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• 68: 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 Krivonishenko, Alexander Kolevatov, Zinaida Kolmogorova, Rustem Slobodin, Nikolai Thibeaux-Brignolles, and Semyon Zolotaryov. Their journey would end in one of the most chilling and perplexing mysteries in modern history. On the night of February 1st, something terrifying forced them to flee their tent into the freezing wilderness—half-dressed and unprepared. Their bodies were discovered weeks later, scattered across the snow, with injuries that defied explanation. Decades later, diaries, photographs, and investigations have offered theories, ranging from natural disasters to the supernatural. But one question remains: What really happened to the Dyatlov 9? Listen as we dive into The Ural Mountains in Russia, the case of the Nine Hikers, 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 Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9249247/Dyatlov-Pass-Eight-tourists-missing-Russia-nine-people-mysteriously-died-1959.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident#:~:text=After%20the%20group's%20bodies%20were,small%20crack%20in%20his%20skull. https://dyatlovpass.com/ https://www.facebook.com/notes/353524819051976/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/01/world/europe/dyatlov-pass-avalanche-russia.html https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/has-science-solved-history-greatest-adventure-mystery-dyatlov https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/05/17/has-an-old-soviet-mystery-at-last-been-solved https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-may-have-finally-unraveled-mystery-dyatlov-pass-incident-180976886/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/m7vwg8/the-dyatlov-pass-mystery-may-have-just-been-solved-by-new-video-evidence

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• 67: 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 listened to that episode yet, or need a refresher, we recommend going back before diving into this one. In this episode, I’m joined by Skye’s sister, Megan Lebron, for a deeper look into who Skye was, the challenges her family has faced in the years since she vanished, and any new developments in the case. On April 1, 2008, Skye boarded a one-way flight to Japan without telling anyone. She was last seen at an inn in Northern Japan before her trail suddenly went cold. No one knows why she left, what happened after she arrived, or where she is now. For nearly 17 years, Skye’s family has navigated a foreign country, language, and culture in their search for answers—but they are still searching. Join us as we explore Skye’s story through her family’s eyes. 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, Surviving Skye https://www.survivingskye.com/ Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

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• 66: 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 woke up. Others barely escaped with their lives.  At first it seemed like a tragic accident, a case of tainted alcohol, poisoning unsuspecting travelers in the party town of Vang Vieng, Laos. But as the details emerged, the story took a darker turn.  Why were only tourists affected? Why did local authorities move so quickly to shut down the investigation? And could this have been something far more sinister than a simple mistake? Was this mass poisoning the result of greed, negligence… or something more deliberate? We’re diving into the chilling case of the Laos Methanol Poisonings - where a fun night out turned fatal, and the truth might still be buried. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast 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, Like Mother Like Murder https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/like-mother-like-murder/id1632348616   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g612363-d13540456-Reviews-Nana_Backpacker_Hostel-Vang_Vieng_Vientiane_Province.html https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/unanswered-questions-remain-about-laos-mass-methanol-poisoning/news-story/7e45d576a088ade129646206eb4bdf1f? https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/33149356/laos-poisoning-vodka-tourists-survivor/?utm_ https://thethaiger.com/news/laos-govt-speaks-on-mass-methanol-poisoning-that-left-six-dead?utm_ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-29/methanol-poisoning-broader-impact-south-east-asia/104652326?utm_ https://people.com/methanol-poisoning-laos-american-tourist-identified-8752046 https://www.bbcworldinfo.com/2024/11/the-rise-and-fall-of-vang-vieng-laos.html?utm_ https://www.9news.com.au/world/what-to-know-about-the-laos-backpacker-town-at-centre-of-suspected-methanol-poisonings/f771ed85-a03c-41e6-b030-e50f9ec4466c https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/simone-white-laos-alcohol-poisoning-b2651852.html https://www.touristsecrets.com/trip-planning/safety-insurance/vang-vieng-tubing-deaths-and-dangers/ https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/nana-backpackers-hostel-laos-reportedly-being-deleted/ https://scandasia.com/belgian-friend-to-danish-girls-that-died-in-laos-shares-his-story/

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• 65: 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 investigators made to the public.  In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan’s uncle, Sean Flynn, as we take a deeper look at who Ryan was before his alleged suicide, why Sean is searching for him, any new updates in the case - and where Ryan might be now. If you haven’t listened to Episode 41 yet, or need a refresher, I encourage you to revisit it before continuing. Ryan Roth, born Ryan Flynn, vanished on January 20, 2020 from a cliff in Bali, Indonesia.  The 39 year old, originally from England left behind a passport, driver’s license, a suicide note, and other personal belongings.But he also left behind a legacy of deception, dishonesty, and schemes.  Many people, including Indonesian authorities, suspect Ryan staged his disappearance to mimic a suicide and is instead in hiding… taking with him millions of dollars he swindled from friends and family through fraudulent business schemes. To learn more about Ryan Roth, please watch "The Faking Dead. Ryan Roth. Global con man and scammer. True crime Documentary" on Youtube:  https://youtu.be/BHJfWKMVmxc?si=6VKsZOeBMUXsEpJw If you have ANY information, please email Sean Flynn at [email protected] The Last Trip is on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast 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, Ye Olde Crime Podcast https://www.yeoldecrimepodcast.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter

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• 64: 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 world to study psychology in the Netherlands, never imagining that the person she shared an apartment with would become her worst nightmare. It was a quiet December afternoon in 2018 when everything changed. There was a brutal attack, a desperate attempt to escape, and a crime so shocking that it left 2 countries searching for answers. What really happened behind the closed doors of that Dutch apartment?  Was there a warning sign no one saw?  And who was the man Sarah trusted enough to live with - only for him to betray her in the worst way possible? Listen as we dive into Rotterdam, the case of Sarah Papenheim, and how to stay alive on vacation. We're on YouTube with full video: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLastTripPodcast 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, Murder Coaster Podcast https://murdercoasterpodcast.com/   Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter Sources: https://www.facebook.com/JoshandSarahScholarship/ https://www.instagram.com/happy_paps/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/american-student-21-stabbed-death-netherlands-officials/story?id=59805502 https://www.erasmusmagazine.nl/en/2019/12/11/six-years-of-jail-and-treatment-for-the-killing-of-sarah-papenheim/ https://www.eur.nl/en/essb/news/memoriam-sarah-papenheim https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/mn-student-killed-in-netherlands/89-9f86d060-c4e4-4cee-8acb-bcbd583abc9d https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2018/12/26/sarah-papenheim-american-student-killed-netherlands-vigils-foothill-high-school-redding/2417654002/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarah-papenheim-memorial-fund https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/american-student-in-netherlands-stabbed-by-roommate https://www.twincities.com/2018/12/15/minnesota-student-killed-in-netherlands-texted-friend-about-roommates-threat/ https://www.startribune.com/suspect-in-fatal-stabbing-of-twin-cities-musician-is-id-d-appears-in-dutch-court/502688662 https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/man-gets-6-years-prison-for-killing-of-mn-student-in-the-netherlands https://www.erasmusmagazine.nl/en/2019/11/28/joel-s-doesnt-remember-anything-about-stabbing-student-sarah-papenheim/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6496833/Shocking-moment-police-arrest-smiling-Dutch-musician-23-charged-murdering-American-student.html

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