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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.
Episodes
The Last Trip91: Giedre Vaskyte: Maldives
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime - a luxury island resort in the Maldives, white sand beaches, turquoise water stretching endlessly toward the…
The Last Trip90: Mark Kilroy: Matamoros, Mexic
Mark Kilroy was a bright, athletic college student - a pre-med major with a promising future. Blowing off steam on a spring break getaway to the sun-drenched…
The Last Trip89: Melvin Nadel: Elk Mountain, New Mexico
It was the start of a perfect weekend in September 2009 when 61-year-old Melvin Nadel - black belt, seasoned bowhunter, and respected gym owner - set out on a…
The Last Trip88: Crishtian Hughes: San Francisco, California
In February 2013, 20 year old Crishtian Hughes flew to San Francisco to visit friends, he was excited for a weekend away. He told his mom he'd be home in a few…
The Last Trip87: Leah Roberts: Whatcom County, Washington
In March 2000, 23-year-old Leah Roberts packed her Jeep Cherokee, grabbed her cat—and vanished. Not without a trace, but into the vast, mist-covered wilderness…
The Last Trip86: Monica Beresford-Redman: Cancun, Mexico
A dream vacation in Cancun. A luxury resort by the sea. A second chance at love.... that ended in murder. Monica Beresford-Redman was vibrant, successful, and…
The Last Trip85: Paul Carter: The English Channel
In the early hours of April 21st, 2007, 22-year-old Paul Carter vanished somewhere between Portsmouth, England, and St. Malo, France. He boarded the overnight…
The Last Trip84: Judy Smith: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We’re diving into one of the most perplexing travel mysteries in recent history — the disappearance and tragic death of Judy Smith. In April of 1997, Judy…
The Last Trip83: Michael Rockefeller: Papua New Guinea
He was young, ambitious, and heir to one of the most powerful families in American history. But Michael Rockefeller wasn’t chasing money, politics, or…
The Last Trip82: Karen Denise Wells: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
A road trip gone wrong. A young mother driving alone. A motel room untouched — and a rental car abandoned, hazard lights still blinking on a desolate…
The Last Trip81: Tom & Eileen Lonergan: Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Tom and Eileen Lonergan set off for what should have been an unforgettable day diving the Great Barrier Reef - clear skies, calm waters, and a boat full of…
The Last Trip80: Hostel Fires
When we talk about travel nightmares, we often picture what lurks outside - dark alleys, strangers with bad intentions, stories that begin with a missed train…
The Last Trip79: Hostel Murders
When we pack our bags and check into a hostel, we’re chasing adventure. A new city, a bunk bed, the promise of strangers who might become friends - or at least…
The Last Trip78: Bonus Episode: Dawn Barclay, "Vacations Can Be Murder"
Today on The Last Trip, we’re diving into the darker side of travel with someone who knows exactly where the bodies are buried - literally and figuratively…
The Last Trip77: David O'Sullivan: Idyllwild, CA
It was a quiet spring morning in Idyllwild, California - April 7, 2017 - when 25 year old David O’Sullivan put on his backpack, stepped onto the Pacific Crest…
The Last Trip76: Valerie De La Valdene: Santa Cruz, Galápagos Islands
She was known as “Shark Girl” - a fearless underwater photographer who swam with predators most of us only dare to watch on TV. At 48, Valerie de la Valdene…
The Last Trip75: Ray Gricar: Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
On April 15, 2005, District Attorney Ray Gricar took the day off, got in his car, and set out on a quiet road trip—just a short drive to clear his head. But he…
The Last Trip74: Lucy Schuhmann: St John, USVI
In September 2019, a yellow Jeep Wrangler was found abandoned at a remote trailhead on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Everything inside looked…
The Last Trip73: Robert Cantrell: Cancun, Mexico
A 62-year-old man boards a plane—but his travel path makes no sense. Charlotte. Austin. Dallas. And finally… Cancun. When Robert Cantrell lands in Mexico, he…
The Last Trip72: Larry Hillblom: Saipan
Money, power, and mystery—three ingredients for a disappearance that still haunts the Pacific. Larry Hillblom, co-founder of DHL, built a shipping empire and…
The Last Trip71: Annie & Robin Korkki: Mahé Island, Seychelles
Annie and Robin Korkki set out on the trip of a lifetime - a luxurious island getaway in paradise. But on the morning of September 22, 2016, their dream…
The Last Trip70: Taylor Casey Update: An Interview with Colette and Emily
A yoga retreat in paradise turned into a chilling mystery when Taylor Casey, 41, vanished from the Sivananda Ashram on Paradise Island on June 19, 2024. Last…
The Last Trip69: Raymond Ashcroft: Tikal National Park, Guatemala
One moment, 66 year old Raymond Ashcroft was walking through the legendary ruins of Tikal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site deep in the Guatemalan rainforest. The…
The Last Trip68: The Dyatlov 9: Dyatlov Pass, Russia
In early 1959, nine hikers set out on a skiing expedition across the northern Ural Mountains—Igor Dyatlov, Yuri Doroshenko, Lyudmila Dubinina, Georgiy…
The Last Trip67: Skye Budnick Update: An Interview with Megan Lebron
In Episode 56, we walked through the timeline of Skye Budnick’s disappearance, sharing the details made public by investigators and her family. If you haven’t…
The Last Trip66: Poisonings in Paradise: Vang Vieng, Laos
In November 2024, what started as a fun night out in the party town of Vang Vieng turned into a horrifying nightmare. Six tourists from around the world never…
The Last Trip65: Ryan Roth Update: An Interview with Sean Flynn
On August 21st, 2024, we released Episode 41, the case of Ryan Roth. In that episode, I walked you through the timeline of events and shared the details…
The Last Trip64: Sarah Papenheim: Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sarah Papenheim was young, talented, and full of life - a gifted blues drummer from Minnesota with dreams of making a difference. She traveled halfway across…
The Last Trip63: Antoine Herran: The Gap, Sydney, Australia
Antoine Herran was 28 years old when he left France for what was meant to be a 3 week vacation in Australia in April of 1998. On the day he was supposed to…
The Last Trip62: Jason Cortez Update: An Interview with Candelario Cortez
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…
The Last Trip61: Travis Joseph Sackett: Imbabura Volcano, Ecuador
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…
The Last Trip60: Michal Krówczyński: San Diego, CA
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…
The Last Trip59: The Last Trip: Updates & More!
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 Trip58: Barbara Jean Monaco: Virginia Beach, VA
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…
The Last Trip57: Ryan Borgwardt: Green Lake, Wisconsin
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…
The Last Trip56: Skye Budnick: Hokkaido, Japan
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…
The Last Trip55: Island Serial Killer: Tenerife, Spain
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…
The Last Trip54: Justin Booska: Laguna de Ayarza, Guatemala
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…
The Last Trip53: Dana Rishpy: Tulum, Mexico
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…
The Last Trip52: Shanquella Robinson: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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…
The Last Trip51: Sebastian Woodroffe: Victoria Gracia, Peru
Sebastian Woodroffe, a 41-year-old from British Columbia, journeyed to the Peruvian Amazon in search of spiritual healing through ayahuasca. However, his quest…
The Last Trip50: Jerry Krause: Bamako, Mali
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…
The Last Trip49: Donovan Cameron: Las Vegas, NV
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 Last Trip48: Matthew Mullaney: Florence, Italy
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…
The Last Trip47: Jeffrey Hodgson: Ibiza, Spain
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…
The Last Trip46: Nancy Ng: Lake Atitlán, Gautemala
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…
The Last Trip45: Taylor Casey: Paradise Island, Bahamas
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…
The Last Trip44: Darryl Fornatora: Cabarete, Dominican Republic
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…
The Last Trip43: Mieke Oort: Leeuwarden, Netherlands
At 21, Mieke Oort left Massachusetts after graduating high school to pursue her college education in the Netherlands. Like many college students, she was…
The Last Trip42: Claudia Kirschhock: Negril, Jamaica
Claudia Kirschhock, a 29-year-old travel writer from New York, was on her way to Havana, Cuba, when an unexpected layover in Jamaica left her stranded for a…
The Last Trip41: Ryan Roth: Bali, Indonesia
Ryan Roth, born Ryan Flynn, vanished from a cliff in Bali, Indonesia, on January 20, 2020. The 39-year-old, originally from Southampton, England, left behind…
The Last Trip40: Austin Oldfield: Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Glen “Austin” Oldfield, known by his middle name Austin, departed from Louisville, Kentucky, heading to the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Southwest…
The Last Trip39: Nathan Clarke: Grand Cayman Island
Nathan Clarke left England and relocated to the sunny Cayman Islands with his fiancée. However, his life took a tragic turn when he disappeared during a night…
The Last Trip38: Leo Widicker: Tabacón, Costa Rica
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…
The Last Trip37: Dilek Ertek: Pacific Ocean
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…
The Last Trip36: August Reiger: Banos, Ecuador
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…
The Last Trip35: Nelly Alva: Bahamas
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…
The Last Trip34: Steven Cook: Crete, Greece
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…
The Last Trip33: Alex Gumm: Kauai, Hawaii
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…
The Last Trip32: Blake Mitchell: Cozumel, Mexico
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…