Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations

Imagine this, you're a 12 year old girl living in Ireland, your parents have divorced and your Mother brings you to Spain on a "vacation," along with her new boyfriend, who you aren't particularly fond of. And then... BAM! You learn that this vacation is actually a staycation -- as in you're staying in Spain to start a new life due to Mom's boyfriend's business. Oh, and it's not just any part of Spain -- it's a touristy section nicknamed "The Coast of Crime." As crazy as this sounds, this actually happened to Amy Fitzpatrick in the mid-2000s. Like many unhappy teenagers, Amy starts spending more and more time away from home, but when she doesn't return from a friend's place on New Year's Day, 2008, it sets off an intense search, lots of questions and conflicting reports and a series of unfortunate tragedies that will leave you shocked and questioning everything you think you know about this case. For AD FREE listening & BONUS CONTENT (including weekly episodes of "MORE KIM") subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing Join our super popular and ridiculously fun 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts plus behind the scenes info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Slaycation MERCH now available! Go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all Get your "Pack Your Body Bags" tote bag, t-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more! For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grace Emmie Rose Millane, a vivacious, full-of-life, 21-year old, left her home in the UK to go on an extensive backpacking world-tour while on a gap-year in her studies. She made it as far as Auckland, New Zealand -- where, after a night of heavy drinking on her 22nd birthday, she decided to go home with Jesse Kempson, a Tinder date she met that day. She was never seen again. We unpack the mystery of her disappearance and ensuing investigation which was greatly aided by the numerous CCTV cameras throughout the city. Was this a case of sex play gone wrong or did Grace wind up in the clutches of a sociopathic monster? For AD FREE listening & BONUS CONTENT (including weekly episodes of "More Kim") subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing Join our super popular and ridiculously fun 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts plus behind the scenes info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Slaycation MERCH now available! Go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all Get your "Pack Your Body Bags" tote bag, t-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more! For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back in Aruba - for a case you may not have heard of. When the Devries Family, from Michigan, visit Aruba on a cathartic getaway after the loss of husband/father George — they are hopeful the waves, sands and water sports will heal their family’s heartache. They have no idea the danger that lurks when they are befriended by two men, a father and his adopted son, both named David Stacey. This case is as dark and twisted as any we’ve covered and is one you won’t soon forget. For AD FREE listening & BONUS CONTENT (including weekly episodes of "More Kim") subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing Join our super popular and ridiculously fun 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts plus behind the scenes info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Slaycation MERCH now available! Go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all Get your "Pack Your Body Bags" tote bag, t-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more! For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/slaycation and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 17, 1992 -- Yoshihiro "Yoshi' Hattori, a Japanese exchange student living with a host family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, headed to his first Halloween party. However, instead of revelling in ghosts, goblins and other spooky things -- the horror turned real when Yoshi accidentally went to the wrong address. You won't believe the turn of events that unfolded making this Halloween a living Helloween. Besides being a tragic 'slaycation' -- this case, which sparked international outrage, calls into question everything from race, to what constitutes self-defense, to common sense gun laws -- issues which still reverberate throughout the USA over thirty years later. For AD FREE listening & BONUS CONTENT (including weekly episodes of "More Kim") subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing Join our super popular and ridiculously fun 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts plus behind the scenes info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Slaycation MERCH now available! Go to: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all Get your "Pack Your Body Bags" tote bag, t-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more! For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've asked, so we're delivering the first edition of MORE KIM, only for subscribers. Loving the show and want MORE KIM & AD FREE? Then subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Join our popular and super fun 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts plus behind the scenes info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Slaycation MERCH is now available at: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all Get your "Pack Your Body Bags" tote bag, t-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more! For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August of 1999, two best friends, David Coughlin and Raffi Kodikian, set off for a short overnight hike in Carlsbad Canyons, New Mexico. Five days later, only one of them would be found alive. This is the shockingly strange but true story of a two men entering Rattlesnake Canyon and only one man leaving. What makes this case even more heartbreaking is the fact that both men combined to keep a detailed journal describing their ordeal -- including how it ended in murder. Join us on this journey into the desert in the real-life story that inspired the Gus Van Sant movie 'GERRY' starring Matt Damon & Casey Affleck. Loving the show and want AD FREE listening while supporting 'The Woman', 'The Husband' and the 'Tolerable One?' -- then subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Join our popular and super fun 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts plus behind the scenes info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Slaycation MERCH is now available at: https://plus.slaycation.wtf/collections/all Get your "Pack Your Body Bags" tote bag, t-shirts, towels, sandals, fanny packs, stickers and more! For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Cook, a 20-year old, UK resident sets out on holiday in the tourist town of Malia in Crete, Greece. It's the first time he'd ever travelled without his family, but he was with a large group of good friends and a tour organizer. Yet despite all his pals and the festive island vibes -- on the first night of the trip -- Steven gets separated from the group and never makes it back home. Did he meet someone? Was he robbed? Trafficked? Or did some strange accident befall him? This is a case where everyone from local law enforcement, to Steven's friends and family do everything right in their search for Steven... yet somehow he is nowhere to be found. As days turn to weeks; and months turn to years -- the search becomes more desperate and mysterious. As witnesses come forward saying they've seen the young, Brit, hope springs eternal. But in the end... this one ends in a tragedy nobody could have seen coming. All we can say is... stay safe out there Slaycaters! Join our 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Love the show and want to support True Crimes' most fun Throuple? -- SUBSCRIBE to SLAYCATION PLUS(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Y You'll get AD FREE listening, plus BONUS CONTENT, while keeping the show going! MERCH NOW AVAILABLE: Go to www.slaycation.wtf and click 'Merch'. What fan wouldn't want a 'Pack Your Body Bags!' Tote Bag?!? For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we're trying something a little different... We're taking on three - yes, count 'em THREE - bizarre vacation murder mysteries. From two sisters in a $2,000/night resort in Seychelles; to Grandparents meeting a grisly end in Egypt; to a woman found naked, soaking wet and dead in the closet of her Wales timeshare -- each of these three strange but true, Slaycation mini-mysteries will have you enthralled and playing amateur detective. You'll also never look at a hotel, luxury resort or timeshare the same way again! Loving the show and want to support 'The Woman', 'The Husband' and the 'Tolerable One?' -- then subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf You'll get all our episodes (plus Bonus Content & upcoming Live Streams) all AD FREE. Best of all, you'll be helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join our 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 MERCH NOW AVAILABLE: Go to www.slaycation.wtf and click 'Merch'. For more info on Slaycation, the Hosts, or to contact us go to: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, it's not the Natalee Holloway case. It’s the case of Robyn Gardner, a beautiful, blonde, 36 year old wannabe model who is looking for love in all the wrong vacation partners. Having just lost her day job and going through a rough patch, Robyn decides to lie to her current boyfriend, Richard, and take Gary up on his offer for a free trip to Aruba. Gary, an older man (and certified scuba instructor) is someone Robyn had recently met on the Adult Friend Finder website. Not only has Gary been trying to get Robyn to go away with him since they first hooked up, he’s also been kind enough to purchase a large amount of traveler’s life insurance on Robyn. (Always a good sign!) Get ready to roll your eyes into the back of your head as the details of this case play out. And just when you think you know where it’s going… there’s another insane wrinkle that will leave you agape. Definitely one of our wildest cases. Stay safe out there and do your research when choosing your vacation partners! Loving the show and want to support 'The Woman', 'The Husband' and the 'Tolerable One?' -- then subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf You'll get all our episodes (plus Bonus Content) ad free. Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF And for a more interactive experience -- join our 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 21 year old Lauren Agee goes to Wakefest, a Tennessee water sports festival, she's expecting a fun girls' trip with a childhood pal. But things take a dark turn when some unexpected "boy friends" show up and their accommodations aren't as advertised. As Wakefest turns into a wake -- we're all left wondering... Was it an accident? Murder? Or, just a coverup to cover their asses. Either way, you'll be spellbound by all the twists and turns taking place in the murky waters of this case. For a deeper dive, check out the Without Warning podcast season one, hosted by Private Investigator Sheila Wysocki. https://open.spotify.com/show/2HbWkwGlhOOb3rtHy3nsmL?si=00ef2fa397b349a6 Want more Slaycation sooner + additional bonus content + ad free? Then join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF OR. join our 'Slaycators Only' private group for a more intimate experience and direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Merch is being finalized as we speak! Coming soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you know, you know - and if you don't, you're going to know soon. This is a special behind-the-scenes episode where The Woman, The Husband, and The Tolerable One answer burning questions from our Slaycaters. From yarn whores, to weird nicknames, to Burning Man, to the cases that give us nightmares -- your favorite murder comedy thrupple bares all in this killer Ask Us Anything episode. Loving the show and want to support 'The Woman', 'The Husband' and the 'Tolerable One?' -- then subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf You'll get all our episodes (plus Bonus Content) ad free. Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF And for a more interactive experience -- join our 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRIGGER WARNING for disturbing audio recordings. When Warriena Wright, an adventurous, vivacious, 26 year-old visited Australia's Gold Coast for a destination wedding and some thrill-seeking -- how was she to know that a Tinder date with a handsome local would prove more dangerous than skydiving or scaling the side of the country's tallest building? It's hard to believe what happens in this bizarre episode, made even more shocking by the fact that there is actual audio recordings leading up to the fatal conclusion. Not for the faint of heart. Loving the show and want to support 'The Woman', 'The Husband' and the 'Tolerable One?' -- then subscribe to Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf You'll get all our episodes (plus Bonus Content) ad free. Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! And for a more interactive experience -- join our 'Slaycators Only' Facebook group and get direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Part Two of the unfortunate case of Lucie Blackman, a young, British woman working as a 'Hostess' in a Tokyo social club. When Lucie vanishes after a date with a mysterious, wealthy businessman the police are at first indifferent. But pressure by Lucie's family and the UK government motivates them to look into a man known by several aliases. What they find will shock and appall even the most hardened true crime fan. So beware! And if you haven't heard Part One... what are you waiting for? Get on it. (But don't say we didn't warn you!) Want more Slaycation (additional bonus content) and want it sooner ? Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" ad free? Of course you do! Join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Better yet -- join our 'Slaycators Only' private group for a more intimate experience and direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Merch coming! (I know, I know...) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lucie Blackman, an engaging, young, British woman travels to Japan to work as a 'Hostess' in a Tokyo social club. Part of a Hostess' duties include going on 'dates' (called dohans) with the club's male clientele. At first things are going well, as several dohans lead to Lucie being showered with gifts. But when she doesn't return from a dohan with a mysterious, wealthy man known only as "Kaz" it sets in motion a shocking international case full of sex, lies, videotapes and... murder. (And other stuff too that will have you saying "WTF??") Want more Slaycation (additional bonus content) and want it sooner ? Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" ad free? Of course you do! Join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Better yet -- join our 'Slaycators Only' private group for a more intimate experience and direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Merch coming soon (we promise!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A yoga class retreat to the beautiful, (and spiritual) Lake Atitlan in Guatemala turns deadly for yoga enthusiast Nancy Ng. But not only are the circumstances surrounding her mysterious disappearance stange... so is the behavior of her yoga instructor/guru Eddie. As Nancy's family desperately seeks answers -- they are met with silence, lawyers and a less than helpful witness. This recent case has our trio posing lots of questions and theories as to what went downward out on the lake. Want more Slaycation (additional bonus content) and want it sooner ? Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" ad free? Of course you do! Join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Better yet -- join our Slaycators Only private group for a more intimate experience and direct access to the Hosts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Merch coming (we promise!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OK, after last week's cliffhanger, it's time for Part 2 of this shocking mass murder mystery at the foot of the French Alps. The Slaycation trio try to piece together what actually happened; who was the killer and who were the intended victims. If you heard Part 1 you know this case is chock full of intriguing leads, suspects and motives. And if you haven't heard Part 1, you'll want to check that out before listening to the dramatic conclusion. Thanks for Slaycating with us and stay safe out there! Want more Slaycation (additional bonus content) and want it sooner ? Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" ad free? Of course you do! Join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or, for a more intimate experience and direct access to the Hosts -- join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us through: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Slaycators, It's good to be back! Then again, we almost didn't make it when one of us took a tumble on the way to the studio. But you'll hear all about that at the top of the show. Also, not sure if you're superstitious or not - - but you just might be after hearing the painful backstory. And we haven't even gotten to the case yet! This one's a real doozy and a shocking head scratcher... When a family from the UK goes on a road trip visiting scenic campsites at the foot of the French Alps, the last thing they'd expect is to run into a crazed gunman. After the shooting is over several people are dead including a local Frenchman who happened to be bike riding in the vicinity. Was this a random act of violence by a Madman? A family fight over an inheritance? Or a targeted hit by a shadowy group and/or a foreign government? And if so, who was even the target? There's a lot to unpack in this one, so pack your body bags and join us for another wild ride on Slaycation Want more Slaycation (additional bonus content) and want it sooner ? Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" ad free? Of course you do! Join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Stay safe out there and we'll be back to Slaycating next week. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or, join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us at: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new to the show, we suggest starting with one of our other episodes. But if you're a seasoned Slaycator, enjoy this interview with The Tolerable One, Jerry Kolber, from the guys at the Crawlspace podcast. Why an interview? Well, let's just say Adam & Kim's apartment move this past week was pretty intense, so we decided to take a week off from the show rather than end up ON the show! See you all next week with a brand new episode. Check out more from our friends at Crawlspace anywhere you listen to podcasts or at https://open.spotify.com/show/7iSnqnCf27NODdz0pJ1GvJ . Want more Slaycation (additional bonus content) and want it sooner ? Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" ad free? Of course you do! Join Slaycation Plus(+). right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you more of the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Stay safe out there and we'll be back to Slaycating next week. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or, join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us at: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In April 1986, 18-year-old Susan Jacques, a good "kid" from Connecticut, mysteriously vanished during a fun, spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale with friends. Her body was found days later in a canal, 35 miles away from her last known whereabouts. The question is, what happened??? As authorities track down leads and entertain various theories, one thing became clear, the 'anything goes' 'sex, drugs and 80's synth music' culture of Ft. Lauderdale definitely played a part in this baffling crime. This case hits close to home as co-host Jerry, 'The Tolerable One,' grew up near there during this exact timeframe. (No, he was not a suspect.) Case Starts around 9:30 Want more Slaycation (and want it sooner ?) Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" without any ads? Of course you do! That's why we started Slaycation Plus(+). Join right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you the craziest Slaycations imaginable! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or, join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us at: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more Slaycation (and want it sooner ?) Want to hang with "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" without any ads? Of course you do! That's why we started Slaycation Plus(+). Join right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and helping us bring you the craziest Slaycations imaginable! As for the case: It's the bizarre conclusion of Tales From the Crypto! When newlyweds Jennifer and Gerry go on a luxurious honeymoon to India's Golden Triangle (near New Delhi,) no one imagined it would be the beginning of a globe-spanning mystery involving: half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency, an orphanage, an incriminating laptop, the Canadian Government, shady warehouses, Ponzi schemes, and of course... a dead body... that may or may not actually exist. In Part Two of this epic Slaycation, we explore the fallout from Gerry's mysterious death and discuss possible conlusions. Case starts right away! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or, join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us at: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want more Slaycation and want it sooner ? Want "The Woman," "The Husband," and "The Tolerable One" without any ads? Of course you do! That's why we started Slaycation Plus(+). Join right in Apple Podcasts, or by clicking 'Subscribe' on our website www.slaycation.wtf Best of all, you'll be supporting the show and we'll love Slaycating with you even more! As for the case: when newlyweds Jennifer and Gerry go on a luxurious honeymoon to India's Golden Triangle (near New Delhi,) no one imagined it would be the beginning of a globe-spanning mystery involving: half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency, an orphanage, an incriminating laptop, the Canadian Government, shady warehouses, Ponzi schemes, and of course... a dead body... that may or may not actually exist. In Part One of this epic Slaycation, we dive deep into the strange circumstances surrounding the suspicious death of a young Bitcoin hustler. Case starts at 7:45 after some more fun reviews! Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or, join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us at: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... we bring you another mysterious death on the high seas! When Lonnie, an attorney, takes his ex-wife, Micki, on a reconciliation cruise, all signs point to a happy (second) beginning. But alas, shove was in the air and one of them is found floating in the ocean. This sordid tale is filled with tons of twists & turns and involves a host of shady characters with duplicitous motives. Best of all, it takes place on a boat that is familiar to Slaycation fans and may have been inspired by one of our previous cases. You have to hear it to believe it! Case starts at 9:25 (after lots of self-serving yakking) Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Or join our Slaycators Only private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about Slaycation or contact us at: www.slaycation.wtf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unlike the famous Muhammad Ali fights 'The Thrilla in Manilla' & 'The Rumble in the Jungle' -- 'The Killa in Brazilla' does NOT involve a boxing match. However, it does involve a Championship Boxer. Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, recently retired from the ring, was still battling alcohol and his new wife, Amanda. In an attempt to reconcile, the two travel to Brazil with their young son. But it isn't long before a drunken Arturo is throwing hands at Amanda in the street (leading to an angry mob attacking him.) That night, Amanda tells Arturo they're done. But the next morning Arturo is the one who is done, when he's found dead in a pool of blood. Was it murder or (trigger warning) suicide? You be the judge!  Case starts around 6:15 For more Slaycation, join our "Slaycaters Only" Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281/  or visit us at https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality TV producer Bruce Beresford-Redman - (known for Survivor & Pimp My Ride) - takes his wife Monica and two young kids on a trip to Mexico. But is this vacation a much needed getaway to rekindle their romance after a rocky string of mutual cheating, threats, and lies; or, a chance for Bruce to unburden himself of his wife so he can continue an ongoing affair? Then again, there have been a series of sinister going's on at the resort where they were staying. This case will have you guessing right to the end. Who would you vote off the island? Case starts at 8:00 (if you hate hearing us having fun) For more Slaycation, or to contact us, check out www.slaycation.wtf  Join our Facebook Group, 'Slaycators Only': https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While in Benidorm, Spain for a bachelorette weekend (otherwise known as a 'hen party') Kirsty Maxwell, a newlywed herself, is recorded in bed snoring by her suite-mate after a night of excessive partying. An hour later she's found dead beside the pool. The cause of death -- a plunge off the 10th floor balcony of a room occupied by five random guys also on holiday. Was it an accident or murder? Join us for a mysterious tragedy that has left Kristi's family, friends, investigators and journalists desperately seeking answers. For more Slaycation: check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Join our fun, interactive Facebook Group - Slaycator's Only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Memorial Day! This week, Slaycation is taking a short vacation. But we didn't leave you empty handed. Instead, enjoy an interview of husband & wife Slaycation hosts Adam & Kim, conducted by our friends Tim & Lance on the Crawlspace podcast. You'll learn more about the origin of Slaycation as well as Kim & Adam's approach to humor, crime and marriage! We'll catch you next week (6/3) with a new case of murder/mysterious death on vacation. And If you haven't checked out Crawlspace - we think you'll love it. They dig into the paranormal, murder & serial killer stories you think you know, only to reveal new details and facts you won't find anywhere else. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crawlspace-true-crime-mysteries/id1187326340 Join Slaycation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Or, https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shrien and Anni Dewani, a young, well to do, couple in the midst of a storybook romance are celebrating their honeymoon in South Africa...when things take a tragic turn. A cab ride turned carjacking ends in murder. It seems like the work of local criminals until the murderers point the finger at each other and an unexpected suspect. This shocking case will keep you (and us) guessing right to the end... and beyond. Case starts @ 3:31 For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Join us on Facebook!: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The twisted conclusion to Episode 20 - Please listen to that one first! Robert and Nancy Kissel had it all. The perfect marriage. The high paying job. The $20,000 luxury apartment complex with all the Nannies, pools, and squash courts you'd ever need. So how did this storybook romance and life of luxury descend into mayhem, murder and... milkshakes??? Join us for the shocking conclusion to this case! Case starts immediately. For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ To join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/slaycationWTF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert and Nancy Kissel had it all. The perfect marriage. The high paying job. The $20,000 luxury apartment complex with all the Nannies, pools, and squash courts you'd ever need. So how did this storybook romance and life of luxury descend into mayhem, murder and... milkshakes??? Join us on another tolerable episode of Slaycation as we take a wild international ride down the rabbit hole of a 'Killing in Hong Kong.' Case starts around 9:43 For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ To join our Slaycators' Facebook Group go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When college student Mark Kilroy heads to Spring Break with his friends Bill, Brent, and Brad, it's a reunion and chance to blow off some steam before he focuses on becoming a doctor. As they make their way back-and-forth between Texas' South Padre Island and a Mexican town just across the border, their days are a perfect blur of beach, beer, babes, and good times with the boys. When Mark goes missing, authorities assume he's shacked up with a lady or sleeping off a hangover. But as more time goes by - his friends suspect something bad happened. But they could never imagine the depths of horror Mark had been plunged into at the hands of a murderous cartel cult!  Case starts at 7:08 Oh and Slaycaters - Check out our friend John Henry's new podcast Kitchen for fun, funny conversations about food, eating, and all things food and eating-related .... like the honey in bee's dicks! :) https://open.spotify.com/show/4U3XtiCzspPGGRElljC70Q?si=0fdcffd64c284a7a Join our Facebook Group Slaycators Only at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're taking you back to the early days of airline travel. Sure, planes were more likely to crash back then but at least you weren't subjected to a full-body cavity search and you could pack a regular sized bottle of shampoo in your carry-on. Then again, after hearing this story, you might welcome the additional security. This story's a blast... chock full of family baggage... that also happens to be ticking! Strap in, it's going to be a bumpy flight! Case starts at 9:50 (after a fun discussion of what jobs & astrological signs most serial killers have) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow! This might be the most slaycationy slaycation of them all. It's got a little bit of everything -- exotic locales, violent family drama, bodies in suitcases, murder consultants, jazz music. The tragic story of Heather Mack and her family will leave you agape and questioning humanity. Hopefully, this marathon episode helps make it all a little more tolerable. Case starts at 3:35 (after the ads) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When local beauty queen Julie Scully falls for George, the handsome Greek engineer on the cruise ship she is vacationing on, it sounds like a fairytale romance. Except for two things... 1) Julie is already married (with a kid), and 2) George may be mentally unstable. As their romance heats up, Julie decides to throw away her life in New Jersey and head to Greece with George. But, since this is Slaycation, things take a deadly turn. Was it a crime of passion or the pre-meditated plan of a con man? Find out on an episode that will have you hating us or loving us even more! Case starts at: 8:18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Part 2 of the tragic and mystifying case of the Rogers Family. If you haven't listened to Ep. 14 Trouble in Tampa (Part One) we recommend you do so! As to Part 2, thanks to innovative policing, family dysfunction, & a guilty conscience... investigators are able to arrest the man they believe committed the murders of these three women. The suspect - who decides to represent himself at trial - is implicated in another murder in different part of Florida. Have the authorities taken a dangerous serial killer off the streets, or will he walk free to kill again? Find out in this shocking conclusion. Case starts right away! For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people have all the luck... The Rogers Family are not those people. Fleeing from unspeakable evil back home, a mother and her two daughters escape to Florida for a much needed getaway. Unfortunately, things take a deadly turn when they cross paths with a monster. This case will have you questioning humanity and whether you should ever trust a "helpful" stranger again. Case starts at 6:00. For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 3:08 More Slaycation at https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for the shocking conclusion of the story about two Dutch students who went missing (on April 1st, 2014), while hiking the El Pianista trail in the jungles of Panama. We continue our deep dive into the mystery, confusion and conflicting reports surrounding this tragic disappearance and subsequent investigation. DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU'VE HEARD PART ONE! Case starts: Right away! For more Slaycation, check out www.Slaycation.wtf.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Dutch students go missing on April 1st, 2014, while hiking the El Pianista trail in Panama. We dive deep into the mystery, confusion and conflicting reports surrounding their tragic disappearance and subsequent investigation. Case starts at: 4:23 (after discussing which one of us would get away with commiting a Slaycation) *We say it's episode 10 but we switched the order from what we recorded. Apologies for any confusion! For more Slaycation, check out www.Slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two young British tourists are found brutally murdered on a beach in the idyllic resort of Koh Tao, Thailand. With an investigation marred by incompetent policework, torture of suspects, and a contaminated crime scene, finding the killers turns into an international affair, earning Koh Tao the nickname "Death Island". Case starts at 9:30 - (after we discuss the reviews of Slaycation.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rich dentist and his wife take a safari trip to Zambia to hunt exotic animals. However, the hunter becomes the hunted when one of them is shot dead. Was it an accident, a suicide or... murder? Case starts at 4:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shocking finish to our story about a couple from Virginia who just wanted to enjoy a weekend getaway in Ocean City, Maryland. On a drunk bus they befriend another couple who invite them to go hot tubbing back in their hotel room. What could go wrong? Get ready for the conclusion to this shocking story that will leave you gobsmacked! Case starts immediately! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple from Virginia enjoys a weekend getaway in Ocean City, Maryland. There, they befriend another couple who invites them back to their hotel room. When neither Josh or "Geney" show up for work on Monday, it raises the alarm that something is seriously wrong. Case starts at 5:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Spring Break in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 17 year old Brittanee Drexel goes missing without a trace. Her family waited for over decade before the grisly truth was finally uncovered. Case starts at 2:15 For more Slaycation - check out Slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A North Carolina woman is found dead after partying with friends in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Her friends said it was alcohol poisoning… But an autopsy and shocking leaked video suggest something far more sinister, turning this case into an international sensation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A newly engaged couple and some family members enjoy a lovely Christmas dinner down in Zacatecas, Mexico. Unfortunately, it will turn out to be their last supper.  Case starts at 5:28! For more Slaycation - check out Slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A romantic wedding anniversary in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park turns to tragedy when the bride falls off a cliff. Was it a horrible accident or did she have help? You could ask Harold’s first wife… only she also died under mysterious “accidental” circumstances. For more Slaycation, go to Slaycation.wtf. Case starts at 7:36. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a honeymoon adventure to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, two scuba divers go down…but only one comes back up. Was it an equipment malfunction or murder? For more Slaycation, check out Slaycation.wtf. Case starts at 6:40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two recently engaged lovebirds embark on a fun-filled Hudson Valley kayaking adventure. Unfortunately, one of them didn't make it home. The frantic 911 call suggests a terrible accident… but the large insurance claim points to sabotage.  Case starts at: 9:47 For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Slaycation on Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/6m5al8OnkyVCunFq56qwRE?si=c8761d8486b4491e Slaycation on Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slaycation-true-crimes-murders-and-twisted-vacations/id1714880880 There’s something undeniably captivating about a vacation gone wrong, especially when it involves a story that blurs the line between a tragic accident and a calculated murder. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the murky waters of a case that took place on the Hudson River, where the beauty of Banneman’s Island witnessed a chilling slaycation. Angelica Groswold and her fiancé, Vincent Viafore, set out on a seemingly idyllic kayaking trip, but as the currents of the Hudson grew treacherous, so did the fate of their relationship. What was meant to be a prelude to their summer wedding turned into a deadly trip that ended in Vincent’s untimely death. As the investigation unfolds, we’re left grappling with questions that challenge our understanding of love, betrayal, and the lengths one might go to escape an unhappy relationship. The episode takes you on a journey through the couple’s last moments together, the suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, and the intense interrogation that followed. But this isn’t just a recount of the facts. It’s a deep dive into the psychological undercurrents that drive people to the brink. We explore the role of life insurance policies in such cases, the complexities of the grieving process, and the biases that can color a criminal investigation.  With every twist and turn, you’ll find yourself trying to piece together the puzzle, questioning the nature of the couple’s relationship, and pondering whether justice was truly served. This episode isn’t just a story; it’s a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the dark side of desire. So, if you’re ready to be both enthralled and unsettled, to question your assumptions about guilt and innocence, and to be a part of a conversation that goes beyond the surface of a tragic news headline, then this is the episode for you. Tune in, listen carefully, and prepare to be taken on a slaycation that will linger in your mind long after the episode ends. ✍️ Episode References Bannerman's Island https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/17/details.aspx John Jay College of Criminal Justice http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/ Elle Magazine https://www.elle.com/ Sal Kassin (mentioned as Saul Kassen) https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/saul-kassin Tali Lennox (mentioned in connection with Ian Jones) http://www.talilennox.com/ Annie Lennox (mentioned in connection with Tali Lennox) https://annielennox.com/ Slaycation, Murder Mystery Podcast, True Crime, Kayaking Accident, Hudson River Tragedy, Angelica Groswold, Vincent Viafore, Bannerman'S Island, Wrongful Conviction, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Life Insurance Policy, Recreational Boating Dangers, Interrogation Techniques, Grieving Process, Legal Defense, Water Safety, Relationship Dynamics, Self-Defense Claim, Police Investigation, Trial And Sentencing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Slaycation! If you leave for the vacation on the plane, but come home under the plane - you may have gone on a Slaycation. Learn more at slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices