Special Area: Unsolved Mysteries Flashcards
What is the definition of ‘deduction’?
The inference of particular instances by reference to a general law or principle.
What is the definition of ‘induction’?
Using past experience to make future predictions.
What is the definition of ‘abduction’?
Drawing a conclusion based on the explanation that best explains a state of events, rather than form evidence provided by the premises.
Who was Dale Kerstetter?
A 50-year-old security guard in Cornwall Glassworks, located in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He disappeared on the 12th of September 1987, after being spotted on the security camera with a masked man, who stole 250,000 dollars worth of platinum pipe from the company.
What makes Dale Kerstetter’s case so confusing?
- Since the CCTV footage of him wasn’t clear, inspectors can’t be certain whether he was working with or was forced to cooperate with the masked robber.
- Dale Kertetter’s body was never found (however police suspect his body was dumped in one of the sacks that the robber was later seen putting in his vehicle).
- Dale’s pickup truck in the parking lot with keys still in the ignition and a full box of cigarettes left behind.
- Dale was apparently about 40,000 in debt with various payments, and he had previously been demoted at his company, landing him the role of a security guard in the first place.
When and where did Dale Kerstetter disappear?
12th of September, 1987 in Bradford, Pennsylvania.
What does Dale Kerstetter’s case look like now?
He was legally declared dead in July of 2014, however,
the case remained a cold case in case new evidence ever emerges.
Who was Mandy Hampton?
Madeline (Mandy) Hampton was a fictional character in the American serial drama ‘The West Wing’. Portrayed by actress Moira Kelly, the character disappeared from the series after the first season, despite being one of the main characters.
What was the explanation behind Many Hampton’s (Moira Kelly’s) disappearance?
The director and series creator Aaron Sorkin stated later that the character was just not working out for her, and that they agreed to shake hands and part ways after the first season.
What might one mean when they say someone is in ‘Mandyville’?
The term ‘Mandyville’ was used for fans of the series ‘The West Wing’ to describe the fictional place where went to when they started showing less or disappearing from the show, after the disappearance of Mandy Hampton without explanation.
Who is Donald Rumsfield?
Donald Rumsfield served as Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 in the USA. In the WSC curriculum, he is known for his ‘knows/unknows’ speech.
What is Epistemology?
Epistemology is essentially the Theory of Knowledge. It is often used to debate what differentiates justified belief from opinion: “How do we know that we know?”
What is a Johari window?
It is a technique and model that helps people understand their relationship with themselves and the people around them.
Who created the Johari window?
Psychologists Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham (notice that Johari comes from mushing together Joseph and Harrington)
What are the four squares (quadrants) in a Johari window?
Open/Arena, Hidden/Facade, Blind Spot and the Unknown
