Mystery of Missing Mountain Man Ben Bradley and the Chilling Case of the ‘Zombie Hunter’ Take Center Stage
A gripping new investigation by Crime Watch Daily delves into two contrasting but equally disturbing cases: the baffling death of an experienced outdoorsman in the Montana wilderness and the capture of a notorious serial killer masquerading as a local eccentric.
The Unexplained Death of Ben Bradley
The first segment reopens the file on Ben Bradley, a 29-year-old experienced snowboarder and “mountain man” who vanished in 2006. Bradley went missing after embarking on a trip to the precipitous terrain near Rock Creek, Montana. Despite his high skill level and familiarity with the outdoors, he failed to return, sparking a massive search operation.
While authorities eventually discovered Bradley’s body months later, officially ruling the death as accidental due to hypothermia and exposure, serious questions remain. Deep investigative scrutiny reveals discrepancies that challenge the official narrative. Friends and family have long objected to the ruling of accidental death, pointing to Bradley’s survival skills and the odd condition in which his body and gear were found. Speculation persists regarding potential foul play, with some theories suggesting Bradley may not have been alone on the mountain, or that the scene was altered before recovery. The episode explores whether crucial forensic details were overlooked in the initial rush to close the case.
The Rise and Fall of the ‘Zombie Hunter’
The program also turns its lens toward the terrifying case of the “Zombie Hunter,” identified as Bryan Patrick Miller. For years, Miller was a recognizable figure in the Phoenix, Arizona area, known for driving a modified police cruiser filled with mannequins and attending conventions in steampunk “zombie hunter” cosplay. However, behind the eccentric persona lay a darker reality connected to the brutal “Canal Murders” of the early 1990s.
Background investigations confirm that Miller was linked to the cold-case murders of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas through breakthrough forensic genealogy, decades after their bodies were found near the Arizona Canal.
While the physical evidence, specifically DNA, presented a damning case against Miller, the legal proceedings were marked by significant objections from the defense. During his trial, Miller’s legal team argued that he suffered from severe mental illness, specifically dissociative identity disorder (DID), suggesting a “dissociated state” was responsible for the violence. This insanity defense attempted to cast doubt on Miller’s culpability, painting a picture of a man legally insane rather than a calculated predator. The episode dissects the duality of a man who hid in plain sight and the intricate legal battle that finally brought a serial killer to justice.
