28 Mar 2026
43m

Selects: The Disappearance of Lars Mittank

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The podcast explores the disappearance of Lars Mittank, a German man who vanished in Bulgaria in 2014. The hosts acknowledge the difficulty in verifying information due to conflicting online details and the lack of access to official case files. Lars was on vacation with friends when he was allegedly assaulted, leading to a ruptured eardrum. He was prescribed antibiotics and advised to delay his flight home. His behavior became increasingly erratic, including expressing paranoia about being followed and seeking money from his mother. The hosts discuss the CCTV footage of Lars fleeing the airport, noting his unusual behavior. Theories range from an untreated head injury causing memory loss to human trafficking, but no definitive answers have emerged.

Outlines

Part 1: Podcast Introductions

Part 2: The Case of Lars Mittank

Part 3: The Incident and Medical Concerns

Part 4: Escalating Paranoia and Disappearance

Part 5: Investigation and Theories

Part 6: Listener Interaction and Outro

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