The Last Trip

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 Laguna de Ayarza.  It was here that Justin, who was an experienced athlete, decided to swim from one side of the lake to the other.  The lake was calm and it should have been an easy swim, but Justin somehow vanished without a trace.

His friends and family searched the lake tirelessly but found no signs of him.  And things got very suspicious when during the search, local residents ambushed the group, forcing them to stop their efforts. Because of this, his family feels that Justin’s disappearance involved something far more sinister than a simple accident.

Listen as we dive into Guatemala, the case of Justin Booska, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://imperfectplan.com/2020/07/28/they-were-greeted-by-men-with-tire-irons-and-machetes/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-justin-booska?attribution_id=undefined&utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=website_widget

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https://www.tumblr.com/heads-photo/176402928412/remembering-justin-booska

https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-Us-Find-Justin-Booska-100072261833949/

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https://www.prensalibre.com/ciudades/santa-rosa/estadounidense-se-habria-ahogado-en-laguna-de-ayarza/

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 American man who offered her a place to stay at his hotel. Later, he was named a person of interest, as he was the last person known to have seen her.

In the 17 years since Dana’s disappearance, few clues have emerged, but many rumors have circulated. Her family and friends have never stopped searching and continue to urge authorities to follow every lead and resolve the case.

To this day, Dana has not been found.

Listen as we dive into Tulum, the case of Dana Rishpy, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/dana-rishpy

https://www.reddit.com/r/allthingmystery/comments/xpky2n/the_unsolved_disappearance_of_dana_rishpy/

https://yourfreepress.blogspot.com/2009/04/suspect-arrested-in-dana-rishpy-case.html

https://www.jpost.com/israel/as-dana-rishpy-turns-25-her-family-search-for-her-worldwide

https://forward.com/news/12352/backpacker-mysteriously-vanishes-in-mexico-01038/

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/missing-israeli-s-parents-look-for-answers-in-1732857.php

https://www.angelfire.com/ri/rishpy/me.html

https://thesuitcasedetective.com/2020/12/02/missing-person-dana-rishpy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGQjOhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVkBdDHdDfofT68A1bmJzxzlQgdOGqS2WPZsTP8gGn0TAxI-XpxB4x-Iew_aem_CQYwKsm-o2QSLTD6e5JTbQ

https://yourfreepress.blogspot.com/2007/10/matthew-walshin-busted-again.html

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/pet-cemetery-cenote

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mexico-travel-advisory.html#:~:text=Quintana%20Roo%20state%20%E2%80%93%20Exercise%20Increased%20Caution&text=Violent%20crime%2C%20including%20homicides%20and%20assaults%2C%20has%20increased%20in%20Tulum.

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 friends in Cabo San Lucas Mexico in October 2022.

As clues came in and her friends’ stories changed, developments surrounding the investigation gained significant attention both in the media and online.  The Mexican authorities ruled Shanquella’s death a homicide, but the FBI declined to file charges.

What happened to Shanquella Robinson, and why has nobody been brought to justice?

Listen as we dive into Cabo, the case of Shanquella, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/shanquella-robinson-what-happened-fight-video-viral-b2254601.html

https://heavy.com/news/shanquella-robinson-video/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/shanquella-robinson-funeral-services?utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2IuzsI-dCcMWMHwS3HqQrz2lmX3OBLlT3qAiYaf0-l9AwY_sSsX3Mj9D4

https://medium.com/afrosapiophile/shanquella-robinson-2d4ee54fcb50

https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-03-13/279651/shanquella-robinsons-mother-wants-the-cabo-six-convicted

https://www.villaway.com/luxury-rentals/puerto-los-cabos-luxury-estate-with-infinity-pool-and-incredible-ocean-views-from-villaway-100138

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article269172062.html

https://www.yahoo.com/news/police-report-charlotte-woman-death-224738617.html

https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/12/us/shanquella-robinson-mexico-death-no-us-prosecution/index.html

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article281045693.html

https://qcitymetro.com/2022/11/20/remembering-shanquella-robinson/

https://chicagodefender.com/shanquella-robinsons-friends-laughed-went-for-dinner-after-death-report/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxA_3xdiyYc

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnsolvedMysteries/comments/17bv5al/shanquella_robinson/

https://www.newsweek.com/shanquella-robinson-murder-case-stuck-latest-mexico-death-investigation-1796817

https://www.vibrationmagazine.com/shanquella-robinson-friends/

Sebastian Woodroffe, a 41-year-old from British Columbia, journeyed to the Peruvian Amazon in search of spiritual healing through ayahuasca. However, his quest took a dark turn. On April 19, 2018, Woodroffe fatally shot 81-year-old shaman Olivia Arevalo Lomas, though his motive remains unclear. In response, locals took justice into their own hands, lynching him in a vigilante act captured on video and later shared on Facebook.

What led to these tragic events? How did two lives come to such violent ends deep in the Amazon?

Listen as we dive into Peru, Ayahuasca, the case of Sebastian Woodroffe, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/blurred-vision-a-shamans-murder-uncovers-the-dark-side-of-ayahuasca

https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/longform/sebastian-woodroffe-death-ayahuasca-peru/

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/29/peru-double-murders-ayahuasca-tourism-sebastian-woodroffe

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43858482

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/peru-lynching-bc-man-1.4630622

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/improving-on-addiction-help#/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/peru-authorities-say-canadian-killed-respected-ayahuasca-shaman/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5645535/Peruvian-mob-kills-Canadian-blamed-shamans-killing.html

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/peru-lynching-ayahuasca-tourism-danger-1.4635119

https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/comox-valley-man-killed-in-peru-1581070

https://perureports.com/arrest-canadian-peru-indigenous-murder/

https://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/sebastian-woodroffe-killed-in-peru-after-being-accused-of-murdering-81-year-old_ca_5cd54810e4b07bc72976924f

https://www.instagram.com/sebastianwoodroffe/

https://people.com/crime/canadian-man-lynched-murder-peru-amazon-shaman/

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 humanitarian work, including delivering supplies and providing transport for missionaries and aid workers throughout Africa.

Initially, it was believed that his plane had crashed, but no wreckage was ever found. The mystery took a strange twist when a secret operative contacted his family, claiming that Jerry was still alive and being held hostage.

With puzzling clues that may or may not be credible, the question remains: What really happened to Jerry Krause?

Listen as we dive into West Africa, the case of Jerry Krause, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindJerry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OknZSZiTNY

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/missing-mn-missionary-alive/?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5064295/Vanished-pilot-s-family-told-alive-four-years-later.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5437613/Vanished-American-pilot-SPOTTED-Libya-family-told.html?

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2013/04/18/family-24-hour-delay-to-report-minn-pilot-missing-near-africa

https://www.christianpost.com/news/missionary-pilot-goes-missing-en-route-to-mali-may-have-been-captured-94262/

https://www.newsweek.com/president-trump-jerry-krause-south-africa-659162

https://www.southernminn.com/waseca_county_news/news/hope-prayer-comfort-family-of-missing-waseca-missionary/article_d12a44d1-dfd7-5e42-ad56-119a70afd216.html

https://au.news.yahoo.com/missing-pilot-declared-dead-four-years-ago-found-alive-36981778.html

https://maf.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwjsi4BhB5EiwAFAL0YMPQGE5DuMxPjPzpaMb7BLuaU3ltRvQ8TzLzWRmOcf6veHaS_kl1lhoCGUEQAvD_BwE

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/mali-travel-advisory.html#:~:text=Do%20not%20travel%20to%20Mali,robbery%2C%20is%20common%20in%20Mali.

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 night of January 10, 2019, by his wife of nine months. While she claimed he was battling depression and took his own life, his family strongly suspects foul play.

Investigations by authorities in the US and England reached different conclusions about Donovan’s death, leaving many questions unanswered.

What is certain, however, is that Donovan Cameron went to Las Vegas—and something went terribly wrong.

Listen as we dive into Las Vegas, the case of Donovan Cameron, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-boxer-died-after-being-21874495

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Las_Vegas_Mormon_Fort_State_Historic_Park

https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/History/Timeline#:~:text=Las%20Vegas%20was%20founded%20as,off%20by%20the%20railroad%20company.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Las_Vegas

https://everipedia.org/wiki/lang_en/donovan-cameron

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10095649/Mystery-dead-boxer-family-say-murdered-wife-did-NOT-kill-himself.html

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boxer-found-dead-after-move-25222174

http://www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com/departments/police/file_a_police_report.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorton

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 Irish pub and disappeared without a trace.

His disappearance triggered an international search across Europe, 

with several unconfirmed sightings reported until around 2006. 

After that, the trail went cold.

Many theories have emerged about what might have happened to Matthew, 

but as of today, he remains missing. 

His case continues to be one of the most mysterious disappearances 

involving Americans abroad.

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Sources:

https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/matthew-alan-mullaney

https://hollyhockcreative.com/matthew-mullaney/

https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Matthew_Mullaney

https://charleyproject.org/case/matthew-alan-mullaney

https://thesuitcasedetective.com/2020/12/08/missing-person-matthew-alan-mullaney/

https://group.irishecho.com/2011/02/mass-familys-search-for-son-still-futile-2/

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https://www.masslive.com/news/2011/12/massachusetts_mother_renews_pl.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/boston-mother-issues-appeal-as-son-missing-since-2003-spotted-in-ireland-1.16052

https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/when-traveling-abroad-goes-wrong-3edc6056e62c

https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/matthew-mullaney-scomparso-ef7171dc

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/parents-believe-son-is-in-ireland-1.1209402

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/things-to-know-before-traveling-to-florence

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 intellectual and developmental disabilities, waited outside while his parents checked into their hotel. When they returned, he was gone.

A large-scale search ensued, and despite reported sightings, Jeffrey remained missing for over a year. It wasn't until mountain climbers discovered his body that the case took a more puzzling turn. The location and condition in which he was found only deepened the mystery surrounding his disappearance.

Listen as we dive into Ibiza, the case of Jeffrey Hodgson, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/wheresjeffrey.org/

https://www.strangeoutdoors.com/mysterious-stories-blog/jeffrey-hodgson

https://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/northwest/series4/index_missing_persons_jeffery_hodgson.shtml

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/tragic-jeffrey-had-tantrum-before-he-disappeared-1116062

https://www.reddit.com/r/MissingPersons/comments/gqar5u/in_july_of_2001_jeffrey_hodgson_was_on_vacation/

https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2003/01/17/6645/funeral-held-man-found-dead-ibiza.html

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/jeffreys-family-return-from-ibiza-1176374

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/local-news/sadness-as-jeffreys-death-is-confirmed-1182444

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/2334927.stm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0qhqoxmzWw

https://www-periodicodeibiza-es.translate.goog/sucesos/ultimas/2002/10/17/759685/jeffrey-hodgson-murio-atrapado-en-un-torrente-muy-cerca-de-su-hotel.html?_x_tr_sl=es&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc

https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-to-do/ibiza-spain

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/spain-travel-advisory.html

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 retreat—but tragically, she never returned.

Her heartbroken family is desperate for answers, but the witnesses have not given an official statement, won't speak to Nancy's family, and the details didn’t make sense.

For nearly a year, they’ve been fighting not only to bring Nancy home but also to uncover the truth about what happened on the day she vanished.

Listen as we dive into Guatemala , the case of Nancy Ng, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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Sources:

https://www.instagram.com/helpusfindnancy/

https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/nancy-ng/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-find-nancy-and-support-the-ng-family

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfO5EXOCLz0&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMkVBfIr3Ug&t=41s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecKhfIAJSW0

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/02/04/drowning-in-guatemalan-lake-provokes-family-suspicion-tiktok-finger-pointing-death-threats/

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/eerie-video-shows-woman-waving-33554386

https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/nancy-ng-timeline/

https://www.insideedition.com/what-happened-to-nancy-ng-the-california-woman-who-went-missing-while-kayaking-in-guatemala-84693

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https://kayakguatemala.com/uncategorised/is-lake-atitlan-safe-a-guide/

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/guatemala-travel-advisory.html

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, she was eager to earn her teaching certification and bring back her newfound skills to share with her community.

However, on the evening of June 19th, after leaving a class, Taylor vanished.

This is not a cold case. Taylor has been missing for just three months, and her family is still actively searching for her. We need to keep her story alive—continue sharing her name in the media, post missing person flyers around the Bahamas, and consider donating to support the search efforts.

Listen as we dive into The Bahamas and the Sivananda Yoga Retreat, the case of Taylor Casey, and how to stay alive on vacation.

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https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey

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Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/findtaylorcasey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RTbuvfCLvw

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/missing-chicago-woman-taylor-casey-bahamas/

https://csjreport.com/2024/06/24/transwoman-is-still-missing-in-the-bahamas-police-finds-her-cellphone/

https://csjreport.com/2024/06/25/i-believe-taylor-is-in-danger-mother-of-missing-chicago-trans-woman-is-worried-sick/

https://csjreport.com/2024/07/12/mother-of-taylor-casey-was-hesitant-to-reveal-her-trans-gender-identity-until-now/

https://www.reckon.news/lgbtq/2024/07/missing-in-bahamas-chicago-trans-leader-taylor-caseys-community-wont-rest-until-shes-found.html

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/19/us/taylor-casey-bahamas-missing-chicago/index.html

https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2024/07/31/missing-woman-lgbtq-trans-chicago-nation-bahamas-crime-taylor-casey-investigation-fbi-investigation

https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/taylor-casey-officer-suspended-missing-chicago-woman-bahamas.amp?

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/royal-bahamas-police-supt-placed-on-leave-amid-investigation-into-chicago-womans-disappearance-at-yoga-retreat/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvwYjtScVp0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCtkPq3wOm8

https://travelnoire.com/missing-woman-bahamas-taylor-casey

http://www.projectsatya.org/

https://www.newsweek.com/wesley-bell-vanished-before-taylor-casey-yoga-retreat-1944551