Unknown Passage

Each year, more than 6,000 people in the Netherlands fall victim to human trafficking, many of them foreigners. The Dutch capital of Amsterdam, known historically for its laid-back policies, sees some of Europe’s highest sex trafficking rates, and the issue continues to dominate the national discussion. Join me as I look at the history of Amsterdam’s sex trade and some of the stories of those who...

June, 2007. Frenchman living in San Francisco, Hugues de la Plaza, 36, is found dead in his locked apartment after a night out. The crime scene is violent and bloody and has more questions than answers. And despite the objections of many experts, it is ruled a suicide by local authorities early on. Over 15 years on, Hugues’ family and friends are campaigning for answers. What happened to Hugues de...

June, 2007. Frenchman living in San Francisco, Hugues de la Plaza, 36, is found dead in his locked apartment after a night out. The crime scene is violent and bloody and has more questions than answers. And despite the objections of many experts, it is ruled a suicide by local authorities early on. Over 15 years on, Hugues’ family and friends are campaigning for answers. What happened to Hugues de...

The Eighth Wonder of the World. A priceless piece of art. The world’s greatest lost treasure. A marvel of Baroque architecture. Opulent. Dazzling. Unique. These are just a few ways that Russia’s Amber Room has been described. A room crafted entirely from amber, gold and precious stones that served as a space for the country’s royalty for centuries. However, in the dying days of WW2, the Amber Room...

The Eighth Wonder of the World. A priceless piece of art. The world’s greatest lost treasure. A marvel of Baroque architecture. Opulent. Dazzling. Unique. These are just a few ways that Russia’s Amber Room has been described. A room crafted entirely from amber, gold and precious stones that served as a space for the country’s royalty for centuries. However, in the dying days of WW2, the Amber Room...

September 17, 2009. French football fan, Brice Taton, 28, is beaten to death in Belgrade, Serbia, by a gang made up of supporters of an opposing team. What followed was a long and often controversial investigation into the circumstances of Brice’s death, and just who was responsible. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https:/...

Hi all, I have decided to take a break for Christmas from now. I promised myself after the events of this year I would take Christmas off from everything for the first time in many years, and I’m going to. I know it isn’t ideal taking a break in the middle of a series, but I just need to. I’m sure many of you feel the same. I want to thank you all for your support this year. I’m not sure I would h...

September 17, 2009. French football fan, Brice Taton, 28, is beaten to death in Belgrade, Serbia, by a gang made up of supporters of an opposing team. What followed was a long and often controversial investigation into the circumstances of Brice’s death, and just who was responsible. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https:/...

Toyah Cordingley’s alleged killer has been apprehended in India, after four years and just weeks after a one million dollar reward was offered by Australian authorities for his capture.

September 14, 2017. American teacher living on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Hannah Upp, vanishes during a series of strong hurricanes that hit the island. Hannah had previously been diagnosed with dissociative fugue, a rare psychological condition that impacts memory and personal identity. Hannah has been missing for five years. If you have information on the disappearance of Hannah Upp ple...

September 14, 2017. American teacher living on St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Hannah Upp, vanishes during a series of strong hurricanes that hit the island. Hannah had previously been diagnosed with dissociative fugue, a rare psychological condition that impacts memory and personal identity. Hannah has been missing for five years. If you have information on the disappearance of Hannah Upp ple...

In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people. Over eight years on, the truth of what happened to the doomed flight remains unsolved. Join myself and guest Marissa as we discuss the mysterious tale of this missing plane. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https...

On this special bonus episode to lead into Part 4 of the MH370 series later this week, I will read the names of those onboard and some of their stories, where available. Passenger profiles where available are courtesy of the New York Daily News, and the passenger manifest. Flight crew list is courtesy of the passenger manifest. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scot...

In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people. Over eight years on, the truth of what happened to the doomed flight remains unsolved. Join myself and guest Marissa as we discuss the mysterious tale of this missing plane. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https...

In March 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, carrying 239 people. Over eight years on, the truth of what happened to the doomed flight remains unsolved. Join myself and guest Marissa as we discuss the mysterious tale of this missing plane. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Join the Patreon community: https...

As Halloween is coming up, I decided to drop you a bonus episode diving into the urban legend of elite tourist murder clubs, dramatised in movies like Hostel. Do they exist in real life? Join the Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/unknownpassagepodcast Visit the website: https://www.unknownpassagepodcast.com

January, 2021. Filipino-American mother of three Maya Millete, 39, vanishes from her family home days before a planned trip for her daughter's birthday. Maya was in the process of leaving her husband and the marriage was plagued with problems. Maya Millete is still missing. Maya Millete was 5’2, 105 pounds with brown hair, brown eyes and freckles. She has a wrist tattoo and a clavicle tattoo. If y...

1981. 22 year old Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg spends three harrowing weeks lost in Bolivia’s Amazon jungle. Separated from his friends and on the cusp of death, Ghinsberg endured more over 20 days than most people do in a lifetime. Despite his ultimate rescue, many lingering questions remain unanswered. Join me as I tell the strange tale of Yossi Ghinsberg, Marcus Stamm, Kevin Gale and Karl...

1981. 22 year old Israeli adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg spends three harrowing weeks lost in Bolivia’s Amazon jungle. Separated from his friends and on the cusp of death, Ghinsberg endured more over 20 days than most people do in a lifetime. Despite his ultimate rescue, many lingering questions remain unanswered. Join me as I tell the strange tale of Yossi Ghinsberg, Marcus Stamm, Kevin Gale and Karl...

January, 2011. Swiss twins Alessia and Livia Schepp, six, are abducted by their father during a routine custody visit. Their parents had been experiencing a tenuous separation. By the time the police take the case seriously, the abduction has become a multi-country investigation and over a decade on, we are still yet to discover the whereabouts of these innocent little girls. Where are Alessia and...

July, 2021. Australian teacher and expat living in the country of Georgia, Shanae Edwards, calls a friend in distress while hiking a picturesque mountain trail near her home. The call then disconnects. Shanae’s body would be found the following day - robbed, raped and stabbed. Shanae Edwards' life of adventure and endless wandering came to an end while doing what she loved, spending time in nature...

July, 2021. Australian teacher and expat living in the country of Georgia, Shanae Edwards, calls a friend in distress while hiking a picturesque mountain trail near her home. The call then disconnects. Shanae’s body would be found the following day - robbed, raped, and stabbed. Shanae Edwards' life of adventure and endless wandering came to an end while doing what she loved, spending time in natur...

May, 1998. Married couple and keen mountain climbers, American Francys Arsentiev and Russian Sergei Arsentiev, attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. If she achieved this, Francys would be the first American woman in history to do so. Francys Arsentiev would soon join the hundreds of bodies forever frozen in time on the world’s tallest mountain. Sergei Arsentiev’...

May, 1998. Married couple and keen mountain climbers, American Francys Arsentiev and Russian Sergei Arsentiev, attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen. If she achieved this, Francys would be the first American woman in history to do so. Francys Arsentiev would soon join the hundreds of bodies forever frozen in time on the world’s tallest mountain. Sergei Arsentiev’...

January, 2022. English retired rugby player living in the USA, Bryn Hargreaves, goes missing from his apartment. He leaves the shower running and all of his possessions behind. Bryn had experienced a lot of emotional upheaval in the recent months and years, and local police put his disappearance down to ending his own life. But is there more to Bryn’s disappearance? At the time of his disappearanc...