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The Last Trip

The Last Trip is a true crime podcast exclusively investigating missing and murdered victims that were living their best lives… on vacation.
Jaimie Beebe, co-host of the popular True Crime podcast “Strictly Stalking”, brings together the two things she’s most passionate about: True Crime & Travel. Through her own solo travels around the world she has a unique perspective on staying alive in paradise. Join Jaimie as she recreates someone’s last days in paradise on The Last Trip.

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28: "Angie" Chong Sum Yee: Mae Sai, Thailand May 23, 2024

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Chong Sum Yee, known to everyone as Angie, was 22 years old when she left home on a solo trip from Malaysia to Thailand on May 29, 2023.
It was her first time traveling abroad alone, and she didn't inform anyone about her plans. Her family only discovered she was gone through a Facebook post.
What happens next has more twists and turns than most Hollywood movies, and Angie has not been seen in person since.
Listen as we dive into Thailand, the case of Angie Chong, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Residue: A True Crime Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/residue-a-true-crime-podcast/id1717440815
Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5384882
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2587046/missing-malaysian-woman-tracked-to-myanmar-border
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2585344/family-fears-for-malaysian-woman-missing-in-chiang-rai
https://says.com/my/news/missing-malaysian-angie-chong-sum-yee-thailand-claims-safe-videos-suspicious
https://www.sinchew.com.my/?p=4733547
https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20230611/nation/4743988
https://youtu.be/pK22pYLzc-M?si=Trnrh-2dRvFK88vv
https://says.com/my/news/family-thai-cops-looking-for-missing-22-year-old-malaysian-in-chiang-rai
https://youtu.be/t7p9XGQMzzY?si=LsVNNiBe7TtU6Cty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak8SbLkKjNE
https://coconuts.co/kl/features/missing-malaysian-mystery-unraveling-the-events-of-angie-chong-sum-yees-disappearance-in-thailand/
https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/06/918663/mother-missing-beautician-has-fb-insta-accounts-hacked-several-times
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2023/06/08/the-casinos-land-malay-chinese-woman-disappears-in-myanmar/#google_vignette
https://www.therakyatpost.com/news/malaysia/2023/06/11/rm10k-ransom-for-safe-return-of-missing-beautician-in-thailand/
https://selangorjournal.my/2023/06/mother-of-missing-malaysian-in-thailand-does-not-believe-fb-videos-of-her-safety/
https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-woman-missing-thailand-2189661
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_trafficking_in_Myanmar#:~:text=Victims%20are%20lured%20by%20the,borders%20such%20as%20Shwe%20Kokko.
https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/chiang-rai-crackdown-reveals-human-trafficking-and-drug-abuse-in-mae-sai-lounges#google_vignette
https://www.adb.org/news/features/human-trafficking-continues-haunt-asia
https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-trafficking-in-persons-report/#:~:text=HUMAN%20TRAFFICKING%20DEFINED,within%20this%20definition.
https://www.usaid.gov/asia-regional/peace-and-security
https://www.usip.org/publications/2022/11/myanmars-criminal-zones-growing-threat-global-security#:~:text=By%20one%20account%2C%20as%20many,and%20were%20even%20reverberating%20globally.

27: Mariska Mast: Roatan, Honduras May 16, 2024

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Mariska Mast was 23 years old when she left the Netherlands on a backpacking adventure through Central America. Her journey led her to the picturesque island of Roatan, Honduras, where she decided to pursue a PADI Scuba Diving course.
It was there that she crossed paths with a scuba instructor, with whom she spent the night before her scheduled departure for Costa Rica.
Tragically, the following morning, she was dead. The circumstances surrounding her death remain shrouded in mystery, compounded by botched autopsies.
Without sufficient evidence, the question of whether Mariskka met her end through foul play or a tragic accident remains unanswered.
Adding to intrigue, the scuba instructor she spent the night with hastily left the island, while his female roommate faced accusations of Mariska's murder, only to be later acquitted.
Listen as we dive into Roatan, the case of Mariska Mast, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, Crime Salad
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-salad/id1457141569
Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://mariskamast.blogspot.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jisoo_Han
https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/181544/Vader-Mariska-Mast-maakte-reconstructie-van-moord-op-zijn-dochter
https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/dutch-backpacker-infatuated-with-perth-man-friend-ng-ya-200605
https://docplayer.nl/53356804-Bewijslast-januari-2016-inderdaad-een-last-volgens-herbert-mast-vader-van-mariska.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20110726064736/http:/www.freejisoo.org/old/
https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/diver-faces-new-murder-arrest-bid-ng-ya-200072
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jisoo_Han#Death_of_Mariska_Mast
https://web.archive.org/web/20081201171446/http://www.cdnn.info/news/safety/s080826.html
https://web.archive.org/web/20170312065844/http://www.bayislandsvoice.com/issue-v7-10.htm
https://scubaboard.com/community/threads/sad-news-on-roatan.250329/page-3
https://www.islandhouseroatan.com/about-west-bay-beach.htm
https://madisonsfootsteps.com/is-roatan-safe/

26: Leta Cordes: St Maarten May 09, 2024

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Leta Cordes, 49, disappeared from St. Maarten on January 11th, 2008. Originally from Orange County, California, Leta and her husband had recently built a vacation home on the island.
They had just enjoyed their first Christmas holiday with friends when Leta left her house after dinner and drinks to gamble at the nearby resort... but she never returned.
There are very few physical clues in this case, but someone out there holds the truth about Leta's fate. Many of her friends believe it was her husband, and authorities have named him as suspect number one, but what if it wasn't him?
What unfolded that night, leading to Leta Cordes's mysterious disappearance?
Listen as we dive into St Maarten, the case of Leta Cordes, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, The Missing Found
https://www.themissingfound.com/
Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna30625972
https://thecinemaholic.com/frank-cordes-where-is-leta-cordess-husband-now/
https://thecinemaholic.com/leta-cordes-found-or-missing-is-she-dead-or-alive/
https://www.jludwick.com/Notes/St_Maarten_08/Disappearance.html
https://www.facebook.com/groups/71360591704/posts/10157829104561705/
https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=6050072&page=1
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/was-it-murder-in-paradise/
https://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/4895-massive-search-for-leta-lynn-cordes-on-french-side-of-island-friends-of-cordes-want-to-give-her-proper-burial-said-investigators-are-acting-smartly
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-jan-23-me-missing23-story.html
https://missionviejo.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/mvs-missing-leta-cordes-mother-dies/
https://smn-news.com/st-maarten-st-martin-news/4114-the-search-for-leta-lynn-cordes-continues-media-after-the-husband-cordes-blast-police-a-prosecutors.html
https://www.mysittivacations.com/blog/solo-female-travel-sint-maarten

25: Carla Valpeoz: Pisac, Peru May 02, 2024

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Carla Valpeoz was 35 years old when she left Michigan with a friend
to attend a wedding, celebrate her birthday, and explore Peru.
Following the wedding, and wanting to do some solo exploring, Carla ventured alone
to Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley.
But tragically, the last known sighting of Carla was captured by surveillance cameras in the village of Pisac on the morning of December 12th, 2018, a she made her way toward the Sacred Valley.
This journey held profound significance for Carla, because she had been slowly losing her sight since childhood and already had very low vision. She was determined to see the wonders of the world before darkness took over.
What transpired thereafter remains a mystery. Did Carla's visual impairment render her vulnerable to foul play? Or did an unfortunate accident befall her?
Listen as we dive into Peru, the case of Carla Valpeoz, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/helpfindcarla/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2018/12/18/blind-traveler-missing-peru-machu-picchu/2346056002/?fbclid=IwAR2ZdWeosmA-m7GOCTfC0_ddOSK-5KT7FoKJ44xdeCHypMCLqDnwq-v4Hrg_aem_AdI1a74ikARqKb8UCcs9Ix0rNzAHr-GLBVt05OT-IlORF4keGgP2NF9yEE23TOVBBbseZyiUmG_nPUyXvyQsRpS6
https://www.wxyz.com/news/metro-detroit-woman-on-mission-to-see-world-before-losing-her-vision-goes-missing-in-peru?fbclid=IwAR2d9U_B9Vq5N6ZhZkEZmIzJeVpKOjxjoRW2xSpQ65ECElSV3nwSRf1jOxU_aem_AdLcC0HZDNSUC1PdaWGOLil3lBwG81UvJEyQqXo01GDgvdMz85Ekk0max_55VN-r5j5uVt_t2Z6getrtEHV_Y69o
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wanted-world-blind-now-michigan-woman-missing-peru/story?id=59882803&fbclid=IwAR0848pXx6qwJDSrrtyXezigE4_iyzH08B_dno1HJ6BhosUB4oVtfzmtDEk_aem_AdJLncj-8nzxQ_vUudn15gKhpgKbk3WM-uZK3q4O5G_3mjuKUjILvHA-Nh-XcSPfPaGFc02Z53y8GniwKDhPo3F5
https://www.cnn.com/2018/12/18/americas/peru-missing-american-michigan/index.html?fbclid=IwAR0848pXx6qwJDSrrtyXezigE4_iyzH08B_dno1HJ6BhosUB4oVtfzmtDEk_aem_AdJLncj-8nzxQ_vUudn15gKhpgKbk3WM-uZK3q4O5G_3mjuKUjILvHA-Nh-XcSPfPaGFc02Z53y8GniwKDhPo3F5
https://www.gofundme.com/f/56wf3x-find-carla
https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/i-need-to-find-her-almost-5-years-since-ttu-graduates-disappearance-in-peru-family-still-searching/
https://www.wxyz.com/news/family-continues-search-3-years-after-carla-valpeoz-disappeared-in-peru
https://www.miusa.org/resource/personal-stories/carla/
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2021/12/28/detroiter-carla-valpeoz-missing-peru-family-search/8924009002/
https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/09/us/carla-valpeoz-missing-abroad/index.html
https://www.oas.org/en/iachr/decisions/mc/2023/res_61-23_mc_265-19_pe_en.pdf
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/adventure-travel/how-to-travel-to-machu-picchu
https://thepartyingtraveler.com/2019/12/06/the-backpackers-guide-to-pisac-peru/

24: Elliot Blair: Rosarito, Mexico Apr 25, 2024

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Elliot Blair, 33, and his wife Kim from Orange County, California, traveled to Rosarito, Mexico, to celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary.
On the evening of January 13, 2023, after enjoying dinner, drinks, and dancing, the couple returned to their resort. While Kim went to sleep, Elliot took a shower before bed.
Shortly afterward, hotel staff woke Kim to inform her that Elliot had died.
Mexican authorities concluded that Elliot had been intoxicated and accidentally fell over the railing of the open-air walkway. However, with a blood alcohol level of 0.1, a fall of only 20-25 feet, and 40 fractures to the back of his skull, his family thinks he was murdered.
Listen as we dive into Rosarito, the case of Elliot Blair, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, True Crime Society
https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/
https://www.instagram.com/truecrimesociety/
Donate to The Elliot Blair Foundation: https://theelliotblairfoundation.com/
Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.ocregister.com/2024/01/12/a-year-after-the-death-of-oc-lawyer-elliot-blair-in-mexico-mystery-remains-but-healing-begins/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elliot-blair-death-mexico-widow-public-defender-found-dead-in-mexico-strange-incident/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/elliot-blair-death-orange-county-public-defender-dies-mexico-family-says-victim-brutal-crime/
https://nypost.com/2023/02/09/autopsy-finds-that-elliot-blair-was-murdered-in-mexico-attorney/
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/elliot-blair-mexico-autopsy-resort-b2280764.html
https://nypost.com/2023/02/11/elliot-blair-hit-and-dragged-before-death-lawyer/
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-09/california-public-defender-died-mexico-skull-fractures?utm_source=reddit.com
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-02-11/elliot-blair-orange-county-deputy-public-defender-who-died-in-mexico-remembered-for-his-generosity
https://abc7.com/elliot-blair-death-garden-grove-celebration-of-life-2023/12802153/
https://tylerpaper.com/attorney-elliot-blair-s-death-in-mexico-raises-troubling-questions-for-american-citizens-abroad/article_ba8be1a6-ac09-11ed-bb8d-f387763c3077.html
https://theelliotblairfoundation.com/
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11738135/Blood-inside-hotel-room-hallway-Mexico-resort-California-public-defender-dead.html
https://www.the-sun.com/news/1655738/mexico-haunted-devil-castle-satan-worshippers/
https://travelladies.app/safety/mexico/rosarito

23: Magdalena Zuk: Marsa Alam, Egypt Apr 18, 2024

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On April 30th, 2017, 27-year-old Magdalena Zuk tragically died after falling from a hospital window in Egypt. This incident occurred just three days into her week-long holiday. The case has become a focal point for various conspiracy theories, including those involving sex trafficking, murder, drugs, and suicide.
The circumstances surrounding Magdalena Zuk's death have fueled speculation and rumors, but isn't there always some truth behind a rumor? What exactly transpired remains unclear, prompting questions about her fate.
Listen as we dive into Egypt, the case of Magdalena Zuk, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/fake-news-conspiracies-death-of-magdalena-zuk-in-an-egyptian-resort-rape-farright-marsa-alam-polish-tourists-fake-detectives-a7748971.html
https://koudekaas.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-mysterious-death-of-magdalena-zuk_2.html?m=1
https://medium.datadriveninvestor.com/polish-woman-dies-on-egypt-vacation-abc5043fe624
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39886642
https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/rodzina-zmarlej-w-egipcie-magdaleny-zuk-domaga-sie-zadoscuczynienia-od-biura-podrozy
https://www.tokfm.pl/Tokfm/7,103085,29893379,tajemnicza-smierc-magdaleny-zuk-w-egipcie-ja-juz-stad-nie.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g311425-d1860616-Reviews-Three_Corners_Sea_Beach_Resort-Marsa_Alam_Red_Sea_and_Sinai.html
https://threecorners.com/red-sea/sea-beach-resort/?sa=X&ved=0CNMCEMiuA2oXChMI6Kuvs62lhQMVAAAAAB0AAAAAECM
https://r.pl/blog
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_sexual_assault_in_Egypt
https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/khat/
https://www.dea.gov/factsheets/flakka-alpha-pvp

22: Michal Dixon: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Apr 11, 2024

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In October 2009, Michael Dixon embarked on a week-long visit to New York City to catch up with friends before continuing his journey to Costa Rica. However, shortly after arriving in Costa Rica, the 33-year-old British journalist disappeared under mysterious circumstances, vanishing one night after leaving his hotel.
The investigation into Dixon's disappearance has yielded scarce evidence, leaving his family to suspect foul play while Costa Rican authorities have suggested the possibility of an accident. Some speculate whether the authorities might have suppressed the case to safeguard the country's tourism reputation. Yet, the question remains: what truly happened to Michael Dixon?
Listen as we dive into Costa Rica, the case of Michael Dixon, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/helpfindmichaeldixon/
https://mobile.jamaica-gleaner.com/20091213/news/news4.php
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/family-of-missing-british-journalist-appeal-for-help-9-years-on-697892751.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/fast_track/9485099.stm
https://twitter.com/FindMichaelD
https://ticotimes.net/2019/10/18/vanished-10-years-later-still-no-answers-after-michael-dixon-disappeared-in-tamarindo-costa-rica
https://news.co.cr/missing-costa-rica-british-journalist-michael-dixon/35430/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zfq9CpmtCo&t=52s
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/michael-dixon-missing-costa-rica-7347153?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar
https://www.lateja.cr/sucesos/michael-dixon-el-periodista-ingles-cuyo-rastro-se/P45GLOUJ7VAY5ADGG5EEB3K4KU/story/?fbclid=IwAR2-pfSTkaZC1WD06_x3bqQ_WgZ8XzGeJ0Y3Bji01BayrIj56Rs0KIxDqHg

https://www.costaricantimes.com/what-happened-to-english-journalist-michael-dixon-in-costa-rica/63885?fbclid=IwAR0Iuq3T-P0Uf5h_coTqw9PtXB1zyr1joKImrgY9nqUi3La50KUh2-OKiTo
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g309226-d596970-Reviews-Hotel_Monte_Real-La_Fortuna_de_San_Carlos_Arenal_Volcano_National_Park_Province_of_Alaj.html
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/reasons-to-visit-costa-rica
https://theculturetrip.com/central-america/costa-rica/articles/traditions-and-customs-only-costa-ricans-understand

21: Nara Pech: Wattay International Airport, Laos Apr 04, 2024

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In January 2015, Nara Pech marked his recent college graduation by embarking on a three-week journey through Southeast Asia with two close friends. However, only a week into the trip, upon reaching Laos, the 28-year-old wanted to cut his vacation short. His friends, assuming he boarded a plane back to Canada, left him at the airport.
Tragically, this decision marked the final time anyone laid eyes on Nara alive. His demise unfolded in a harrowing manner within the bustling confines of the airport restaurant, yet no witnesses surfaced, nor did any bystanders capture the incident on video. Additionally, Laotian authorities will not release the full surveillance footage.
Airport officials hastily concluded that Nara took his own life, yet the available evidence contradicts this assertion. The circumstances surrounding Nara Pech's demise in the Laos airport remain shrouded in mystery, prompting speculation and questions about what truly transpired.
Listen as we dive into Southeast Asia, the case of Nara Pech, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://globalnews.ca/news/2320536/timeline-who-killed-nara-pech/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-woman-wants-answers-after-bloody-scene-in-laos-airport-1.3096306
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/we-just-want-answers-family-of-canadian-who-died-in-laos-demand-gov-t-action-1.2402112/comments-7.647313
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/all-he-was-trying-to-do-was-come-home-mystery-surrounds-canadian-mans-death-at-airport-in-laos
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067192953137
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/family-of-canadian-who-died-in-laos-demands-action-from-government/article_8fc086b1-2efb-522d-98af-db59c5e4ab5c.html
https://www.change.org/p/nara-pech-we-want-action
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ight-for-nara
https://www.ibtimes.com/nara-pech-laos-conspiracy-canadian-family-seeks-answers-after-mysterious-airport-1948484
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08H-PfavHTA&rco=1
https://theculturetrip.com/asia/cambodia/articles/10-traditional-customs-only-cambodians-can-understand
https://www.worlddata.info/asia/laos/corruption.php#:~:text=The%20%22Corruption%20Perceptions%20Index%22%20for,this%20result%20Laos%20ranks%20127th.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Cambodia.html
https://www.tripsavvy.com/etiquette-dos-and-donts-for-cambodia-1629160

20: Ildar Rakhmatulin: Viti Levu, Fiji Mar 28, 2024

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Ildar Rakhmatulin, 38, was nearing the end of his global journey as he reached Fiji from New Zealand on April 7th, 2023.
Scheduled to fly to Malaysia on April 10th, his plans took an unexpected turn. On April 9th, he departed from his hotel, carrying only his backpack and suitcase, inadvertently leaving his phone and keys behind. His departure from the hotel was the last known sighting of him, as he vanished without a trace.
Despite efforts to locate him, the mystery surrounding his disappearance remains unsolved. The lack of clues has left many questions unanswered: Did he intentionally disappear? Was there an unforeseen incident? Or could foul play be involved? The absence of leads only deepens the mystery, leaving speculation about his fate and whereabouts unanswered.
Listen as we dive into Fiji, the case of Ildar Rakhmatulin, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, True Crime BnB
https://rss.com/podcasts/truecrimebnb/
Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://au.news.yahoo.com/video-shows-last-movements-of-tourist-missing-in-fiji-071856198.html
https://au.news.yahoo.com/mystery-as-tourist-disappears-after-checking-out-of-fiji-resort-071040559.html
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-canadian-russian-man-vanished-three-months-ago-while-travelling-in/
https://dailyhive.com/canada/canadian-missing-fiji-ildar-rakhmatulin
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canadian-missing-in-fiji-amid-reports-of-tourist-vanishing-from-resort-1.6468015
https://www.fijitimes.com.fj/fiji-police-still-searching-for-missing-russian-tourist/
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19: Jason Cortez: Los Angeles, CA Mar 21, 2024

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Jason Cortez, 29, left his new bride behind in Virginia to journey to Los Angeles, where he lent his photography skills to a friend's creative project.
On September 10th, 2021, during a hike with his friend at Ernest E Debs Regional Park, tragedy struck. A sudden shot pierced the air, and Jason collapsed. Despite desperate attempts at CPR by his companion, Jason succumbed to the senseless violence.
This heinous act demands justice for its cold and random nature. Though the investigation is challenged by sparse clues and a lack of apparent motive, a sketch of the assailant offers a glimmer of hope for resolution.
Listen as we dive into Los Angeles, the case of Jason Cortez, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Sources:
https://www.celebratingjasoncortez.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTG7c_01QoE
https://homicide.latimes.com/post/jason-j-cortez-nativi/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-jason-cortez
https://youtu.be/9pbM7aqo8bs
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/reward-offered-in-shooting-death-of-man-in-ernest-e-debs-regional-park/2779984/
https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/central-bureau-homicide-detectives-seek-the-publics-assistance-in-identifying-murder-suspects-na21079ll/
https://mynewsla.com/life/2021/12/17/reward-announced-for-help-solving-homicide-in-ernest-e-debs-regional-park/
https://www.theeastsiderla.com/neighborhoods/montecito_heights/family-and-police-plea-for-help-in-murder-of-debs-park-hiker/article_359671b4-5f84-11ec-b824-6f9f32351b05.html
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/jason-cortezs-family-promotes-reward-for-sniper-shooting-info
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