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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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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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72:14

Death in Antarctica: The Second Deadliest ICE

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/26

Hey Slaycaters, welcome to one of our strangest and most unique cases yet. Everything from the remote location, to the victim’s occupation, to the potential suspects and cause of death are all things we have yet to encounter on this show….and that’s saying a lot! Ever since he was a kid, Rodney Marks wanted to be a Scientist. Not only did he make his dream a reality — he secured a coveted job working out of a research outpost in Antarctica — one of the best places on Earth for an astrophysicist to

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30:31

Free Gift! More Kim #50 - Foster Falls

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/23

Richard "Rich-Lee" Ragland III loved capturing moments. June 4, 2017 at Foster Falls was his last. What disappeared with him that day could have been lost forever. One impossible discovery shows that sometimes the universe delivers.FOR MORE 'MORE KIM!': Subscribe to SLAYCATION PLUS right in Apple Podcasts, or on our website: ⁠⁠https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing⁠⁠ SLAYCATERS ONLY: Interact with the Hosts and get behind the scenes info, photos and more in our FACEBOOK

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70:41

A Deadly Chapter in the Book of Mormon

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/19

Hey Slaycaters we kick off year three of Slaycation with a twisty-turny case that will leave you shocked, appalled and questioning humanity. Part of the reason we make and consume true crime shows is to try and get a handle on ‘what would cause a seemingly normal person to become a murderous monster?’ Well, buckle up — because this case delves deep into the darkness of evil that exists in the heart and mind of a killer. Poor Mackenzie Lueck, a good Mormon girl attending college in Utah, probably

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53:18

A Bad Day in Bakersfield (Part 2)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/12

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with the shocking, and I mean shocking, conclusion to last week’s case. Obviously, if you haven’t heard Part 1, go do that now… And then join us here for the sad and tragic conclusion to this vacation murder in reverse! Trust us, this case will definitely have you bugging out…literally. As always, thanks for Slaycating with us and for being part of our growing Slaycation Nation! And please stay safe out there (both home and away!)Slaycation is Recorded at the

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57:49

Let the Tonguer Games Begin! (BLOOPERS)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/11

Happy Holidays Slaycaters. Once again, our "gift" to you is a Blooper Reel you have to hear to believe. Yes, you've gotten small tastes of it at the start of episodes -- but you have no idea what absolute insanity lies in store for you. Thank God for editing is all we can say -- and our editor Kelley, who "miraculously" makes an episode despite all our mistakes Just don't make Kim say that word! Enjoy! XXOO -- The Throuple Slaycation is Recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by Josh Wilcox and

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49:17

A Bad Day in Bakersfield (Part 1)

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/11

Hey Slaycaters, Happy New Year and we’re baaaack! No more Bloopers or Wrap-ups, it’s time for an actual case of murder or mysterious death/disappearance on vacation — and boy do we have a doozy for you today. Be warned — this one is quite shocking and is bad news for the entire family…literally. Without giving anything away, let’s just say Sunday funday of church-lunch-church goes horribly awry for the Harper Family of Bakersfield, California. The only thing more shocking then the crime is the

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65:33

The Shove Boat

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2026/01/04

If you're cruising for a murder mystery filled with twists, turns, and WTFs, you're going to love this episode of Slaycation, where a honeymoon on the Love Boat turns into a deadly Shove Boat. When the bride goes overboard, an autopsy reveals more than just a tragic accident -- but will her husband's wild tale of espionage, Israeli spies, and assassination attempts hold water? Join us for a crazy story of sex, lies and... silverware? Trust us, this is one trip you'll never forget. -- Case starts at

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63:54

Let's Put 2025 in a Bodybag!

Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations ·

2025/12/29

Hey Slaycaters - welcome to our year end wrap-up episode. Part look back, part Q&A, and part interview session (we're joined by two special guests who help make the Slaycating happen!) -- this is a love-letter to the fans. We answer the burning questions you've asked throughout the year, discuss past cases and give a peek behind the curtain to see how the sausage is made... (for better or worse!) Thanks again for another amazing year. We love you all and we'll be back in 2026 with brand new

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