In this chilling episode of Chillworthy, we delve into one of California's most perplexing mysteries: the disappearance of the Yuba County Five. In February 1978, five young men—Jack Madruga, Bill Sterling, Ted Weiher, Jack Huett, and Gary Mathias—vanished without a trace after attending a basketball game in Chico, California. Their abandoned car was found miles away from their intended route, deep in the Plumas National Forest, leaving investigators baffled.

Months later, four of the men's bodies were discovered in the remote wilderness, some in horrifying conditions, with the fifth man, Gary Mathias, never found. What caused these friends to veer so drastically off course? Why did they seemingly trek into the frigid mountains, unprepared for the harsh elements? Was it foul play, a tragic accident, or something more sinister?Join us as we explore the bizarre events leading up to their disappearance, the strange clues left behind, and the countless theories that have emerged over the decades.

The story of the Yuba County Five is one that will leave you questioning the line between coincidence and conspiracy. Tune in to uncover the mystery that has haunted Yuba County for nearly half a century.