Lost in the Forest: The Disappearance of Christopher Harvey

A trip to beautiful Colorado led to tragedy for the teenager, who has not been seen since 1984.

Verity Partington

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Christopher Harvey, missing since 1984 (Image: childfindofamerica.org)

It should have been a relaxing trip into the forests of rural Colorado when the Harvey family left from Texas in the summer of 1984. They had a seasonal trailer and would often go to the mobile home park in Hinsdale County to enjoy outdoor pursuits such as hiking and fishing.

However, when their 14-year-old son Christopher left to go for a walk and failed to return, it began an almost-40-year sentence of heartache that has never been resolved.

As time passes by, will there ever be any answers?

Chris vanishes

It was 11th July 1984 and the Harvey family had already set up camp at the mobile home park they frequented on the edge of the San Juan National Forest in Colorado. They knew a number of other regular families there and 14-year-old Christopher would call in to see them during their vacations.

That day, Chris went to the trailer next door to see an elderly couple who had two teenage girls visiting with them, his mother Judy told the New York Times. He also chatted to a friend at around 3:00 PM about the band camp he planned to attend later that…

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Verity Partington

A writer and author of crime thrillers living in the UK. Partial to books, stationery, papercrafts and walking. You can find her books on Amazon here: https://a