John Allen Kuchar Zegrus

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Aug 18, 2015 · 01:00 PM

Skeptical analysis

Researchers question authenticity. Suggest possible identity fraud case.

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Jun 12, 1965 · 11:00 AM

Story resurfaces

Case appears in obscure reports. Gains attention in mystery circles.

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Jul 19, 1954 · 09:00 AM

Search fails

Authorities search extensively. No trace of the man or documents found.

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Jul 18, 1954 · 09:00 AM

The disappearance

Man vanishes overnight from locked room. No escape route found.

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Jul 17, 1954 · 09:00 AM

Documents verified

Licenses bank records and visas all appear authentic. Mystery deepens further.

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Jul 16, 1954 · 10:00 AM

Map confrontation

Given a map he points near Andorra and claims it should be called Taured.

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Jul 16, 1954 · 09:00 AM

Interrogation begins

He insists Taured is real and located between France and Spain. Frustration builds.

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Jul 15, 1954 · 10:00 AM

Passport raises suspicion

Passport appears legitimate with stamps from multiple countries. But Taured does not exist.

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Jul 15, 1954 · 09:00 AM

Arrival in Japan

A man lands at Tokyo Haneda Airport. Presents a passport from a country called Taured. Officials immediately confused.

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