September 11, 2001Unconfirmed
Numerous cameras record events at the World Trade Center. Later claims emerge of unreleased plaza-level footage showing jumper impacts.
Chronology of claims, leads, and research milestones
Timeline
A structured timeline of major claims, sightings, debunks, community milestones, and archival developments connected to the alleged lost 9/11 media known as “LOL SUPERMAN.” Entries are labelled carefully to separate confirmed context from unverified or disputed material.
Research chronology
This page is designed as a readable public overview. The wiki can remain the deeper source for citations, archived links, and extended notes.
2005–2006Retrospective accounts
Multiple retrospective accounts claim a short clip of jumper impacts circulated on shock sites such as Ogrish and early video platforms.
2006Unverified
Several users later recall viewing a video allegedly titled or associated with “LOL SUPERMAN” on early YouTube.
2007–2010Context
The alleged clip disappears from circulation as platforms begin moderating graphic content more strictly.
September 2008Context
A graphic WTC jumper clip appears on LiveLeak, demonstrating that highly explicit footage did circulate online, though it is not confirmed to be LOL SUPERMAN.
September 15, 2015Known reference
Earliest known explicit reference to “LOL SUPERMAN” is posted on 4chan’s /x/ board, describing a lost jumper-impact video.
2016–2019Discussion period
Sporadic mentions appear across forums and Reddit. Debate emerges over authenticity versus misremembered media.
2018–2019Documentation
An entry is created on Lost Media Wiki documenting the phenomenon as unconfirmed lost media.
Mid-2022Resurgence
Major resurgence follows a detailed Reddit post, with multiple users providing similar descriptions of the alleged footage.
2022Debunked
A circulating “screenshot” claimed to be from the clip is later debunked as unrelated.
January 2023Debunked
A viral claim that the video was found is debunked as misidentified footage.
2023Community formation
Research communities form across Discord and forums. FOIA references to graphic 9/11 footage gain attention.
Late 2023FOIA development
FOIA requests to authorities are denied, citing investigative exemptions and indicating the existence of unreleased material.
2024Clarification
Clarification emerges that “LOL SUPERMAN” may not have been the original title of any video.
2025Archive expansion
Dedicated archival websites and research hubs launch, consolidating known information and testimonies.
March 2026Hoax
An alleged GIF fragment surfaces online. It is quickly analyzed and determined to be a hoax.
PresentOngoing
No verified footage or frames have been recovered. The investigation remains ongoing.
This timeline is a public-facing overview. Claims about graphic or unreleased media should be treated carefully unless supported by direct evidence, reliable archival records, or clearly documented provenance.