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The Last Trip

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

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62: Jason Cortez Update: An Interview with Candelario...

The Last Trip ·

2025/01/23

On March 20, 2024, we released Episode 19, which covered the tragic case of Jason Cortez. In that episode, I guided you through the timeline of events and shared the publicly available details from investigators.In this episode, I’m joined by Jason’s father, Candelario Cortez, to delve deeper into Jason’s life, the challenges his family has endured since his heartbreaking murder, and any new developments in the case. If you haven’t listened to Episode 19 yet, or need a refresher, I encourage you to

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61: Travis Joseph Sackett: Imbabura Volcano, Ecuador

The Last Trip ·

2025/01/16

Travis Sackett was an experienced traveler with a passion for service. He dedicated years to volunteering with AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps, working in Peru and Guatemala, and most recently, lending a hand in Ecuador.In February 2021, just two months into his stay in Ecuador, Travis set out on what should have been a routine hike. The trail wasn’t particularly challenging, and witnesses reported seeing him during the day. But he never returned. Was it a tragic accident along the path? Or could

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60: Michal Krówczyński: San Diego, CA

The Last Trip ·

2025/01/09

Michal Krowczynski was a math teacher and Polish tourist who set out to explore Arizona and California during his winter break. Tragically, he vanished under mysterious circumstances on January 17th, 2019, while in San Diego, California. Since that day, Michal has not been seen or heard from, and investigators describe his disappearance as highly unusual. Nearly 6 years later, his family remains without answers, still searching for any clue about what happened to him. Where is Michal

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59: The Last Trip: Updates & More!

The Last Trip ·

2024/12/26

Hello fellow travelers and true crime enthusiasts!I wanted to share a quick update to keep you all in the loop on what’s been happening behind the scenes with The Last Trip Podcast. Looking ahead, I’m really excited about what’s coming in 2025. I’ve been working on updates for some previous cases and lining up interviews with family members of those cases. These upcoming episodes are close to my heart, and I can’t wait to share them with you. Thank you again for being part of this journey with

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58: Barbara Jean Monaco: Virginia Beach, VA

The Last Trip ·

2024/12/19

The case of Barbara Jean Monaco is a mystery that time cannot erase. On August 20th, 1978, Barbara Jean hit the road with her sister and 2 friends. Their destination? Virginia Beach - a sunny getaway to celebrate Barbara’s milestone 18th birthday. The trio checked into the Aloha motel, ready for a week of fun and freedom. But that celebration took a dark turn. When Barbara Jean left the motel to meet up with a bartender she’d planned a date with, she vanished without a trace. She never made

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57: Ryan Borgwardt: Green Lake, Wisconsin

The Last Trip ·

2024/12/12

This week’s episode takes a wild turn into the unbelievable. Our missing person didn’t just vanish - he faked his own death, traveled halfway around the globe, and ultimately got caught. It all started when Ryan Borgwardt told his family he was going kayaking. When he didn’t return, his wife reported him missing. Authorities found his overturned kayak and life preserver, shifting the mission from a rescue to a recovery. But after an exhaustive search, no trace of Ryan’s body turned up in the

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56: Skye Budnick: Hokkaido, Japan

The Last Trip ·

2024/12/05

In 2008, 21-year-old Skye Budnick boarded a one-way flight from Connecticut to Japan without informing anyone of her plans.Upon arriving, she was last seen at an inn in northern Japan. After that, her trail vanished, leaving behind a growing mystery. Why did Skye go to Japan? What happened to her after she arrived? And where is she now? More than 16 years later, her family continues their relentless search for answers. Listen as we dive into Guatemala, the case of Justin Booska, and how to stay

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55: Island Serial Killer: Tenerife, Spain

The Last Trip ·

2024/11/28

Why are so many people disappearing and turning up murdered on Tenerife, the popular vacation island?Could a serial killer be responsible? Since the start of 2024, at least 12 people have vanished from Tenerife and the nearby island of La Gomera. In total, 28 individuals have gone missing under mysterious circumstances on Tenerife since 2015 — many of them tourists. Are these disappearances the result of unfortunate accidents in the island's rugged terrain, or is there something far more sinister

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54: Justin Booska: Laguna de Ayarza, Guatemala

The Last Trip ·

2024/11/21

Justin Booska was 27 years old when he traveled to Guatemala for a vacation with his college roommate’s family in early 2018. On January 6th, they stopped at Laguna de Ayarza. It was here that Justin, who was an experienced athlete, decided to swim from one side of the lake to the other. The lake was calm and it should have been an easy swim, but Justin somehow vanished without a trace.His friends and family searched the lake tirelessly but found no signs of him. And things got very suspicious

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53: Dana Rishpy: Tulum, Mexico

The Last Trip ·

2024/11/14

Dana Rishpy, only 24 years old, was last seen on March 30, 2007, at a beach party in Tulum, Mexico. She had arrived in Tulum a few days earlier and met an American man who offered her a place to stay at his hotel. Later, he was named a person of interest, as he was the last person known to have seen her.In the 17 years since Dana’s disappearance, few clues have emerged, but many rumors have circulated. Her family and friends have never stopped searching and continue to urge authorities to follow

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52: Shanquella Robinson: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

The Last Trip ·

2024/11/07

Shanquella Robinson was a 25 year old woman from Charlotte, North Carolina, who died under very suspicious circumstances while on vacation with a group of friends in Cabo San Lucas Mexico in October 2022.As clues came in and her friends’ stories changed, developments surrounding the investigation gained significant attention both in the media and online. The Mexican authorities ruled Shanquella’s death a homicide, but the FBI declined to file charges. What happened to Shanquella Robinson, and why

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51: Sebastian Woodroffe: Victoria Gracia, Peru

The Last Trip ·

2024/10/31

Sebastian Woodroffe, a 41-year-old from British Columbia, journeyed to the Peruvian Amazon in search of spiritual healing through ayahuasca. However, his quest took a dark turn. On April 19, 2018, Woodroffe fatally shot 81-year-old shaman Olivia Arevalo Lomas, though his motive remains unclear. In response, locals took justice into their own hands, lynching him in a vigilante act captured on video and later shared on Facebook.What led to these tragic events? How did two lives come to such violent

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50: Jerry Krause: Bamako, Mali

The Last Trip ·

2024/10/24

Jerry Krause, an American missionary pilot, vanished in April 2013 while flying over West Africa. He was a highly experienced pilot, known for his decades of humanitarian work, including delivering supplies and providing transport for missionaries and aid workers throughout Africa.Initially, it was believed that his plane had crashed, but no wreckage was ever found. The mystery took a strange twist when a secret operative contacted his family, claiming that Jerry was still alive and being held

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49: Donovan Cameron: Las Vegas, NV

The Last Trip ·

2024/10/17

Donovan Cameron, a professional boxer from England, traveled to Las Vegas to train at Floyd Mayweather's gym but never returned home.He was last seen alive on the night of January 10, 2019, by his wife of nine months. While she claimed he was battling depression and took his own life, his family strongly suspects foul play. Investigations by authorities in the US and England reached different conclusions about Donovan’s death, leaving many questions unanswered. What is certain, however, is that

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48: Matthew Mullaney: Florence, Italy

The Last Trip ·

2024/10/10

Matthew Mullaney was only 21 when he left Massachusetts to study abroad in Italy. But just a few weeks after his arrival, on January 31st 2003, Matthew left an Irish pub and disappeared without a trace. His disappearance triggered an international search across Europe, with several unconfirmed sightings reported until around 2006. After that, the trail went cold. Many theories have emerged about what might have happened to Matthew, but as of today, he remains missing. His case continues to be

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47: Jeffrey Hodgson: Ibiza, Spain

The Last Trip ·

2024/10/03

Jeffrey Hodgson, a 38-year-old man from Stockport, England, disappeared on July 8th, 2001, while vacationing with his parents in Ibiza. Jeffrey, who had intellectual and developmental disabilities, waited outside while his parents checked into their hotel. When they returned, he was gone.A large-scale search ensued, and despite reported sightings, Jeffrey remained missing for over a year. It wasn't until mountain climbers discovered his body that the case took a more puzzling turn. The location and

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46: Nancy Ng: Lake Atitlán, Gautemala

The Last Trip ·

2024/09/26

Nancy Ng, a bright, outgoing, and beautiful 29-year-old from California, had a deep love for yoga. In October 2023, she traveled to Guatemala for a yoga retreat—but tragically, she never returned.Her heartbroken family is desperate for answers, but the witnesses have not given an official statement, won't speak to Nancy's family, and the details didn’t make sense. For nearly a year, they’ve been fighting not only to bring Nancy home but also to uncover the truth about what happened on the day she

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45: Taylor Casey: Paradise Island, Bahamas

The Last Trip ·

2024/09/19

In early June 2024, Taylor Casey left her home in Chicago to attend a month-long yoga retreat on Paradise Island, Bahamas.With over 15 years of yoga practice, she was eager to earn her teaching certification and bring back her newfound skills to share with her community. However, on the evening of June 19th, after leaving a class, Taylor vanished. This is not a cold case. Taylor has been missing for just three months, and her family is still actively searching for her. We need to keep her story

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44: Darryl Fornatora: Cabarete, Dominican Republic

The Last Trip ·

2024/09/12

Darryl Fornatora and his friend Matt Rigby traveled from Florida to the Dominican Republic for a week-long surfing trip. They arrived on January 25, 2016, but just two days later, Darryl disappeared without a trace.The following day, Matt abruptly left the island, returning home with Darryl’s belongings. He didn’t notify the embassy, local authorities, or even Darryl's family. It wasn't until the day after Matt’s return to Florida that he finally called Darryl’s parents to deliver the heartbreaking

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43: Mieke Oort: Leeuwarden, Netherlands

The Last Trip ·

2024/09/05

At 21, Mieke Oort left Massachusetts after graduating high school to pursue her college education in the Netherlands.Like many college students, she was embracing this new chapter—immersed in learning, exploring, making friends, and dating. However, her life took a tragic turn when she connected with a man on Tinder. After a few dates, Mieke decided not to continue seeing him, but he began stalking her and, on March 6, 2022, brutally murdered her. The case, which became widely known as the "Tinder

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