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Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations

Kim Davis, Adam "Tex" Davis, Jerry Kolber; True Crime Podcast

Slaycation is a gripping and darkly comedic true crime podcast that delves into the chilling world of murders that take place on vacation. Was it an accident, or murder? Hosted by a true crime enthusiast, her comedy writer husband, and a seasoned TV producer, this unique and hilarious show will have you laughing, gasping and exclaiming "WTF?" as you go on a twisted journey through the wildest slaycations that will have you canceling your flight. Embark on a chilling yet uproarious adventure with

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73:31

A Total Ship Show!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/05/25

Welcome back, Slaycaters to another case that is sure to rock your boat. Boy meets girl. Boy marries girl. Boy and girl book a cruise for their honeymoon. Boy winds up on our podcast. Strap yourselves in as we hit the high seas for a case full of mystery, mayhem and murder…maybe. All we know is George Allan Smith boarded the Royal Caribbean international cruise ship the MS Brilliance of the Seas with his new bride, Jennifer Hagel Smith for a dream vacation. How and why he got off the boat are

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57:35

A Hard End to the Soft Life in Zanzibar

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/05/18

Hey Slaycaters, by popular demand we are bringing you the much requested case of Ashlee Jenae — a 31-year old, Instagram influencer who was found dead in her hotel room under more than suspicious circumstances. Ashlee (born Ashly Robinson) had just accepted a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Joe McCann and by all accounts couldn’t have been happier. However, as you know on this show, there are no happy endings. So, what went wrong and who caused this ? How did a leading voice for ‘the soft

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67:18

A Tough Nut to Crack in Beaumont Texas!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/05/11

Hey Slaycaters, get ready for a murder mystery story that plays out like something from the pages of a hard-boiled detective crime novel. In 2010, Greg Fleniken once again found himself in Beaumont, Texas on a work trip. It’s a place he’s been many times. He has a routine and never deviates from it. Same hotel. Same room. Same candy bar from the vending machine. Which is why it was so strange when he never showed up at the office. Instead, Greg was found dead, alone, inside a locked hotel room

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61:47

More Kim Deluxe - The Alpine Divorce

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/05/04

Hey Slaycation Fam -- gear up for a very special, Family Style episode of More Kim! Joining me, Kim, is not only my sweet & loving hubby Adam, but our sharp as a tack daughter Gia! Any long time listener has definitely heard Adam and I talk about our kid, but now you get to hear from her as she joins is in the studio while home from college. Together, the three of us take a look at The Alpine Divorce! From its literary origins over 100+ years ago, to the recent viral sensation on TikTok to

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64:54

An Eerie Case of Woman Overboard on Lake Erie!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/04/27

Just when you thought it was safe to get back on the water… another mysterious death surfaces. But was it murder, suicide, or a tragic accident? That’s the question at the heart of the case of Karen LeClair. In June 2017, her husband Christopher reported her missing after a fishing trip on Lake Erie. Fearing she had fallen overboard, authorities launched a massive air and water search—but found nothing. And then… things started to feel a little fishy. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered

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69:02

Never Meet Your (Hogan’s) Heroes

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/04/20

Lights! Camera! WTF?!? Buckle up Slaycaters—this week we’re diving into the mysterious death and very off-the-rails life of Bob Crane, beloved star of Hogan's Heroes. You might know the name. You might even know the case. But trust us—you don’t know the half of it… and you definitely haven’t heard it told like this. We’re heading deep into one of Hollywood’s darkest rabbit holes—where the laughs stop, the secrets pile up, and the alibis get… questionable. “I know nothing, I see nothing, I hear

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33:58

More Kim #54 - Unamusement Park! (Free Bonus)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/04/17

Hey Slaycaters! As you know, life is all fun and games… until it isn’t. This More Kim looks at some moments where things took a turn...and not for the better. But could some of these have been avoided if the people in charge were paying more attention or adhering to their own safety guidelines?Thanks for listening and please consider SUBSCRIBING to SLAYCATION PLUS and supporting our show! SUBSCRIBE to SLAYCATION PLUS right in Apple Podcasts, or on our

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66:36

The Mother of all Slaycations!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/04/13

Oh boy…here we go again. Another Slaycation that will have you throwing whatever you have nearby at the wall in a fit of rage and disbelief while screaming, “What the actual F?!?” Yep, this one is a real doozy featuring a true-life Mommie Dearest story as told by our very own Slay Dunaway, Kim. As always, the less you know the better — but just know On May 11, 2011, six-year-old American boy Timmothy James Pitzen was dropped off at school in Aurora, Illinois, by his father James Pitzen. He was

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64:36

Going, Going, Gone in Uganda!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/04/06

Hey Slaycaters, this episode finds us headed to a scenic wildlife refuge, home to exotic animals and bustling tourism, in Uganda, Africa. What could possibly go wrong? Well, on October 28, 2015, Sophia Koetsier, a 21 year old medical student who had just completed an internship, vanished while walking to the bathroom at Murchison Falls National Park. Two days later, her belongings were found strewn along a riverbank — but nobody could determine exactly what happened to her. Join us as we break

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36:33

FREE GIFT - MORE KIM - Sentinel Island (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/04/03

We couldn't leave you hanging! Here is Part 2 of my exploration of North Sentinel Island and the Sentinelese, one of the world's last uncontacted tribes! If you haven't listened to Part 1 -- I urge you to. And then join me here for the rest of the story behind one of the most fascinating places on Earth!And please consider subscribing to Slaycation Plus to hear more, MORE KIM episodes (I try to do them weekly, or at the very least bi-weekly!) Plus all episodes are ad-free and it supports our

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72:24

An Oldie, but a Goodie!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/03/30

Slaycaters, have we got a story for you! It’s a tale as old as time. Doctor meets Girl. Girl dreams of becoming a famous opera singer. Doc moves them to London to fulfill her dream. Girl’s dream falls short. Doc and Girl begin to squabble. Doc falls in love with his secretary. Girl mysteriously disappears. And so begins one of the most bizarre episodes we’ve ever done with so many twists & turns there’s NO WAY you’ll guess where this one is going! So strap in and enjoy a turn of the century

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47:15

FREE GIFT - MORE KIM! - Sentinel Island (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/03/28

As a thank you to our Slaycaters and a preview of what you get when you subscribe to SLAYCATION PLUS -- here is a free episode of More Kim! Join me, Kim!, and let's explore the danger of North Sentinel Island and the Sentinelese, one of the world's last uncontacted tribes. In this two-part deep dive, I'll examine the tragic history of outsiders—who ignored their warnings. And let's see what happens when curiosity, faith, or ego violate boundaries, and if this millennia-old tribe can survive

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61:46

A Big ‘Oh No!’ in Tokyo

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/03/23

Slaycaters, fasten your seatbelts because A) we’re going across the world to Japan (depending on where you live of course) and B) this case is a wild, crazy, twisted, awful, WTF?!? kind of ride. Suggested by Jerry’s friend Jacob, who lives in Tokyo and knew one of the participants, this case is the kind of nightmare you can’t wake up from. We’ll spare you the details here — but just know that when 22-year old teacher, Lindsay Ann Hawkins moved to Tokyo, “The Safest City on Earth”, she never

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69:23

Cheating Death in the Australian Bush

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/03/16

Hey Slaycation Nation — we are back with a crazy case that will leave you guessing and gasping. No spoilers here but let’s just say when 70 year old Russell Hill told his wife he was going on a solo camping trip in Australia’s Wonnangatta Valley in March of 2020… one of those key details wasn’t true. What happens next is a tale of pure terror straight out of a low-budget horror movie. Because sometimes a murder at hand is worth two in the bush. As always, thanks for Slaycating with us and stay

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64:17

Another Murder to Float Your Boat

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/03/09

Hey Slaycaters — time to combine three of our most common ingredients — boats, the Ocean and murder — as we cook up another Slaycation that will have you wondering WTF is wrong with people!! It should've been a routine trip for the Miami-based charter boat The Joe Cool. Instead, things were anything but cool on board for Captain Jake Branam, his wife Kelley and crew members Scott Gamble and Samuel Kairy as their well-armed passengers had more than fishing and a trip to nearby Bimini on their

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55:56

A Case of ‘Rough Sex’ in Budapest

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/03/02

Hey Slaycaters, oh boy. Here we go. Everything you come to Slaycation for all wrapped up in a crazy case that is sure to overload your ‘WTF’ detector. Mackenzie Michalski, a bright, energetic, 31-year old, nurse practitioner with a penchant for exploration & travel was finishing up a dream vacation in Budapest. Her travel companion had left earlier that day and Kenzie wanted one final, fun night out on the town. Unfortunately, things took a dark and fatal turn when she meets a deeply troubled young

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72:28

Zoned Out in Arizona!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/02/23

Hey Slaycaters, time for another vacation gone wrong. This time a road trip. The sad and tragic story of Chelsea Grimm is a tale as old as time. Girl from San Diego gets invited to friend’s wedding in Connecticut. Girl refuses to fly because she doesn’t want to put her treasured pet bearded dragon under the plane. Girl decides to drive cross country. Girl loads treasured bearded dragon into car and sets out. Girl makes it as far as Arizona when things go awry. Girl winds up on our show. (SIGH) As

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66:00

No Encore for Rising Musician in Mexico City

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/02/16

Hey Slaycaters, following Bad Bunny’s sensational Super Bowl performance, comes another successful performance, on a far smaller scale — followed by the unbearable tragedy that Slaycation is known for. Reggaetón artist Bayron Sanchez, known professionally as B-King, was fast on his way to global superstardom. He had the look, the voice, the drive & the determination to make it to the top. Already a hit in his home country of Colombia, B-King embarked on his first international tour — first stop,

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66:17

Nobody Deserves This! (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/02/09

Greetings Slaycaters, this is Part 2 of a case that is going to make you feel a certain way. If you haven't heard part 1 - go listen first! Yeah… There’s no way to sugarcoat this one. All Thomas and Jackie Hawks wanted to do was sell their yacht, named ‘Well Deserved’, and use the money to move from Newport Beach, CA to Arizona where they could be with their newly born Grandson. But as fate would have it — they had been targeted by pure evil and this seemingly simple transaction was about to

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62:25

Nobody Deserves This! (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/02/02

Greetings Slaycaters, get ready for a case that is going to make you feel a certain way. Yeah… There’s no way to sugarcoat this one. All Thomas and Jackie Hawks wanted to do was sell their yacht, named ‘Well Deserved’, and use the money to move from Newport Beach, CA to Arizona where they could be with their newly born Grandson. But as fate would have it — they had been targeted by pure evil and this seemingly simple transaction was about to cost them their lives. And yes, we know, you don’t

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