1965, Uruguay. An expert team of Mossad agents is dispatched to execute the man known during the Holocaust as “The Hangman of Riga”, Herbert Cukurs. Survivors of Latvia’s Nazi occupation attested to Cukurs brutality during the war, and his part in the murder of tens of thousands, but for twenty years, he remained a fugitive from justice in South America. Did the Mossad complete their mission? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon communit...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 159
1965, Uruguay. An expert team of Mossad agents is dispatched to execute the man known during the Holocaust as “The Hangman of Riga”, Herbert Cukurs. Survivors of Latvia’s Nazi occupation attested to Cukurs brutality during the war, and his part in the murder of tens of thousands, but for twenty years, he remained a fugitive from justice in South America. Did the Mossad complete their mission? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon communit...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 159
February, 1995. The 27 year old lyricist and guitarist of British alternative band The Manic Street Preachers, Richey Edwards, disappears on the eve of a major promotional tour of the United States. Richey’s final journey took him from London to his home town in Wales, and back into England near the border. The trail then goes cold. 28 years on, the mystery of what happened to Richey Edwards has elevated him to cult status amongst true crime and alternative music fans alike. What happened to Ric...
Mar 16, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 158
February, 1995. The 27 year old lyricist and guitarist of British alternative band The Manic Street Preachers, Richey Edwards, disappears on the eve of a major promotional tour of the United States. Richey’s final journey took him from London to his home town in Wales, and back into England near the border. The trail then goes cold. 28 years on, the mystery of what happened to Richey Edwards has elevated him to cult status amongst true crime and alternative music fans alike. What happened to Ric...
Mar 12, 2023•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 158
March, 1999. The tranquility of a gorilla trekking camp deep in the Ugandan Impenetrable Forest is shattered by a blitz attack that leaves many dead and dozens of tourists missing. 24 years on, there is still no justice for the victims of the Bwindi Massacre or their families, and many of its perpertrators escaped justice. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: ht...
Mar 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 157
March, 1999. The tranquility of a gorilla trekking camp deep in the Ugandan Impenetrable Forest is shattered by a blitz attack that leaves many dead and dozens of tourists missing. 24 years on, there is still no justice for the victims of the Bwindi Massacre or their families, and many of its perpertrators escaped justice. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: ht...
Mar 03, 2023•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 157
March 31st, 2002. Australian Janelle Patton, 29, is found brutally murdered off a picturesque road on the remote territory of Norfolk Island. The young woman had moved to the island for a fresh start, and build a life for herself that was soon cut short. The subsequent police investigation would soon uncover a complex web of relationships and an island full of suspects, and despite a conviction in the case, many question its legitimacy to this day. What is the truth of what happened to Janelle P...
Feb 27, 2023•2 hr•Season 1Ep. 156
March 31st, 2002. Australian Janelle Patton, 29, is found brutally murdered off a picturesque road on the remote territory of Norfolk Island. The young woman had moved to the island for a fresh start, and build a life for herself that was soon cut short. The subsequent police investigation would soon uncover a complex web of relationships and an island full of suspects, and despite a conviction in the case, many question its legitimacy to this day. What is the truth of what happened to Janelle P...
Feb 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 156
The Beautiful Beast. The Blond Angel of Hell. The Hyena of Auschwitz. The Bitch of Belsen. These are just a few of the nicknames given by concentration camp prisoners to Irma Grese, one of the most reviled figures in Holocaust history. By her early 20s, Grese was one of the most feared female Nazis, inflicting horror on her subjects in camps across Germany and Poland, including at the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau. Join me as I look at the making of a monster. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buc...
Feb 18, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 155
The Beautiful Beast. The Blond Angel of Hell. The Hyena of Auschwitz. The Bitch of Belsen. These are just a few of the nicknames given by concentration camp prisoners to Irma Grese, one of the most reviled figures in Holocaust history. By her early 20s, Grese was one of the most feared female Nazis, inflicting horror on her subjects in camps across Germany and Poland, including at the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau. Join me as I look at the making of a monster. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buc...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 155
July, 2019. A young couple travelling through one of Canada’s most picturesque regions are found murdered on a deserted roadside. Days later, another murder victim is discovered 400km away. Police are reticent to link the crimes, but it soon becomes clear that a spree killer, or killers, may be on the run. A weeks-long manhunt ensues, that culminates with an ending that only raises more questions than it answers. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Joi...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Each year, more than 6,000 people in the Netherlands fall victim to human trafficking, many of them foreigners. The Dutch capital of Amsterdam, known historically for its laid-back policies, sees some of Europe’s highest sex trafficking rates, and the issue continues to dominate the national discussion. Join me as I look at the history of Amsterdam’s sex trade and some of the stories of those who have seen the most depraved side of the “Venice of the North”. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buck...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 153
June, 2007. Frenchman living in San Francisco, Hugues de la Plaza, 36, is found dead in his locked apartment after a night out. The crime scene is violent and bloody and has more questions than answers. And despite the objections of many experts, it is ruled a suicide by local authorities early on. Over 15 years on, Hugues’ family and friends are campaigning for answers. What happened to Hugues de la Plaza? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the ...
Jan 22, 2023•2 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 152
June, 2007. Frenchman living in San Francisco, Hugues de la Plaza, 36, is found dead in his locked apartment after a night out. The crime scene is violent and bloody and has more questions than answers. And despite the objections of many experts, it is ruled a suicide by local authorities early on. Over 15 years on, Hugues’ family and friends are campaigning for answers. What happened to Hugues de la Plaza? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the ...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 152
The Eighth Wonder of the World. A priceless piece of art. The world’s greatest lost treasure. A marvel of Baroque architecture. Opulent. Dazzling. Unique. These are just a few ways that Russia’s Amber Room has been described. A room crafted entirely from amber, gold and precious stones that served as a space for the country’s royalty for centuries. However, in the dying days of WW2, the Amber Room vanished from its Russian palace home, and it has never been seen again. Today, a replica stands in...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 151
The Eighth Wonder of the World. A priceless piece of art. The world’s greatest lost treasure. A marvel of Baroque architecture. Opulent. Dazzling. Unique. These are just a few ways that Russia’s Amber Room has been described. A room crafted entirely from amber, gold and precious stones that served as a space for the country’s royalty for centuries. However, in the dying days of WW2, the Amber Room vanished from its Russian palace home, and it has never been seen again. Today, a replica stands in...
Jan 06, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 151
September 17, 2009. French football fan, Brice Taton, 28, is beaten to death in Belgrade, Serbia, by a gang made up of supporters of an opposing team. What followed was a long and often controversial investigation into the circumstances of Brice’s death, and just who was responsible. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Hi all, I have decided to take a break for Christmas from now. I promised myself after the events of this year I would take Christmas off from everything for the first time in many years, and I’m going to. I know it isn’t ideal taking a break in the middle of a series, but I just need to. I’m sure many of you feel the same. I want to thank you all for your support this year. I’m not sure I would have got through it without you. Truly. I hope I gave you back something small in return. I also want...
Dec 09, 2022•3 sec
September 17, 2009. French football fan, Brice Taton, 28, is beaten to death in Belgrade, Serbia, by a gang made up of supporters of an opposing team. What followed was a long and often controversial investigation into the circumstances of Brice’s death, and just who was responsible. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Toyah Cordingley’s alleged killer has been apprehended in India, after four years and just weeks after a one million dollar reward was offered by Australian authorities for his capture.
Nov 25, 2022•3 min
September 14, 2017. American teacher living on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Hannah Upp, vanishes during a series of strong hurricanes that hit the island. Hannah had previously been diagnosed with dissociative fugue, a rare psychological condition that impacts memory and personal identity. Hannah has been missing for five years. If you have information on the disappearance of Hannah Upp please call 911 or 340 474 9774. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scot...
Nov 19, 2022•2 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 149
September 14, 2017. American teacher living on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Hannah Upp, vanishes during a series of strong hurricanes that hit the island. Hannah had previously been diagnosed with dissociative fugue, a rare psychological condition that impacts memory and personal identity. Hannah has been missing for five years. If you have information on the disappearance of Hannah Upp please call 911 or 340 474 9774. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scot...
Nov 12, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people. Over eight years on, the truth of what happened to the doomed flight remains unsolved. Join myself and guest Marissa as we discuss the mysterious tale of this missing plane. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com...
Nov 07, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 148
On this special bonus episode to lead into Part 4 of the MH370 series later this week, I will read the names of those onboard and some of their stories, where available. Passenger profiles where available are courtesy of the New York Daily News, and the passenger manifest. Flight crew list is courtesy of the passenger manifest. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the websit...
Oct 31, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people. Over eight years on, the truth of what happened to the doomed flight remains unsolved. Join myself and guest Marissa as we discuss the mysterious tale of this missing plane. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com...
Oct 28, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people. Over eight years on, the truth of what happened to the doomed flight remains unsolved. Join myself and guest Marissa as we discuss the mysterious tale of this missing plane. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 148
As Halloween is coming up, I decided to drop you a bonus episode diving into the urban legend of elite tourist murder clubs, dramatised in movies like Hostel. Do they exist in real life? Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 147
January, 2021. Filipino-American mother of three Maya Millete, 39, vanishes from her family home days before a planned trip for her daughter's birthday. Maya was in the process of leaving her husband and the marriage was plagued with problems. Maya Millete is still missing. Maya Millete was 5’2, 105 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and freckles. She has a wrist tattoo and a clavicle tattoo. If you have information on the disappearance of Maya Millete, please contact the Chula Vista Police Depa...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 146
1981. 22 year old Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg spends three harrowing weeks lost in Bolivia’s Amazon jungle. Separated from his friends and on the cusp of death, Ghinsberg endured more over 20 days than most people do in a lifetime. Despite his ultimate rescue, many lingering questions remain unanswered. Join me as I tell the strange tale of Yossi Ghinsberg, Marcus Stamm, Kevin Gale and Karl Ruprechter. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music p...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 145
1981. 22 year old Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg spends three harrowing weeks lost in Bolivia’s Amazon jungle. Separated from his friends and on the cusp of death, Ghinsberg endured more over 20 days than most people do in a lifetime. Despite his ultimate rescue, many lingering questions remain unanswered. Join me as I tell the strange tale of Yossi Ghinsberg, Marcus Stamm, Kevin Gale and Karl Ruprechter. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music p...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 145
