Who Is Behind the Tree in Bloomington, MN

Young girls have been going missing for many years. Despite efforts of law enforcement, no clues have been found. Charles saw a man wearing a straw hat behind a tree, but no one paid him mind until a new Sheriff was elected. Lois said a man came from behind a tree and grabbed her. A man wearing a straw hat took Blossom. Who is the man in the straw hat? Who is behind the tree?