Discovery’s “Expedition Files,” hosted by Josh Gates, returns this Wednesday with a look at some of history’s most enduring mysteries. In “Lost and Found,” airing Wednesday, May 21 at 9:00 PM ET, Gates takes viewers on a journey through time, exploring cases that have baffled investigators and captivated the public for decades.
This episode tackles three iconic enigmas. First up is the infamous D.B. Cooper, the mysterious plane hijacker who parachuted into oblivion with a bag full of cash. Could his true identity finally be revealed? Then, Gates turns his attention to the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller, heir to the Rockefeller fortune, lost in the jungles of New Guinea. Finally, there’s the question of James Dean’s iconic Porsche 550 Spyder, which vanished after the actor’s fatal crash. Could its resting place finally have been located?