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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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68:45

Surgeon Gets the Knife From Chef in Thailand!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/10/05

Hey Slaycaters! It’s time for another trip to the dark side of paradise! Thailand’s tropical islands are famous for their beautiful beaches, wild parties, and carefree vacation vibes. But in 2023, a meeting between a Colombian surgeon and a ‘celebrity YouTube chef’ who happens to be the son of a famous Spanish actor took a shocking turn. Instead of celebrating the Full Moon party, resort-goers set off on a full search party to find the missing surgeon. What they would find—and who was

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21:23

Free More Kim - The Perils of Urban Exploration!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/10/01

Welcome to a Free Bonus episode of MORE KIM! This week, Kim exposes the dark side of urban exploration. What is it that draws some people to abandoned buildings and forbidden places? And what happens when a hobby turns into a fatal attraction? Kim explores the origins and the rise of "Urbex" and tell the tragic stories of those who went too far.To get more, weekly MORE KIM episodes, please SUBSCRIBE to SLAYCATION PLUS (Bonus eps! Ad-free listening! Support the show!) SUBSCRIBE to SLAYCATION PLUS

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67:40

Losing Yourself in Tasmania!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/09/28

Hey Slaycaters! Set your expectations to ’sad’ as we take on a case from the wilds of Tasmania that’s as tragic as it is mysterious. In 2023, Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, 31, set off for a solo hike near Philosopher’s Falls. When she failed to return, an extensive search was launched through some of the most rugged wilderness in Australia. And what happened next would turn this seemingly simple hiking trip into a story we can’t stop thinking about. Join us Down Under for yet another case that

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66:42

Death Valley Lives Up to Its Name!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/09/21

Hey Slaycaters! Welcome to the case of Ryan Singleton, an aspiring model and actor who left Atlanta seeking fame but instead found misfortune. While driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, his rental car broke down, and after being picked up by California Highway Patrol, he was taken to a nearby gas station to wait for a friend. But when that friend arrived, Ryan was gone. What investigators would eventually find, where they found it and what was missing make this one of the most bizarre cases we’ve

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68:34

Hell’s Angel Meets Real Demons in Mexico!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/09/14

Hey Slaycaters! Sometimes, you can run... but you can't hide. When a Canadian man with a few secrets in his past turns up dead in the Mexican resort town of Playa del Carmen, the circumstances surrounding his murder raise more questions than answers. Who was he? What was he doing there? Who did he work for? And who wanted him dead? And just how far can you run before your past finally catches up with you? Join us as we head south of the border for a story involving crime, fugitives, motorcycle

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68:04

Malaysia Misadventure or Murder?

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/09/07

Hey Slaycaters! Brace yourselves for a harrowing case of paradise lost. Nora Quoirin, a vulnerable 15-year-old on vacation with her family in Malaysia, mysteriously disappears from an eco-resort in the middle of the night. Mom had noticed the latch on the front window was broken, and the next morning, that window was wide open! Did Nora, a girl with severe mobility issues, somehow find a way to climb out—or did someone climb in? A massive search through the surrounding jungle involving hundreds of

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51:52

Cruise (Out of) Control: Bloody Hell Aboard the...

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/08/31

Hey Slaycaters! Talk about a vacation that really sails off-course. In 1961, the Duperraults chartered the Bluebelle for a relaxing trip to Bimini in the Bahamas. But what began as a dream family vacation quickly devolves into the most unthinkable nightmare imaginable. In fact, you can’t possibly imagine how insane this story gets. From a psychopathic boat captain and bloody massacre at sea to an amazing story of self-preservation and an unlikely survivor, this case hits every emotion possible en

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65:10

The Forgotten Victim in Italy (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/08/24

So, who actually killed Meredith Kercher? In Part 2, we finally get to the answer—and the twists, turns, and questionable police work that helped turn a tragic murder investigation into one of the biggest media circuses in true crime history. But even after the killer was identified and Amanda Knox was ultimately cleared, the spotlight somehow kept shining everywhere except where it belonged: on Meredith. From international headlines to books, documentaries, interviews, and endless debates about

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65:25

The Forgotten Victim in Italy (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/08/17

Her name is Meredith Kercher. And while her case received enormous attention and notoriety over the years, somehow lost in the media shuffle was the beautiful, smart, sensitive young woman at the center of it all. Case in point: just reading this so far, do you know Meredith's story? If so, great. If not, we understand. That's exactly the point we're trying to make. And even if you do know the story, we guarantee you don't know all the details. Join us for a deep dive into everything that can go

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58:14

Step-Father Knows Worst! (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/08/10

Hey Slaycaters, thanks for being patient with another two-parter — but we’re pretty confident this will be worth the wait! Strap in for the shocking conclusion of a truly demented case that will have you rooting for a grieving father to exact revenge on an evil step-father. The 1982 death of 14-year old Kalinka Bamberski is one of the most senseless and heartless cases we’ve ever covered and the only thing that will make it bearable is if justice eventually gets served to the bad doctor. Find out

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50:22

Step-Father Knows Worst! (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/08/03

Hey Slaycaters, get ready for a twisted case that pits a determined father against a cunning stepfather. Without giving too much away, in 1982, Kalinka Bamberski, a healthy 14-year-old, was staying with her mom and physician stepfather in Germany when she seemingly died in her sleep. After a bizarre autopsy and an ever-changing story, authorities ruled her death due to natural causes and didn't pursue charges. However, Kalinka's birth father, André, refused to accept the official story. What

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69:12

Last Resort!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/07/27

Hey Slaycaters, get ready for a case that once again uncovers the dark underbelly of a tropical resort town. In 2017, Desiree Gibbon (26), a beautiful and talented aspiring model from NYC, traveled to Montego Bay, Jamaica, for a relaxing Thanksgiving vacation at her family’s resort. However, instead of finding fun in the sun, Desiree was found brutally murdered just four miles away. As if the crime weren't horrific enough, the investigation quickly became a case study in what not to do, with

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59:52

Bomb Voyage!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/07/20

Hey Slaycaters! We’re going to blow your socks off with a case that’s got a little bit of everything. History? Check! Royalty? Check! Sabotage? Check! Assassination? Check and first mate! Get ready for the case of Lord Mountbatten, a retired British statesman and cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. Every year he summered off the coast of Mullaghmore, Ireland at Classiebawn Castle. He loved it there. He felt safe there. Not even ‘The Troubles’ Northern Ireland could keep this British war hero away

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63:26

Bloodbath at the Bathhouse! (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/07/13

All right, Slaycaters! We're back in Vienna, Austria for the shocking conclusion of our tragic and troubling case that involves mystery, possible murder, cover ups, and incompetence or deliberate police interference It's also a story of a heroic mother (an ex-cop) alone in a strange land, trying to navigate all the forces against her to get answers as to what happened to her beloved son. Trust us when we say it's both heartbreaking and inspiring. As always, we thank you for Slaycating with us and

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52:09

Bloodbath at the Bathhouse! (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/07/06

Hey Slaycaters! Welcome to Vienna, Austria where art, culture, history and medicine intersect with money, power, police negligence and/or gross incompetence to form one of our wildest cases yet! And that’s before mentioning that it all takes place inside one of Europe’s most storied gay bath houses! Or, that it involves the dissappearance of a former Mr. Gay Austria, a brilliant and likable 34-year old named Aeryn Gillern who also happens to work for the United Nations. Or that the Aeryn’s

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65:35

Bushwhacked!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/06/29

Hey Slaycaters! We’re back with another sad and tragic tale of a good person meeting a horrible end. 18-year old student and animal lover Nona Belomesoff thought she had landed her dream job working with animals in the Australian Bush. But the young man who had been messaging her on Facebook was truly a fake friend. This twisted tale is one of many cautionary tales about the perils of trusting people you meet online. And what starts as a dream job turns into the worst nightmare imaginable. This

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59:48

Sunning with the Devil in Red Oak, Oklahoma

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/06/22

Hey Slaycaters! What do you get when you mix family drama, large amounts of cash, firearms, belief in witch craft and the occult, the Satanic Bible and a land deal in the middle of nowhere? One hell of a Slaycation…that’s what! Meet the Jamison Family of Eufaula, Oklahoma —husband and father, Bobby Jamison, his wife Sherilynn, and their daughter Madyson. They left home to purchase some land across the state. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance on or around October 9, 2009;

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59:37

Madman Goes Overboard (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/06/15

OK Slaycaters, we are back with Part 2 of this crazy, convoluted case that hopefully left you on the edge of your seat. Obviously, if you haven’t heard Part 1, we urge you do so first. Speaking of — on Part 1 we unspooled one of the oddest rags to riches stories ever and learned the shocking identity of our “victim”. On Part 2, we find out what (mostly) happened to him and explore how this case ties in to multiple unspeakable horrors. We also discover how a cycle of abuse can manifest in the

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60:14

Madman Goes Overboard (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/06/08

Hey Slaycaters, you are in for a real treat. Kim (and Jerry) have truly outdone themselves with an epic tale that feels more like a Hollywood thriller than real life. Call it 'Death of a Sailsman!' Or, 'Father Dearest!' Or, 'Bad to the Last Drop!' Without giving too much away, this is the story of a poor Jewish boy who fled a tiny village in Eastern Europe to escape the Holocaust, became a war hero, changed his name, and built a vast fortune. It's the kind of rags-to-riches story that would be

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36:16

Special More Kim + Adam - What Would You Do?

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/06/01

Hey Slaycaters, life be lifin' these past few weeks -- as you'll hear about -- which means the three of us didn't make it into the studio to Slaycate for you today. However, Kim and Adam had some fun playing a little game Kim came up with called, 'Slaycation: What Would You Do?' For this game, Kim describes several vacation scenarios and Adam tells us what he would do in that situation. Best of all, you get to play along too. As Kim is fond of saying, things are often fine on vacation, until

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