The baffling disappearance of Michael Rockefeller: intensifying the search in our ongoing investigation. Unraveling the mysteries surrounding the renowned art collector’s vanishing act in the remote jungles of New Guinea. Are native headhunters to blame or is there a more sinister force at play? Stay tuned for the latest revelations in this high-profile missing person case.
@douglaschaffee7256
I watched the documentary "Sins of the Father: the Green River Killer", it was a good. You do an amazing job on your research and covering topics. I enjoy your content.
@keanora654
I think getting the stories out in the press draws more attention and brings more shame to the area the son went missing and would bring more support. He was using his power to bring more to his sons case in my opinion. Just like now the more news coverage the more resources.
@Rainbowofthefallen
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@danoization363
I don't know much but a shark or a croc would leave a mess
@user-qk5tv4zw1r
Wow, Stephanie, you can really tell how much you love to learn about history. This was amazing, ty ty ty â¤
@gizellecarr5892
But Stephanie how could Michael swim that distance with his glasses on??
@gizellecarr5892
But Stephanie how could Micheal swim that distance with his glasses on??
@kdsmoke
I have been slightly interested in this case but not enough to look into it. All I can say is good god lady!!!! Iâm not sure how you do it but you need to be doing docs for TV. Your research is above anyone else doing this in YT!!! Itâs crazy to me that you have time to do this channel but to also have the podcast đł itâs just wild to me!!
@DennisCNolasco
So whoâs the guy in the footage rowing the boat about a decade later?
@lindaschubert5459
I traveled to Papua New Guinea in the early 1980s. It is a forbidding place, rough terrain and intimidating people. I think Michael Rockefeller was probably killed and ceremoniously eaten. Would you consider a question? At the time that I was in New Guinea I purchased ceremonial art from an Australian who ran a small lodge for tourists. The art I purchased was not for the tourist trade but for tribal use. At this point in my life I would like to sell these pieces, perhaps to a private collector or a museum. Can you refer to me
a person or place to start? Thanks. You did a great deal of work on this amazing series.
@johnohanlon5696
I donât think for a second that Michael was there to make money off them, if he could have got what he wanted for money I think he would have paid it , he used the currency that they wanted, was he thinking shallowly? yes I believe he was .., but he was as at heart a young man trying to impress his father.. and he lost his life because..not because of greed .. but because of his lack of understanding of the true nature of the people around him .. both native and white.
@emryactions2515
Honestly itâs hard for me to feel bad for anyone other then the native tribes because if we would just leave ppl alone to live their best lives none of this would have happened. Itâs sad but coulda been prevented if western societies could live and let live
@mamaceo6063
I have to say that man rowing with the tribe looks oddly similar to Micheal.
Iâd like to think he is living with a tribe and enjoying his life!
@sweorfan6844
Until we know who the buck naked guy is standing up paddling in the 1969 film of the Asmat Armada, our questions cannot be answered.
@ernaherlina8014
As an Indonesian, allow me to add information on the political economic background during the time. The West Papua where Michael had his research has the largest gold reserve in the world. In December 1962 the Dutch gave up its authority to the UN, later in May the same year the UN gave it to Indonesia as its newest province.
American investors wanted to control that gold reserve in Papua but Soekarno wouldn't let foreign investor got majority profits. So in 1965-1967 some powers in Washington/CIA helped an ambitious army general Soeharto to get rid of the Indonesian Communists and Soekarno. In 1967, Soeharto as the new President was forced by John D. Rockefeller III (Michael's uncle) to sign investment regulation that gave ways for American company, Freeport, to control that gold reserve in a very long term contract. Up to now we in Indonesia always consider we are being cheated by Americans on this contract.
Trivia : I read somewhere that Soeharto sent delegates to the US in negotiations for US investments in Indonesia. One of the young member of the delegate was an Indonesian army officer graduated from Hawaii by the name Lolo Soetoro, Barack Obama's stepfather. If you read Obama's book about his childhood, he mentioned that his stepfather went back and forth to Papua as topography officer for the army but later quit his job to work for American oil company, UNOCAL. If you check UNOCAL is part of Standard Oil California owned by Rockefeller.
@morticiaaddamz1
I feel like he had to have been head hunted because those people have no reason to lie and make up stories about it and it did seem like they also scared to talk about it later on but still kinda talked years and years later and again there is no reason to lie or make up a story about it
@justmorenoise
Your story telling gift is outstanding. Considering the decades some of these missionaries spend with the actual people I would lean towards thinking they would have an idea about what actually happened. This reminds me of the young adult white evangelical missionary. Did you ever do that Christian missionary who went to the Sentinelese people and got killed.
The Sentinelese are still living there till this day.
@ginagruber1732
I would expect lots of sharks including great white in that area since there's a lot on the north coast of Australia
@Mizwanderer1989
That's BS. No one from the "modern" society agreed to the rules imposed on us. These tribes are allowed to still remain "unbothered" just because the powerful men don't need or want their lands. Otherwise they would have bombed the shit out of their lands and case solved. Also, cholera probably was a form of retaliation. One the tribes could understand and one that wouldn't have caused issues in our modern societies. Who could prove that the bacteria was released intentionally or if the "gods where angered"…
@nyssavelkers5625
Love your historical coverage. You suck me into topics I would never think to look into â¤
@kalikayy
This was so interesting
@critical-goat363
800 Shark attacks over several decades is….. not a lot of shark attacks. You're making sharks seems like they're more vicious than they really are.
Sharks really are more docile than you might think. You're far more likely to be attacked by a dog than a shark, which is 1 million a *year*, on average 50 of which are fatal. This racks up more deaths than shark attacks in the same amount of time.
@lauren9004
Gosh thank you for this series. I can tell that you enjoyed doing it! I completely agree with your final opinion.
@AdakStillStands
Perhaps by returning the ancestral art, a bridge can be built.
@HamCubes
14:38 Was it for his political aspirations? Probably.
But bringing so many reporters was smart – every one of them is on the hunt for information.
And if I were headed into the wild into a tribal culture that didn't understand the kind of power I wielded in my world, I'd bring a massive non-violent retinue to their world.
@paulas2218
Iâm just now watching this series, and I have to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You really do your research, youâre obviously very intelligent, with a hunger to learn. I know I can trust you to tell me as true a story as can be found. I love to read and learn, and I think we have that in common. Youâd have made a fabulous teacher, the kind that instills a love of knowledge in their students. Thank you for telling us this story. I find your deep dives to be my favorite videos of yours. Please keep showing us these glimpses into the past.
@whaddup691
We absolutely CAN take our morals and impose them on cultures with worse morals. In fact itâs a moral imperative. Not all cultures are equal. And the one that engages in ritualistic murder and cannibalism is worse
@whaddup691
Him making it to shore is an interesting tale, but swimming 12 miles against the current⌠thatâs a lot for anyone
@hopefullh4905
I think he was headhunted. Interesting, for sure.
@leahcash2037
Absolutely loved this! So much detail… definitely appreciate the blood, sweat and tears you put into this. I have never heard such a detailed account of Michael Rockefeller and you presented it so well. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge. â¤ď¸
@alexandra5430
As much as I feels like a horrible joke to make to walk around and ask names, tbh feels like a solid thing to do based on their traditions . . .
@asifloserface
I feel you on the Royals thing. It was so trash, but I watched every gosh darn episode!!
@tacs4844
Stephanie what an amazing job covering ball aspects of this story. I have of course heard the name Rockefeller before but was not familiar with this case. I found it very intriguing. It really peaked my interest when I heard the name Papua New Guinea. A local church I attended previously had missionaries that started a hospital there. I loved listening to him relaying his experiences of his time there Nas the work that he did. The culture was definitely still different than here in America.
Keep up your amazing content. You truly have honed an incredible talent.
@katherinehutton9870
As a daughter of a politician I can make a guess at why he invited the press along. He might have believed keeping the press close he could control the flow of info and shape the narrative.
@Allyydoylee
I grew up in the shark bite capital of the world, New Smyrna beach and we are all quite proud the designation đ
@smarttgirl
This was one of the most fascinating cases you've ever covered. I had no idea about this. Great job Stephanie!
@hayleyjolley6890
I live in the UK and have recently stumbled across your channel. I am hooked, you are fantastic at telling these stories with so much depth and research.
I have binged watched most of your videos and I really love your deep dive, multi part ones.
This case was absolutely fascinating to listen too, one of the best!!
@christinesutyla8431
That was quite the journey! I consumed it all in one go. Great job!
@kimlarso
He fell in love and had a family & joined the native tribe forever âŚâŚthe search was a psy-op for those in the know to attend Michaelâs marriageâŚ..never underestimate a Rockefeller!âŚExcellent job you have done, TY!
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@jimmyfoster4204
It's quite funny that you don't have the balls to actually say you think he was killed and eaten. I believe that as well how about you having the courage to say it too instead of hinting around and saying I don't know
@carolyngoin5221
A million thumbs up. You have outdone yourself. I absolutely enjoyed the history.
Thank you for the time & detail you put into these series!
@heather_doestruecrime
I feel like when talking about shark attack statistics – or at least regarding the manâs statement that sharks rarely attack people, itâs mostly referring to beach goers or at least people NEAR the beaches. I donât think those statistics would be accurate for someone out in open water who happens to come across a shark. The likelihood of a shark seeing someone in open water and deciding not to attack them seems very low to me đ