In 1977, two Yale University students, Terry Jens and Avra, Goldman, planned to spend their summer cycling across the United States.

But their trip came to a premature and traumatic end when they were attacked by an unknown axe or hatchet man, while camping at Klein Falls State Park.

The police failed to make an arrest, so years later, Terry decided to investigate for herself.

So what happened, you may ask, and to Terry find her attacker.

Stay with me in the swamp and let's find out.

Welcome back to the swamp my friends and welcome if you're new.

Today I'm going to be sharing the sad and absolute tragic story of the Klein Falls axe attack.

Now this is definitely a little bit different from my typical video that I'd be covering when it comes to wilderness crime,

but this story when I found it was definitely one that I thought you guys had to hear.

So sit back, relax and get ready for one hell of a story.

The Trans-America Trail leads from the east coast of the United States to the west.

Although some people like Terry Jens and Avra Goldman opt to travel west to east, the length of the trail varies depending on your route,

but most sources claim it's somewhere around 4,200 miles, with adventurers completing an average of 200 miles per day.

Less experienced hikers might be traveling around 60 to 80 miles each day.

Originally the trail started in eastern Tennessee, but over time it became more common to ride from Yorktown in Virginia to a story in Oregon or vice versa.

Those undertaking the trail can experience breathtaking United States landmarks including Yellowstone National Park,

the Cascade Mountains, the Desert of Utah, the Rocky Mountains and Sawtooth National Forest to name a few.

The trail is mostly off-road offering riders clean air and scenic views, but it's not ideal for beginners.

Depending on weather and location, adventurers might come up against snow, rocky terrain, mud and challenging desert landscapes.

However, in 1976, 4,000 riders of varying ability attended the trail to celebrate America's 200th birthday.

Following the Declaration of Independence in 1776, a group of experienced cyclists started planning the route in 1973.

The idea came to them while traveling from Alaska to Argentina, but the 1976 event dubbed Bike Centennial was attended by many inexperienced riders using budget-friendly equipment.

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