theorists. This has given rise to numerous unanswered questions and speculation regarding the circumstances surrounding his fate.