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The Mermaids Couldn't Save Them- Possible Fugitive Tomas Gimeno Jun 29, 2021

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Thomas Gimeno planned and secretly plotted the worst and most spiteful “revenge” possible against his ex-wife. He set sail with his two daughters who were only 1 and 6 years old, on April 27th of this year. The next day his boat was found adrift with no one aboard. He was up to no good. His actions that night were despicable and authorities are still searching for him by land, sea and air.

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https://then24.com/2021/05/06/they-investigate-a-sailboat-that-sailed-in-front-of-the-puertito-the-night-of-the-disappearance-of-anna-and-olivia/amp/

https://marketresearchtelecast-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/marketresearchtelecast.com/the-ship-angeles-alvarino-travels-to-the-south-of-tenerife-to-look-for-tomas-gimeno

https://thecanadian.news/the-hypothesis-that-tomas-gimeno-is-alive-is-still-on-the-table-another-boat-could-pick-him-up/

https://www.canarianweekly.com/posts/who-is-tomas-gimeno

https://digismak.com/tomas-gimenos-current-partner-knew-that-he-was-not-going-to-return-little-anna-and-olivia-and-did-not-report-it/

https://spainsnews.com/tomas-gimenos-ex-girlfriend-describes-him-as-macho/

https://english-elpais-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/english.elpais.com/spain/2021-06-11/body-of-olivia-one-of-the-missing-sisters-kidnapped-by-their-father-located-in-tenerife

The Mignonette, Cannibalism at Sea Jun 19, 2021

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Is murder ever justified? Yes, you say, it it's self defense. I agree but what if you take self defense out of the equation? Maybe you are thinking, well if the person is a murderer themselves and that person is sentenced to death. That might be ok, too. Are there more instances where murder is justified? The sailor in the story I’m about to share with you believed that it was. He hoped others would believe him too. Today’s case is about sailors aboard the Mignonette who did something so terrible, they feared for their own souls. DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Monthly: https://anchor.fm/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en Gmail: twistedtravelandtruecrime@gmail.com

Juliane Koepcke, the amazing survivor story of a girl who fell from a plane and then survived a harrowing trek through the Amazon. Jun 10, 2021

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Some survival stories are so incredible that they are almost unbelievable. This is the case with a young girl who survived a devastating plane crash which left her stranded and alone in the middle of the Amazon jungle. How could she have survived not only the miracle of a fall from almost 2 miles above the earth but a second miracle of surviving for 10 days in one of the wildest and most dangerous places on earth. This is the story of Juliane Koepcke. DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Monthly: https://anchor.fm/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en Gmail: twistedtravelandtruecrime@gmail.com Resources: https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-17476615 https://amp-9news-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.9news.com.au/article https://www.rd.com/article/survival-stories-the-girl-who-fell-from-the-sky/ https://dustyoldthing.com/survival-story-juliane-koepcke/

Something Fishy is Going on Here. Carole Packman May 25, 2021

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Sam Gillingham believed her mother had walked out on her at 16 years old. The full story only begins to emerge when her father falls overboard while chartering a yacht, but it’s what she finds out after her father disappears that is so shocking and so unexpected. It turns Sam's world completely upside down. You don't want to miss this episode and I don’t want to spoil this one because it’s got some twists and turns! DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Monthly: https://anchor.fm/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en Resources: https://www-dailymail-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8822795/amp/Witness-claims-saw-killer-husband-Russell-Causley-burning-mystery-item-wrapped-rug.html https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.theguardian.com/law/2020/sep/08/russell-causley-murdered-wife-carole-packman-to-be-freed-refusal-reveal-location-body https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-54450741.amp?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16214486287472&amp_ct=1621448724500&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fuk-england-dorset-54450741 https://www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-43502614.amp?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16214486287472&amp_ct=1621448657665&csi=1&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s

Buried Alive! Survivor Story May 19, 2021

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Michelina Lewandowska, 27 years old and a young mother, was tasered with a stun gun multiple times. She was then bound and gagged and shoved into a cardboard box. Her one-time fiancé Marcin Kasprzak taped the box closed and attempted to murder her by burying her alive. Then Michelina, incredibly brave and strong-willed, escaped from her shallow grave in the woods. She slashed her way free from her bindings using the engagement ring she continued to wear in the hopes that she and her lover could reconcile. DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Monthly: The link is at the very bottom of this page. Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en

Genius, Murderer, Master Manipulator or all three? This is John McAfee May 12, 2021

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Genius, murderer, inventor, rapist, these are all words that have been used to describe John McAfee. His tale is scandalous, violent, and has more twists and turns then most could come up with in a fictional story. Yep, this one is a doozy. DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Monthly: The link is at the very bottom of this page. Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en Research: https://www.coinbureau.com/analysis/john-mcafee-story/ https://7news-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/7news.com.au/technology/bitcoin-and-bustups-tracking-down-john-mcafee--c-2215984.amp?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16199813836874&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2F7news.com.au%2Ftechnology%2Fbitcoin-and-bustups-tracking-down-john-mcafee--c-2215984 https://www-thesun-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.thesun.co.uk/news/9571247/fugitive-anti-virus-guru-john-mcafee-arrested-cache-firearms-dominican-republic/ https://www-itpro-co-uk.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.itpro.co.uk/644698/john-mcafee-returns-to-the-us-after-fugitive-drama https://www-celebritynetworth-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/celebrity/john-mcafee-100-million-fortune-fugitive-murder-suspect/

Crime and Punishment in St. Lucia, The murder of Roget Pratt Apr 29, 2021

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Margaret and Roger Pratt planned for years to make their retirement plans come true. They dreamed of a retirement which included living aboard their sailboat full time and sailing all over the world. They had sailed for years, decades really, on weekends and long vacations. Their time and experience sailing led up to the purchase of a beautiful 41 foot steel cutter. A sailboat named the Magnetic Attraction. The culmination of their hopes and dreams, the trip of a lifetime ended in tragically while anchored in St. Lucia.

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http://blog.mailasail.com/magneticattraction

http://www.justiceforroger.com/2017/03/the-murder-of-roger-pratt-and-our.html?m=1

https://amp-news-com-au.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/st-lucia-looks-like-a-dream-escape-but-the-island-paradise-has-a-violent-secret/news-story/c1ca2b80071f7be2f342869db99591e4?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHKAFQArABIA%3D%3D#aoh=16191263513535&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.com.au%2Ftravel%2Ftravel-updates%2Fincidents%2Fst-lucia-looks-like-a-dream-escape-but-the-island-paradise-has-a-violent-secret%2Fnews-story%2Fc1ca2b80071f7be2f342869db99591e

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/news/murdered-yachtsmans-dream-isle-is-danger-spot-905

Incest, Molestation and Pedophilia on Pitcairn Island Apr 21, 2021

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Incest, pedophilia, and rape are not the things you want in your mind when your are thinking of an island paradise. More likely, cold drinks, warm sand and sun are at the top of your list. Sadly, what many believe to be an island paradise was rocked with allegations of sexual depravity when several young local girls came forward with information about several of the men living on Pitcairn Island. This scandal rocked the small community, then the world and revealed over a century of what could be described factually as deep rooted moral depravity.

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https://i.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/123054962/fresh-charges-as-former-pitcairn-mayor-accused-of-roaming-the-island-nude

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/island-chief-raped-me-when-i-was-11-pitcairn-trial-told-34690.html

https://blog.nationalgeographic.org/2012/03/30/pitcairn-islands-expedition-remnants-of-a-lost-civilization/

https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/real-life-lord-flies-strange-and-violent-history-pitcairn-island-003557

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2008/01/pitcairn200801

Lamu, Social media star set on fire and killed while live streaming in China. Apr 11, 2021

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Lamu a Tibetan farmer and a social media influencer was attacked by her husband during a live stream. She was recording in her kitchen with about 400 of her followers watching the when a man entered the kitchen. Lamu’s video went blank but followers heard her screams as her ex-husband held a knife to her neck and then set her on fire after dousing her with gasoline. She died 2 weeks later from her injuries. Her death has sparked domestic violence awareness and reform in China. She had almost 1 million followers on Douyin and Wiebo, Chinese social media platforms. Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en DONATE: One time: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3248826752172032881 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/twisted-travel-and-true-c/support. Research: https://www.whatsonweibo.com/justice-for-lamu-death-of-chinese-vlogger-sparks-online-movement-against-domestic-violence/ https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-asia-china-54380148?usqp=mq331AQSKAFQApgB-b7FlIO_4Ml2sAEg&amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&csi=0&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.com%2Fnews%2Fworld-asia-china-54380148 https://weibo.com/ttarticle/p/show?id=2309404554788795711504 Key words: Twisted Travel and True Crime, podcast, murder, serial killer, victim

Murder on the Appalachian Trail Apr 04, 2021

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‘I held still’, she said. Kirby Morel pretended to be dead in order to survive a knife attack on the Appalachian Trail. She had just witnessed a friend being stabbed to death by the same killer. She then had to hike 6 miles or 10 kms through the dark to find help. She was bleeding profusely, unable to use one of her arms. She tried to use duct tape to patch her injured leg which kept spurting blood, but there was too much. Please look for Twisted Travel and True Crime on social media: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtravelandtruecrime https://www.instagram.com/twisted_travelandtruecrime/ https://www.tiktok.com/@twistedtravelandtruecrim?lang=en Research: https://www.outsideonline.com/2396603/appalachian-trail-murder-ron-sanchez https://www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/us/appalachian-trail-murder.amp.html https://www-bostonglobe-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/05/16/man-wrote-disturbing-facebook-posts-before-alleged-appalachian-trail-attack/

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