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Welcome to Unknown Passage, a missing persons podcast sharing the stories of those who have vanished while travelling abroad.
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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join the Patreon community from $1 a month here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Join Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active.
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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Tiers from $1 a month. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active.
Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Tiers from $1 a month. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active.
Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Tiers from $1 a month. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active.
Listen to all episodes 169 and beyond in the Patreon feed. Tiers from $1 a month. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast
All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active.
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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active.
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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Episodes are uploaded into Patreon and listenable in the app.
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All episodes from 169 onwards are Patreon-only. I explain this on my last public episode. I will continue to update this feed and the website so that people know the Patreon is active. Episodes are uploaded into Patreon.
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March, 1998. Rui Pedro Teixeira Mendonça, 11, vanishes from outside his home in northern Portugal. A decades-long investigation ensued which shone a spotlight on the darkest elements of humanity. Even after subsequent trials related to the boy and his last known movements were held, 25 years on, the fate of Rui Pedro remains unknown.
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March, 1998. Rui Pedro Teixeira Mendonça, 11, vanishes from outside his home in northern Portugal. A decades-long investigation ensued which shone a spotlight on the darkest elements of humanity. Even after subsequent trials related to the boy and his last known movements were held, 25 years on, the fate of Rui Pedro remains unknown.
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In lieu of a proper episode this week, I’m counting down my top 10 favourite European destinations for you as many of you are heading away for a European summer. Granted, there’s a whole lot left that I want to discover. Enjoy.
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I’m really sorry! I’ve got a flu virus and won’t be able to release the next episode until I’m a bit better. I’ll be back as soon as possible. Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcastVisit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com
December, 1992. Tongan-Australian Amelia Hausia, 18, vanishes in the nation’s capital of Canberra. Amelia has just graduated high school, and fought with her boyfriend the night before. 30 years on, there have been no sightings of Amelia since she left her home that morning, despite a number of early leads. If you have information on the disappearance of Amelia Hausia in Canberra in 1992, please contact Crime Stoppers Australia on 1800 333 000. Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcastVisit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com
December 11, 2022. Aviemore, The Scottish Highlands. Argentinian Rodrigo Falcon disappears in the early hours of the morning, after leaving a nightclub in the village. The last confirmed CCTV footage of Rodrigo shows him walking in the opposite direction to home. For over five months, Rod’s family and friends have searched in vain for him, to no avail. If you have information on the disappearance of Rodrigo Falcon, please contact the Missing Rodrigo Falcon Facebook page, leave a voicemail on 0800 887 0111, text 0745644100 or email rod@mm.st Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyJoin the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcastVisit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com
Handcuff King. Showman. Escape artist. Magician. Movie maker. Provocateur. Author. Prison breaker. In his 52 years, Hungarian Harry Houdini was known as a lot of things. Today, he is renowned as one of the greatest performers who ever lived whose acts experts still struggle to replicate. But it’s the story behind the man himself, and his untimely death, that is the most interesting. This is the story of Harry Houdini. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
October, 1983. Chetwynd, British Columbia. German tourists hitchhiking around Western Canada, Andrea Scherpf and Bernd Göricke, accept a lift with someone who would go on to murder them on a lonely trail in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Almost 40 years and three trials later, the double murder remains unsolved. Anyone with information on the murders of Andrea Scherpf and Bernd Göricke are encouraged to contact the Chetwynd RCMP on (250) 788-9221 or Crime Stoppers on 1 (800) 222-8477.Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Not sure what happened. It does ease up after a short amount of time, and only happens in some parts. Edit: I believe it’s my podcasting software as I’ve noticed it on other podcasts and it’s not in my files. One part repeats too. Have raised an IT ticket. Poll is also not showing despite being loaded and all previous polls. same issue as Spotify now runs my podcasting software…have advised them
August, 1993. Siberia, Russia. A group of seven Kazakh hikers, headed up by an expert leader, set off to climb the peaks of the Khamar Daban mountain range. Over a week later, one is found barely clinging to life, and the story she tells is a perplexing one full of horror. The mystery of what happened to the hikers on Khamar Daban still endures today. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyNote: Poll is not showing for some people, including myself, despite it being loaded. Blame Spotify.
August, 1993. Siberia, Russia. A group of seven Kazakh hikers, headed up by an expert leader, set off to climb the peaks of the Khamar Daban mountain range. Over a week later, one is found barely clinging to life, and the story she tells is a perplexing one full of horror. The mystery of what happened to the hikers on Khamar Daban still endures today. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley
Fariba Amani, a Canadian missing from a cruise of the Bahamas. Sylvester Butler Jr, an American missing from a South Pacific cruise. Kaylyn Sommer, an American missing from a music festival cruise to Mexico. John Halford, an Englishman missing from an Egyptian cruise. Four cruise ship passengers, all with unique experiences, and all missing while cruising in diverse parts of the world. This week on Unknown Passage, we look at four distinct stories of missing cruise ship passengers who received little media attention at the time of their disappearances. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
September, 2011. Singaporean-Chinese medical student Kouk Leong Jin, vanishes in the Greek capital of Athens while visiting for a conference. He left his hotel and hasn’t been seen since, and not a trace of what happened to Leong Jin has been uncovered in over a decade. Today, we will look at the disappearance of this promising young medical student, and what could have happened to him. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Richey? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Richey? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Patton? Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Patton? Note: I misspoke at one stage and said 17 people on the island were residents. I meant 1700, which I say later. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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, bloody and leaves 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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 its place. How did an entire room disappear and why hasn’t it been discovered in the last eight decades? This is the tale of the mysterious Amber Room. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 WWII, the Amber Room vanished from its Russian palace home, and it has never been seen again. Today, a replica stands in its place. How did an entire room disappear and why hasn’t it been discovered in the last eight decades? This is the tale of the mysterious Amber Room. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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 to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy holiday. If you travel - be safe. I don’t want to cover you on this podcast or to come looking for you. My passport also just expired. I won’t be on email, and will be on and off Patreon over the next few weeks. Some are experiencing tech glitches joining Patreon. I have submitted a support ticket but can’t follow up until I’m back, so you may have to wait if this affects you. I’ll be back right after Christmas, before New Year.Lots of great episodes already in the works, 2023 will be the best yet for Unknown Passage. All the best and speak to you then - literally. Felicity x
Sorry guys. Having a flare up of my condition and can’t record right now. I’ll be back with Part 2 of Brice’s story when I can. I’m really sorry :(
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/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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.
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/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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 Department on 619-691-5139.
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The podcast will be on a brief break. I’ll be back as soon as it’s possible for me to return x
- 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.
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- 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.
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January, 2011. Swiss twins Alessia and Livia Schepp, six, are abducted by their father during a routine custody visit. Their parents had been experiencing a tenuous separation. By the time the police take the case seriously, the abduction has become a multi-country investigation and over a decade on, we are still yet to discover the whereabouts of these innocent little girls. Where are Alessia and Livia?
If you have information on the whereabouts of Alessia and Livia Schepp, please contact Missing Children Switzerland on 116 000 or at https://missingchildren.ch.
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July, 2021. Australian teacher and expat living in the country of Georgia, Shanae Edwards, calls a friend in distress while hiking a picturesque mountain trail near her home. The call then disconnects. Shanae’s body would be found the following day - robbed, raped and stabbed. Shanae Edwards' life of adventure and endless wandering came to an end while doing what she loved, spending time in nature and hiking, and the hunt was quickly on to find her killer.
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July, 2021. Australian teacher and expat living in the country of Georgia, Shanae Edwards, calls a friend in distress while hiking a picturesque mountain trail near her home. The call then disconnects. Shanae’s body would be found the following day - robbed, raped, and stabbed. Shanae Edwards' life of adventure and endless wandering came to an end while doing what she loved, spending time in nature, and the hunt was quickly on to find her killer.
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May, 1998. Married couple and keen mountain climbers, American Francys Arsentiev and Russian Sergei Arsentiev, attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. If she achieved this, Francys would be the first American woman in history to do so. Francys Arsentiev would soon join the hundreds of bodies forever frozen in time on the world’s tallest mountain. Sergei Arsentiev’s body has never been found. This is the story of the “Sleeping Beauty of Everest”.
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May, 1998. Married couple and keen mountain climbers, American Francys Arsentiev and Russian Sergei Arsentiev, attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. If she achieved this, Francys would be the first American woman in history to do so. Francys Arsentiev would soon join the hundreds of bodies forever frozen in time on the world’s tallest mountain. Sergei Arsentiev’s body has never been found. This is the story of the “Sleeping Beauty of Everest”.
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January, 2022. English retired rugby player living in the USA, Bryn Hargreaves, goes missing from his apartment. He leaves the shower running and all of his possessions behind. Bryn had experienced a lot of emotional upheaval in the recent months and years, and local police put his disappearance down to ending his own life. But is there more to Bryn’s disappearance? At the time of his disappearance Bryn Hargreaves was 36, 6’2” and weighed 220 pounds. He is Caucasian, speaks with a Manchester accent and has brown hair and blue eyes. If you have any information on the disappearance of Bryn Hargreaves from Cheat Lake, West Virginia, please contact the local County Sheriff’s Office on (304) 291-7260.
Contribute to the family Go Fund Me to find Bryn Hargreaves: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bryn-hargreaves-missing
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January, 2020. American Alison MacKenzie, 43, disappears while on an organised tour sailing remote cayes of Belize. The mother of two vanished from her tent while camping on Rendezvous Caye on the second night of the tour, and has never been seen again. What happened to Alison MacKenzie?
If you have information on the disappearance of Alison McKenzie in Belize please contact:
CRIME STOPPERS BELIZE
www.crimestoppersbelize.org
Or call 922 within Belize.
US EMBASSY IN BELIZE:
https://bz.usembassy.gov
Or call (501) 822-4011
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January, 2020. American Alison MacKenzie, 43, disappears while on an organised tour sailing remote cayes of Belize. The mother of two vanished from her tent while camping on Rendezvous Caye on the second night of the tour, and has never been seen again. What happened to Alison MacKenzie?
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February, 2006. Italian-Canadian couple Domenic and Nancy Ianiero jet down to a picturesque Mexican resort town for their daughters destination wedding. Within hours of arriving, they are found brutally murdered in their hotel room. 16 years on, and despite a prime suspect officially being named early on, this case remains unsolved. Can you help find justice for Domenic and Nancy?
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Hi all, just for the next 2-3 months I will only be releasing episodes fortnightly Instead of weekly. It won’t be forever!
June 22, 1996. 20-year-old Swedish national Karina Holmer disappears from an upscale nightclub in the theater district of Boston, Massachusetts. 34 hours later, a homeless person discovers her severed torso while diving in a dumpster just over a mile away from where she was last seen. More than 26 years on, this case remains unsolved, and her killer is presumably still at large. Who killed this beautiful young lady, and why?
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The morning of August 21, 1911. Paris, France. Workers arrive to the The Louvre to find the most valuable and famous piece of art in the world - the Mona Lisa - has been stolen. The most famous art theft of all time will be discussed for over a century. Who stole the Mona Lisa - and how? And why is this piece so priceless? This week on Unknown Passage, we look at the origins of Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece and its endless mysteries, and her notorious theft and numerous vandalisms.
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The morning of August 21, 1911. Paris, France. Workers arrive to the The Louvre to find the most valuable and famous piece of art in the world - the Mona Lisa - has been stolen. The most famous art theft of all time will be discussed for over a century. Who stole the Mona Lisa - and how? And why is this piece so priceless? This week on Unknown Passage, we look at the origins of Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece and its endless mysteries, and her notorious theft and numerous vandalisms.
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October 21, 2018. Australian Toyah Cordingley, 24, is found murdered and buried in sand dunes on an idyllic beach outside of Cairns in Far North Queensland. Her suspected murderer quit his job the same day, left his family behind and fled to India. Almost four years on, he remains there as a free man, despite extradition proceedings. Toyah Cordingley’s case may be at a standstill, but her story deserves to be told in the hopes that she receives the justice she deserves. Join me as I discuss Toyah and the stories of other women in Australia who have been murdered at the hands of a stranger.
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July, 2002. Retired NBA star Bison Dele and his girlfriend, Serena Karlan, disappear while on a sailing trip from French Polynesia to Hawaii, along with the catamaran's captain, Bertrand Saldo. An investigation spanning two sides of the Pacific ensues, but 20 years on, questions remain. What happened onboard Bison’s catamaran?
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July, 2002. Retired NBA star Bison Dele and his girlfriend, Serena Karlan, disappear while on a sailing trip from French Polynesia to Hawaii, along with the catamaran's captain, Bertrand Saldo. An investigation spanning two sides of the Pacific ensues, but 20 years on, questions remain. What happened onboard Bison’s catamaran?
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September, 2017. British kayaker Emma Kelty, 43, is months into a lengthy and challenging journey down the Amazon River, starting at its source in Peru and passing through Brazil to finish at the Atlantic Ocean. The former head teacher, self-confessed adrenaline junkie, prolifically documented her travels on her blog and social media. Then, one day, her communications with the outside world stopped. What happened to Emma Kelty?
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September, 2017. British kayaker Emma Kelty, 43, is months into a lengthy and challenging journey down the Amazon River, starting at its source in Peru and passing through Brazil to finish at the Atlantic Ocean. The former head teacher and self-confessed adrenaline junkie prolifically documented her travels on her blog and social media. Then, one day, her communications with the outside world stopped. What happened to Emma Kelty?
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Switzerland. A central European nation home to snow-capped mountains and rolling green valleys, charming villages and cosmopolitan cities. This wealthy country is a magnet for lovers of the great outdoors and of the finer things in life. But for two young foreign women, it is also where they vanished without a trace. This week on Unknown Passage, we look at the disappearances of Angela Yanez in Zurich in 2007 and Tracy Splinter in Vals in 2016.
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January 31, 1921. The recently-built five-masted commercial sailing schooner, the Carroll A. Deering, wrecks on a notoriously rocky cape of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Once aboard, officials find the ship mostly in order, however there are items missing. Notably a few pieces of equipment, the ship's two lifeboats, the crew's belongings and the entire 11 man crew. None were ever seen again. Amidst stories of rising tensions onboard and strange sightings of the ship before her ultimate wreck, a timeless ghost ship mystery was born.
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January 25th, 2019. Texas. Cosplay fan Elizabeth Barraza, 29, is gunned down in cold blood in her driveway before sunrise while setting up for a garage sale. To this day, the killer, or their motive for murder, remains a mystery, despite the public having access to video showing the ambush, the killers car, the killer and maybe, their voice. Elizabeth’s case should be solved, and her killer may have fled. We don’t know. $50,000 is now on offer for tips that lead to their apprehension. If you have information on the murder of Elizabeth Barraza, contact Crime Stoppers today. Tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers Houston directly to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org. Their email is info@crime-stoppers.org
Footage 1 (neighbours cctv footage):
https://youtu.be/wnkkilLuC9U
Footage 2 (Barraza’ ring doorbell - warning loud gunshots):
https://youtu.be/J7nkWx12Cvk
Crime Stoppers Houston Tips: https://crime-stoppers.org
https://whokilledlizbarraza.com
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[Part 4 of 4] April 6, 1970. Sean Flynn, son of leading man of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Errol Flynn, disappears without a trace while working as a photojournalist in Cambodia. Sean and his colleague Dana Stone were never seen again, and over half a century later, what happened to both men remains a mystery. Were they kept captive for years by the Viet Cong? Killed by the Khmer Rouge? Or something else? Join me on this multi-part special episode as I look at the stories of Errol Flynn, his son Sean Flynn and that of Dana Stone, the complex history of a country close to my own heart, and the many theories of what befell the two men.
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[Part 3 of 4] April 6, 1970. Sean Flynn, son of leading man of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Errol Flynn, disappears without a trace while working as a photojournalist in Cambodia. Sean and his colleague Dana Stone were never seen again, and over half a century later, what happened to both men remains a mystery. Were they kept captive for years by the Viet Cong? Killed by the Khmer Rouge? Or something else? Join me on this multi-part special episode as I look at the stories of Errol Flynn, his son Sean Flynn and that of Dana Stone, the complex history of a country close to my own heart, and the many theories of what befell the two men.
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[Part 2 of 4] April 6, 1970. Sean Flynn, son of leading man of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Errol Flynn, disappears without a trace while working as a photojournalist in Cambodia. Sean and his colleague Dana Stone were never seen again, and over half a century later, what happened to both men remains a mystery. Were they kept captive for years by the Viet Cong? Killed by the Khmer Rouge? Or something else? Join me on this multi-part special episode as I look at the stories of Errol Flynn, his son Sean Flynn and that of Dana Stone, the complex history of a country close to my own heart, and the many theories of what befell the two men.
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April 6, 1970. Sean Flynn, son of leading man of the Golden Age of Hollywood, Errol Flynn, disappears without a trace while working as a photojournalist in Cambodia. Sean and his colleague Dana Stone were never seen again, and over half a century later, what happened to both men remains a mystery. Were they kept captive for years by the Viet Cong? Killed by the Khmer Rouge? Or something else? Join me on this multi-part special episode as I look at the stories of Errol Flynn, his son Sean Flynn and that of Dana Stone, the complex history of a country close to my own heart, and the many theories of what befell the two men.
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September, 2012. A British family of five holidaying in a picturesque location in the French Alps is ruthlessly gunned down by an unknown perpetrator on the side of a remote alpine road. Three are killed. Confounding the investigation is that, found with their bodies, is also that of a local cyclist. As we near the 10 year anniversary of what came to be known as the Annecy Murders, the case remains cold. Who was the target of this violent crime? A quiet British-Iraqi family? A small town Frenchman and new father? And most importantly, who is responsible for the murders of Saad and Iqbal Al-Hilli, Suhaila al-Allaf and Sylvain Mollier?
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Some brief case updates on cases we have covered in the past: Narumi Kurosaki, Caroline Crouch, Julian Assange, Amy Fitzpatrick. + Masha’s story.
November, 2016. Australian volunteering in Mozambique, Elly Warren, 20, is found dead behind a toilet block in a small coastal town. Five years on, Elly’s alleged murder still doesn’t have official answers, and evidence of police corruption points to a coverup.
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- Jamaican teenager living in Canada, Melonie Biddersingh, 17, goes missing from the Toronto apartment she shares with her father, stepmother and siblings. Melonie would be listed as missing for almost 20 years before a break in the case came from the most unlikely source. This is the tragic story of Melonie Biddersingh.
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December, 2001. British businessman living in Los Angeles, Anthony Fox, disappears during a tenuous legal battle and his car is found hundreds of miles away. Anthony was never seen again. 20 years on, the whereabouts of Anthony Fox are still unknown, but his dealings with Hollywood stars and often eccentric life continue to perplex those looking into his case. Is Anthony Fox alive or dead?
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In May 2009, American Joe Dunsavage set out on a catamaran for a day of fishing off a picturesque island of Honduras. He vanished without a trace. I am pleased to welcome Joe’s brother Jeff to this episode of Unknown Passage, to discuss his brothers disappearance and his advocacy for families going through the same with the Missing Americans Project. Learn more about the Missing Americans Project here: http://missingamericans.ning.com
4 July, 1991. Chinese-Australian heart surgeon and pioneer in the cardiac field, Dr Victor Chang, is brutally murdered in broad daylight on a Sydney street. Victor’s research and work ended on that cold July morning 30 years ago, but his legacy lives on. Join me as we explore the life story behind this iconic man and his untimely death.
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January, 1994. Italian backpacker Ylenia Carrisi, arrives into the American city of New Orleans. Within a week, Ylenia had vanished. Ylenia’s disappearance remains a mystery today. What happened to the young Italian writer who loved travelling and people? And is a compelling sighting enough to close the case?
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April, 2015. Irish nurse living in Glasgow, Karen Buckley, 24, disappears from the streets of the Scottish city after a night out with friends. Quick action and intense police work would mean Karen would be quickly located. Unfortunately, she had been murdered by a repeat offender that should not have been free on the streets of Glasgow.
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December, 2004. American Annette Mizener, 37, departs on a week-long Carnival cruise from Los Angeles to Mexico. Annette had won her place on the cruise in a competition, and felt that her recent bad times were improving. 30 miles off the coast of Mexico on the last night of the cruise, Annette vanished from the ship. What happened to Annette Mizener?
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June, 2017. Australian prisoner in Bali’s notorious Kerobokan Prison, Shaun Davidson, escapes the jail with three other inmates. Shaun would go on to taunt the authorities via Facebook, claiming to be in one country after another. Then Shaun went quiet. Where is Shaun Davidson? Let’s take a look at Shaun’s story and some other famous prison escapee letter writers.
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December 2, 2018. British backpacker Grace Millane, disappears on her 22nd birthday from the heart of New Zealand’s busiest city, Auckland. The police would quickly piece together what happened to Grace and who was responsible. Grace Millane’s murder made headlines across the world, and her death left a huge hole in a close family.
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June 2, 2011. 13 year old Thai teenager living in Melbourne, Bung Siriboon, vanishes while on her short suburban walk to school. Over 10 years on, Bung is still missing. A $1 million reward is on offer for information leading to the person that abducted Bung. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Bung Siriboon from Boronia, please contact Crime Stoppers Australia on 1800 333 000.
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John Martin Scripps, commonly referred to as “The Tourist From Hell”, was an English spree killer with three confirmed victims across South East Asia in the 1995. Scripps could be responsible for many more murders across the world. This week on Unknown Passage, we look at the criminal career of a tourist killer few have heard of.
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May, 2018. South African Carla Van Eeden, 25, is found dead in her hotel room in a five star resort in the Bahamas. Carla’s death is quickly marked a suicide, but as the investigation unfolds, doubt is shed on this narrative. Was Carla murdered?
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July, 2016. British journalist Max Spiers, 39, becomes ill and dies while staying with a friend in Warsaw, Poland. Max’s obsession with conspiracy theories has given way to endless conspiracy theories of their own in relation to his death. Was Max’s death due to natural causes? Or were sinister forces trying to silence Max for good?
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August, 2004. American tourist Merrian Carver, 40, disappears from a cruise ship bound for Canada. The cruise liner does not report her disappearance within days of setting sail from Seattle, and her family are blocked from getting answers at every turn. Did Merrian take the cruise to take her own life? Did she accidentally fall overboard? Or is something more sinister at play?
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September, 1988. British wildlife photographer Julie Ward, 28, is brutally murdered on a popular Kenyan game reserve. 33 years on and despite decades of investigation by her father, the murder of Julie Ward remains unsolved. Was Julie’s murdered covered up by the highest people in power? Or were the right people put on trial and acquitted?
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Gary Burns, missing from Turkey. Edward Cook and Kevin Ainley, missing from Spain. These are the stories of three men from Liverpool and surrounds who are missing abroad. Their families want and deserve answers. Do you have them?
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There are 2600 long-term missing people in Australia. Some of them are from foreign countries. These are the stories of two missing men last seen in Australia.
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October 23, 2019. The dead bodies of 39 Vietnamese immigrants are found in a lorry that arrives into Essex, England, from Europe. The deaths are soon tied to a sophisticated people smuggling enterprise who had completed the trip before. In January this year, the masterminds of this mass tragedy met their fate.
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November 28, 1981. British two year old Katrice Lee vanishes from an army barracks in Germany, where her father is stationed. This year marks 40 years that the little girl has been missing, and her family believe she is still out there. Katrice Lee is a white female with brown curly hair. She had a distinct condition in her left eye that would have required corrective surgery. If you know the whereabouts of Katrice Lee please call 0800 616888.
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November, 2011. American Yvonne Baldelli, 41, disappears from her new home on a remote island of Panama. Her boyfriend claims she left him for another man and moved to Costa Rica. Yvonne's family soon become suspicious of his story. What happened to Yvonne Baldelli?
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August, 1974. American sailors Mac and Muff Graham disappear from their ketch anchored off a deserted atoll in the North Pacific Ocean. The ketch soon appears in Hawaii, repainted and renamed, despite maritime superstition. It also has new owners. What happened to Mac and Muff Graham?
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August, 2017. German in Australia, Tanja Ebert, 23, vanishes after her husband claims they had an argument. The mother of two lived on a remote outback property with her family, and left without taking any of her belongings with her. Four years on and many searches later, her husband remains the prime suspect in Tanja’s disappearance.
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August 10, 2000. Welsh backpacker Kirsty Jones, 23, is found raped and murdered in yet room in a small guesthouse in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Police in Thailand and Wales would spend the next 20 years investigating the case before its statute of limitations ran out, and the focus would fall on the other occupants of the guesthouse. Who killed Kirsty Jones?
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April, 2018. Canadian traveller, Sebastian Woodroffe, 41, kills a spiritual leader in Peru, and in retaliation is murdered by angry villagers. Sebastian’s quest for answers would ultimately lead him to the the most remote jungles of Peru, and to his death.
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May, 2019. South African John Bothma, 23, vanishes from the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, while teaching in Vietnam. Almost two months later, another South African teacher in Vietnam, Mushfiq Daniels, 28, also vanishes from the same busy city streets. Both of John and Mushfiq’s mothers have travelled to Vietnam to search for their sons to no avail. Have you seen John or Mushfiq?
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August, 1991. Care packages sent by the family of Australian expat in India Odette Houghton, 24, are returned to sender. Odette was always in contact with her family and friends at home, and suddenly disappeared a year into living in the northernmost reaches of India, near the Himalayas. 2021 will mark 30 years since the bubbly and adventurous Australian backpacker vanished in India, and since then, there has been a long list of other tourists that have disappeared in the same valleys and mountains of the Himachal Pradesh region. For this 100th episode of Unknown Passage, we take a look at the case that inspired this podcast.
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August, 1991. Care packages sent by the family of Australian expat in India Odette Houghton, 24, are returned to sender. Odette was always in contact with her family and friends at home, and suddenly disappeared a year into living in the northernmost reaches of India, near the Himalayas. 2021 will mark 30 years since the bubbly and adventurous Australian backpacker vanished in India, and since then, there has been a long list of other tourists that have disappeared in the same valleys and mountains of the Himachal Pradesh region. For this 100th episode of Unknown Passage, we take a look at the case that inspired this podcast.
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March, 1989. Texas student Mark Kilroy, 21, vanishes from the streets of a Mexican border city he is visiting with friends on Spring Break. An unrelated police arrest would lead to a horrifying discovery on a ranch outside of Matamoros that would horrify the world, destroy the lives of Mark’s family and drive tourists away from the northern Mexican city.
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March, 1989. Texas student Mark Kilroy, 21, vanishes from the streets of a Mexican border city he is visiting with friends on Spring Break. An unrelated police arrest would lead to a horrifying discovery on a ranch outside of Matamoros that would horrify the world, destroy the lives of Mark’s family and drive tourists away from the northern Mexican city.
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September 24, 2002. Australian Dianne Brimble, 42, is found dead in a stranger’s room on board a cruise ship in the South Pacific. It wouldn’t be long before it became one of the biggest news stories in Australia, and eight men would become suspects in Dianne’s death.
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June, 1982. Welsh nanny working in Canada Christine Prince, 25, vanishes while walking home after a night out. Christine’s drowned body would be found. Almost 40 years on, the mystery of what happened to Christine would become entwined with other unsolved murders of women in the busy Canadian city.
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December, 2018. Turkish-born Canadian professor Ramazan Gençay, 57, disappears from a bar in the notorious Colombian city of Medellin. Weeks later, his body is found in a remote area outside the city. What happened to Ramo?
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August, 1934. The body of an unidentified young woman is found off the side of a rural road in Australia, beaten, shot and set alight. She is wearing bohemian pyjamas, so the press nickname her “Pyjama Girl”. It would take 10 years for the identity of “Pyjama Girl” to be discovered. But many believe that this identification was an error and that she is still a Jane Doe. Who is “Pyjama Girl”?
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On this bonus episode, guest Laura and I discuss some psychological disorders named after cities and why they are.
Listen to Laura’s podcast The Serial Monogamist on major podcast platforms.
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Talking about British-born mother Caroline Crouch, 20, whose husband has now confessed that he was the one to kill her and the family dog in Greece. Rest easy, Caroline. Some further notes: Babis blamed Albanians only adding to further division. Caroline was 16 and Babis almost 30 when they got together, and 17 when she got married. She dropped out of university at his request and he moved her away from her friends and family. The night before her murder Caroline was searching for a hotel to leave him with her baby.
May, 1979. British nurse Helen Smith, 23, is found dead after a party at a colleagues home in the city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The notoriously strict kingdom sentences other guests for breaking Islamic law, and mark Helen’s death as an accident, but Helen’s father doesn’t accept the official narrative. Ron Smith would wage a decades-long fight in both Britain and Saudi Arabia to find the truth about what happened to his daughter.
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Mary Gregory. Hugh Nolan. Kieran Burke. Michal Krowczynski. David O’Sullivan. Five international tourists that disappeared of the nearly 80 million that visit the United States each year. Each received little media coverage and the details of their disappearances are scarce. Let’s take a look at these Irish, Polish and Canadian tourists missing in the USA.
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December, 2016. Japanese student, Narumi Kurosaki, 21, vanishes from her halls of residence in a small city in France, where she is studying. What happened to Narumi? Is her new boyfriend responsible for her disappearance? Her ex boyfriend in Japan? Or someone else? And did Narumi leave of her own accord, or did someone do something to Narumi?
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July 26, 2019. American tourists Finnegan Elder, 19, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 18, commit a murder while staying in the Italian capital, Rome. The killing shook the ancient city, and followers of the case were torn on what the punishment should be and what the truth was. This month, the young men returned to court for sentencing. This is the story of Finnegan Elder and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth.
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July 26, 2019. American tourists Finnegan Elder, 19, and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth, 18, commit a murder while staying in the Italian capital, Rome. The killing shook the ancient city, and followers of the case were torn on what the punishment should be and what the truth was. This month, the young men returned to court for sentencing. This is the story of Finnegan Elder and Gabriel Natale-Hjorth.
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October, 2011. German tourists, Stefan Ramin and his partner Heike Dorsch anchor off the coast of a remote French Polynesian island after three years at sea. Their time on the tranquil South Pacific island quickly becomes a nightmare when Stefan vanishes and Heike is attacked. The murder in paradise of Stefan Ramin lead to gory headlines across world news, but what is the truth?
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February, 2009. American woman in Puerto Rico, Sara Kuszak, 35, is kidnapped and murdered while on a jog. Sara was engaged and pregnant with her first child, and her hopes and dreams came to an end at the hands of a predator. Despite her ultimate death, Sara’s quick thinking would help find her murderer. This is the story of Sara Kuszak.
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December 4, 2005. The body of Swedish woman Annie Borjesson, 30, is found on a beach in Scotland. 15 years on, the mystery of Annie’s death and the many strange occurrences related to it still fascinate fans of true crime. Was Annie’s death a suicide, an accident or a murder?
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- Vietnamese-Australian Van Tuong Nguyen is arrested for trafficking heroin into Singapore and the zero-tolerance Southeast Asian country sentences him to hang and he is held in Singapore’s notorious Changi prison. Despite the efforts of the Australian government and friends and family of Van, the 25 year old was executed in 2005. This is Van’s story.
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- Vietnamese-Australian Van Tuong Nguyen is arrested for trafficking heroin into Singapore and the zero-tolerance Southeast Asian country sentences him to hang and Van is held in Singapore’s notorious Changi Prison . Despite the efforts of the Australian government and friends and family of Van, the 25 year old was executed in 2005. This is Van’s story.
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August, 2015. American teacher Dahlia Yehia, 25, disappears while volunteering in the aftermath of the major earthquake in Nepal. Her last known contact was a local who she connected with through the Couchsurfing platform, but does he have the key to what happened to Dahlia?
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August, 2015. American teacher Dahlia Yehia, 25, disappears while volunteering in the aftermath of the major earthquake in Nepal. Her last known contact was a local who she connected with through the Couchsurfing platform, but does he have the key to what happened to Dahlia?
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February, 2016. Italian doctoral student Giulio Regini, 28, is found tortured and murdered on the streets of Cairo, Egypt. 5 years on, those responsible for Giulio’s death have still not been bought to justice and similar cases continue to happen in Egypt under their authoritarian government.
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September, 2019. An SD card is found on a busy street in Anchorage, Alaska. The woman who finds it takes it home and views its contents, and before long the police become involved. Has this killer killed before? And if so, where?
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December, 2018. American friends Casey Macpherson - Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory, both 37, die in mysterious circumstances on the Caribbean island of Anguilla at the same time. Over two years on, opinions on the case continue to be split as to whether friends and family of the two friends had anything to do with their deaths.
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March, 2007. British expat and English teacher in Japan, Lindsay Hawker, 22, is found murdered in an apartment in a region east of Tokyo. The murder suspect soon goes on the run and would continue to evade authorities for over two years, and ultimately, Lindsay’s murder would lead to a landmark court ruling.
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July, 1995. Six western male tourists are abducted in the Indian region of southern Kashmir by Pakistani militants. Twenty five years later, the fate of four of the tourists remained unknown.
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- American Carolyn Abel, 26, is brutally murdered in her apartment in Seoul, South Korea. As police investigate, they find evidence that points to a fellow expat as Carolyn’s killer. Over three decades, police on both sides of the Pacific have fought to have Carolyn’s murderer brought to justice, and her case has lead to law changes that could protect other Americans abroad. This is Carolyn’s story.
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March, 2007. US contractor Bob Levinson, 60, vanishes from his hotel in Iran while on a work visit. Almost 14 years later and after pleas from both the US government and Bob’s family, the fate of Bob Levinson remains unknown.
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March, 1998. American Amy Bradley, 23, vanishes from a cruise ship in the Caribbean. Over the years, credible sightings of Amy would be reported across the region, and those fascinated with the case would be torn. Has Amy been alive this entire time or did she die on the cruise?
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Part 2 of 2. From early parts in Australian television to Oscar-nominated roles in Hollywood productions, Heath Ledger left an indelible mark in the world of acting. At just 28 years of age, Heath was found dead in New York City. The Perth-born star achieved so much in his short life, and his body of work continues to impress film-goers. This is the story of Heath Ledger.
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Part 1 of 2. From early parts in Australian television to Oscar-nominated roles in Hollywood productions, Heath Ledger left an indelible mark in the world of acting. At just 28 years of age, Heath was found dead in New York City. The Perth-born star achieved so much in his short life, and his body of work continues to impress film-goers. This is the story of Heath Ledger.
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January, 2015. Finnish tourist, Felix Dahl, 22, is found dead on a quiet back street of Indian tourist destination, Goa. Six years on, local police still consider Felix’s suspicious death to be a tragic accident, while his family and friends believe something much more sinister befell Felix.
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February, 2013. Australian grandmother Jette Jacobs, 67, flies to South Africa to meet with her 28 year old boyfriend she intends on marrying. But Jette wouldn’t receive her happy ending. Instead, almost a decade on her family would still be fighting for answers as to how Jette ended up dead in a foreign country.
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October, 1986. The dismembered body parts of Japanese tourist Kazuko Toyonaga, 22, are discovered floating in the water of Copenhagen, Denmark. As police investigate, they start to connect Kazuko’s case with other similar murder in the region. After Kim Wall’s murder in 2017, the cold case is dusted off and many believe the same killer is responsible for both young women’s murders.
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August, 2017. Accomplished Swedish journalist Kim Wall, 30, disappears while touring a submarine created by an eccentric Danish inventor. In a horrific turn of events that makes international headlines, the life of Kim Wall came to an end. But her legacy lives on. This is the story of Kim Wall.
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April, 2015. American Denise Pikka Thiem, 41, vanishes while hiking the famous Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. After many months and endless searches, Denise’s body is discovered and her killer caught. What lead someone to murder an innocent woman traveling solo on one of the most popular trails in the world?
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August, 2010. Australian living in Canada, Owen Rooney, 24, disappears while making his way home from a music festival. Owen was last seen leaving a rural hospital where he was being treated for injuries from an assault. Owen’s remains are discovered seven years later, but the question remains. What happened to Owen Rooney?
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September, 2005. A body washes up just outside of Stockholm, Sweden. It is soon identified as Spanish tourist Miguel Angel Martinez. But serious problems with the identification and autopsy of the body soon cast doubt on whether it is in fact Miguel at all.
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April, 1989. Swedish backpackers Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen disappear while hiking in the wilderness of New Zealand. The police soon charge a man who spends 20 years in prison for their murders - but has an innocent man been wrongfully accused? What happened to Urban and Heidi?
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January 2, 2016. 21 year old American tourist Otto Warmbier is arrested in North Korea. After being sentenced to 15 years hard labour, Otto is not heard from again. In 2017, Otto is returned to the USA in a vegetative state. He died just days later. How did Otto end up like this? Was he tortured? Did he attempt suicide? This is the story of Otto Warmbier’s imprisonment in North Korea.
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January 2, 2016. 21 year old American tourist Otto Warmbier is arrested in North Korea. After being sentenced to 15 years hard labour, Otto is not heard from again. In 2017, Otto is returned to the USA in a vegetative state. He died just days later. How did Otto end up like this? Was he tortured? Did he attempt suicide? This is the story of Otto Warmbier’s imprisonment in North Korea.
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September, 2006. American Tammy Grogan, 35, boards a cruise ship for a relaxing trip down to Mexico. On the return leg, Tammy disappears. As police investigate, the suspicious actions and the complex relationship of Tammy’s fellow vacation-goers only adds to a mystery that is still unsolved almost 15 years on.
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- Hilary Hayward-Thomas from Boston's American accent vanishes after meeting actor Alec Baldwin. Where did it go and can it be found? This is a bonus episode with guest Laureena about Hollyweird, accents and life in general. Foul language is to be expected.
Part 1 of a multi-part series on the life of Australian Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange.
May, 2015. Detroit activist and expat in Ghana, Mamalena Diop, 75, is murdered alongside her sister in their close knit African American community. Suspicion is cast on locals they had argued with over land ownership - but were they really the killers?
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May, 2004. Colorado local Al Kite, 53, advertises his spare room for rent. A strange man takes the room, and before long, Al Kite is found tortured to death in his basement. The new roommate is the suspected killer of Al Kite, and could be on the run internationally. The suspected killer is male, white, in his forties or fifties, 5’10", 170 to 180 pounds and has black or brown hair. A number of witnesses reported that he walked with a limp and used a cane, while others detected a Romanian accent.
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May, 2004. Colorado local Al Kite, 53, advertises his spare room for rent. A strange man takes the room, and before long, Al Kite is found tortured to death in his basement. The new roommate is the suspected killer of Al Kite, and could be on the run internationally. The suspected killer is male, white, in his forties or fifties, 5’10", 170 to 180 pounds and has black or brown hair. A number of witnesses reported that he walked with a limp and used a cane, while others detected a Romanian accent.
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February, 2019. Zimbabwean in Wales Tapiwa Matuwi, 21, disappears off the streets of Swansea in the early hours of the morning. Almost two years on, the budding hip hop artist is still missing, and his friends and family miss him terribly. Where is Tapi and what happened to him?
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- Australians Kevin Barlow and Brian Chambers are arrested in Malaysia for drug trafficking and sentenced to death. The story of the first two Westerners executed in Malaysia shocked the world, and continues to promote important debate over the issue of the death penalty.
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- Australians Kevin Barlow and Brian Chambers are arrested in Malaysia for drug trafficking and sentenced to death. The story of the first two Westerners executed in Malaysia shocked the world, and continues to promote important debate over the issue of the death penalty.
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October 23, 2008. Irishman JP Grealis, 24, disappears while living and working in The Netherlands. 12 years on, the whereabouts of JP are still unknown. JP is 5’9, and has red wavy hair, a slim build and broad shoulders. He generally wears jeans, a T-shirt and a hoodie and has a habit of walking with his sleeves over his hands.
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January, 2011. Irish newlywed Michaela McAreavey, 27, is murdered while on her honeymoon on the African island of Mauritius. The first ever murder of a tourist on Mauritius is still officially marked as unsolved, despite firm suspects being tried and let free. Did the Mauritian authorities get the right men? Or did their bungled investigation allow the real murderer to get away?
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February, 1979. Five young men head out from the Hawaiian town of Hana for a day of fishing. After a heavy storm rolls in, extensive searches for the men are exhausted. Almost a decade later and 2000 miles away, a discovery breaks the case of the Sarah Joe and its crew wide open.
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February, 1979. Five young men head out from the Hawaiian town of Hana for a day of fishing. After a heavy storm rolls in, extensive searches for the men are exhausted. Almost a decade later and 2000 miles away, a discovery breaks the case of the Sarah Joe and its crew wide open.
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January, 1956. American Christian missionary Jim Elliot is killed alongside four companions while trying to evangelise a remote tribe in Ecuador. Was Jim Elliot an innocent trying to improve the lives of others? Or was he reckless in his fatal actions?
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November, 2018. American Evangelical Christian John Chau ignores strict laws to approach the Andaman island of North Sentinel Island to spread the word of God to its remote tribes. As expected, John Chau did not receive the reception he hoped for.
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June, 2000. A deliberately set fire engulfs the busy Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel in the rural Queensland town of Childers, Australia. 15 young backpackers were killed, and 69 survivors still bear the physical and mental scars of this act of brutality today. The murderer of the 15 young people has applied for parole in 2020, after serving only twenty years for the ultimate act of cruelty. This is the story of the Childer’s Backpacker Hostel fire.
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June, 2000. A deliberately set fire engulfs the busy Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel in the rural Queensland town of Childers, Australia. 15 young backpackers were killed, and 69 survivors still bear the physical and mental scars of this act of brutality today. The murderer of the 15 young people has applied for parole in 2020, after serving only twenty years for the ultimate act of cruelty. This is the story of the Childer’s Backpacker Hostel fire.
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Distinguished American journalist Larry Lee, 41, is found murdered in Guatemala, where he was living as a foreign correspondent. An incompetent and lazy investigation did not follow up on vital leads, and to this day Larry’s murder remains unsolved. Why was an American journalist’s murder not afforded the attention it deserved? And was Larry the victim of a hate crime, a crime of opportunity or a murder at the hands of someone he reported on?
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February, 1998. Canadian Steven Mylan, 20, leaves his family home in Ontario and drives to the Grand Canyon, without telling anyone of his plans. When Steven’s car is eventually located, the series of events only poses more questions. Steven has never been seen again. Steven was Caucasian, 5’10, weighed 150 pounds and had brown hair and brown eyes. He had a two- to three-inch oval-shaped birthmark under his right arm. If alive today, Steven Mylan would be 42 years old.
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Dutch tourists Kris Kremers, 21, and Lisanne Froon, 22, head off for a day trip hiking in the forests of Panama. When they don’t return, a search starts for the women that would give way to endless theories and speculation that continues until this very day. Were Kris and Lisanne the victims of an innocent hiking trip turned dangerous? Or is something more sinister at play?
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Dutch tourists Kris Kremers, 21, and Lisanne Froon, 22, head off for a day trip hiking in the forests of Panama. When they don’t return, a search starts for the women that would give way to endless theories and speculation that continues until this very day. Were kris and Lisanne the victims of an innocent hiking trip turned dangerous? Or is something more sinister at play?
Featuring guest co-host Laureena.
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June, 2005. Patrick McDermott, 48, goes missing from a charter fishing boat off the coast of California. 15 years on and numerous sightings and leads later, many suspect Patrick faked his own death and started a new life in Mexico. Patrick is 5’9 and weighed 140 pounds at the time of his disappearance. If alive today, he would be 63 years old.
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00:00-16:00 - I rant about Melbourne. 16:00 onwards - A casual look through my true crime bookshelf and my own personal stories associated with the books.
Founded in 1998, Dignitas is a controversial assisted dying clinic located in Switzerland. The not for profit organisation assists those that meet the criteria the right to die with dignity.
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May, 2000. Australian Rodney Marks, 32, dies after a sudden mysterious illness while working on a research station at the South Pole. Later investigations find he died from ingesting a lethal amount of methanol. Was Rodney Marks’ death a tragic accident, an elaborate suicide or a sinister plot by one of his Antarctic colleagues?
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An interview with Ryan Roth's uncle, Sean Flynn. Please spread the word about Ryan and be sure to listen to his original episode (Episode 27) before this one.
World War 2 Hungary. Jewish swimming prodigy Eva Szekely dreams of competing for her country at the Olympics, but the deportation of Jews across Europe leaves her fighting to live. Eva goes on to become a successful international swimmer, and her inspiring survival story closed its final chapter when Eva died this year at the age of 92.
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To “celebrate” episode 40, I thought I’d go through what’s been going on here in Melbourne and a few updates on cases I’ve covered including Ryan Roth and Asha Kreimer.
September, 2008. Australian backpacker in Europe, Britt Lapthorne, vanishes from the streets of Dubrovnik, Croatia. The discovery of Britt’s body would only bring about more questions than answers. Almost 12 years on, the cause of Britt’s death is a mystery but all signs point to a tragic miscarriage of justice.
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On this episode, I interview Desiree Gibbon’s mother, Andrea about Desiree’s case and how we can help her in her quest for justice.
November, 2017. 26 year old New York model and aspiring filmmaker, Desiree Gibbon, is brutally murdered while staying with family in Montego Bay, Jamaica. DNA testing find male and female DNA on Desiree’s body. To this day, Jamaican police have done little to solve Desiree’s murder and bring her killers to justice. Desiree deserves justice.
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November, 2017. 26 year old New York model and aspiring filmmaker, Desiree Gibbon, is brutally murdered while staying with family in Montego Bay, Jamaica. DNA testing find male and female DNA on Desiree’s body. To this day, Jamaican police have done little to solve Desiree’s murder and bring her killers to justice. Desiree deserves justice.
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August, 2004. American college student David Sneddon, 24, vanishes while hiking in Western China. Sixteen years on, theories about David’s disappearance range from a tragic accident to a North Korean abduction. What happened to David Sneddon in Tiger Leaping Gorge?
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August, 2004. American college student David Sneddon, 24, vanishes while hiking in Western China. Sixteen years on, theories about David’s disappearance range from a tragic accident to a North Korean abduction. What happened to David Sneddon in Tiger Leaping Gorge?
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December 4, 1872. American ship, The Mary Celeste ,is discovered adrift off the coast of Portugal, with its passengers and crew, along with a lifeboat, missing. They were never seen again. The famous ghost ship and the many myths about its mysterious final voyage have been a source of fascination for almost 150 years. This is the story of the Mary Celeste.
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Part 2 - if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet please do.
April, 2011. After a series of strange occurrences. One by one the members of French Dupont de Ligonnès family disappear from the public and their father vanishes. The bodies of the wife, four children and two dogs of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès are discovered buried under their patio, and a manhunt ensued. Nine years later, the location of the fugitive is still unknown and an international search continues.
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April, 2011. After a series of strange occurrences, one by one the members of the French Dupont de Ligonnès family disappear from the public and their father vanishes. The bodies of the wife, four children and two dogs of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès are discovered buried under their patio, and a manhunt ensued. Nine years later, the location of the fugitive is still unknown and an international search continues.
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January 1, 2008. 15 year old Irish teenager Amy Fitzpatrick disappeared on the short walk home from a friends house in the Spanish town of Malaga, where she was living. Not a trace of Amy has been found in the 12 years since. Amy has red hair, blue eyes, is skinny and 165cm tall. She was last seen wearing brown crushed velvet tracksuit bottoms and a black shirt with the word 'Diesel' in various different colors when she was last seen. Amy is presumed dead.
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Barbara Brown, Naoko Onda , Anna Rosa Liva, Nancy grunwaldt . Little known names except to those who loved them, and all women who disappeared while traveling solo across Australia. These are Australia’s missing foreign backpackers.
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Aboriginal music. Artist: Lewis Burns
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September, 2005. Britain Steven Cook, 20, disappeared while on a holiday with friends on the Greek Island of Crete. 12 years later, Steven’s remains were found down an isolated well and a subsequent inquest returned an open finding into the cause of his death. Did Steven meet with foul play or a tragic accident on the idyllic Island?
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Song: You’ll Never Walk Alone Artist: Gerry & The Pacemakers Licensed by: WMG
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September, 2015. Australian living in California, Asha Kreimer, 26, disappears from a cafe where she was with her boyfriend and friend. Asha was in the midst of a serious mental health crisis. She went to the bathroom, vanished and hasn’t been seen since. Asha is 5’10, 120-130 pounds or 60 kg, and is thin with olive skin and long curly dark hair. Asha has a red triangle tattoo on her right wrist and speaks with a prominent Australian accent.
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October, 2014. Licensed Japanese psychiatrist Atsumi Yoshikubo, 45, travels to Yellowknife, Canada, to see the Northern Lights. Atsumi was last seen walking along a lonely trail, and it would be over a year before answers were found that would confirm Atsumi’s tragic end. This is the story of Atsumi’s last journey.
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Listen to Part 1 before you start Part 2! March, 1978. American basketball star John Brisker makes a number of mysterious journeys to the African nation of Uganda during its bloody civil war. On one such trip, John disappears. Over 40 years on, what happened to John is still unknown. Was John a friend or foe of dictator Idi Amin? Was he fighting alongside him and lost his life as a mercenary? Or is the truth something else entirely?
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March, 1978. American basketball star John Brisker makes a number of mysterious journeys to the African nation of Uganda during its bloody civil war. On one such trip, John disappears. Over 40 years on, what happened to John is still unknown. Was John a friend or foe of dictator Idi Amin? Was he fighting alongside him and lost his life as a mercenary? Or is the truth something else entirely?
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July 30, 2001. British woman, Louise Kerton, 24, spends part of her summer holidays in Germany at her fiancées family home. Despite claims from her fiancées family that she did, Louise was never seen boarding her train back to England, and she was never seen again. Louise has dark brown hair and brown eyes. If alive today, Louise would be 43.
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July 30, 2001. British woman, Louise Kerton, 24, spends part of her summer holidays in Germany at her fiancées family home. Despite claims from her fiancées family that she did, Louise was never seen boarding her train back to England, and she was never seen again. Louise has dark brown hair and brown eyes. If alive today, Louise would be 43.
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February, 2016. Argentinians María José Coni, 22, and Marina Menegazzo, 21, were on the trip of a lifetime, backpacking across parts of South America. Sadly, their lives came to an abrupt and tragic end and much of the public reacted by blaming the women for their own murders. This is Maria and Marina‘s story.
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January, 2020. English entrepreneur and international jetsetter, Ryan Roth, disappears from a clifftop in Bali. While all outward signs point to suicide, authorities across the world suspect Ryan faked his own death to escape mounting fraud investigations. Is Ryan Roth dead or alive?
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January 27, 2016. American surfer and tennis pro Darryl Fornatora, 45, disappears while on a short trip to The Dominican Republic. Darryl is 6’5, slim and muscular, and has dark brown hair and brown eyes. He has a large scar on his shoulder and no tattoos. While the Dominican authorities have officially closed the case, many important questions linger.
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July, 2016. German backpacker, Mike Mansholt, 17, disappears while visiting the island country of Malta. When his body is discovered, it only raises more questions. What is the truth of what happened to Mike on the cliffs of Malta?
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February, 1993. Filipina living in the United Kingdom, China Rose Sims disappears after confessing she feared for her life at the hands of her abusive husband. Mere months later, he husband goes missing. At the time of her disappearance, China Rose was 5’3, had shoulder-length black hair, brown eyes and an olive complexion. If alive today, China Rose would be 63 years old.
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April 18, 2018. Norwegian Marie Ostbo, 21, disappears on a beach walk while on a student exchange in South Africa. At the time of her disappearance Marie was wearing a white shirt and blue jeans, weighed between 60-65kg and is 160cm. She has a medium build, blonde hair and has blue/grey eyes.
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February, 2008. British backpacker Danny Hall, 36, disappears from the Thai island of Koh Phangan after its famous Full Moon Party. No trace of Danny has ever been found. Danny is six foot tall, has a shaved head, very blue eyes and often wears glasses.
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July, 1996. A family of German tourists sets out on a trip to the West Coast of the United States, ending up in Death Valley on the California / Nevada border. They are never seen alive again. 16 years later, searchers find their remains. This is the story of the “Death Valley Germans”.
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December, 1999. Kamelia Spencer, 2, is abducted by her father, Derek, paternal grandmother, Helen, and great grandmother Gertrude during an access visit. They had conducted a smear campaign against Kamelia’s mother prior to her abduction. No trace of Kamelia or her abductors has ever been found, but their actions suggest they may have left the United States. Kamelia is biracial (white/Hispanic), and has brown hair and brown eyes. If alive today, she would be 23 years old. Derek would be Helen Gruning would be 73 years old today. Getrude is likely dead.
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March, 2006. American Ryan Chicovsky disappears from a village in Laos, Southeast Asia. Ryan is 180cm tall, has brown hair and blue eyes. If alive today, Ryan would be 39 years old.
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August, 1981. Scottish backpacker Alison Macdonald, 19, vanishes in the Indian state of Kashmir, where she was holidaying with a friend. Despite intensive searches, no trace of Alison has ever been found. If alive today, Allison would be in her late 50’s.
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May, 2003. American flight engineer Ben Padilla, 50, his assistant John Mutantu, and the Boeing 727 they were tasked with getting flight-ready take off unexpectedly from an Angolan airport and disappear. No trace of either of the men - or the plane - have ever been found.
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April, 2016. Chinese-American backpacker Jenny Chen disappears between the Mexican cities of Juchitan and Cancun. Despite significant evidence to prove kidnapping, no trace of Jenny has ever been found. Jenny 150 centimeters tall, has long black hair and weighs about 50 kilograms.
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18 year old Eloi Rolland travels from his home in France to Auckland, New Zealand to study English. He was last known to be in the area of Piha on March 7th 2020. He hasn’t been seen since. Éloi is 170cm tall, of thin build and was last seen wearing a blue and white jacket, jeans and dark sneakers if you have information on the disappearance of Eloi, please contact Crimestoppers NZ.
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January, 2013. New Yorker, wife and mother of two Sarai Sierra, 33, was murdered while holidaying alone in Istanbul, Turkey. Sarai’s murderer was tracked down as the result of a manhunt, and sentenced to life in prison. This is Sarai’s story.
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March 2005. Swedish backpacker Max Castor, 19, disappears after six months travelling around parts of Australia. Max was last seen posting all his belongings back to Sweden - including his passport and return ticket - before vanishing. Max is 188-189cm, and has a thin muscular build, blonde hair, blue eyes and a fair complexion. Max was last seen wearing a blue windcheater, white T-shirt, jeans and was carrying a light blue backpack and a multi-coloured clutch bag. If alive today, Max would be 35 years old.
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November, 2008. Canadian traveller, Ani Ashekiam, 30 year, disappears from Hong Kong after a mysterious journey. While no trace of Ani has ever been found, many believe she is possibly still alive. Ani is 163cm, weighs 120 lbs and has a slim build, medium complexion and long curly brown hair. She has a tattoo on her bikini line and front left hip. Ani was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, black shorts and a backpack.
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Louisa Vesterager Jespersen, 24, from Denmark, and Maren Ueland, 28, from Norway, set out on the adventure of a lifetime in the mountains of Morocco. The women met their untimely end while camping and their murderers are now in prison in Morocco. This is their story.
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February 2019. Icelandic poker player Jon Jonsson, 41, travelled to the Irish city of Dublin for a professional tournament. Jon left his hotel for a walk and was never seen again. Jon is 6″ tall and has short brown hair and a large build. He was wearing black jeans, a black padded jacket, a black T shirt with a printed white message and picture on the front and black sneakers with a white base.
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En el 3 de mayo de 2018, la turista alemana Gerlinde Hahne, de 75 años, desapareció mientras visitaba Montezuma en Costa Rica, para la boda de su hijo. Gerlinde es muy delgada y caucásica, y en el momento de su desaparición llevaba pantalones de color claro, sandalias negras y una blusa estampada. Gerlinde sigue desaparecida.
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July 2018. French traveler Tiphaine Veron, 36, disappeared while visiting the Japanese town of Nikko. There have been no sightings of Tiphaine since, despite intensive searches. At the time of her disappearance Tiphaine was wearing a patterned top, beige Bermuda shorts, light pink patterned cloth trainers, a blue rain poncho and carrying a mobile phone wallet case. She is 165 cm tall and has light brown hair and a medium build. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
May 3, 2018. German tourist Gerlinde Hahne, 75, disappeared while visiting Montezuma, Costa Rica for her son’s wedding. Gerlinde is very thin and white, and at the time of her disappearance was wearing light colored pants, black sandals and a patterned blouse. Gerlinde remains missing.
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Irish traveller John Lawrence McMeel has been missing since November 14th, 1997. John was 31 at the time, and He was last known to be in Burlingame, California. John is white, 6’1, 190 pounds and at the time of his disappearance had greying brown hair and blue eyes. He has a strong Irish accent and has a burn scar on his chest extending from his collarbone to his navel.
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Spanish language rerelease of episode 1. We hope that this will help Carla’s story reach an even wider audience.
Quería comenzar este podcast con la historia de un viajera desaparecida que realmente me ha afectado en un nivel más profundo que la mayoría. Esta es la historia de la estadounidense desaparecida en Perú, Carla Valpeoz.
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Part 2 of 2. August 24, 2005. 21 year old Australian traveler Ryan Chambers was last seen in Rishikesh, India, where he was visiting with a friend. He was never seen again, despite a number of unconfirmed sightings. Ryan is 170cm tall, has a slim build, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a pair of blue shorts.
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Part 1 of 2. August 24, 2005. 21 year old Australian traveler Ryan Chambers was last seen in Rishikesh, India, where he was visiting with a friend. He was never seen again, despite a number of unconfirmed sightings. Ryan is 170cm tall, has a slim build, and has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a pair of blue shorts.
Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Interlude music: Bhangra Bass by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US
American travel editor Claudia Kirschhoch disappeared in Negril, Jamaica. She was last seen on May 27, 2000, on the beach near her resort. She hasn’t been seen since. At the time of her disappearance, Claudia was wearing a multi-colored blue bikini, a t-shirt and carrying a portable radio. Claudia is a Caucasian female with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of a phoenix on her right hip. She is 5'2 and weighs 105 lbs.
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February 1 2003 - American studying in Italy Matthew Mullaney spent a night at a bar in the city of Florence. At 2:30 a.m., he left the pub and was last seen talking to a group of young people near the door. Matthew is 5’10, weights 175 pounds, is white and has dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Mullaney has surgical scars on his left ankle, along with pins in his left ankle. He has a large tattoo of a shamrock with flames coming off the top of it in the middle of his back. He has never been seen again. Theme music: Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
British traveller 28 year old Melody O’Gara was last seen in Sydney, Australia on October 24th 2004. Melody is described as “of petite build with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. She is white and she was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and jeans.”
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Carla Valpeoz is an American citizen that disappeared while traveling in Peru in 2018. If you have any information on the disappearance of Carla, please contact Carlos on 2103268887 or on c.valpeoz@gmail.com. Theme music: Undertow, Scott Buckley. Please follow Unknown Passage on Instagram at @unknownpassagepod
Welcome to Unknown Passage, a missing persons podcast sharing the stories of those who have vanished while travelling abroad.
For many of us, travel is a life changing passion that gives us so much. But for the families and loved ones of these missing travelers, it’s a living nightmare.
Each week, I’ll focus on a different missing person who remains unfound in a country foreign to them.