Unknown Passage

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December, 2018. American friends Casey Macpherson - Pomeroy and Caleb Guillory, both 37, die in mysterious circumstances on the Caribbean island of Anguilla at the same time. Over two years on, opinions on the case continue to be split as to whether friends and family of the two friends had anything to do with their deaths. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuc...

March, 2007. British expat and English teacher in Japan, Lindsay Hawker, 22, is found murdered in an apartment in a region east of Tokyo. The murder suspect soon goes on the run and would continue to evade authorities for over two years, and ultimately, Lindsay’s murder would lead to a landmark court ruling. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music prom...

July, 1995. Six western male tourists are abducted in the Indian region of southern Kashmir by Pakistani militants. Twenty five years later, the fate of four of the tourists remained unknown. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com⁣ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁣ https://creativecommons.org/licen...

1988. American Carolyn Abel, 26, is brutally murdered in her apartment in Seoul, South Korea. As police investigate, they find evidence that points to a fellow expat as Carolyn’s killer. Over three decades, police on both sides of the Pacific have fought to have Carolyn’s murderer brought to justice, and her case has lead to law changes that could protect other Americans abroad. This is Carolyn’s...

Discussing Sarah Everard’s abduction and a chat on the safety of women.

March, 2007. US contractor Bob Levinson, 60, vanishes from his hotel in Iran while on a work visit. Almost 14 years later and after pleas from both the US government and Bob’s family, the fate of Bob Levinson remains unknown. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com⁣ Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)⁣...

March, 1998. American Amy Bradley, 23, vanishes from a cruise ship in the Caribbean. Over the years, credible sightings of Amy would be reported across the region, and those fascinated with the case would be torn. Has Amy been alive this entire time or did she die on the cruise? Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock...

Part 2 of 2. From early parts in Australian television to Oscar-nominated roles in Hollywood productions, Heath Ledger left an indelible mark in the world of acting. At just 28 years of age, Heath was found dead in New York City. The Perth-born star achieved so much in his short life, and his body of work continues to impress film-goers. This is the story of Heath Ledger. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow b...

Part 1 of 2. From early parts in Australian television to Oscar-nominated roles in Hollywood productions, Heath Ledger left an indelible mark in the world of acting. At just 28 years of age, Heath was found dead in New York City. The Perth-born star achieved so much in his short life, and his body of work continues to impress film-goers. This is the story of Heath Ledger. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow b...

January, 2015. Finnish tourist, Felix Dahl, 22, is found dead on a quiet back street of Indian tourist destination, Goa. Six years on, local police still consider Felix’s suspicious death to be a tragic accident, while his family and friends believe something much more sinister befell Felix. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://w...

February, 2013. Australian grandmother Jette Jacobs, 67, flies to South Africa to meet with her 28 year old boyfriend she intends on marrying. But Jette wouldn’t receive her happy ending. Instead, almost a decade on her family would still be fighting for answers as to how Jette ended up dead in a foreign country. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music...

October, 1986. The dismembered body parts of Japanese tourist Kazuko Toyonaga, 22, are discovered floating in the water of Copenhagen, Denmark. As police investigate, they start to connect Kazuko’s case with other similar murder in the region. After Kim Wall’s murder in 2017, the cold case is dusted off and many believe the same killer is responsible for both young women’s murders. Theme music: ⁣...

August, 2017. Accomplished Swedish journalist Kim Wall, 30, disappears while touring a submarine created by an eccentric Danish inventor. In a horrific turn of events that makes international headlines, the life of Kim Wall came to an end. But her legacy lives on. This is the story of Kim Wall. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https:...

April, 2015. American Denise Pikka Thiem, 41, vanishes while hiking the famous Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. After many months and endless searches, Denise’s body is discovered and her killer caught. What lead someone to murder an innocent woman traveling solo on one of the most popular trails in the world? Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Mus...

August, 2010. Australian living in Canada, Owen Rooney, 24, disappears while making his way home from a music festival. Owen was last seen leaving a rural hospital where he was being treated for injuries from an assault. Owen’s remains are discovered seven years later, but the question remains. What happened to Owen Rooney? Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuc...

September, 2005. A body washes up just outside of Stockholm, Sweden. It is soon identified as Spanish tourist Miguel Angel Martinez. But serious problems with the identification and autopsy of the body soon cast doubt on whether it is in fact Miguel at all. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com⁣ Attributio...

Some updates on cases and answering some of your frequently asked questions.

April, 1989. Swedish backpackers Urban Hoglin and Heidi Paakkonen disappear while hiking in the wilderness of New Zealand. The police soon charge a man who spends 20 years in prison for their murders - but has an innocent man been wrongfully accused? What happened to Urban and Heidi? Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music promoted by https://www.free-...

January 2, 2016. 21 year old American tourist Otto Warmbier is arrested in North Korea. After being sentenced to 15 years hard labour, Otto is not heard from again. In 2017, Otto is returned to the USA in a vegetative state. He died just days later. How did Otto end up like this? Was he tortured? Did he attempt suicide? This is the story of Otto Warmbier’s imprisonment in North Korea. Theme music:...

January 2, 2016. 21 year old American tourist Otto Warmbier is arrested in North Korea. After being sentenced to 15 years hard labour, Otto is not heard from again. In 2017, Otto is returned to the USA in a vegetative state. He died just days later. How did Otto end up like this? Was he tortured? Did he attempt suicide? This is the story of Otto Warmbier’s imprisonment in North Korea. Theme music:...

September, 2006. American Tammy Grogan, 35, boards a cruise ship for a relaxing trip down to Mexico. On the return leg, Tammy disappears. As police investigate, the suspicious actions and the complex relationship of Tammy’s fellow vacation-goers only adds to a mystery that is still unsolved almost 15 years on. Theme music: ⁣ Undertow by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley⁣ Music pr...