Disappearance of Owen Parfitt
How did a crippled man disappear?
4.7 (20)
47 mins
Explore the strange theories that grew around the disappearance, from abduction to supernatural explanations and the possibility that Parfitt somehow managed to leave on his own. Learn how the historical accounts disagree over whether the disappearance occurred in 1763 or 1768, and despite searches and later investigations, no trace of him was ever conclusively found.
Ep 1:
The Empty Chair of Shepton Mallet
A paralyzed old man is left in his porch chair in a bustling market town—and within thirty minutes, vanishes without a trace, his coat neatly folded behind him.
Ep 2:
The Devil's Reckoning
Owen Parfitt's murky past of sailors, soldiers, and African sorcerers collides with Shepton Mallet's deep-rooted folk beliefs, leading the town to a chilling supernatural verdict.
Ep 3:
The Chair, The Bones, and the Theories
Forty-five years later a skeleton surfaces near the vanished man's cottage, reigniting the mystery and forcing a reckoning between murder, mischief, and the devil's own hand.
Discussions (5)
Hal
Level 3 · 2 weeks agoSo the widow Lockyer lived right next door and knew Owen's exact routine? That is very suspicious.
Noah
Level 8 · 2 weeks agothat widow Lockyer knew exactly what was going down
Nicole
Level 8 · 2 weeks agoShepton Mallet had 4k people?? facts
