Police investigating the deaths of two 25-year-old hunters have uncovered a chilling new lead after recovering their cell phones deep in the woods. On one of the devices, investigators discovered a five-minute video recorded shortly before the men disappeared — and authorities say it captures the image of a possible perpetrator.
The footage, which remains under forensic review, reportedly shows the hunters speaking in hushed voices as they realize someone is following them. Moments later, a figure emerges in the background, prompting one of the men to whisper, “He’s still there.” The video ends abruptly.
“This is a significant breakthrough,” a law enforcement source told reporters. “It shifts the narrative from a tragic accident to a potential criminal act.”
Until now, investigators believed the men had been struck by lightning during a violent storm. However, toxicology results already revealed suspicious substances in their food packs, and the newly discovered video strengthens suspicions of foul play.
Authorities have not released the identity of the figure seen in the recording, but sources confirm that facial recognition experts and FBI analysts are working frame by frame to enhance the footage.
“This case has gone from a natural disaster to a nationwide manhunt,” one official said. “The American public will be shocked when the truth comes out.”
The discovery has left the local community shaken, with residents calling for answers as speculation mounts over who could have targeted the hunters — and why.
