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 ...
Nov 21, 2024•30 min•Ep. 54
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 follo...
Nov 14, 2024•35 min•Ep. 53
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 w...
Nov 07, 2024•35 min•Ep. 52
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 viole...
Oct 31, 2024•51 min•Ep. 51
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 ...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 50
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...
Oct 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 49
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 on...
Oct 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 48
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...
Oct 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 47
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 s...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
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...
Sep 19, 2024•40 min•Ep. 45
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 heartbrea...
Sep 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 44
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 "Tin...
Sep 05, 2024•31 min•Ep. 43
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, turn...
Aug 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 42
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 doc...
Aug 22, 2024•40 min•Ep. 41
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...
Aug 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 40
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 C...
Aug 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 39
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/thel...
Aug 01, 2024•31 min•Ep. 38
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 a...
Jul 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 37
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...
Jul 18, 2024•36 min•Ep. 36
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/th...
Jul 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 35
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 ...
Jul 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 34
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...
Jun 27, 2024•37 min•Ep. 33
Blake Mitchell, a 30-year-old from Oklahoma, moved to Cozumel, Mexico, to attend classes and earn his diving instructor certification. For about a year, he had been traveling back and forth to Cozumel with his dog Sophie. However, on March 13, 2019, he disappeared. On the day of his disappearance, Blake texted his brother saying he had a toothache and wouldn’t be diving. When the messages suddenly stopped, his family grew concerned. They contacted the diving center, which informed them that Blak...
Jun 20, 2024•36 min•Ep. 32
Forrest Schab is a 26-year-old rapper from Canada known by the stage name DY, short for Die Young. He left Canada for Mexico sometime in August 2010 and subsequently vanished without a trace. Several factors make this case particularly perplexing. Firstly, no one knows the exact date he left Canada, his intended destination in Mexico, or even the reasons behind his trip. Despite the fact that neither his family, friends, record label, nor fans heard from him, it took three months before he was r...
Jun 13, 2024•34 min•Ep. 31
In 1989, Sandra Valentine was a successful 30 year old woman living in New York, when she decided to travel the world for a year. But 8 months into her trip, on March 28th, she mysteriously vanished in Sri Lanka. These were the days before cell phone tracking and cameras on every corner, so there were no clues left behind, until months later when her diary was found giving her family insight into her last days. But still, 35 years later, Sandra Valentine is still missing. Listen as we dive into ...
Jun 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 30
Alex Humphrey, a 29-year-old from England, disappeared on August 13, 2009, while visiting Boquete, Panama. He embarked on a solo backpacking adventure through Central America, eager to explore the sights and immerse himself in the local culture. However, just one day after checking into his hostel, he vanished without a trace. Unfortunately, Alex is not the only traveler to mysteriously disappear in the small town of Boquete. What became of Alex Humphrey? Listen as we dive into Panama, the case ...
May 30, 2024•30 min•Ep. 29
Chong Sum Yee, known to everyone as Angie, was 22 years old when she left home on a solo trip from Malaysia to Thailand on May 29, 2023. It was her first time traveling abroad alone, and she didn't inform anyone about her plans. Her family only discovered she was gone through a Facebook post. What happens next has more twists and turns than most Hollywood movies, and Angie has not been seen in person since. Listen as we dive into Thailand, the case of Angie Chong, and how to stay alive on vacati...
May 23, 2024•35 min•Ep. 28
Mariska Mast was 23 years old when she left the Netherlands on a backpacking adventure through Central America. Her journey led her to the picturesque island of Roatan, Honduras, where she decided to pursue a PADI Scuba Diving course. It was there that she crossed paths with a scuba instructor, with whom she spent the night before her scheduled departure for Costa Rica. Tragically, the following morning, she was dead. The circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, compounded...
May 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 27
Leta Cordes, 49, disappeared from St. Maarten on January 11th, 2008. Originally from Orange County, California, Leta and her husband had recently built a vacation home on the island. They had just enjoyed their first Christmas holiday with friends when Leta left her house after dinner and drinks to gamble at the nearby resort... but she never returned. There are very few physical clues in this case, but someone out there holds the truth about Leta's fate. Many of her friends believe it was her h...
May 09, 2024•37 min•Ep. 26
Carla Valpeoz was 35 years old when she left Michigan with a friend to attend a wedding, celebrate her birthday, and explore Peru. Following the wedding, and wanting to do some solo exploring, Carla ventured alone to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. But tragically, the last known sighting of Carla was captured by surveillance cameras in the village of Pisac on the morning of December 12th, 2018, a she made her way toward the Sacred Valley. This journey held profound significance for Carla, be...
May 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 25
