Vanessa Richardson

He'd book a flight to one city, then rent a car and drive for miles off into another state, another jurisdiction. He'd turn off his phone for extended periods of time by taking it apart and removing the battery so he couldn't be traced. He'd use cash as often as possible and paper maps so he didn't have to connect to GPS.

He'd book a flight to one city, then rent a car and drive for miles off into another state, another jurisdiction. He'd turn off his phone for extended periods of time by taking it apart and removing the battery so he couldn't be traced. He'd use cash as often as possible and paper maps so he didn't have to connect to GPS.

For accommodations, he might book more than one hotel and only use one or check himself into multiple hotels at the same time. He'd sometimes book a stay for three days and then leave after two. And if he ever wanted to, he was comfortable living off-grid in the woods. One time, he filed for two fishing permits on the same day, one in Wyoming, one in Alaska.

For accommodations, he might book more than one hotel and only use one or check himself into multiple hotels at the same time. He'd sometimes book a stay for three days and then leave after two. And if he ever wanted to, he was comfortable living off-grid in the woods. One time, he filed for two fishing permits on the same day, one in Wyoming, one in Alaska.

And for all we know, he didn't use either. It's hard to know how often Israel left home. Here's Josh again.

And for all we know, he didn't use either. It's hard to know how often Israel left home. Here's Josh again.

The FBI believes it's possible Israel may have gone so far as to abduct victims in one state, kill them in another, and dispose of their body in a third. And his travels weren't limited to the states. They found evidence he took trips to Canada, Mexico, and Belize as well.

The FBI believes it's possible Israel may have gone so far as to abduct victims in one state, kill them in another, and dispose of their body in a third. And his travels weren't limited to the states. They found evidence he took trips to Canada, Mexico, and Belize as well.

He may or may not have killed every time, but to make it easier for himself when the moment arose, Israel buried kill kits or caches all over the country near areas he frequented. He filled them with things he'd need. Guns, knives, zip ties. Storing them meant putting time between their dates of purchase and the actual crime. He could dig them up whenever he needed.

He may or may not have killed every time, but to make it easier for himself when the moment arose, Israel buried kill kits or caches all over the country near areas he frequented. He filled them with things he'd need. Guns, knives, zip ties. Storing them meant putting time between their dates of purchase and the actual crime. He could dig them up whenever he needed.

But the kill kits acted as more than just pre-crime prep. Josh says they also acted as a post-crime receptacle. Israel would move weapons from one kit to another after using them, presumably transporting them to a new state or jurisdiction. He'd store cash he stole from homes and maybe hid disguises in them as well.

But the kill kits acted as more than just pre-crime prep. Josh says they also acted as a post-crime receptacle. Israel would move weapons from one kit to another after using them, presumably transporting them to a new state or jurisdiction. He'd store cash he stole from homes and maybe hid disguises in them as well.

Josh spoke with experts who believe Israel likely returned to these kits to relive his crimes. So much of Israel's life prepared him to be a killer. His childhood living off-grid taught him self-reliance, how to tie knots, how to hunt for food.

Josh spoke with experts who believe Israel likely returned to these kits to relive his crimes. So much of Israel's life prepared him to be a killer. His childhood living off-grid taught him self-reliance, how to tie knots, how to hunt for food.

His work in construction meant he could purchase a tarp and chainsaw without raising eyebrows.

His work in construction meant he could purchase a tarp and chainsaw without raising eyebrows.

In the military, his peers referred to him as a super soldier. He almost joined the elite army rangers. He could make his own silencers, was adept at camouflage, and knew how to use scopes and infrared sights. Josh discusses Israel's time in the military.

In the military, his peers referred to him as a super soldier. He almost joined the elite army rangers. He could make his own silencers, was adept at camouflage, and knew how to use scopes and infrared sights. Josh discusses Israel's time in the military.

He even built moving targets in the woods so he could practice shooting. And yet, even with all his firearm training.

He even built moving targets in the woods so he could practice shooting. And yet, even with all his firearm training.