Are you ready to get lost in the exciting world of true crime? You can watch the HBO Max documentary “They Called Him Mostly Harmless” to learn more about the strange case of Vance Rodriguez, also known as “Mostly Harmless.” This documentary, directed by Patricia E. Gillespie, sheds light on the strange death of a hiker whose name was unknown for two long years.
Who is Vance Rodriguez?
Vance Rodriguez was born on February 25, 1976, in Lafayette, Louisiana. Vance had a rough childhood, even though he was one of three children. His twin sister Vicki Ann and older brother Lawrence Jr. were also his siblings. Reports say he didn’t get along well with his family, especially his reportedly abusive father and older brother. Because of how hard things were in Vance’s family, he started looking for freedom at a young age and eventually filed for full independence when he was only 17.
After pulling away from his family, Vance went to college and finally settled down in New York. He changed his name many times as he hiked trails across the United States and became known as “Mostly Harmless” among hikers. But until his sad death in 2018, no one knew who he was.
When Vance Rodriguez’s lifeless body was found in a tent near the Florida Everglades in July 2018, things went from bad to worse. Even though he had snacks and a lot of cash in his backpack, there were no clear signs that he was hurt or high. Investigators were confused by how he died, so they spent two years trying to figure out who he was. Online detectives worked very hard to figure out who Vance was, and the video “They Called Him Mostly Harmless” shows their journey.
Where is Vance Rodriguez’s Family Now?
After Vance Rodriguez’s tragic death and later identification, his family was finally told that he had died. Even though Vance’s family had fought or grown apart in the past, they all came together to make sure he had a proper funeral. There aren’t many specifics about Vance’s relationship with his family, but it’s clear that they put aside their issues out of respect for him.
Elder brother Lawrence Jr., who is married to Rebecca, has moved on to start a family of his own. They have children together and seem to be happy with their lives. Along the same lines, Vance’s twin sister Vicki Ann is married to army guy Trenton Derouen, and the two of them have children. Even though Vance has died, his family is still going about their lives and remembering him. They are focused on the good things in their lives.
