Ep 7. The Extraordinary Disappearance of Louis Le Prince

In this episode of BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime, Ryan and Shane take on the case of Louis Le Prince, a French inventor who mysteriously disappeared in 1890. Le Prince is often credited as the father of cinematography for his work in developing the earliest motion picture cameras, but his legacy was cut short when he vanished without a trace while traveling from Dijon to Paris.

Ryan and Shane begin their investigation in Dijon, where Le Prince was last seen boarding a train to Paris with his luggage and film equipment. They visit the train station and interview historians to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding Le Prince's disappearance. From there, they travel to Paris to follow up on leads and explore various theories.

One theory suggests that Le Prince was murdered by his business partner, who was jealous of his success in the film industry. Another theory suggests that he was kidnapped and forced to work for the United States government in secret. Ryan and Shane dive deep into these theories and explore the evidence to determine what may have happened to Louis Le Prince.

Throughout the episode, Ryan and Shane provide their signature brand of humor and skepticism as they delve into the mysterious disappearance of this groundbreaking inventor. They interview experts in the film industry and consult historical documents to uncover new information about Le Prince's life and career. Ultimately, they seek to answer one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the history of cinema: what happened to Louis Le Prince?