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He was young, ambitious, and heir to one of the most powerful families in American history.  But Michael Rockefeller wasn't chasing money, politics, or prestige.  He was chasing meaning… Art. Culture. A sense of connection that no trust fund could buy. In 1961, the 23 year old Harvard graduate vanished off the coast of what is now Indonesia - just moments after saying he thought he could make it to shore. He was never seen again. Officially? They say he drowned.  But in the decades since, a darker theory has emerged - one that leads you deep into the swamps of New Guinea, into a culture misunderstood, and into the unsettling possibility…. That Micahel didn't die in the water.  He made it to land. And what happened next has haunted the Rockefeller legacy - and captivated the world - for over 60 years. Listen as we dive into New Guinea, the case of Michael Rockefeller, and how to stay alive on vacation. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Missing Magnolias https://www.missingmagnolias.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Savage-Harvest-Cannibals-Colonialism-Rockefellers/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG7it599iek https://www.michiganpublic.org/2014-03-15/a-tragic-disappearance-mostly-solved-in-savage-harvest https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2014/10/28/michael-rockefeller-savage-harvest https://nypost.com/2025/06/03/entertainment/the-mets-new-wing-honors-michael-rockefeller-who-may-have-been-killd-by-cannibals/ https://people.com/michael-c-rockefeller-1961-disappearance-mystery-remains-met-renovates-wing-exclusive-11748183 https://pacificaffairs.ubc.ca/book-reviews/savage-harvest-a-tale-of-cannibals-colonialism-and-michael-rockefellers-tragic-quest-for-primitive-art-by-carl-hoffman/ https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/21c6xa/i_spent_two_years_proving_that_michael/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/What-Really-Happened-to-Michael-Rockefeller-180949813/ https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a64768051/michael-rockefeller-disappearance-metropolitan-museum/ https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/michael-rockefeller.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/michael-rockefeller https://www.wusf.org/2014-03-18/cannibals-and-colonialism-solving-the-mystery-of-michael-rockefeller

A road trip gone wrong.  A young mother driving alone.  A motel room untouched — and a rental car abandoned, hazard lights still blinking on a desolate Pennsylvania highway. In April 1994, 23-year-old Karen Denise Wells left Oklahoma for New Jersey.  She never arrived.  Somewhere between a late-night fast food stop and her motel, Karen disappeared — leaving behind a trail of unsettling clues, mysterious mileage on her car, and a string of unanswered questions. No struggle. No goodbye. Just a mystery that feels less like someone vanished… and more like someone was erased. This is the baffling case of Karen Denise Wells. Listen as we dive into Pennsylvania, the case of Karen Denise Wells, and how to stay alive on vacation. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, A Trial By Podcast https://www.atrialbypodcast.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/missing-persons/karen-denise-wells https://charleyproject.org/case/karen-denise-wells https://ashmysteries.com/2024/12/06/the-missing-karen-denise-wells/ https://fcfreepresspa.com/unsolved-mystery-from-93-the-disappearance-of-karen-denise-wells/ https://www.fox43.com/article/news/crime/cold-cases/carlisle-pennsylvania-cold-case-oklahoma-karen-wells/521-c62a7b14-35c2-4526-8a6d-0dae8e9f0a06 https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/13k7sy2/after_getting_lost_on_a_road_trip_a_single_mother/ https://local21news.com/news/unsolved-in-pa/unsolved-in-pa-the-case-of-karen-wells https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a0qyac/karen_denise_wells_puzzling_road_trip_that_ends/ https://uncovered.com/cases/karen-wells https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Denise_Wells https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP5386 https://www.facebook.com/story.php?id=100044256828143&story_fbid=1214714540013762&utm

Tom and Eileen Lonergan set off for what should have been an unforgettable day diving the Great Barrier Reef - clear skies, calm waters, and a boat full of tourists just like them. But when the dive boat returned to the shore, no one noticed they were missing. Not at first.  Not for two whole days, until it was discovered their belongings were still on the boat - wallets, passports, towels… untouched. And Tom and Eileen?  Gone. Were they forgotten in a tragic oversight… or did something else happen in those deep, endless waters?  Their disappearance triggered a massive search, sparked global headlines, and left behind a string of disturbing clues - a diver's slate scrawled with a desperate message, a torn wetsuit washed up weeks later, and eerie diary entries that hinted at something darker beneath the surface. No bodies were ever found. No final answers ever confirmed. Just the chilling question: how did two people vanish into the ocean without a trace… and why didn't anyone notice until it was far too late? Listen as we dive into the Great Barrier Reef, the case of Tom & Eileen Lonergan, and how to stay alive on vacation. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Crime to Burn https://www.crimetoburn.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/tom-eileen-lonergan https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14412847/last-diary-entries-couple-vanished-shark-infested-waters.html https://www.undercurrent.org/UCnow/dive_magazine/2000/AustraliasLonerganTrial200001.html https://www.ladbible.com/news/world-news/eileen-tom-longeran-diving-australia-missing-message-329704-20241125 https://historicflix.com/tom-and-eileen-lonergan/ https://www.dannydutch.com/post/lost-at-sea-the-disappearance-of-tom-and-eileen-lonergan-left-in-the-ocean-whilst-diving

When we talk about travel nightmares, we often picture what lurks outside - dark alleys, strangers with bad intentions, stories that begin with a missed train or a wrong run. But sometimes… the danger is already inside. Today, we're opening the door on something even more haunting: fire.  Sudden. Consuming, Unforgiving. Because for some travelers, the scariest part of their journey wasn't a distant unknown - it was their bed. Their room. The place they thought they were safest. In this episode, we're telling the stories of four devastating hostel fires: The Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia, where young backpackers from around the world came chasing sunshine and freedom - and never made it home. The Downunder Hostel fire in Sydney, Australia - where a broken alarm system and locked exits turned a simple stay into a fatal trap. A fire in Riga, Latvia - swift and deadly - inside an illegal hostel that should never have been open at all. And the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington, New Zealand, where residents living in budget rooms were left scrambling for their lives in the early hours of the morning. Each of these stories is different. But they all ask the same, terrifying question: What happens when your escape route disappears?This isn't about fear. It's about awareness. Because travel should feel like possibility, not risk.  Hostels should be spaces of laughter and late-night stories - not loss.So stay with me, as we retrace the final hours inside these hostels. We'll ask what went wrong… and what we can learn from the people who never got the chance to check out. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, A Scary State Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-scary-state/id1562755130   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.smh.com.au/national/childers-danger-known-say-families-20030620-gdgyl4.html https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/backpackers-unlawfully-killed-hostel-fire-2265489 https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/survivors-remember-childers-fire-a-decade-on-ng-ya-207764 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-02/childers-backpacker-hostel-killer-has-parole-bid-rejected/13114808 https://www.smh.com.au/national/childers-hostel-blaze-survivors-want-psychopath-killer-to-die-behind-bars-20200604-p54zj6.html https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2000/06/fire-j30.html https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/1387948/Loner-found-guilty-of-hostel-arson-murders.html https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1243&dat=19890917&id=yNE9AAAAIBAJ&sjid=B4cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4507,2248979 https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-reconstruction-authority https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/a-tragic-toll-building-fires-in-australia/news-story/647ba30dc34a6d279f392a2f18bb2851 https://www.iklimnet.com/hotelfires/case19.html https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/latvia-fire-riga-hostel-fire-kills-eight-people-b932170.html https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/fire-illegal-riga-tourist-hostel-kills-eight-injures-nine-2021-04-28/ https://www.baltictimes.com/eight_people_die_in_fire_in_downtown_riga_hostel/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington-hostel-fire-hearse-arrives-as-police-recover-first-body/P4WWETXKSVEHXCPGJEFHCQQT34/ https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300879640/wellington-fatal-hostel-fire-what-is-loafers-lodge https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/16/wellington-hostel-fire-multiple-people-dead-in-new-zealand-blaze https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/490033/loafers-lodge-had-a-building-wof-but-what-exactly-does-that-mean https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/why-loafers-lodge-didnt-have-sprinklers-and-wellington-firefighters-fears-over-ageing-trucks/UJ6L4RSWHBDIRKQ7OYDSFCZRSU/

When we pack our bags and check into a hostel, we're chasing adventure. A new city, a bunk bed, the promise of strangers who might become friends - or at least someone to split a cab with. And honestly? I love staying in hostels.  I've stayed in them all over - tiny ones in coastal towns to big ones in the heart of cities. They're chaotic, friendly, weird, and wonderful. And for the most part, they feel safe.But behind the cheerful welcome signs and communal kitchens, something darker can hide. A stolen passport. A missing girl. A body in a room. From Australia to France to India, some travelers checked in… but never checked out.  Today, I'm taking you around the world - one hostel at a time - to revisit the chilling true stories of backpackers who vanished, were attacked, or lost their lives in places meant to be safe havens for the wandering soul. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, A Scary State Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-scary-state/id1562755130   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/apr/03/facing-my-daughters-killer-and-finding-forgiveness-its-what-mia-would-have-wanted https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-08/home-hill-backpacker-murders-smail-ayad-ayliffe-chung-jackson/100522990 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Home_Hill_stabbings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sophie_Collombet https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-26/benjamin-james-milward-sentenced-life-sophie-collombet-murder/7962676 https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/oct/26/sophie-collombet-killer-jailed-for-at-least-20-years-for-and-of-student https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-01/police-confirm-bashed-woman-was-french-exchange-student/5360002 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Arce_Montes https://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/jun/13/schooltrips.uk https://www.theguardian.com/world/2005/jun/21/france.uk https://www.abc.net.au/news/2004-06-15/spaniard-jailed-for-30-years-over-dickinson-murder/1992942 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/14/goa-india-vikat-bhagat-guilty-rape-murder-danielle-mclaughlin https://apnews.com/article/india-goa-rape-irish-backpacker-danielle-mclaughlin-c510687dd25e7202d2fb85edd9ae0a94 https://www.thesun.ie/news/14732164/man-sentenced-rape-murder-irish-backpacker-india-danielle-mclaughlin/ https://www.thesun.ie/news/14735720/danielle-mclaughlin-murder-family-nightmare-over-killer-life-sentence/ https://people.com/irish-backpacker-india-beaches-found-dead-raped-murdered-paradise-11681002

Today on The Last Trip, we're diving into the darker side of travel with someone who knows exactly where the bodies are buried - literally and figuratively. Dawn Barclay is an award - winning travel journalist with a knack for uncovering  the truth behind paradise.  You might know her from her groundbreaking guide Traveling Different, which helps neurodiverse families navigate the chaos of vacationing with grace and strategy. But under the name DM Barr, she's also a thriller writer who crafts suspense like a seasoned detective. And now? She's fusing those worlds together in her series Vacations Can Be Murder: A True Crime Lover's Travel Guide - a multi-volume passport to the most chilling destinations across the globe. She's part Nancy Drew, part Rick Steves, and she's here with us to share the stories, the secrets, and maybe even a few travel warnings you won't find in  the brochures. So buckle up. We're going on a trip where the souvenirs come with stories you'll never forget. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Follow Dawn Barclay & pick up your copy of "Vacations Can Be Murder" Amazon - https://a.co/d/d3TjUo6 https://www.dawnbarclayink.com/ https://dawnbarclay.com/ http://www.dmbarr.com/ https://vacationscanbemurder.weebly.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

It was a quiet spring morning in Idyllwild, California - April 7, 2017 - when 25 year old David O'Sullivan put on his backpack, stepped onto the Pacific Crest Trail, and vanished. The Irish hiker had come to America chasing a dream: to walk from Mexico to Canada, alone, through some of the country's wildest landscapes. The day before, he'd sent a brief email from the town's small library - his last known communication. Since then, there's been nothing. No calls. No confirmed sightings. No trace of him. How does someone disappear on one of the most traveled trails in the US? What happened to David O'Sullivan? And where is he now? Listen as we dive into the Pacific Crest Trail, the case of David O'Sullivan, and how to stay alive on vacation. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, A Scary State Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-scary-state/id1562755130   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://fofound.org/2021/06/19/david-osullivan-missing/ https://www.pctmissing.org/david-osullivan https://www.pressenterprise.com/2021/05/26/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-pacific-crest-trail-hiker-david-osullivan/ https://www.pressenterprise.com/2021/05/26/whos-looking-for-david-osullivan-at-first-almost-no-one/ https://www.pressenterprise.com/2021/05/26/4-years-later-searchers-seek-an-answer-what-was-david-osullivans-fate/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/140662906657636/ https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2022/04/16/its-been-five-years-since-hiker-david-osullivan-disappeared/ https://www.dailynews.com/2021/05/26/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-pacific-crest-trail-hiker-david-osullivan/ https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/vanished-on-the-pct-where-is-david-osullivan-5d185b2c8f71 https://oag.ca.gov/missing/person/david-lawrence-osullivan https://fofound.org/

She was known as “Shark Girl” - a fearless underwater photographer who swam with predators most of us only dare to watch on TV.  At 48, Valerie de la Valdene had it all: a career that earned her a spot in the Women Divers Hall of Fame, features on Shark Week, a culinary education under a world-renowned chef, and the kind of wealth that came with a prestigious family name. But in June 2014, Valerie was found dead in the Galapagos Islands - a single gunshot wound to the left temple. Authorities called it a suicide. But the scene? It told a different story.  And when you follow the trail of strange details and unanswered questions, it begins to look a lot less like self-destruction… and a lot more like murder. Listen as we dive into the Galápagos Islands, the case of Valerie de la Valdene, and how to stay alive on vacation. Do you have a story to share? Send your email to lasttrippodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Weird True Crime https://weirdtruecrime.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4679860/American-woman-s-family-goes-Galapagos-probe-death.html https://www.bradenton.com/news/state/article160395929.html https://www.wdhof.org/members/valerie-valdene https://www.sharks.org/blog/blogs/ocean-log/valerie-elaine-de-la-valdene-1966-2014 https://wetpixel.com/articles/rip-valerie-de-la-valdene https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article4827450.html https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/tallahassee/name/valerie-valdene-obituary?id=17009121 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/in-galapagos-a-case-of-su_b_6529550 https://www.change.org/p/rafael-correa-government-of-ecuador-who-killed-of-countess-valerie-elaine-de-la-valdene-an-american-with-usa-passport-no-442549467-and-msc-doctor-in-criminology-cameraman-submarine-aficionada-volunteer-and-philanthropist-domiciled-for-25-years-in-the https://shootingsportsman.com/guy-de-la-valdene-1944-2023/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuyKbZh5USQ

On April 15, 2005, District Attorney Ray Gricar took the day off, got in his car, and set out on a quiet road trip—just a short drive to clear his head. But he never came home. His car was later found abandoned, his wallet and phone missing, and his laptop destroyed and dumped in a river. And then... nothing. In this episode, we explore the mysterious disappearance of Ray Gricar—a seasoned prosecutor who had spent decades putting criminals behind bars. Did he walk away from his life? Was he targeted? Or did he uncover something so dangerous it made him disappear? Listen as we dive into Pennsylvania, the case of Ray Gricar, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Tragedy With A View https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tragedy-with-a-view/id1689392628   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=in4xAAAAIBAJ&pg=5789,304024&dq=ray+gricar https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jH4xAAAAIBAJ&pg=3826,3070043&dq=ray+gricar+car https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/missing-da-is-it-foul-play-or-did-he-commit-suicide/ https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/missing-da-is-it-foul-play-or-did-he-commit-suicide/ https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iZYNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5334,210533&dq=ray+gricar+laptop https://web.archive.org/web/20110709151400/http://www.centredaily.com/2011/07/06/2818532/family-seeks-closure.html https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2015/04/ten_years_later_ray_gricars_di.html https://www.pennlive.com/midstate/2015/04/ten_years_later_ray_gricars_di.html

In September 2019, a yellow Jeep Wrangler was found abandoned at a remote trailhead on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Everything inside looked normal—except the woman who rented it, Lucy Schuhmann, was missing. The 48-year-old traveler from Louisville, Kentucky, had come to the island alone, seeking peace and nature. She checked into a rental near Coral Bay, unpacked, and then vanished. Her belongings were left behind. Her ID was found in her daypack at the end of a trail. Despite extensive searches, Lucy has never been seen again. Was it a tragic accident, a planned disappearance—or is something darker hiding beneath the island's serene surface? Listen as we dive into St John, the case of Lucy Schuhmann, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Twisted and Uncorked https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/402880693755219/ https://www.wlky.com/article/authorities-searching-for-louisville-woman-missing-in-virgin-islands/29180145 https://nypost.com/2019/09/23/kentucky-woman-lucy-schuhmann-missing-for-four-days-in-us-virgin-islands/ https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/25/us/virgin-islands-missing-woman/index.html https://charleyproject.org/case/lucy-evalyne-schuhmann https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1563/isb-viis-missing.htm https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2019/09/22/louisville-woman-missing-since-thursday-virgin-islands/2413233001/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/rescuers-focus-virgin-islands-cliffs-where-missing-american-s-backpack-n1059316 https://stjohnsource.com/2019/10/02/nps-downscales-search-for-missing-kentucky-woman/ https://stjohnsource.com/2019/09/20/240057/ https://nypost.com/2019/09/23/kentucky-woman-lucy-schuhmann-missing-for-four-days-in-us-virgin-islands/ https://people.com/human-interest/kentucky-woman-missing-5-days-vanished-airbnb-virgin-islands/ https://websleuths.com/threads/usvi-lucy-schuhmann-48-tourist-from-ky-st-john-us-virgin-islands-19-sep-2019.475106/

A 62-year-old man boards a plane—but his travel path makes no sense. Charlotte. Austin. Dallas. And finally… Cancun. When Robert Cantrell lands in Mexico, he clears customs—but never makes it to baggage claim. Days later, he reappears—shoeless, confused, and unable to remember his own name. A journalist finds him. Then he disappears again. Was he lost, drugged, or targeted? A voicemail, a detention center, and a suitcase returned without him—all raise more questions than answers. This week, we unravel the chilling mystery of Robert Cantrell, a man who vanished not once, but twice. Listen as we dive into Cancun, the case of Robert Cantrell, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Pod of Terror https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-of-terror/id1719369658   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://theguadalajarareporter.net/index.php/news/news/lake-chapala/61412-ajijic-homeowner-s-puzzling-mystery-disappearance https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/friends-say-missing-jacksonville-man-last-seen-cancun/77-970d7c68-e202-4b2f-9311-9e70c3f05f2a https://ojo.chapala.com/articles-2023/september-2023/ajijic-man-still-missing/ https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/08/04/as-familys-fears-grow-sen-rubio-now-aiding-in-search-for-jacksonville-man-missing-in-mexico/ https://texasequusearch.org/cases/robert-cantrell-62-cancun-mexico-6-20-2023/ https://www.instagram.com/robcan/ https://theguadalajarareporter.net/index.php/news/news/lake-chapala/60278-reward-offered-for-location-of-missing-ajijic-resident https://www.tiktok.com/@hurricanechristy/video/7279992530979032363 https://www.gofundme.com/f/find-rob-cantrell-and-bring-him-to-safety https://websleuths.com/threads/mexico-robert-cantrell-62-american-retired-psychologist-wanted-to-see-a-property-in-cancun-20-jun-2023.683495/page-2 https://www.facebook.com/RobCan2 https://mexicodailypost.com/2023/09/02/new-clues-emerge-regarding-an-american-based-in-ajijic-that-disappeared-in-cancun/

Money, power, and mystery—three ingredients for a disappearance that still haunts the Pacific. Larry Hillblom, co-founder of DHL, built a shipping empire and amassed a fortune. Yet, he chose to live in secrecy on a remote Pacific island, surrounded by scandal and whispers of something darker. In 1995, his small plane crashed near Saipan. Wreckage was found. Bodies recovered. But Hillblom? Gone. No body. No trace. Just questions. Did he perish in the ocean—or stage the ultimate escape? With mounting paternity lawsuits, a cryptic will, and a fortune at stake, his disappearance ignited one of history's most bizarre legal battles. Accident? Cover-up? Murder? Vanishing act? Today, we unravel the strange, tangled mystery of Larry Hillblom—an empire-builder whose fate remains unknown. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Book of the Dead Pod https://www.botdpod.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://tiaca.org/larry-hillblom/ https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/documents/areas/fac/dotm/bio/pdf_KM09.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/04/business/king-larry-the-bizarre-road-of-a-billionaire-review.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1998/08/23/millionaires-dna-may-solve-inheritance-flap/b6db40f3-741d-4ec0-ba7e-a03e377af96c/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-05-24-mn-5506-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/1995/05/23/us/larry-l-hillblom-52-founder-of-dhl-worldwide-express.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jan-11-mn-7237-story.html https://www.joc.com/article/dhl-co-founder-larry-hillblom-dies-in-plane-crash-5403850 https://nypost.com/2012/01/15/one-man-is-an-island/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/2c3du0/larry_hillblom_billionaire_and_founder_of_dhl/ https://fortune.com/2012/02/03/king-larry-the-story-of-a-business-monster/ https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB832124296163216000 https://www.dannydutch.com/post/the-evil-story-of-larry-hillblom-the-h-from-dhl

Annie and Robin Korkki set out on the trip of a lifetime - a luxurious island getaway in paradise. But on the morning of September 22, 2016, their dream vacation came to a chilling end.  After a day of drinking and laughter at an exclusive resort in Seychelles, the sisters were escorted back to their villa by their personal butler. But they never stepped outside again. When hotel staff finally entered the room, they found an eerie scene - both women, fully clothed, lying side by side in bed. No signs of struggle. No disturbance.  Just an untouched room and two lifeless bodies. The autopsy tells us how they died. But the question that still lingers is - why? What really happened to Annie and Robin Korkki? And what secrets does their final night hold? Listen as we dive into Seychelles, the case of Annie & Robin Korkki, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, The Red Treehouse https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-treehouse-scary-stories-to-keep-you-up-at-night/id1705518954   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://people.com/crime/american-sisters-dead-in-seychelles-autopsy-shows-cause-of-death/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/seychelles-police-release-cause-death-annie-robin-korkki-n657306 https://www.wltx.com/article/news/vacationing-sisters-died-of-water-in-lungs/328016750 https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=d9d98e4d-73a3-49c6-a30a-530bf23aa850 https://digitaledition.chicagotribune.com/tribune/article_popover.aspx?guid=d9d98e4d-73a3-49c6-a30a-530bf23aa850 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37525883 https://www.denverpost.com/2016/09/30/annie-korkki-robin-korkki-autospy/ https://lauthmissingpersons.com/strange-circumstances-in-the-seychelles-the-sombre-story-of-annie-and-robin-korkki/ https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/pkwjpu/mysterious_deaths_of_the_korkki_sisters_in_the/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/sisters-dead-seychelles-vacation-robin-annie-korkki/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3817194/Ashes-Minnesota-sisters-dead-Seychelles-given-family.html http://www.seychellesnewsagency.com/articles/6375/Combined+drug+intoxication+blamed+in+deaths+of+American+sisters%2C+tests+reveal https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007122645283

A yoga retreat in paradise turned into a chilling mystery when Taylor Casey, 41, vanished from the Sivananda Ashram on Paradise Island on June 19, 2024. Last seen that evening, she was gone by morning—leaving behind only one clue: her phone, later found in the ocean. In this follow-up to Episode 45, we speak with Taylor's mother, Colette Seymore, and her close friend, Emily, who are still searching for answers. They share who Taylor was, their concerns about the investigation, and why they don't believe the official story. What really happened to Taylor Casey? And why has the truth remained out of reach? Listen as we dive into the Bahamas, the case of Taylor Casey, and how to stay alive on vacation. If you have any information about Taylor Casey or were at the Sivananda Retreat in June 2024, please reach out to Taylor's mother, Colette at (708) 906-9953   For more information go to https://www.findtaylorcasey.com/ We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

One moment, 66 year old Raymond Ashcroft was walking through the legendary ruins of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site deep in the Guatemalan rainforest.  The next? He was gone.  No struggle. No witnesses. Just… silence. Authorities launched a desperate search within a half hour of his disappearance.  But Raymond? He had disappeared into the shadows of history, just like the ancient Maya who once ruled these lands. Was it an accident? Did he wander off and couldn't find his way back? Was it foul play? Or something far stranger? Listen as we dive into Guatemala, the case of Raymond Ashcroft, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/raymond-vincent-ashcroft-american-tourist-disappears-while-visiting-ancient-mayan-city/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11900307/Bird-watching-American-tourist-mysteriously-disappears-visiting-Mayan-ruins-Guatemala.html https://adnamerica.com/en/guatemala/american-tourist-who-disappeared-ancient-mayan-city-remains-missing https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/tourist-missing-mayan-city-guatemala-b2306189.html https://www.express.co.uk/news/us/1750065/guatemala-tourist-mayan-city-Interpol-alert-dxus https://www.abdpost.com/bird-watching-us-tourist-disappears-visiting-mayan-ruins-in-guatemala/192566/ https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/turista-perdido-en-tikal-problemas-de-memoria-y-otros-detalles-que-revela-la-esposa-de-estadounidense-extraviado-en-el-parque-nacional/#google_vignette

In early 1959, nine hikers set out on a skiing expedition across the northern Ural Mountains—Igor Dyatlov, Yuri Doroshenko, Lyudmila Dubinina, Georgiy Krivonishenko, Alexander Kolevatov, Zinaida Kolmogorova, Rustem Slobodin, Nikolai Thibeaux-Brignolles, and Semyon Zolotaryov. Their journey would end in one of the most chilling and perplexing mysteries in modern history. On the night of February 1st, something terrifying forced them to flee their tent into the freezing wilderness—half-dressed and unprepared. Their bodies were discovered weeks later, scattered across the snow, with injuries that defied explanation. Decades later, diaries, photographs, and investigations have offered theories, ranging from natural disasters to the supernatural. But one question remains: What really happened to the Dyatlov 9? Listen as we dive into The Ural Mountains in Russia, the case of the Nine Hikers, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9249247/Dyatlov-Pass-Eight-tourists-missing-Russia-nine-people-mysteriously-died-1959.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident#:~:text=After%20the%20group's%20bodies%20were,small%20crack%20in%20his%20skull. https://dyatlovpass.com/ https://www.facebook.com/notes/353524819051976/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/world/europe/dyatlov-pass-avalanche-russia.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/has-science-solved-history-greatest-adventure-mystery-dyatlov https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/05/17/has-an-old-soviet-mystery-at-last-been-solved https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-may-have-finally-unraveled-mystery-dyatlov-pass-incident-180976886/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7vwg8/the-dyatlov-pass-mystery-may-have-just-been-solved-by-new-video-evidence

In Episode 56, we walked through the timeline of Skye Budnick's disappearance, sharing the details made public by investigators and her family. If you haven't listened to that episode yet, or need a refresher, we recommend going back before diving into this one. In this episode, I'm joined by Skye's sister, Megan Lebron, for a deeper look into who Skye was, the challenges her family has faced in the years since she vanished, and any new developments in the case. On April 1, 2008, Skye boarded a one-way flight to Japan without telling anyone. She was last seen at an inn in Northern Japan before her trail suddenly went cold. No one knows why she left, what happened after she arrived, or where she is now. For nearly 17 years, Skye's family has navigated a foreign country, language, and culture in their search for answers—but they are still searching. Join us as we explore Skye's story through her family's eyes. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Surviving Skye https://www.survivingskye.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

In November 2024, what started as a fun night out in the party town of Vang Vieng turned into a horrifying nightmare.  Six tourists from around the world never woke up. Others barely escaped with their lives.  At first it seemed like a tragic accident, a case of tainted alcohol, poisoning unsuspecting travelers in the party town of Vang Vieng, Laos. But as the details emerged, the story took a darker turn.  Why were only tourists affected? Why did local authorities move so quickly to shut down the investigation? And could this have been something far more sinister than a simple mistake? Was this mass poisoning the result of greed, negligence… or something more deliberate? We're diving into the chilling case of the Laos Methanol Poisonings - where a fun night out turned fatal, and the truth might still be buried. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Like Mother Like Murder https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/like-mother-like-murder/id1632348616   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g612363-d13540456-Reviews-Nana_Backpacker_Hostel-Vang_Vieng_Vientiane_Province.html https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/unanswered-questions-remain-about-laos-mass-methanol-poisoning/news-story/7e45d576a088ade129646206eb4bdf1f? https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/33149356/laos-poisoning-vodka-tourists-survivor/?utm_ https://thethaiger.com/news/laos-govt-speaks-on-mass-methanol-poisoning-that-left-six-dead?utm_ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-29/methanol-poisoning-broader-impact-south-east-asia/104652326?utm_ https://people.com/methanol-poisoning-laos-american-tourist-identified-8752046 https://www.bbcworldinfo.com/2024/11/the-rise-and-fall-of-vang-vieng-laos.html?utm_ https://www.9news.com.au/world/what-to-know-about-the-laos-backpacker-town-at-centre-of-suspected-methanol-poisonings/f771ed85-a03c-41e6-b030-e50f9ec4466c https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/simone-white-laos-alcohol-poisoning-b2651852.html https://www.touristsecrets.com/trip-planning/safety-insurance/vang-vieng-tubing-deaths-and-dangers/ https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/nana-backpackers-hostel-laos-reportedly-being-deleted/ https://scandasia.com/belgian-friend-to-danish-girls-that-died-in-laos-shares-his-story/

On August 21st, 2024, we released Episode 41, the case of Ryan Roth. In that episode, I walked you through the timeline of events and shared the details investigators made to the public.  In this episode, I'm joined by Ryan's uncle, Sean Flynn, as we take a deeper look at who Ryan was before his alleged suicide, why Sean is searching for him, any new updates in the case - and where Ryan might be now. If you haven't listened to Episode 41 yet, or need a refresher, I encourage you to revisit it before continuing. Ryan Roth, born Ryan Flynn, vanished on January 20, 2020 from a cliff in Bali, Indonesia.  The 39 year old, originally from England left behind a passport, driver's license, a suicide note, and other personal belongings.But he also left behind a legacy of deception, dishonesty, and schemes.  Many people, including Indonesian authorities, suspect Ryan staged his disappearance to mimic a suicide and is instead in hiding… taking with him millions of dollars he swindled from friends and family through fraudulent business schemes. To learn more about Ryan Roth, please watch "The Faking Dead. Ryan Roth. Global con man and scammer. True crime Documentary" on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/BHJfWKMVmxc?si=6VKsZOeBMUXsEpJw If you have ANY information, please email Sean Flynn at catchryan@hotmail.com The Last Trip is on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Ye Olde Crime Podcast https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

Sarah Papenheim was young, talented, and full of life - a gifted blues drummer from Minnesota with dreams of making a difference.  She traveled halfway across the world to study psychology in the Netherlands, never imagining that the person she shared an apartment with would become her worst nightmare. It was a quiet December afternoon in 2018 when everything changed. There was a brutal attack, a desperate attempt to escape, and a crime so shocking that it left 2 countries searching for answers. What really happened behind the closed doors of that Dutch apartment?  Was there a warning sign no one saw?  And who was the man Sarah trusted enough to live with - only for him to betray her in the worst way possible? Listen as we dive into Rotterdam, the case of Sarah Papenheim, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Murder Coaster Podcast https://murdercoasterpodcast.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/JoshandSarahScholarship/ https://www.instagram.com/happy_paps/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/american-student-21-stabbed-death-netherlands-officials/story?id=59805502 https://www.erasmusmagazine.nl/en/2019/12/11/six-years-of-jail-and-treatment-for-the-killing-of-sarah-papenheim/ https://www.eur.nl/en/essb/news/memoriam-sarah-papenheim https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/mn-student-killed-in-netherlands/89-9f86d060-c4e4-4cee-8acb-bcbd583abc9d https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2018/12/26/sarah-papenheim-american-student-killed-netherlands-vigils-foothill-high-school-redding/2417654002/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-papenheim-memorial-fund https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/american-student-in-netherlands-stabbed-by-roommate https://www.twincities.com/2018/12/15/minnesota-student-killed-in-netherlands-texted-friend-about-roommates-threat/ https://www.startribune.com/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-of-twin-cities-musician-is-id-d-appears-in-dutch-court/502688662 https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/man-gets-6-years-prison-for-killing-of-mn-student-in-the-netherlands https://www.erasmusmagazine.nl/en/2019/11/28/joel-s-doesnt-remember-anything-about-stabbing-student-sarah-papenheim/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6496833/Shocking-moment-police-arrest-smiling-Dutch-musician-23-charged-murdering-American-student.html

Antoine Herran was 28 years old when he left France for what was meant to be a 3 week vacation in Australia in April of 1998.  On the day he was supposed to return home,he reportedly jumped off The Gap, a series of towering cliffs near Sydney. Authorities later recovered a body they believed to be his. However, when Antoine's family arrived in Australia, they were stunned to find out the body did not belong to him. This sparked a lot of speculation that Antoine orchestrated an elaborate plan  to fake his own death. Despite no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts, his family continues to hold out hope that advances in DNA testing  might one day uncover the truth they've been searching for. Listen as we dive into Australia, the case of Antoine Herran, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Perplexed Podcasts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2115848 Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/p/Where-is-Antoine-Herran-61557994267485/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8829143/French-tourist-Antoine-Herran-faked-death-stay-Australia-detective-claims.html https://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/3430dmnsw.html https://www.starobserver.com.au/news/national-news/new-south-wales-news/strip-could-unlock-mystery/6184 https://www.reddit.com/r/brisbane/comments/1gholjl/what_happened_to_antoine_herran/ https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/did-a-french-backpacker-fake-his-death-and-move-to-queensland-20241016-p5kixl.html https://australianmissingpersonsregister.com/ampr/Herran.htm

On March 20, 2024, we released Episode 19, which covered the tragic case of Jason Cortez. In that episode, I guided you through the timeline of events and shared the publicly available details from investigators. In this episode, I'm joined by Jason's father, Candelario Cortez, to delve deeper into Jason's life, the challenges his family has endured since his heartbreaking murder, and any new developments in the case. If you haven't listened to Episode 19 yet, or need a refresher, I encourage you to revisit it before continuing. Jason's case began in September 2021, when he left his new wife in Virginia to travel to Los Angeles. He had planned to help a friend with photography for a creative project—a trip meant to be brief and enjoyable. However, on September 10, everything took a devastating turn. While visiting Ernest E. Debs Regional Park for a photo session, Jason and his friend were leaving the park when a single gunshot rang out. Jason collapsed to the ground. Despite his friend's efforts to perform CPR, Jason's life was tragically cut short. This senseless act of random violence remains unresolved, and the shooter has yet to be identified. To learn more about Jason Cortez, please visit https://www.celebratingjasoncortez.com/ If you have ANY information, now is the time to come forward. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

Travis Sackett was an experienced traveler with a passion for service.  He dedicated years to volunteering with AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps, working in Peru and Guatemala, and most recently, lending a hand in Ecuador. In February 2021, just two months into his stay in Ecuador, Travis set out on what should have been a routine hike. The trail wasn't particularly challenging, and witnesses reported seeing him during the day. But he never returned. Was it a tragic accident along the path? Or could something more sinister have occurred? Despite extensive searches, no trace of Travis has ever been found. To this day, his disappearance remains a mystery.  What really happened to Travis Sackett? Listen as we dive into Ecuador, the case of Travis Sackett, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/FindTrav/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ecuador/comments/lw1i6m/missing_travis_sackett/ https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/public-safety/2021/03/06/family--friends-ask-for-help-in-finding-batavia-man-who-went-missing-in-ecuador https://www.einpresswire.com/article/539580852/lauth-investigations-international-joins-the-search-for-missing-person-travis-sackett-who-disappeared-from-ecuador https://havanatimes.org/diaries/alfe/ecuadors-missing-persons/ https://www.thelcn.com/news/local/batavia-native-missing-in-ecuador/article_fab9130b-2522-5d7a-ac4a-585102724707.html https://www.thedailynewsonline.com/top_story/batavia-native-missing-in-ecuador/article_cc3c0a16-d8a8-5cb4-be4b-e135f5d5c5fc.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VONdmH-v4dc https://www.lahora.com.ec/etiquetas/travis-joseph-sackett/#google_vignette https://missingamericans.ning.com/m?id=4224332:MobilePage:32028 https://www.facebook.com/turismopimampiro.imbabura/ https://insightcrime.org/news/ecuadors-kidnapping-epidemic-told-by-a-survivor/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/ecuador-travel-advisory.html

Michal Krowczynski was a math teacher and Polish tourist who set out to explore Arizona and California during his winter break.  Tragically, he vanished under mysterious circumstances on January 17th, 2019, while in San Diego, California. Since that day, Michal has not been seen or heard from, and investigators describe his disappearance as highly unusual. Nearly 6 years later, his family remains without answers, still searching for any clue about what happened to him. Where is Michal Krówczyński? Listen as we dive into San Diego, the case of Michal Krówczyński, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/376459026471108 https://www.facebook.com/Michal.Krowczynski.MISSING/ https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/new-information-in-disappearance-of-polish-tourist/6269/ https://zaginieni.pl/jak-pomagamy/poszukiwanie-zaginionych/zagineli/profil-osoby/?o=21653 https://www.instagram.com/michaelexquisite https://www.reddit.com/r/MissingPersons/comments/vgfbrf/polish_highschool_teacher_disappeared_in_san/ https://zaginieni.policja.gov.pl/zag/form/r57860957105016,KROWCZYNSKI-MICHAL.html https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ca-michal-marcin-krowczynski-30-polish-tourist-la-jolla-biltmore-hotel-san-diego-17-jan-2019.415165/ https://www.fakt.pl/michal-krowczynski https://wiadomosci.wp.pl/michal-krowczynski-zaginal-krotki-wypad-do-meksyku-i-zapadl-sie-pod-ziemie-6342719691061377a https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/comments/akc38f/hello_san_diego_redditors_im_a_high_school/ https://www.netlaw.bg/en/a/itaka-foundation-centre-for-missing-people

Hello fellow travelers and true crime enthusiasts! I wanted to share a quick update to keep you all in the loop on what's been happening behind the scenes with The Last Trip Podcast.   Looking ahead, I'm really excited about what's coming in 2025. I've been working on updates for some previous cases and lining up interviews with family members of those cases. These upcoming episodes are close to my heart, and I can't wait to share them with you. Thank you again for being part of this journey with me. Wishing you all a wonderful and healthy holiday season, and I'll see you in the next episode.

The case of Barbara Jean Monaco is a mystery that time cannot erase.  On August 20th, 1978, Barbara Jean hit the road with her sister and 2 friends.  Their destination? Virginia Beach - a sunny getaway to celebrate Barbara's milestone 18th birthday.  The trio checked into the Aloha motel, ready for a week of fun and freedom.  But that celebration took a dark turn.  When Barbara Jean left the motel to meet up with a bartender she'd planned a date with, she vanished without a trace.  She never made it to her date and hasn't been seen since. Over four decades have passed. Witnesses have come forward, suspects have been questioned, and theories have swirled.  Yet the question lingers: What happened to Barbara Jean Monaco?  Listen as we dive into Virginia Beach, the case of Barbara Jean Monaco, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://coldcase.vsp.virginia.gov/virginia-beach-police-department/case/virginia-beach-police-department-case-1978-085134-barbara-jean-monaco/ https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/1765dfva.html https://www.kerrydougherty.com/allposts/2020/8/20/who-killed-barbara-jean-monaco https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/Missing-in-Connecticut-Family-seeks-justice-in-11505677.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHoOHqi72uM

This week's episode takes a wild turn into the unbelievable.  Our missing person didn't just vanish - he faked his own death, traveled halfway around the globe, and ultimately got caught. It all started when Ryan Borgwardt told his family he was going kayaking.  When he didn't return, his wife reported him missing. Authorities found his overturned kayak and life preserver, shifting the mission from a rescue to a recovery.   But after an exhaustive search, no trace of Ryan's body turned up in the lake. If he wasn't in the water… where was Ryan Borgwardt? Get ready, because today's episode feels like it's ripped straight from the script of a Hollywood thriller. Listen as we dive into Wisconsin, the case of Ryan Borgwardt, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://abc11.com/post/ryan-borgwardt-missing-sheriff-update-wisconsin-father-faked-own-death-fled-europe/15568812/ https://people.com/ryan-borgwardt-kayak-dad-presumed-dead-fled-europe-8754791 https://apnews.com/article/missing-kayaker-ryan-borgwardt-wisconsin-240e49d59e3e69ad95f14baea9fda1d9 https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/21/us/ryan-borgwardt-wisconsin-fake-death-found-alive/index.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/ryan-borgwardt-likely-wouldn-t-042501574.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/missing-wisconsin-kayaker-faked-death-fled-europe/story?id=115767037 https://www.birdsall-law.com/potential-criminal-charges-against-ryan-borgwardt-court-tv https://globalnews.ca/news/10868451/missing-kayaker-ryan-borgwardt-faked-death-fled-to-europe/ https://www.tiktok.com/@authenticalpha/video/7436641295742913834 https://wdez.com/2024/11/14/863712/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14087569/ryan-borgwardt-faked-death-wisconsin-wife-messages.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14087569/ryan-borgwardt-faked-death-wisconsin-wife-messages.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctbWpBkzK8&t=1s

In 2008, 21-year-old Skye Budnick boarded a one-way flight from Connecticut to Japan without informing anyone of her plans. Upon arriving, she was last seen at an inn in northern Japan. After that, her trail vanished, leaving behind a growing mystery. Why did Skye go to Japan? What happened to her after she arrived? And where is she now? More than 16 years later, her family continues their relentless search for answers. Listen as we dive into Japan, the case of Skye Budnick, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.survivingskye.com/https/anchorfm/survivingskye https://www.tiktok.com/@meganlebron https://www.ctinsider.com/recordjournal/article/skye-budnick-southington-missing-gofundme-18694102.php https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-13566629/Skye-Budnick-Japan-Missing.html https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/4776dfct.html https://ctmissingpeople.substack.com/p/ct-college-student-books-one-way?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web https://www.reddit.com/r/MissingPersons/comments/1bkfole/college_student_skye_budnick_packed_a_few_things/ https://time.com/4646293/japan-missing-people-johatsu-evaporated/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=4666523&page=1 https://thesuitcasedetective.com/ja/2024/01/28/skye-budnick-missing-woman/ https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1wt22xyvrA7QUaz4GZJ8F13lIRgZIMn7G7CytDVAzMjM/htmlview# https://www.gofundme.com/f/getting-answers-for-skye-budnick?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

Why are so many people disappearing and turning up murdered on Tenerife, the popular vacation island? Could a serial killer be responsible? Since the start of 2024, at least 12 people have vanished from Tenerife and the nearby island of La Gomera. In total, 28 individuals have gone missing under mysterious circumstances on Tenerife since 2015 — many of them tourists. Are these disappearances the result of unfortunate accidents in the island's rugged terrain, or is there something far more sinister at play? Join us as we delve into the mystery surrounding Tenerife, uncovering the shadows that lurk beneath this picturesque paradise, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1958858/tenerife-serial-killer-panic-mystery-disappearances https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A1maso_Rodr%C3%ADguez_Mart%C3%ADn https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/09/27/decomposing-body-is-found-in-a-ravine-in-spains-tenerife-as-missing-persons-cases-pile-up-on-the-island/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/09/29/girl-16-among-latest-to-disappear-from-spains-tenerife-as-police-work-to-identify-body-found-decomposing-in-a-ravine/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/09/24/heartbreaking-disappearance-of-young-woman-in-spains-tenerife-who-no-one-has-reported-missing-despite-her-likely-vanishing-months-ago/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/827823527596597/ https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/jay-slater-missing-people-tenerife-b2569053.html https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/article/2024/jul/15/body-found-in-area-where-jay-slater-went-missing-in-tenerife https://metro.co.uk/2024/07/16/young-men-go-tenerife-disappear-2-21238405/ https://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1915145/jay-slater-among-11-missing-on-tenerife https://tenerifeweekly.com/2024/07/06/disappearances-in-the-canary-islands-why-are-larger-search-operations-mounted-in-some-cases-than-in-others/ https://www.the-sun.com/news/11745806/tenerife-worst-missing-search-failures-jay-slater/ https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/disappearance-of-19yo-jay-slater-tenerife.1383579/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/leper-colony-of-arico https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/efidwo/ricky_dcotta_1987_tenerife/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9L5zdnPxjew https://www.doenetwork.org/cases-int/400dmesp.html https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1916157/Kevin-Ainley-Brit-missing-Tenerife-20-years-before-Jay-Slater? https://www.facebook.com/groups/23962758272/ https://eldigitalsur.com/sucesos/desaparecidos-canarias/desaparecida-la-palma-natalia-hernandez-martinez/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Find-Gary-Shearer-100091607556766/ https://tenerifeguru.com/visitors-tourists/safety-crime/

Justin Booska was 27 years old when he traveled to Guatemala for a vacation with his college roommate's family in early 2018.  On January 6th, they stopped at Laguna de Ayarza.  It was here that Justin, who was an experienced athlete, decided to swim from one side of the lake to the other.  The lake was calm and it should have been an easy swim, but Justin somehow vanished without a trace. His friends and family searched the lake tirelessly but found no signs of him.  And things got very suspicious when during the search, local residents ambushed the group, forcing them to stop their efforts. Because of this, his family feels that Justin's disappearance involved something far more sinister than a simple accident. Listen as we dive into Guatemala, the case of Justin Booska, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://imperfectplan.com/2020/07/28/they-were-greeted-by-men-with-tire-irons-and-machetes/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-justin-booska?attribution_id=undefined&utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=website_widget https://abcnews.go.com/International/hampshire-man-vanishes-swim-guatemalan-lake/story?id=52379447 https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/local/family-believes-tamworth-man-is-dead/article_02745b3e-1343-11e8-8681-830c593bd95e.html https://www.tumblr.com/heads-photo/176402928412/remembering-justin-booska https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-Us-Find-Justin-Booska-100072261833949/ https://www.wmur.com/article/crews-search-for-tamworth-man-missing-in-guatemala/15164741 https://missingamericans.ning.com/profiles/blogs/new-hampshire-man-missing-in-guatemala-believed-murdered https://www.boston25news.com/news/nh-native-missing-in-guatemala/684593538/ https://www.prensalibre.com/ciudades/santa-rosa/estadounidense-se-habria-ahogado-en-laguna-de-ayarza/

Dana Rishpy, only 24 years old, was last seen on March 30, 2007, at a beach party in Tulum, Mexico. She had arrived in Tulum a few days earlier and met an American man who offered her a place to stay at his hotel. Later, he was named a person of interest, as he was the last person known to have seen her. In the 17 years since Dana's disappearance, few clues have emerged, but many rumors have circulated. Her family and friends have never stopped searching and continue to urge authorities to follow every lead and resolve the case. To this day, Dana has not been found. Listen as we dive into Tulum, the case of Dana Rishpy, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/dana-rishpy https://www.reddit.com/r/allthingmystery/comments/xpky2n/the_unsolved_disappearance_of_dana_rishpy/ https://yourfreepress.blogspot.com/2009/04/suspect-arrested-in-dana-rishpy-case.html https://www.jpost.com/israel/as-dana-rishpy-turns-25-her-family-search-for-her-worldwide https://forward.com/news/12352/backpacker-mysteriously-vanishes-in-mexico-01038/ https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/missing-israeli-s-parents-look-for-answers-in-1732857.php https://www.angelfire.com/ri/rishpy/me.html https://thesuitcasedetective.com/2020/12/02/missing-person-dana-rishpy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGQjOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVkBdDHdDfofT68A1bmJzxzlQgdOGqS2WPZsTP8gGn0TAxI-XpxB4x-Iew_aem_CQYwKsm-o2QSLTD6e5JTbQ https://yourfreepress.blogspot.com/2007/10/matthew-walshin-busted-again.html https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pet-cemetery-cenote https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html#:~:text=Quintana%20Roo%20state%20%E2%80%93%20Exercise%20Increased%20Caution&text=Violent%20crime%2C%20including%20homicides%20and%20assaults%2C%20has%20increased%20in%20Tulum.

Shanquella Robinson was a 25 year old woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, who died under very suspicious circumstances while on vacation with a group of friends in Cabo San Lucas Mexico in October 2022. As clues came in and her friends' stories changed, developments surrounding the investigation gained significant attention both in the media and online.  The Mexican authorities ruled Shanquella's death a homicide, but the FBI declined to file charges. What happened to Shanquella Robinson, and why has nobody been brought to justice? Listen as we dive into Cabo, the case of Shanquella, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/shanquella-robinson-what-happened-fight-video-viral-b2254601.html https://heavy.com/news/shanquella-robinson-video/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/shanquella-robinson-funeral-services?utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2IuzsI-dCcMWMHwS3HqQrz2lmX3OBLlT3qAiYaf0-l9AwY_sSsX3Mj9D4 https://medium.com/afrosapiophile/shanquella-robinson-2d4ee54fcb50 https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-03-13/279651/shanquella-robinsons-mother-wants-the-cabo-six-convicted https://www.villaway.com/luxury-rentals/puerto-los-cabos-luxury-estate-with-infinity-pool-and-incredible-ocean-views-from-villaway-100138 https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article269172062.html https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-report-charlotte-woman-death-224738617.html https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/12/us/shanquella-robinson-mexico-death-no-us-prosecution/index.html https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article281045693.html https://qcitymetro.com/2022/11/20/remembering-shanquella-robinson/ https://chicagodefender.com/shanquella-robinsons-friends-laughed-went-for-dinner-after-death-report/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxA_3xdiyYc https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/17bv5al/shanquella_robinson/ https://www.newsweek.com/shanquella-robinson-murder-case-stuck-latest-mexico-death-investigation-1796817 https://www.vibrationmagazine.com/shanquella-robinson-friends/

Sebastian Woodroffe, a 41-year-old from British Columbia, journeyed to the Peruvian Amazon in search of spiritual healing through ayahuasca. However, his quest took a dark turn. On April 19, 2018, Woodroffe fatally shot 81-year-old shaman Olivia Arevalo Lomas, though his motive remains unclear. In response, locals took justice into their own hands, lynching him in a vigilante act captured on video and later shared on Facebook. What led to these tragic events? How did two lives come to such violent ends deep in the Amazon? Listen as we dive into Peru, Ayahuasca, the case of Sebastian Woodroffe, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/blurred-vision-a-shamans-murder-uncovers-the-dark-side-of-ayahuasca https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/sebastian-woodroffe-death-ayahuasca-peru/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/29/peru-double-murders-ayahuasca-tourism-sebastian-woodroffe https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43858482 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/peru-lynching-bc-man-1.4630622 https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/improving-on-addiction-help#/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/peru-authorities-say-canadian-killed-respected-ayahuasca-shaman/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5645535/Peruvian-mob-kills-Canadian-blamed-shamans-killing.html https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/peru-lynching-ayahuasca-tourism-danger-1.4635119 https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/comox-valley-man-killed-in-peru-1581070 https://perureports.com/arrest-canadian-peru-indigenous-murder/ https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/sebastian-woodroffe-killed-in-peru-after-being-accused-of-murdering-81-year-old_ca_5cd54810e4b07bc72976924f https://www.instagram.com/sebastianwoodroffe/ https://people.com/crime/canadian-man-lynched-murder-peru-amazon-shaman/

Jerry Krause, an American missionary pilot, vanished in April 2013 while flying over West Africa. He was a highly experienced pilot, known for his decades of humanitarian work, including delivering supplies and providing transport for missionaries and aid workers throughout Africa. Initially, it was believed that his plane had crashed, but no wreckage was ever found. The mystery took a strange twist when a secret operative contacted his family, claiming that Jerry was still alive and being held hostage. With puzzling clues that may or may not be credible, the question remains: What really happened to Jerry Krause? Listen as we dive into West Africa, the case of Jerry Krause, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindJerry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OknZSZiTNY https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/missing-mn-missionary-alive/? https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5064295/Vanished-pilot-s-family-told-alive-four-years-later.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5437613/Vanished-American-pilot-SPOTTED-Libya-family-told.html? https://www.mprnews.org/story/2013/04/18/family-24-hour-delay-to-report-minn-pilot-missing-near-africa https://www.christianpost.com/news/missionary-pilot-goes-missing-en-route-to-mali-may-have-been-captured-94262/ https://www.newsweek.com/president-trump-jerry-krause-south-africa-659162 https://www.southernminn.com/waseca_county_news/news/hope-prayer-comfort-family-of-missing-waseca-missionary/article_d12a44d1-dfd7-5e42-ad56-119a70afd216.html https://au.news.yahoo.com/missing-pilot-declared-dead-four-years-ago-found-alive-36981778.html https://maf.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjsi4BhB5EiwAFAL0YMPQGE5DuMxPjPzpaMb7BLuaU3ltRvQ8TzLzWRmOcf6veHaS_kl1lhoCGUEQAvD_BwE https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mali-travel-advisory.html#:~:text=Do%20not%20travel%20to%20Mali,robbery%2C%20is%20common%20in%20Mali.

Donovan Cameron, a professional boxer from England, traveled to Las Vegas to train at Floyd Mayweather's gym but never returned home. He was last seen alive on the night of January 10, 2019, by his wife of nine months. While she claimed he was battling depression and took his own life, his family strongly suspects foul play. Investigations by authorities in the US and England reached different conclusions about Donovan's death, leaving many questions unanswered. What is certain, however, is that Donovan Cameron went to Las Vegas—and something went terribly wrong. Listen as we dive into Las Vegas, the case of Donovan Cameron, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast This week's sponsor is The Boyfriend Bikini! Get 10% off with code 'TRAVEL' https://www.theboyfriendbikini.com/ Check out our sponsor, Dr. Rahi https://doctorrahi.com/ and use code 'Beebe' for 10% off your order, go today! Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-boxer-died-after-being-21874495 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Las_Vegas_Mormon_Fort_State_Historic_Park https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/History/Timeline#:~:text=Las%20Vegas%20was%20founded%20as,off%20by%20the%20railroad%20company. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Las_Vegas https://everipedia.org/wiki/lang_en/donovan-cameron https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10095649/Mystery-dead-boxer-family-say-murdered-wife-did-NOT-kill-himself.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boxer-found-dead-after-move-25222174 http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/police/file_a_police_report.php https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton

Matthew Mullaney was only 21 when he left Massachusetts to study abroad in Italy.  But just a few weeks after his arrival, on January 31st 2003,  Matthew left an Irish pub and disappeared without a trace. His disappearance triggered an international search across Europe,  with several unconfirmed sightings reported until around 2006.  After that, the trail went cold. Many theories have emerged about what might have happened to Matthew,  but as of today, he remains missing.  His case continues to be one of the most mysterious disappearances  involving Americans abroad. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/matthew-alan-mullaney https://hollyhockcreative.com/matthew-mullaney/ https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Matthew_Mullaney https://charleyproject.org/case/matthew-alan-mullaney https://thesuitcasedetective.com/2020/12/08/missing-person-matthew-alan-mullaney/ https://group.irishecho.com/2011/02/mass-familys-search-for-son-still-futile-2/ https://web.archive.org/web/20041029031511/http://www.chilhavisto.rai.it/Clv/lettere/M/MullaneyMatthew.htm https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/12/massachusetts_mother_renews_pl.html https://www.irishtimes.com/news/boston-mother-issues-appeal-as-son-missing-since-2003-spotted-in-ireland-1.16052 https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/when-traveling-abroad-goes-wrong-3edc6056e62c https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/matthew-mullaney-scomparso-ef7171dc https://www.irishtimes.com/news/parents-believe-son-is-in-ireland-1.1209402 https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/things-to-know-before-traveling-to-florence

Jeffrey Hodgson, a 38-year-old man from Stockport, England, disappeared on July 8th, 2001, while vacationing with his parents in Ibiza. Jeffrey, who had intellectual and developmental disabilities, waited outside while his parents checked into their hotel. When they returned, he was gone. A large-scale search ensued, and despite reported sightings, Jeffrey remained missing for over a year. It wasn't until mountain climbers discovered his body that the case took a more puzzling turn. The location and condition in which he was found only deepened the mystery surrounding his disappearance. Listen as we dive into Ibiza, the case of Jeffrey Hodgson, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/wheresjeffrey.org/ https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/jeffrey-hodgson https://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/northwest/series4/index_missing_persons_jeffery_hodgson.shtml https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/tragic-jeffrey-had-tantrum-before-he-disappeared-1116062 https://www.reddit.com/r/MissingPersons/comments/gqar5u/in_july_of_2001_jeffrey_hodgson_was_on_vacation/ https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2003/01/17/6645/funeral-held-man-found-dead-ibiza.html https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/jeffreys-family-return-from-ibiza-1176374 https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/sadness-as-jeffreys-death-is-confirmed-1182444 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2334927.stm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0qhqoxmzWw https://www-periodicodeibiza-es.translate.goog/sucesos/ultimas/2002/10/17/759685/jeffrey-hodgson-murio-atrapado-en-un-torrente-muy-cerca-de-su-hotel.html?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/ibiza-spain https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/spain-travel-advisory.html

Nancy Ng, a bright, outgoing, and beautiful 29-year-old from California, had a deep love for yoga. In October 2023, she traveled to Guatemala for a yoga retreat—but tragically, she never returned. Her heartbroken family is desperate for answers, but the witnesses have not given an official statement, won't speak to Nancy's family, and the details didn't make sense. For nearly a year, they've been fighting not only to bring Nancy home but also to uncover the truth about what happened on the day she vanished. Listen as we dive into Guatemala , the case of Nancy Ng, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.instagram.com/helpusfindnancy/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/nancy-ng/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-nancy-and-support-the-ng-family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfO5EXOCLz0&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMkVBfIr3Ug&t=41s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecKhfIAJSW0 https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/02/04/drowning-in-guatemalan-lake-provokes-family-suspicion-tiktok-finger-pointing-death-threats/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/eerie-video-shows-woman-waving-33554386 https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/nancy-ng-timeline/ https://www.insideedition.com/what-happened-to-nancy-ng-the-california-woman-who-went-missing-while-kayaking-in-guatemala-84693 https://abc7.com/nancy-ng-missing-in-guatemala-yoga-retreat-woman-disappears-trip/14053378/ https://nypost.com/2023/11/05/news/california-woman-disappears-while-on-a-yoga-retreat-in-guatemala/ https://www.instagram.com/yogieddy/p/CwBsyOSpQ2F/?img_index=1 https://disappearedblog.com/nancy-ng/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/family-american-vanished-yoga-retreat-calls-fellow-tourists-account-very-strange https://kayakguatemala.com/uncategorised/is-lake-atitlan-safe-a-guide/ https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guatemala-travel-advisory.html

In early June 2024, Taylor Casey left her home in Chicago to attend a month-long yoga retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas. With over 15 years of yoga practice, she was eager to earn her teaching certification and bring back her newfound skills to share with her community. However, on the evening of June 19th, after leaving a class, Taylor vanished. This is not a cold case. Taylor has been missing for just three months, and her family is still actively searching for her. We need to keep her story alive—continue sharing her name in the media, post missing person flyers around the Bahamas, and consider donating to support the search efforts. Listen as we dive into The Bahamas and the Sivananda Yoga Retreat, the case of Taylor Casey, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, The United States of Murder https://www.unitedstatesofmurder.com/ If you can help Taylor's family, please donate here: https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/findtaylorcasey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RTbuvfCLvw https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/missing-chicago-woman-taylor-casey-bahamas/ https://csjreport.com/2024/06/24/transwoman-is-still-missing-in-the-bahamas-police-finds-her-cellphone/ https://csjreport.com/2024/06/25/i-believe-taylor-is-in-danger-mother-of-missing-chicago-trans-woman-is-worried-sick/ https://csjreport.com/2024/07/12/mother-of-taylor-casey-was-hesitant-to-reveal-her-trans-gender-identity-until-now/ https://www.reckon.news/lgbtq/2024/07/missing-in-bahamas-chicago-trans-leader-taylor-caseys-community-wont-rest-until-shes-found.html https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/19/us/taylor-casey-bahamas-missing-chicago/index.html https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/07/31/missing-woman-lgbtq-trans-chicago-nation-bahamas-crime-taylor-casey-investigation-fbi-investigation https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/taylor-casey-officer-suspended-missing-chicago-woman-bahamas.amp? https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/royal-bahamas-police-supt-placed-on-leave-amid-investigation-into-chicago-womans-disappearance-at-yoga-retreat/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvwYjtScVp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCtkPq3wOm8 https://travelnoire.com/missing-woman-bahamas-taylor-casey http://www.projectsatya.org/ https://www.newsweek.com/wesley-bell-vanished-before-taylor-casey-yoga-retreat-1944551

Darryl Fornatora and his friend Matt Rigby traveled from Florida to the Dominican Republic for a week-long surfing trip. They arrived on January 25, 2016, but just two days later, Darryl disappeared without a trace. The following day, Matt abruptly left the island, returning home with Darryl's belongings. He didn't notify the embassy, local authorities, or even Darryl's family. It wasn't until the day after Matt's return to Florida that he finally called Darryl's parents to deliver the heartbreaking news. As the few clues in Darryl's case emerged, the mystery surrounding his disappearance only grew more puzzling. Listen as we dive into the Dominican Republic, the case of Darryl Fornatora, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://nypost.com/2019/06/14/missing-surfers-family-hopes-dominican-republic-cases-will-renew-interest/ https://www.facebook.com/darrylfornatora/ https://www.wpbf.com/article/wpb-man-reported-missing-on-vacation-in-dominican-republic/1453808 https://cbs12.com/news/local/search-continues-for-missing-tennis-instructor https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/west-palm-beach/social-media-helping-darryl-fornatoras-family-connect-to-search-efforts-in-the-dominican-republic https://www.elnuevoherald.com/noticias/florida/sur-de-la-florida/article60065116.html https://www.foxnews.com/world/mystery-surrounds-disappearance-of-american-surfer-in-dominican-republic https://cbs12.com/news/local/mystery-grows-around-missing-local-tennis-pro-darryl-fornatora https://cbs12.com/news/local/retracing-darryl-fornatoras-steps-in-the-dominican-republic https://www.foxnews.com/world/discovery-of-wallet-reportedly-reignites-search-for-missing-american-surfer https://cbs12.com/news/local/new-search-for-clues-in-darryl-fornatora-case-delayed-due-to-weather https://cbs12.com/news/local/dominican-republic-investigators-in-town-on-darryl-fornatora-case https://cbs12.com/news/local/exclusive-phone-found-in-darryl-fornatora-case https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/local/2016/07/27/case-missing-surfer-darryl-fornatora/7294069007/ https://cbs12.com/news/local/dominicans-mute-as-senator-gets-involved-in-search-to-find-darryl-fornatora https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/dominican-republic https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2023/06/06/dominican-republic-advisory-sexual-assault-crime/70295619007/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3r8Iq_imfA

At 21, Mieke Oort left Massachusetts after graduating high school to pursue her college education in the Netherlands. Like many college students, she was embracing this new chapter—immersed in learning, exploring, making friends, and dating. However, her life took a tragic turn when she connected with a man on Tinder. After a few dates, Mieke decided not to continue seeing him, but he began stalking her and, on March 6, 2022, brutally murdered her. The case, which became widely known as the "Tinder Murder" in the Netherlands, stands out because unlike many other cases, we know what happened to Mieke, and her killer was apprehended. I believe this case is important to highlight because many young people travel abroad to study, often unaware of the potential dangers they might face. Listen as we dive into the Netherlands, the case of Mieke Oort, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, The Cult Next Door https://thecultnextdoorpodcast.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://nltimes.nl/2022/11/11/suspect-convicted-killing-american-student-mieke-oort-tinder-obsession https://www.mieke.one/ https://www.newsweek.com/student-stabbed-stalker-gps-bike-netherlands-1686314 https://nltimes.nl/2022/10/11/tinder-murder-court-suspect-obsessed-american-victim-mieke-oort https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dutch-tinder-stalker-accused-killing-232655018.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMQew3gN9OcW-4lDYbLVYN2txNl-oSh-8ex-94lDsKb2wrgw5lO5TKCERGJMVM_9lDIuJMGdayDJVno6wrRVEQQlKE9WRfjdA37JKFXBBOZotks9OZ6cVQ2gTjjcqUAoMKuvMw6O5TtPHYM1AVH6rQ0HGft8cEdq8cbd7ZwYriIp https://www.boevennieuws.pro/nieuws/thomas-r-aangehouden-verdachte-doodsteken-mieke-oort/?fbclid=IwAR1LIhjRQgvO5O0dA4MhtML9ujinLA1g_6fVOgRqr-MeyJo1qtJCaNRuK5g https://www.boevennieuws.pro/nieuws/amerikaanse-student-miek-oort-doodgestoken-leeuwarden/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Mieke-Oort-100009914470183/?paipv=0&eav=AfbniU4FOybNNe2G0Yk48rVrAK3YqTTdMcjp4RVJI5dIzkVcOB8hpXKmnZQq8t2d3NU&_rdr https://www.om.nl/actueel/nieuws/2022/10/11/..-jail-and-tbs-demanded-for-murder-of-student-in-leeuwarden https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2022/03/13/vigil-winchester-mieke-oort/ https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/mieke-oort-netherlands-stabbing-winchester-vigil/ https://www.nhlstenden.com/en/news-and-articles/parents-of-killed-student-mieke-21-be-careful-with-tinder https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10594223/Massachusetts-woman-21-stabbed-death-stalker-studied-Netherlands.html https://www.linda.nl/persoonlijk/amber-verloor-student-femicide-mieke-oort-tindermoord/ https://www.omropfryslan.nl/nl/nieuws/1172646/verdachte-tindermoord-ik-kon-niet-meer-stoppen-ik-was-geobsedeerd https://travelladies.app/safety/netherlands/leeuwarden https://www.visitleeuwarden.com/en

Claudia Kirschhock, a 29-year-old travel writer from New York, was on her way to Havana, Cuba, when an unexpected layover in Jamaica left her stranded for a few days. With her plans to reach Havana put on hold, she decided to explore the island. However, on the afternoon of May 27th, 2000, Claudia mysteriously disappeared from Sandals Resorts in Negril. She was never seen or heard from again. Was Claudia's disappearance the result of foul play or a tragic accident? Despite countless twists, turns, and theories, the truth remains a mystery... or does it? Listen as we dive into Jamaica, the case of Claudia Kirschhock, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Murder & Cocktails https://www.truecrimemeetsmixology.com/ This week's sponsor is The Boyfriend Bikini! Get 10% off with code 'TRAVEL' https://www.theboyfriendbikini.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.andthentheyweregone.com/blog/the-disappearance-of-claudia-kirschhoch-unraveling-the-secrets-of-negril https://charleyproject.org/case/claudia-ann-kirschhoch https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Claudia_Kirschhoch https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Claudia_Kirschhoch https://whereaboutsstillunknown.wordpress.com/2022/03/14/claudia-kirschhoch/ https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/story?id=118805&page=1 https://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/22/nyregion/queens-travel-writer-who-vanished-in-jamaica-is-declared-dead.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-jul-10-mn-50566-story.html https://nypost.com/2005/08/01/tropical-cold-case-heating-up-aruba-mystery-revives-interest-in-n-y-writer/ https://nypost.com/2002/05/29/vacation-victim-kin-sue-resort/ https://qns.com/2000/08/missing-astoria-womans-scent-discovered-in-suspects-trunk/ https://www.newsbreak.com/tony-will-1723615/3177319848151 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2000/07/02/american-journalist-vanishes-in-jamaica/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/103dmz7/the_disappearance_of_claudia_kirschhoch_negril/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/blue-hole-mineral-spring-jamaica

Ryan Roth, born Ryan Flynn, vanished from a cliff in Bali, Indonesia, on January 20, 2020. The 39-year-old, originally from Southampton, England, left behind his passport, driver's license, a suicide note, and other personal items at the site. However, many, including Indonesian authorities, believe Ryan may have faked his disappearance to look like a suicide and is actually in hiding. His uncle, Sean Flynn, has been searching for him ever since, and his story will be featured in an upcoming documentary. Listen as we dive into Bali Indonesia, the case of Ryan Roth, and how to stay alive on vacation. *This episode includes discussions about suicide, which may be distressing or triggering for some listeners* Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Missing in the Carolinas https://missinginthecarolinas.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/nephew-narcissist-defrauded-family-faked-death-2776085 https://ryanrothslife.wordpress.com/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rothmgmt/ https://ascamaday.com/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7915537/Mystery-British-entrepreneur-39-goes-missing-Bali-amid-fears-plunged-cliff.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7919861/Did-Briton-missing-Bali-fake-death.html https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/mystery-over-suicide-of-accused-fraudster-ryan-roth-zrb75bpl8 https://thinglishlifestyle.com/thinglish-lifestyle/where-art-thou-kate/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/uk-entrepreneur-suspected-faking-own-death-letter-ex-222528976.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMQew3gN9OcW-4lDYbLVYN2txNl-oSh-8ex-94lDsKb2wrgw5lO5TKCERGJMVM_9lDIuJMGdayDJVno6wrRVEQQlKE9WRfjdA37JKFXBBOZotks9OZ6cVQ2gTjjcqUAoMKuvMw6O5TtPHYM1AVH6rQ0HGft8cEdq8cbd7ZwYriIp https://cyprus-mail.com/2024/02/04/paphos-man-on-the-hunt-for-scam-artist-nephew/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/11012034/brit-ryan-roth-flynn-suspected-of-faking-death-bali-scammed-gran-life-savings/ https://www.reddit.com/r/RBI/comments/1bwha8z/global_con_man_ryan_roth_is_still_on_the_run/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dTNsANnZss&t=581s https://www.instagram.com/fraudster101 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8FD3bdoslQ&t=80s&pp=ygUmYW1lcmljYW4gcHJhbmtzdGVycyBkaiBzaHkgY29ja3JvYWNoZXM%3D https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/i2e89b/ryan_roth_fraudster_suspected_of_faking_his_own/

Glen “Austin” Oldfield, known by his middle name Austin, departed from Louisville, Kentucky, heading to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Southwest Washington State for a two-week solo camping trip. Before entering the forest, he sent a message to his fiancée, informing her that he would be off the grid and would contact her again on October 1st, 2015. But Austin never made contact. When he didn't reach out as planned, she reported him missing on October 2nd. Despite an extensive search, no traces of Austin were found. However, many believe that this isn't where Austin's story ends. Could he still be alive? What really happened to Austin Oldfield, and where is he now? Listen as we dive into Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the case of Glen "Austin" Oldfield, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Missing in the Carolinas https://missinginthecarolinas.com/ Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Sins & Survivors https://www.sinsandsurvivors.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/GPNF/comments/o9iaai/the_disappearance_of_austin_oldfield/ https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/article176267871.html https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/30727/details https://www.facebook.com/findingcompass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsxeK9-w0kU&t=65s https://katu.com/news/local/several-missing-persons-cases-continue-to-stump-investigators https://www.koin.com/news/new-tip-in-ky-man-missing-in-washington-since-2015/ https://www.columbian.com/news/2017/feb/08/family-of-kentucky-man-missing-since-2015-hoping-for-more-clues/ https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/news/skamania-co-suspends-search-for-missing-camper/article_466bb733-a43d-5c35-af9e-dee6cf71df38.html https://www.wlky.com/article/louisville-camper-missing-in-southwest-washington/3761344 https://www.welcomehome.org/ https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd545785.pdf https://reports.woodape.org/data/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsy1BhD7ARIsAHOi4xaovj57CtpuOIw8AujDPTBcQmCOleM3Ssbi8ze0OwkQ32BsKHb3jBgaAjcCEALw_wcB

Nathan Clarke left England and relocated to the sunny Cayman Islands with his fiancée. However, his life took a tragic turn when he disappeared during a night out with friends. On February 25, 2012, 31-year-old Nathan Clarke went out for a sunset drink with his fiancée and visiting friends. While they were standing on the beach, they suddenly realized Nathan was no longer with them. He was never seen again. What happened to Nathan Clarke? Listen as we dive into Grand Cayman, the case of Nathan Clarke, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Missing in the Carolinas https://missinginthecarolinas.com/ Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Sins & Survivors https://www.sinsandsurvivors.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/he-just-disappeared-mystery-of-missing-747309 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-17201747 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-17201747 https://www.facebook.com/groups/161736110612977/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-17234446 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-17244511 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-17249949 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108679/Nathan-Clarke-missing-British-teaching-assistant-disappeared-Cayman-Islands.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2108679/Nathan-Clarke-missing-British-teaching-assistant-disappeared-Cayman-Islands.html https://archive.caymannewsservice.com/2012/02/29/we-were-having-great-time-says-missing-man-s-girl/ https://www.caymancompass.com/2012/03/22/clarke-family-leaves-numb-and-helpless/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/hell

Leo Widicker, an 86-year-old retiree, dedicated his retirement to traveling and assisting others through volunteer work and church missions. While on his 41st mission in Costa Rica with his wife Virginia in November 2001, he mysteriously disappeared from the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort. Despite an immediate search effort initiated within 15 minutes of his disappearance, no trace of Leo was ever found. What happened to Leo Widicker remains a mystery. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Missing in the Carolinas https://missinginthecarolinas.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/elderly-volunteer-vanishes-on-trip-to-costa-rica-to-paint-schools-and-churches-15a007e3557c https://charleyproject.org/case/leo-widicker https://adventist.news/news/maranatha-volunteer-missing-in-costa-rica https://www.hertzfuneralhomes.com/obituary/virginia-widicker https://planbeforeland.com/tabacon-thermal-resort-spa-review-arenal-costa-rica/ https://www.tabacon.com/resort/ https://maranatha.org/about/ https://blakeford.com/top-14-travel-tips-for-seniors-complete-travel-guide/#:~:text=Following%20these%20straightforward%20travel%20tips,with%20a%20physician%20before%20traveling

Dilek Ertek, a prominent socialite and the affluent Turkish distributor for Tiffany & Co., planned to celebrate her 70th birthday on a cruise to Bora Bora with her Swiss partner, 74-year-old Artur Fuchberger. What was meant to be a splendid vacation on the high seas turned tragic when Dilek vanished from the boat on October 26, 2022. While accidents on cruise ships are not unheard of, the circumstances surrounding Dilek's disappearance raise questions and cast doubt on the likelihood of an accidental fall. What really happened to Dilek Ertek? Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Check out our sponsor, Dr. Rahi https://doctorrahi.com/ and use code 'Beebe' for 10% off your order, go today! Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.thedailybeast.com/tiffanys-jewelry-executive-dilek-ertek-dies-after-mystery-cruise-ship-fall https://au.news.yahoo.com/tiffanys-jewellery-executive-falls-cruise-ship-south-pacific-055039563.html https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/swiss-friend-of-missing-turkish-tiffany-co-dealer-also-disappears/news https://au.news.yahoo.com/honeymooners-reveal-unsettling-details-after-tiffanys-tycoon-falls-cruise-ship-010154102.html https://eksiseyler.com/dilek-ertekin-duserek-kayboldugu-cruise-sirketinin-calisanindan-supheli-olaya-dair-detaylar https://www.kocaelitv.com.tr/haber/19021906/dilek-ertek-kimdir-sevgilisi-hakkindaki-iddialar-kafa-karistirdi https://www.milliyet.com.tr/gundem/is-insani-dilek-ertek-icin-giyabi-cenaze-namazi-6857132 https://onurakay.com.tr/dilek-ertek-039-in-olayinda-flas-gelisme-yasandi/7000/ https://whereistara.com/cruise-pros-cons/

August Reiger asked his parents for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country to celebrate his high school graduation, as he was fluent in Spanish and loved learning about new cultures. So just weeks after graduation, his parents and younger brother left Oklahoma for a two-week vacation in Baños, Ecuador. On Father's Day, June 16, 2013, the family set off on a well-maintained hike near their hotel. After a short time, August walked ahead, planning to meet them at the top of an overlook. When the rest of the family arrived at the overlook about 10 minutes later, August had mysteriously vanished and has never been seen again. What happened to August Reiger? Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, True Crime Connections https://www.truecrimeconnections.com/  Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/bringaugusthome/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2624407/One-year-valedictorian-19-vanished-family-vacation-Ecuador-two-sightings-family-hope-alive.html https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/oklahoma-city/2013/06/18/classen-school-of-advanced-studies-valedictorian-disappears-while-hiking-with-family-in-ecuador/60906884007/ https://www.news9.com/story/5e34dd63e0c96e774b358741/truck-sought-in-search-for-okc-teen-missing-in-ecuador https://www.koco.com/article/family-of-missing-teen-remains-in-ecuador/4294337 https://www.cnn.com/2013/06/20/world/americas/ecuador-missing-teen/index.html https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/oklahoma-city/2013/08/28/missing-oklahoma-city-valedictorians-parents-return-from-ecuador-without-their-son/60887385007/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/august-reiger-missing_n_3472822?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR12DNWl8HAjLfKHHGkEulYH5D8gJftUHBeUNB49iApKOJfgaqkh6ZekFSE_aem_09ftQ8XxXqFzWmNPSldOTg https://guardianlv.com/2013/11/oklahoma-scholar-august-reiger-still-missing/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR31m-Zp1Q1hF_w2HQ95jVoX_wGdR6_QDgoVomeJnPyLZoVPGMTKqmdtLuY_aem_4yd5dwOEiEKfh5AJL-Uiwg https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/columns/2018/06/16/five-years-later-oklahoma-city-man-august-reiger-still-missing/60518662007/ https://latinalista.com/culture-2/art/mother-teen-missing-ecuador-shares-profound-grief-via-art https://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/okla-teen-vanishes-family-ecuador-vacation-19530201 https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/americas/ecuador#:~:text=Violent%20crime%20and%20theft%20are,encouraged%20to%20take%20particular%20caution.

In November 2013, 47-year-old Nelly Alva left Lima, Peru to visit her American boyfriend in the Bahamas. After he departed the country, Nelly stayed for another month. Then, she vanished. Her friends and family suspect she encountered criminals who attempted to smuggle her into the United States illegally to reunite with her boyfriend. So, what went wrong, and who is responsible for her disappearance on December 18, 2013? And where is Nelly Alva now? Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Sponsored by The Boyfriend Bikini https://theboyfriendbikini.com/ and use code TRAVEL for 10% off your order! Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/dec/31/woman-missing-after-vacation-bahamas/ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jan/07/man-denies-any-involvement-over-missing-peruvian-w/ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2015/apr/24/disappearance-four-peo-could-be-linked-human-smugg/ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jan/07/concerns-grow-following-disappearance-of-jamaicans/ https://www.bahamasb2b.com/news/2014/01/bahamian-human-smugglers-suspected-in-disappearance-of-tourist https://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/oct/30/family-still-hopes-100000-reward-will-bring-clues/ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/jan/16/pm-govt-investigate-missing-men/ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/jan/11/human-smuggling-ring-link-disappearances/ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jan/08/mitchell-we-are-waging-a-war-against-human/ https://diariocorreo.pe/peru/peruana-que-fue-a-visitar-a-su-novio-a-eeuu-55184/ https://awesomejelly.com/things-you-should-never-do-in-the-bahamas-t2/?layout=t2&utm_source=google&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=A-t2-aj-ShouldNeverBahamas-d&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-ai0BhDPARIsAB6hmP5xt_NvZZvFKqXywO1jxvTI2xwKzOCLhqb19ZN95Eg_sipSqcvqfC4aAjpQEALw_wcB https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/the-bahamas-guide

Steven Cook was a 20-year-old from the UK, on holiday to the Greek island of Crete with a group of friends. It was his first trip without his parents, and he was eager to enjoy his freedom before returning for his final year of college. On his first night in Crete, Steven got separated from his friends and disappeared while making his way back to the hotel. Despite relentless efforts by his family and friends to find him, Steven remained missing for years. After 12 long years, Steven's body was discovered in a well on the island. But how did he end up there? What happened to Steven Cook? Listen as we dive into Crete, the case of Steven Cook, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, A Most Wanted Podcast https://www.amostwantedpodcast.com/ Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findstevencook/ https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&t=h&ll=35.52563800000001%2C23.848599&spn=0.532708%2C1.627092&source=embed&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR36TMiAPUh17KAyfdR0QDvb0xVXkqaZzIpszRFJakY85RCkNFYdJzZ819o_aem_0AOjwOfbZVN6BkkeCzn53w&mid=1zotA4M5wzmxPHzl_kXaJqtd2FD0&z=9 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-47910251 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-14587110 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39007684 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39081173 https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/17570992.family-steven-cook-vows-continue-fight-facts-inquest/ https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1zvaMr__PxClEDkahyIhL5O5ypGd6Mv4_&export=download&display=/4976395049763950last49763952_166618307_IMG_6015.jpeg https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/10770409.Family_of_missing_Steven_Cook_appeal_for_the_public_s_help_in_getting_more_resources/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1Q2eiBja51W_U66DY7CFvBntEnUyMOtlwmEoEhKrLOIGQ8mXUOxWiWEzQ_aem_5CrWTQ6fMvJxaTDBcj-EzQ https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fresh-hope-search-liverpool-student-8843092?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3V3LcJJ0gAvqpDBjGHUXySN52fHWAxeVwBRc6pmaF5uC2Ml-_ZwA6KQ28_aem_tYilt3XnFZI7uXsIA6vM4g https://www.itv.com/news/granada/story/2015-03-19/new-hope-for-missing-students-family/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2E9Y_JjOTrkliA_-5RjrrwCtpufhZrIYlZpqRcENaUAKke0dwvOdE7uC8_aem_aoHVJkgmXKSaTrQ7yeTmhA https://www.northwichguardian.co.uk/news/13619394.Family_will_never_give_up_their_battle_to_find_missing_man/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-39007684 https://anikolouli.gr/en/british-tourist-belongs-skeleton-crete/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4256856/Skeleton-Crete-remains-student.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/4222840.stm https://travel.usnews.com/Crete_Greece/#:~:text=If%20you%20plan%20to%20do,depending%20on%20where%20you%20are. https://travellersworldwide.com/is-crete-safe-to-visit/

Alex Gumm was living with his parents in Maine when he took a vow of silence, adopted a plant-based diet, and delved into research on various religions, conspiracy theories, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life on Earth. After breaking his silence, he informed his parents that he was heading to Hawaii to seek enlightenment. The next day, he shaved his head, and his parents dropped him off at a bus station. He was 25 years old when he arrived on Kauai on February 22, 2018—and vanished two days later. With no clues, many theories have emerged, with his friends and family believing he's still alive and living off the grid in the island's vast wilderness. What happened to Alex Gumm? Listen as we dive into Kauai, the case of Alex Gumm, and how to stay alive on vacation. Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/ And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Murder Diaries https://themurderdiariespodcast.com/ AND Luminol On The Wall https://luminolonthewall.buzzsprout.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/missingwesternpersons/comments/o4ts6t/the_strange_2018_disappearance_of_alex_gumm_in/ https://www.civilbeat.org/2020/09/he-vanished-on-kauai-2-years-ago-will-his-family-ever-find-out-what-happened/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajOpbI2yQ6Q https://www.milfordmirror.com/news/article/New-search-launched-for-man-with-local-ties-14276382.php https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7316947/Maine-man-disappeared-year-ago-Hawaii.html https://nypost.com/2019/08/02/maine-man-vanishes-seeking-enlightenment-in-hawaii/ https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/02/26/kauai-authorities-search-missing-man-last-seen-one-year-ago/ https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/58161 https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/207/searching-for-alex-a-maine-man-vanishes-in-hawaii-his-family-wants-answers-his-friends-go-to-search-for-him/97-236884cf-453a-474e-a71e-ddf889bfee6d?fbclid=IwAR3stjyDPrB7mlKEl8y_SBYghonJkKRwh-s7Io2B1l8t0AUnJVDfv1YN4PY https://disappearedblog.com/alexander-gumm/ https://beachgrit.com/2015/06/come-for-the-waves-stay-for-ever/