Britt Lapthorne, a young backpacker from Australia, enjoyed her solo journey through Europe... until she reached Dubrovnik, Croatia.

While at a nightclub with friends, she was separated from the group and never made it back to the hostel.   Almost three weeks later, her lifeless body was discovered in the Adriatic Sea.  

While Croatia officially labeled it as a death resulting from "misadventure", compelling evidence suggests the possibility of murder.  

Amidst swirling rumors, there are allegations of a police coverup, a mysterious call from her phone during the period she was missing, reports of other travelers encountering attempted abductions in the same vicinity, and a list of potential suspects. 

The circumstances surrounding Britt Lapthorne's demise raise questions about the true nature of events leading to her tragic end. What transpired on that fateful night in Dubrovnik remains shrouded in uncertainty.

Listen as we dive into Croatia, the case of Britt Lapthorne, and how to stay alive on vacation.

Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/

And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast

Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, The Informed Traveler

https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

Sources: 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/apr/13/victorias-inquest-into-britt-lapthornes-2008-death-in-croatia-to-close#:~:text=Croatian%20authorities%20suspect%20Lapthorne%20died,being%20aware%20she%20had%20vanished.

https://www.forartist.com/forensic/composite/britt/britt.htm

https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-real-character-tears-and-laughter-as-proud-family-remembers-britt-lapthorne-20081022-564u.html

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/aussie-travellers-britt-lapthorne-michelle-smith-and-jette-jacob-were-hunted-by-killers-as-they-sought-love-adventure-or-fun-overseas/news-story/f79b6affa4d0cae5b4d307efe5ad6fc8

https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/britt-lapthornes-parents-return-to-croatia-20100917-15f53.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3037704/Was-Britt-murdered-weighted-dumped-sea-Inquest-seeks-answers-mysterious-death-21-year-old-backpacker-vanished-Croatian-nightclub.html

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/britt-lapthorne-coroner-to-deliver-open-finding-on-death/6396926

https://www.tntmagazine.com/archive/hundreds-remember-britt/

https://www.smh.com.au/national/mothers-plea-why-hasnt-britt-been-found-20081008-4w91.html

https://www.smh.com.au/national/searching-for-britt-20081006-4uzt.html

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mystery-on-britt-footage/news-story/f95682d02e24fe83819f43975929ff2c?sv=d299053d67c22895fae4388fc465b2d7

https://www.theage.com.au/national/bouncer-saw-missing-britt-leave-club-with-two-men-20080929-4pv1.html

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g295371-i1555-k2292178-Missing_Person_Britt_Lapthorne-Dubrovnik_Dubrovnik_Neretva_County_Dalmatia.html

https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread454862/pg1