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The Last Trip

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\nJaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the two things she’s most passionate about: True Crime & Travel.  Through her own solo travels around the world she has a unique perspective on staying alive in paradise.  Join Jaimie as she recreates someone’s last days in paradise on The Last Trip.\n","$":{"audioboom:html":"1"}}
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24: Elliot Blair: Rosarito, Mexico

Elliot Blair, 33, and his wife Kim from Orange County, California, traveled to Rosarito, Mexico, to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary. On the evening of January 13, 2023, after enjoying dinner, drinks, and dancing, the couple returned to their resort. While Kim went to sleep, Elliot took a shower before bed. Shortly afterward, hotel staff woke Kim to inform her that Elliot had died. Mexican authorities concluded that Elliot had been intoxicated and accidentally fell over the railing o...

Apr 25, 202437 minEp. 24

23: Magdalena Zuk: Marsa Alam, Egypt

On April 30th, 2017, 27-year-old Magdalena Zuk tragically died after falling from a hospital window in Egypt. This incident occurred just three days into her week-long holiday. The case has become a focal point for various conspiracy theories, including those involving sex trafficking, murder, drugs, and suicide. The circumstances surrounding Magdalena Zuk's death have fueled speculation and rumors, but isn't there always some truth behind a rumor? What exactly transpired remains unclear, prompt...

Apr 18, 202454 minEp. 23

22: Michal Dixon: Tamarindo, Costa Rica

In October 2009, Michael Dixon embarked on a week-long visit to New York City to catch up with friends before continuing his journey to Costa Rica. However, shortly after arriving in Costa Rica, the 33-year-old British journalist disappeared under mysterious circumstances, vanishing one night after leaving his hotel. The investigation into Dixon's disappearance has yielded scarce evidence, leaving his family to suspect foul play while Costa Rican authorities have suggested the possibility of an ...

Apr 11, 202432 minEp. 22

21: Nara Pech: Wattay International Airport, Laos

In January 2015, Nara Pech marked his recent college graduation by embarking on a three-week journey through Southeast Asia with two close friends. However, only a week into the trip, upon reaching Laos, the 28-year-old wanted to cut his vacation short. His friends, assuming he boarded a plane back to Canada, left him at the airport. Tragically, this decision marked the final time anyone laid eyes on Nara alive. His demise unfolded in a harrowing manner within the bustling confines of the airpor...

Apr 04, 202444 minEp. 21

20: Ildar Rakhmatulin: Viti Levu, Fiji

Ildar Rakhmatulin, 38, was nearing the end of his global journey as he reached Fiji from New Zealand on April 7th, 2023. Scheduled to fly to Malaysia on April 10th, his plans took an unexpected turn. On April 9th, he departed from his hotel, carrying only his backpack and suitcase, inadvertently leaving his phone and keys behind. His departure from the hotel was the last known sighting of him, as he vanished without a trace. Despite efforts to locate him, the mystery surrounding his disappearanc...

Mar 28, 202432 minEp. 20

19: Jason Cortez: Los Angeles, CA

Jason Cortez, 29, left his new bride behind in Virginia to journey to Los Angeles, where he lent his photography skills to a friend's creative project. On September 10th, 2021, during a hike with his friend at Ernest E Debs Regional Park, tragedy struck. A sudden shot pierced the air, and Jason collapsed. Despite desperate attempts at CPR by his companion, Jason succumbed to the senseless violence. This heinous act demands justice for its cold and random nature. Though the investigation is chall...

Mar 21, 202428 minEp. 19

18: Alysha Hanin: Miami, Florida

Alysha Hanin traveled from New Zealand to Miami, Florida on December 10th, 2001, intending to address some matters before returning home to begin a new life with her 3-year-old son. However, her anticipated return never occurred. The last sighting of Alysha was as she left a luxurious hotel in South Miami Beach in the early hours of January 6th, 2002. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance raise numerous questions: Was her occupation as an escort a factor? Did she become a victim of ran...

Mar 14, 202451 minEp. 18

17: Marie Kuhnla: Club Med, Turks & Caicos

Marie Kuhnla set off on a much-anticipated journey from New York to Turks and Caicos for a fun-filled girls getaway. The friends were looking forward to a joyful week of bonding and relaxation, their days brimming with adventures like snorkeling, belting out tunes at karaoke, and basking in the sun by the pool. However, the tranquility shattered one fateful evening when Marie retired to her room for a brief rest before dinner, never to be seen alive again. Tragically, Marie's lifeless body was d...

Mar 07, 202432 minEp. 17

16: Jon Jonsson: Dublin, Ireland

In February 2016, Jon Jonsson embarked on a trip from Iceland to Dublin, Ireland, for a poker tournament. He played through the night, with his fiancee joining him the next morning for a 10-day holiday. However, when she arrived, he seemingly stepped out of the hotel for a cigarette, and mysteriously vanished without a trace. Despite extensive efforts, including a recent search spurred by two anonymous letters received on the 5th anniversary of his disappearance, authorities have been unable to ...

Feb 29, 202433 minEp. 16

15: Deadly Dating: Colombia

What's behind the alarming surge in tourist fatalities in Colombia, particularly among American men? In January 2024, numerous news sources highlighted a troubling trend: at least eight suspicious deaths of Americans occurred within a mere two-month span in Colombia, all seemingly linked to dating apps. The prevalence of such incidents has escalated over recent years, prompting questions about a potential correlation between the rise of the "Passport Bros" movement and these tragic murders in Co...

Feb 22, 202435 minEp. 15

14: Levi Davis: Barcelona, Spain

Levi Davis, a famous Rugby player and former contestant on Celebrity X Factor, abruptly vanished from Barcelona in October 2022. While backpacking across Europe, Levi spontaneously took a ferry from Ibiza to Barcelona. His last known location was The Old Irish Pub, where he was seen mere hours after his arrival in the city. In a chilling turn of events, just before his disappearance, Levi uploaded a 15-minute video on Instagram unveiling distressing allegations of abuse and blackmail. He claimed...

Feb 15, 202440 minEp. 14

13: David Sneddon: Tiger Leaping Gorge, China

David Sneddon was a 24 year old college kid from Utah, who was attending Mandarin classes in Beijing. Following the completion of classes, he decided to hike the famous Tiger Leaping Gorge before going home. On August 14th, 2004, David mysteriously vanished, and both Chinese and the US authorities concluded he fell into the gorge and drowned. However, seven years later, a pivotal phone call from a former US official reached David's parents, altering the course of their lives. Was David kidnapped...

Feb 08, 202446 minEp. 13

12: Tiphaine Veron: Nikko, Japan

At the age of 36, Tiphaine Veron embarked on a three-week dream vacation from France to Japan. On July 28, 2018, she enjoyed breakfast at her hotel before setting out for a day of sightseeing. Despite meticulous planning, fluent Japanese language skills, and a prior visit to the country, Tiphaine mysteriously vanished. There have been extensive searches, but no clues or evidence have ever been discovered. Japanese police initially suggested Tiphaine had been in an accident and sought to close th...

Feb 01, 202443 minEp. 12

11: Samuel Boehlke: Crater Lake, Oregon

At the tender age of 8, Samuel Boehlke embarked on a road trip with his father from Portland, Oregon, to Crater Lake, Oregon, in October 2006. Following a day filled with hiking and sightseeing, the father-son duo engaged in a playful game of hide and seek. However, as the time came to leave, Sammy sprinted up a hill into the woods and mysteriously disappeared. Authorities launched a thorough search effort that spanned a full week, enduring sub-freezing temperatures. Despite their efforts, no cl...

Jan 25, 202439 minEp. 11

10: Britt Lapthorne: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Britt Lapthorne, a young backpacker from Australia, enjoyed her solo journey through Europe... until she reached Dubrovnik, Croatia. While at a nightclub with friends, she was separated from the group and never made it back to the hostel. Almost three weeks later, her lifeless body was discovered in the Adriatic Sea. While Croatia officially labeled it as a death resulting from "misadventure", compelling evidence suggests the possibility of murder. Amidst swirling rumors, there are allegations o...

Jan 18, 202447 minEp. 10

9: Max Castor: Port Campbell, VIC, Australia

Max Castor planned the journey of a lifetime. At the age of 19, he left Sweden with two friends, arriving in Australia on October 19, 2004 for an epic year-long backpacking expedition across the country. Six months later, Max's friends returned home. In a perplexing move, Max sent all his personal belongings, along with his money and plane ticket, back to his family. Accompanying this package was a note indicating his intent to vanish. And vanish he did. The mystery surrounding Max's disappearan...

Jan 11, 202442 minEp. 9

8: Robyn Gardner: Aruba

Robyn Gardner, a 35 year old woman from Maryland, flew to Aruba for a tranquil vacation with Gary Giordano, a man she had met online. Two days into her vacation, they stopped for lunch and proceeded to Baby Beach for a snorkeling excursion, only for Robyn to vanish without a trace. The inconsistencies and suspicion surrounding Gary’s account led to his arrest on murder charges. However, he was eventually released due to a lack of sufficient evidence for prosecution. This case is a gripping rolle...

Jan 04, 202445 minEp. 8

7: Jesse Galganov: Huaraz, Peru

Jesse Galganov, a talented 22-year-old, decided to embark on a gap year adventure, backpacking through South America and Asia before starting medical school. Setting off from Canada in September 2017, his first destination was Peru. A couple days after arriving, Jesse sent a text to his mom letting her know he planned to go on a four-day trek along the Santa Cruz Trail and would be out of reach during that time. However, shortly after this communication, Jesse mysteriously vanished without a tra...

Dec 28, 202340 minEp. 7

6: Jennifer Michelle Lorber: Malibu, CA

In May 2019, Jennifer Lorber embarked on a journey to Malibu, California, a destination she had frequented many times. Strangely, this time, she chose to keep her plans under wraps. Upon arrival, she checked into a motel, reunited with an old friend, and her last known whereabouts were captured on security cameras in the parking lot of a beachside cafe. The perplexing turn of events unfolded when, six days later, Jennifer's lifeless body was discovered in the ocean in a location that had undergo...

Dec 21, 202336 minEp. 6

5: Alison MacKenzie: Rendezvous Caye, Belize

Alison MacKenzie and her boyfriend were traveling through the beautiful country of Belize when they embarked on a boat and camping tour through several islands, landing on Rendezvous Caye the first night. However, the seemingly idyllic adventure took a dark turn when Alison's boyfriend reported her missing the next morning. The mystery deepens as no trace of Alison was ever uncovered. What transpired on that fateful night? While suspicions may initially lean towards the boyfriend, someone else m...

Dec 14, 202342 minEp. 5

4: Elijah Snow: Cancun, Mexico

Elijah Snow and his wife Jamie, left Texas for Cancun, Mexico to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Their first day in paradise was filled with relaxation by the pool, a romantic dinner, and drinks to cap off the celebration. However, the idyllic getaway took a tragic turn when, after Jamie retired to bed, Elijah lingered at the bar to finish his drink and mysteriously vanished. The following morning, Elijah's lifeless body was found in an abandoned neighboring resort, bearing signs of a ...

Dec 07, 202339 minEp. 4

3: Khiara Henry: Maui, Hawaii

Khiara Henry was a vibrant 23 year old woman who left San Diego, California for a solo vacation on the beautiful island of Maui. Within a week of arriving, her rental car was found along the road to Hana at Black Sand Beach... but Khiara was never seen again. How does a young woman vanish on a small island? Maui's list of missing women is longer than I expected, is there a serial killer on Island? Did Khiara run into the wrong person? Or was there an accident? Tune in while Jaimie chats about he...

Nov 30, 202339 minEp. 3

2: Sister Eileen Christie: Hallstatt, Austria

Sister Eileen Christie was a 72 year old nun from New York, vacationing alone in Austria. She was reported missing in July of 2016, when her nephew hadn’t heard from her soon after she checked into a boarding home in the tourist village of Hallstatt. An extensive police search was done and two private investigation companies were hired, but Eileen was never found. Did she start a new life? Was there an accident? Or was it something more sinister? Listen as we talk about the gorgeous landscapes I...

Nov 23, 202347 minEp. 2

1: Oscar Suarez & Magdalena Devil: Barbados

Oscar Suarez & Magdalena Devil vanished while on a fun birthday vacation to Barbados. Two days into their trip they rented a jet ski for a 30 minute ride... but they were never seen again. The jet ski was found two weeks later, 250 miles away, still floating in the Ocean. What happened to Oscar & Maggie? Were there pirates on the water? Human trafficking? An accident? Did they have a boat waiting to take them to a new life? Murder-Suicide? Listen as we talk about the beautiful island of ...

Nov 16, 202338 minEp. 1

Introducing: The Last Trip

The Last Trip is a true crime podcast exclusively investigating missing and murdered victims that were living their best lives… on vacation. Jaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the two things she’s most passionate about: True Crime & Travel. Through her own solo travels around the world she has a unique perspective on staying alive in paradise. Join Jaimie as she recreates someone’s last days in paradise on The Last Trip.

Nov 09, 20232 min
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