The Tromp family road trip in 2016 captivated Australia with its tale of sudden paranoia, strange behavior, and inexplicable actions. Mark and Jacoba Tromp, along with their three adult children, abruptly left their farm in Victoria without any clear reason, embarking on a bizarre journey that would scatter family members across New South Wales. The family reportedly left behind phones, passports, and bank cards, which only fueled suspicions and confusion over their motivations. Over the next several days, each family member separated from the group, each found in different locations and states of distress. Some were discovered wandering aimlessly, while others had lost their memory of the entire journey.

Join Holly & Matthew as they uncover the unsettling details of the Tromp family's road trip, delving into the events that led to one of Australia’s most perplexing and widely publicized disappearances.

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Sources cited:

• Houghton, Jack. 2016. "Tromp family: Paranoid missing dad planned to flee country with wife and adult children." The Daily Telegraph, September 2. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/tromp-family-paranoid-missing-dad-planned-to-flee-country-with-wife-and-adult-children/news-story/017d3344a04a5cfabf9467f1aa38a48c.
• Johnston, Chris, Tammy Mills, Shana Morgan, and Tom Cowie. 2016. "Tromp Family: Red herrings and disturbing revelations in bizarre tale." The Illawarra Mercury, September 3. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4139926/tromp-familys-bizarre-tale/?cs=4110.
• Hunt, Elle. 2016. "Mark Tromp sorry for 'hurt and concern' caused by bizarre family road trip." The Guardian, September 6. Accessed AUgust 24, 2021. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/sep/06/mark-tromp-sorry-for-hurt-and-concern-caused-by-bizarre-family-road-trip.
• The Gympie Times. 2016. "Police still baffled about Tromp family trip." September 3: 14. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.pressreader.com/australia/the-gympie-times/20160903/page/14.
• The Age. 2016. "Transcript of Mitchell and Ella Tromp speaking to the media on Sunday." September 4. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/transcript-of-mitchell-and-ella-tromp-speaking-to-the-media-on-sunday-20160904-gr8bcp.html.

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