Kirk PepiinMEL MagazineOne of the Internet’s Favorite Mysteries Has Been SolvedWe now know the true identity of ‘Lyle Stevik’—nearly 17 years after he hung himself at a remote Washington State motelMay 14, 20187May 14, 20187
Kirk PepiinMEL MagazineThe Mystery of the Most Famous Missing Person on YouTubeHe ran out of an airport terminal, terrified. CCTV recorded him. But he’s never been seen again—even though thousands of YouTubers and…Apr 23, 201814Apr 23, 201814
Kirk PepiinMEL MagazineThe Man Who Woke Up As An 8-Year-Old BoyThe search for the world’s most elusive identity thiefMar 6, 20184Mar 6, 20184
Kirk PepiinMEL MagazineArturo Alva-Moreno Was World Trade Center Victim #2,754. Or Was He?His daughter is certain he died at the World Trade Center. But as far as the government is concerned, he never even existedMar 29, 20173Mar 29, 20173
Kirk PepiinMEL MagazineA Guy Walks Into a Bar — and Is Never Seen AgainOn April Fools’ Day, a med student went for a drink. A security camera recorded him. Then, he vanished.Nov 3, 201621Nov 3, 201621
Kirk PepiinMEL MagazineThe Strange Case of the Man With No NameIn life, he was evasive and strange. In death, he became a 9/11 terrorist, a ghostly apparition and an internet superstarFeb 25, 201620Feb 25, 201620