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12. The Double Life (Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming)
When a man leading a double life is found out, he commits an unspeakable act to cover his secrets. About two weeks ahead of law enforcement, he was able to escape into the wilderness. After 7 years the mystery still remains: where is he? Is he still in the woods living off of the land or has he conned his way into another identity and is living among us?
If you know anything about this case or Mike Bullinger’s whereabouts, please contact Idaho Cold Case Tip Line 1-844-846-4040. CALL the ISB Tip Line at 888-653-0009. TEXT to 202-379-4761. ONLINE at www.nps.gov/isb and click "Submit a Tip". EMAIL nps_isb@nps.gov
Sources:
https://www.postregister.com/news/crime_courts/triple-homicide-investigation-continues-years-%20later/article_5fab57b9-2e63-5278-87c5-a0363adc80ce.html
https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP99838
https://npshistory.com/morningreport/incidents/grte.htm
https://www.nationalparked.com/grand-teton
https://www.sltrib.com/news/2018/06/20/former-utah-man-suspected-in-idaho-triple-killing-is-probably-dead-sheriff-says/
https://people.com/crime/mike-bullinger-murder-wife-girlfriend-idaho-house/
https://www.idahostatesman.com/news/local/crime/article213163269.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dEwtVED6Ms
https://www.idahostatejournal.com/members/police-won-t-quit-search-for-triple-murder-%20suspect/article_3a366ff1-2ab1-58b5-9fb7-b7176b9e876f.html’
https://www.lindquistmortuary.com/obituaries/cheryl-jean-baker
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