", "I have no idea how the people traveled those distances, and I make no claim of what may have happened. The search for a hunter missing in the Crazy Mountains has been scaled back, according to officials. Human remains found last week in south-central Montana are those of a 38-year-old Bozeman man who went missing during an elk hunt two years ago, Sweet Grass County officials said Tuesday. Search crews continued their effort to find a lost hunter in the Crazy Mountains throughout the day on Friday without success. With him on the hunting trip were two friends here referred to as [Friend 1] and [Friend 2]. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. zoneId = '8'; Drag images here or select from your computer for Aaron Joseph Hedges memorial. Yes, the name of the range is the Crazy Mountains. AARON JOSEPH HEDGES, DISAPPEARED SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2014, REMAINS FOUND AUGUST 8TH, 2016. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. The three hunters began their trip on September 5th and the two other hunters returned from the mountains on September 10th. It also is odd that they would call and ask Hedges' wife if he was alive and then ask her to call SAR.". 1-307-754-2221, Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The Hedges case has taken on almost mythological proportions amongst various content creators and their respective fan bases. Probably not, Sweet Grass County Sheriff Dan Tronrud said. A bizarre case from the Crazy Mountains of Montana. It is not an easy case to cover and it is very important to treat Aaron Hedges with the respect he deserves. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? There was a problem getting your location. The friends didn't think much of it and said that they'd see him that night. Aarons gun and driving licence were also in the pack. Try 7 Days Free to get access to 854 million+ pages, Search the Largest Online Newspaper Archive. I thought some out-of-state hunter got cold and disoriented and wanted to go home but he couldnt find his stuff, Beslanowitch said. 2,788. If you are under 18 years of age please leave this site. Born on 14 Mar 1902. It was beyond comprehension how he could've made it from the creek to the location where his items were found without boots. Glaring plot holes are ignored and information that is vital to the case is not presented in the book and in the movie. All Legals & Records Legals Obituaries Anniversaries Births Weddings & Engagements. Hazel Marie Daniel Olsen was born to Myra Francis Frank and John Frederick (Fred) Daniel on. About 2 or 3 miles from his daughters and son-in-laws home, Beslanowitch found a bow, backpack, field gear and a hunting license with Hedges name on it. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Thanks Okie Granny for starting this thread. If you are a current print subscriber, you can set up a free web account by clicking here. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He was last seen on September 7th, 2014, and his remains were found on August 8th, 2016. Aaron Hughes Obituary. Sorry! The mystery began when Hedges became separated from the two friends who had accompanied him on a hunting trip into the Crazies. His plan was to seek shelter near the Sunlight Lake area. This website has adult content! var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999); You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Aaron Joseph Hedges, Disappeared September 7, 2014, Remains Found August 8, 2016, Crazy Mountains, Northern Rocky Mountains, Montana. Search crews are looking for Aaron Joseph Hedges, 38, who last spoke with two friends by radio Sept 7. Aaron was an experienced hunter in the sense that this was not his first hunting trip, but that does not necessarily mean Aaron was experienced enough to survive by himself in the Crazy Mountains in snowy conditions. I think he went off and was going to do his own thing.Hedges reportedly radioed his friends to let them know he had missed a turnoff back to their camp. Remember, nobody walks air miles in the mountains. Despite leaving a trail of clues, Hedges was never found. The two hunters never reported Aaron missing. Malaysian, Yi-Jien Hwa, aged 27, was a graduate student at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. My daughter (Rebecca Rein) said it made her nervous, and it was weird it was so close to their ranch, Beslanowitch said. Patsy worked as the insurance clerk for the Havre Clinic for many years before retiring in 1996. In the situation at hand, I cant speculate on the thought process. But the group could blame the remoteness of the area and the lack of cellular phone coverage. During an interview on September 12th the two friends explained that they thought "Hedges was probably deceased". Yes, Aaron Hedges' wife called Park County at 6:23 pm on Sep 10. Credit goes to the Canam Missing Project headed by David Paulides. GREEN BAY Aaron Rodgers was in his third year as starting quarterback when he led the 2010 Green Bay Packers to a 10-6 record and late-season run that landed them in the playoffs. But if the hunting party began their trip from the Cottonwood Lake Trailhead on the west side of the mountains, and Hedges was bound for Sunlight Lake to the north, how did he end up on the east side of the range? Please visit Patsys online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.comPatsy was born on April 24, 1934, in Zurich to Marvin and Marion Hughes. zoneId = 'Array'; They were set intentionally side by side. Aaron Hedges disappeared during a hunting trip in the Crazy Mountains in Montana. Other Deputies from Park and Sweet Grass Counties, Forest Service Officers and Rural Firefighters have been staged at trailheads to watch for Hedges and to interview people they encounter. When [Friend 1] called Aaron Hedges' wife on September 10th he asked her if Aaron was still alive. Aaron has since become known as \"the hunter who vanished in the crazies\", with even the most seasoned investigators remaining baffled by his unlikely disappearance. He is a former police officer who has put a lot of time and money into bringing light to the Missing 411 disappearances. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'? As the crow flies it is around 13 miles from Sweet Grass Creek to the Rein Ranch and probably double that in reality because of the terrain. Click here to see your options for becoming a subscriber. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). "This is one story you will never forget. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Resend Activation Email. At approximately 6:23 pm on September 10th Mrs. Hedges called dispatch and reported Aaron missing. David Paulides writes (Hunters, p. 153): "His friends didn't think much about it because they knew he had supplies, was very experienced, and was heavily armed.". Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Obituary : Aaron Hedges Body Found Click link to read full story. Try again later. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Patsy graduated from Havre High School in 1952. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. }else{ Please try again later. This is so awfulto go hunting, get separated from your group and die in the wilderness. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. } This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. AARON JOSEPH HEDGES, DISAPPEARED SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2014, REMAINS FOUND AUGUST 8TH, 2016, Mikey 3 years ago 0 19 mins Aaron Joseph Hedges, a 38-year-old hunter from Bozeman, went elk hunting in the Crazy Mountains in Montana in early September 2014 with his two friends, Greg Leitner of Idaho and Joe Depew of Bozeman. Search efforts for Hedges last fall were on the Livingston, Montana, side of the mountain, and Beslanowitchs discovery was on the opposite side. Sniffer dogs in the area did not pick up a scent. Aaron's listing on the Montana DOJ website: Items belonging to missing Crazy Mountain bow hunter found by hiker. its free and easy !! Searchers were completely in disbelief. Aaron Hedges, 38, of Bozeman went missing during an elk hunt in Montana's Crazy Mountains in September. ", "he would've made a cross-country hike for fifteen miles in deep snow. document.write ("?zoneid="+zoneId+"&block=1&blockcampaign=1"); The time between Aarons disappearance and the time when authorities were informed is somewhat puzzling. Clipping found in Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Fort Worth, Texas on Feb 21, 1936. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Greg and Joe told Aaron he needed to come back into camp as the area is isolated and dangerous at night. Pocono, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at home in Easton, PA. Born: in Philadelphia, he was the son of Joseph A. and Alice M. McCosker Hedges. Ronneberg says Hedges' cellphone was recovered with his remains. Required fields are marked *. The location was several miles away and outside of where Hedges was permitted to hunt, and it was on private property. Bigfoot researcher David Paulides wrote about Aaron Hedges in his 2016 book Missing 411 - Hunters. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Patricia A. Hedges, 84, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center. After taking in the vista, Beslanowitch took a shortcut through a stand of timber and he saw an orange hunting vest, as well as a backpack and clothing. Buried in Bozeman, Montana, USA. [Friend 1] was seen as extremely forthcoming and cooperative and he did not appear to be deceptive in any of his answers. The search continued Friday with the addition of search dogs and members of the Sweet Grass County search and rescue team. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. If you would like to purchase a subscription click here. Judy Martz, resigned Friday, a day after his attorneys disclosed that he will plead guilty to negligent homicide charges for the drunken driving. One of the hunters called Aaron's wife and asked her if Aaron was alive (September 10th), which shows they were worried. ", "If Aaron were moving through any open areas, he'd look like a snow plow from the air moving through fresh snow. Aaron was last heard from on September 5th, 2014 and nearly two years later his body finally turned up, 15 miles from Sunlight Lake, his original destination, in strange circumstances. The hunters began their planned week-long trip at the Cottonwood Lake Trailhead on Thursday, September 3, 2014, around 20 miles north of the town of Billings in Montana. ", "The statement made by SAR that Aaron could not have traveled far after removing his shoes was logical, but after reading my books, you will quickly find that logic doesn't come into play in these stories. When the alleged perpetrators returned a week later, she burst from the cabin and attacked them using a tomahawk that had been used to slay the oldest of her three sons. A 12-day search that followed found little evidence despite using 20 dog teams, 59 ground searchers, helicopters with night-vision and . cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Privacy Policy. Failed to delete memorial. The 38-year-old Bozeman hunter had told his friends via radio that he was lost and headed north to a known cache at Sunlight Lake. In June 2015, a man doing fencing work found items belonging to Hedges, including a bow and a hunting license. More on this subject in a future OP. A corporal advised the two hunters to stay out of the search area (September 11th). The case was also covered in the 2019 documentary Missing 411 - The Hunted. By radio, Hedges told his hunting partners he probably wouldn't make it back to camp that night because he wasn't sure where he was. I cant speculate or second guess, Todd said. Scan this QR code to download the app now. Sep 14, 2014. Alternative housing options for Powell seniors? But it was found to be corroded beyond repair by a Bozeman-based data retrieval service in late August 2016, having been exposed to the elements for nearly two years. I've discussed in the past books that people disappear in areas with names that are strange. Patsys family has suggested honorariums be made in her name to the St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, St. Jude Parish, or the charity of the donors choice. Aaron was featured in Missing 411: The Hunted. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Park County Search and Rescue was paged and two horse teams of riders were sent out Thursday morning. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. The Aaron Hedges Case Crazy Mountains, Montana. It was given multiple chemical baths in an attempt to remove corrosion, Landowner Rebecca Rein described the location where the items were found as full of pine trees, broken down branches and tall grasses. 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