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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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38: Leo Widicker: Tabacón, Costa Rica

The Last Trip ·

2024/08/01

Leo Widicker, an 86-year-old retiree, dedicated his retirement to traveling and assisting others through volunteer work and church missions. While on his 41st mission in Costa Rica with his wife Virginia in November 2001, he mysteriously disappeared from the Tabacon Hot Springs Resort.Despite an immediate search effort initiated within 15 minutes of his disappearance, no trace of Leo was ever found. What happened to Leo Widicker remains a mystery. Follow us on IG:

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37: Dilek Ertek: Pacific Ocean

The Last Trip ·

2024/07/25

Dilek Ertek, a prominent socialite and the affluent Turkish distributor for Tiffany & Co., planned to celebrate her 70th birthday on a cruise to Bora Bora with her Swiss partner, 74-year-old Artur Fuchberger. What was meant to be a splendid vacation on the high seas turned tragic when Dilek vanished from the boat on October 26, 2022.While accidents on cruise ships are not unheard of, the circumstances surrounding Dilek's disappearance raise questions and cast doubt on the likelihood of an

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36: August Reiger: Banos, Ecuador

The Last Trip ·

2024/07/18

August Reiger asked his parents for a trip to a Spanish-speaking country to celebrate his high school graduation, as he was fluent in Spanish and loved learning about new cultures.So just weeks after graduation, his parents and younger brother left Oklahoma for a two-week vacation in Baños, Ecuador. On Father’s Day, June 16, 2013, the family set off on a well-maintained hike near their hotel. After a short time, August walked ahead, planning to meet them at the top of an overlook. When the rest of

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35: Nelly Alva: Bahamas

The Last Trip ·

2024/07/11

In November 2013, 47-year-old Nelly Alva left Lima, Peru to visit her American boyfriend in the Bahamas. After he departed the country, Nelly stayed for another month. Then, she vanished.Her friends and family suspect she encountered criminals who attempted to smuggle her into the United States illegally to reunite with her boyfriend. So, what went wrong, and who is responsible for her disappearance on December 18, 2013? And where is Nelly Alva now? Follow us on IG:

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34: Steven Cook: Crete, Greece

The Last Trip ·

2024/07/04

Steven Cook was a 20-year-old from the UK, on holiday to the Greek island of Crete with a group of friends. It was his first trip without his parents, and he was eager to enjoy his freedom before returning for his final year of college.On his first night in Crete, Steven got separated from his friends and disappeared while making his way back to the hotel. Despite relentless efforts by his family and friends to find him, Steven remained missing for years. After 12 long years, Steven’s body was

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33: Alex Gumm: Kauai, Hawaii

The Last Trip ·

2024/06/27

Alex Gumm was living with his parents in Maine when he took a vow of silence, adopted a plant-based diet, and delved into research on various religions, conspiracy theories, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life on Earth.After breaking his silence, he informed his parents that he was heading to Hawaii to seek enlightenment. The next day, he shaved his head, and his parents dropped him off at a bus station. He was 25 years old when he arrived on Kauai on February 22, 2018—and vanished two

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32: Blake Mitchell: Cozumel, Mexico

The Last Trip ·

2024/06/20

Blake Mitchell, a 30-year-old from Oklahoma, moved to Cozumel, Mexico, to attend classes and earn his diving instructor certification. For about a year, he had been traveling back and forth to Cozumel with his dog Sophie. However, on March 13, 2019, he disappeared.On the day of his disappearance, Blake texted his brother saying he had a toothache and wouldn’t be diving. When the messages suddenly stopped, his family grew concerned. They contacted the diving center, which informed them that Blake

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31: Forrest Schab: Mexico

The Last Trip ·

2024/06/13

Forrest Schab is a 26-year-old rapper from Canada known by the stage name DY, short for Die Young. He left Canada for Mexico sometime in August 2010 and subsequently vanished without a trace.Several factors make this case particularly perplexing. Firstly, no one knows the exact date he left Canada, his intended destination in Mexico, or even the reasons behind his trip. Despite the fact that neither his family, friends, record label, nor fans heard from him, it took three months before he was

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30: Sandra Valentine: Sri Lanka

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2024/06/06

In 1989, Sandra Valentine was a successful 30 year old woman living in New York, when she decided to travel the world for a year. But 8 months into her trip, on March 28th, she mysteriously vanished in Sri Lanka. These were the days before cell phone tracking and cameras on every corner, so there were no clues left behind, until months later when her diary was found giving her family insight into her last days. But still, 35 years later, Sandra Valentine is still missing. Listen as we dive into

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29: Alex Humphrey: Boquete, Panama

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2024/05/30

Alex Humphrey, a 29-year-old from England, disappeared on August 13, 2009, while visiting Boquete, Panama.He embarked on a solo backpacking adventure through Central America, eager to explore the sights and immerse himself in the local culture. However, just one day after checking into his hostel, he vanished without a trace. Unfortunately, Alex is not the only traveler to mysteriously disappear in the small town of Boquete. What became of Alex Humphrey? Listen as we dive into Panama, the case of

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28: "Angie" Chong Sum Yee: Mae Sai, Thailand

The Last Trip ·

2024/05/23

Chong Sum Yee, known to everyone as Angie, was 22 years old when she left home on a solo trip from Malaysia to Thailand on May 29, 2023.It was her first time traveling abroad alone, and she didn't inform anyone about her plans. Her family only discovered she was gone through a Facebook post. What happens next has more twists and turns than most Hollywood movies, and Angie has not been seen in person since. Listen as we dive into Thailand, the case of Angie Chong, and how to stay alive on

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27: Mariska Mast: Roatan, Honduras

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2024/05/16

Mariska Mast was 23 years old when she left the Netherlands on a backpacking adventure through Central America. Her journey led her to the picturesque island of Roatan, Honduras, where she decided to pursue a PADI Scuba Diving course. It was there that she crossed paths with a scuba instructor, with whom she spent the night before her scheduled departure for Costa Rica. Tragically, the following morning, she was dead. The circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, compounded

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26: Leta Cordes: St Maarten

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2024/05/09

Leta Cordes, 49, disappeared from St. Maarten on January 11th, 2008. Originally from Orange County, California, Leta and her husband had recently built a vacation home on the island. They had just enjoyed their first Christmas holiday with friends when Leta left her house after dinner and drinks to gamble at the nearby resort... but she never returned. There are very few physical clues in this case, but someone out there holds the truth about Leta's fate. Many of her friends believe it was her

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25: Carla Valpeoz: Pisac, Peru

The Last Trip ·

2024/05/02

Carla Valpeoz was 35 years old when she left Michigan with a friend to attend a wedding, celebrate her birthday, and explore Peru. Following the wedding, and wanting to do some solo exploring, Carla ventured alone to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. But tragically, the last known sighting of Carla was captured by surveillance cameras in the village of Pisac on the morning of December 12th, 2018, a she made her way toward the Sacred Valley. This journey held profound significance for Carla,

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24: Elliot Blair: Rosarito, Mexico

The Last Trip ·

2024/04/25

Elliot Blair, 33, and his wife Kim from Orange County, California, traveled to Rosarito, Mexico, to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary. On the evening of January 13, 2023, after enjoying dinner, drinks, and dancing, the couple returned to their resort. While Kim went to sleep, Elliot took a shower before bed. Shortly afterward, hotel staff woke Kim to inform her that Elliot had died. Mexican authorities concluded that Elliot had been intoxicated and accidentally fell over the railing of

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23: Magdalena Zuk: Marsa Alam, Egypt

The Last Trip ·

2024/04/18

On April 30th, 2017, 27-year-old Magdalena Zuk tragically died after falling from a hospital window in Egypt. This incident occurred just three days into her week-long holiday. The case has become a focal point for various conspiracy theories, including those involving sex trafficking, murder, drugs, and suicide.The circumstances surrounding Magdalena Zuk's death have fueled speculation and rumors, but isn't there always some truth behind a rumor? What exactly transpired remains unclear, prompting

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22: Michal Dixon: Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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2024/04/11

In October 2009, Michael Dixon embarked on a week-long visit to New York City to catch up with friends before continuing his journey to Costa Rica. However, shortly after arriving in Costa Rica, the 33-year-old British journalist disappeared under mysterious circumstances, vanishing one night after leaving his hotel.The investigation into Dixon's disappearance has yielded scarce evidence, leaving his family to suspect foul play while Costa Rican authorities have suggested the possibility of an

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21: Nara Pech: Wattay International Airport, Laos

The Last Trip ·

2024/04/04

In January 2015, Nara Pech marked his recent college graduation by embarking on a three-week journey through Southeast Asia with two close friends. However, only a week into the trip, upon reaching Laos, the 28-year-old wanted to cut his vacation short. His friends, assuming he boarded a plane back to Canada, left him at the airport.Tragically, this decision marked the final time anyone laid eyes on Nara alive. His demise unfolded in a harrowing manner within the bustling confines of the airport

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20: Ildar Rakhmatulin: Viti Levu, Fiji

The Last Trip ·

2024/03/28

Ildar Rakhmatulin, 38, was nearing the end of his global journey as he reached Fiji from New Zealand on April 7th, 2023. Scheduled to fly to Malaysia on April 10th, his plans took an unexpected turn. On April 9th, he departed from his hotel, carrying only his backpack and suitcase, inadvertently leaving his phone and keys behind. His departure from the hotel was the last known sighting of him, as he vanished without a trace. Despite efforts to locate him, the mystery surrounding his disappearance

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19: Jason Cortez: Los Angeles, CA

The Last Trip ·

2024/03/21

Jason Cortez, 29, left his new bride behind in Virginia to journey to Los Angeles, where he lent his photography skills to a friend's creative project. On September 10th, 2021, during a hike with his friend at Ernest E Debs Regional Park, tragedy struck. A sudden shot pierced the air, and Jason collapsed. Despite desperate attempts at CPR by his companion, Jason succumbed to the senseless violence. This heinous act demands justice for its cold and random nature. Though the investigation is

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