PART 2:
The next day, Sunday, the motorcycle was still there. In the morning, a group of park visitors returning from the parking lot noticed that the vehicle was still there.
This meant that the owner had not returned. On Monday, August 14th, Eric’s mother filed an official report with the Emory County Sheriff’s Office.
The document stated that her son had not returned home, was not answering his phone, and had not shown up for classes at the university.
His mother reported that this was unusual, as Eric always kept in touch, even during short trips.
On August 15th at 8hourorn a.m., officers went to the parking lot near the trail.
They confirmed that the motorcycle belonged to Woods. The vehicle had been there for 3 days.
The license plates matched the registration information. The motorcycle was in good working order. The tank was almost full and there were no signs of damage.
There was no key in the ignition. After examining the surrounding area, officers found only a few faint footprints leading from the parking lot toward the trail, but after a few meters, they disappeared on the rocky terrain.
There were no signs of a struggle, blood, or outside interference. There were also no items of equipment, food remains, or signs of overnight stay.
An official missing person case was opened that same day. The sheriff’s internal report states, “21-year-old student left on a motorcycle for the desert…
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