Episode
Darwin Vest (King of Hearts, Idaho)
32:22
Published: Wed Jul 20 2022
Description
Our Card this week is Darwin Vest, the King of Hearts from Idaho.On a quiet summer night in 1999, a 48-year-old man disappeared after what appeared to be a normal night out with friends in the sleepy town of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Darwin Vest, known to many as “spiderman” thanks to his unparalleled knowledge of spiders, left a local bar around 1 a.m. on June 3, 1999 — then seemingly vanished into thin air. For more than two decades, his case has haunted the residents of Idaho Falls as theories surrounding his case range from a tragic fall into the nearby river to something far more sinister.If you know anything about the June 1999 disappearance of Darwin Vest aka Spiderman from Idaho Falls, Idaho - please contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at 208-529-1200. Or you can call the Idaho Cold Case tip line at 1-844-TIP-4040. To learn more about The Deck, visit www.thedeckpodcast.com. To apply for the Cold Case Playing Cards grant through Season of Justice, visit www.seasonofjustice.org
Chapters
Darwin's disappearance under suspicious circumstances is being discussed in a town where he was known to have kept his snakes in the trunk of his car, which he always attended to before leaving and his friends are worried about his safety.
00:00 - 06:23 (06:23)
Summary
Darwin's disappearance under suspicious circumstances is being discussed in a town where he was known to have kept his snakes in the trunk of his car, which he always attended to before leaving and his friends are worried about his safety.
EpisodeDarwin Vest (King of Hearts, Idaho)
PodcastThe Deck
Detectives investigate the disappearance of inventor Lee Darwin and uncover clues about his potential conflict with another inventor, as well as the possible involvement of a cab driver.
06:23 - 15:32 (09:08)
Summary
Detectives investigate the disappearance of inventor Lee Darwin and uncover clues about his potential conflict with another inventor, as well as the possible involvement of a cab driver.
EpisodeDarwin Vest (King of Hearts, Idaho)
PodcastThe Deck
Despite a small window for the two to have crossed paths, the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Darwin Vest have remained unexplained, with potential theories ranging from the involvement of the Hobo Spider Man to the local authorities' supposed lack of a proper investigation.
15:32 - 22:28 (06:56)
Summary
Despite a small window for the two to have crossed paths, the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Darwin Vest have remained unexplained, with potential theories ranging from the involvement of the Hobo Spider Man to the local authorities' supposed lack of a proper investigation.
EpisodeDarwin Vest (King of Hearts, Idaho)
PodcastThe Deck
This podcast discusses the mysterious disappearance of Darlin Florendo and the difficulties of investigating missing person cases without a crime scene.
22:28 - 30:55 (08:26)
Summary
This podcast discusses the mysterious disappearance of Darlin Florendo and the difficulties of investigating missing person cases without a crime scene.
EpisodeDarwin Vest (King of Hearts, Idaho)
PodcastThe Deck
Eric Gardner-Wilson talks about the disappearance of Darwin Vest, also known as Spider-Man, who went missing in June 1999 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
30:55 - 32:22 (01:27)
Summary
Eric Gardner-Wilson talks about the disappearance of Darwin Vest, also known as Spider-Man, who went missing in June 1999 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He hopes that someone with information will come forward to help provide closure for Darwin's family.