Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations

Wow! This might be the most slaycationy slaycation of them all. It's got a little bit of everything -- exotic locales, violent family drama, bodies in suitcases, murder consultants, jazz music. The tragic story of Heather Mack and her family will leave you agape and questioning humanity. Hopefully, this marathon episode helps make it all a little more tolerable. Case starts at 3:35 (after the ads) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When local beauty queen Julie Scully falls for George, the handsome Greek engineer on the cruise ship she is vacationing on, it sounds like a fairytale romance. Except for two things... 1) Julie is already married (with a kid), and 2) George may be mentally unstable. As their romance heats up, Julie decides to throw away her life in New Jersey and head to Greece with George. But, since this is Slaycation, things take a deadly turn. Was it a crime of passion or the pre-meditated plan of a con man? Find out on an episode that will have you hating us or loving us even more! Case starts at: 8:18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Part 2 of the tragic and mystifying case of the Rogers Family. If you haven't listened to Ep. 14 Trouble in Tampa (Part One) we recommend you do so! As to Part 2, thanks to innovative policing, family dysfunction, & a guilty conscience... investigators are able to arrest the man they believe committed the murders of these three women. The suspect - who decides to represent himself at trial - is implicated in another murder in different part of Florida. Have the authorities taken a dangerous serial killer off the streets, or will he walk free to kill again? Find out in this shocking conclusion. Case starts right away! For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people have all the luck... The Rogers Family are not those people. Fleeing from unspeakable evil back home, a mother and her two daughters escape to Florida for a much needed getaway. Unfortunately, things take a deadly turn when they cross paths with a monster. This case will have you questioning humanity and whether you should ever trust a "helpful" stranger again. Case starts at 6:00. For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're cruising for a murder mystery filled with twists, turns, and WTFs, you're going to love this episode of Slaycation, where a honeymoon on the Love Boat turns into a deadly Shove Boat. When the bride goes overboard, an autopsy reveals more than just a tragic accident -- but will her husband's wild tale of espionage, Israeli spies, and assassination attempts hold water? Join us for a crazy story of sex, lies and... silverware? Trust us, this is one trip you'll never forget. Case starts at 3:08 More Slaycation at https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for the shocking conclusion of the story about two Dutch students who went missing (on April 1st, 2014), while hiking the El Pianista trail in the jungles of Panama. We continue our deep dive into the mystery, confusion and conflicting reports surrounding this tragic disappearance and subsequent investigation. DO NOT LISTEN UNTIL YOU'VE HEARD PART ONE! Case starts: Right away! For more Slaycation, check out www.Slaycation.wtf.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two Dutch students go missing on April 1st, 2014, while hiking the El Pianista trail in Panama. We dive deep into the mystery, confusion and conflicting reports surrounding their tragic disappearance and subsequent investigation. Case starts at: 4:23 (after discussing which one of us would get away with commiting a Slaycation) *We say it's episode 10 but we switched the order from what we recorded. Apologies for any confusion! For more Slaycation, check out www.Slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two young British tourists are found brutally murdered on a beach in the idyllic resort of Koh Tao, Thailand. With an investigation marred by incompetent policework, torture of suspects, and a contaminated crime scene, finding the killers turns into an international affair, earning Koh Tao the nickname "Death Island". Case starts at 9:30 - (after we discuss the reviews of Slaycation.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A rich dentist and his wife take a safari trip to Zambia to hunt exotic animals. However, the hunter becomes the hunted when one of them is shot dead. Was it an accident, a suicide or... murder? Case starts at 4:22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The shocking finish to our story about a couple from Virginia who just wanted to enjoy a weekend getaway in Ocean City, Maryland. On a drunk bus they befriend another couple who invite them to go hot tubbing back in their hotel room. What could go wrong? Get ready for the conclusion to this shocking story that will leave you gobsmacked! Case starts immediately! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A couple from Virginia enjoys a weekend getaway in Ocean City, Maryland. There, they befriend another couple who invites them back to their hotel room. When neither Josh or "Geney" show up for work on Monday, it raises the alarm that something is seriously wrong. Case starts at 5:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Spring Break in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 17 year old Brittanee Drexel goes missing without a trace. Her family waited for over decade before the grisly truth was finally uncovered. Case starts at 2:15 For more Slaycation - check out Slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A North Carolina woman is found dead after partying with friends in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Her friends said it was alcohol poisoning… But an autopsy and shocking leaked video suggest something far more sinister, turning this case into an international sensation.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A newly engaged couple and some family members enjoy a lovely Christmas dinner down in Zacatecas, Mexico. Unfortunately, it will turn out to be their last supper.  Case starts at 5:28! For more Slaycation - check out Slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A romantic wedding anniversary in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park turns to tragedy when the bride falls off a cliff. Was it a horrible accident or did she have help? You could ask Harold’s first wife… only she also died under mysterious “accidental” circumstances. For more Slaycation, go to Slaycation.wtf. Case starts at 7:36. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a honeymoon adventure to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, two scuba divers go down…but only one comes back up. Was it an equipment malfunction or murder? For more Slaycation, check out Slaycation.wtf. Case starts at 6:40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two recently engaged lovebirds embark on a fun-filled Hudson Valley kayaking adventure. Unfortunately, one of them didn't make it home. The frantic 911 call suggests a terrible accident… but the large insurance claim points to sabotage.  Case starts at: 9:47 For more Slaycation check out https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Slaycation on Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/6m5al8OnkyVCunFq56qwRE?si=c8761d8486b4491e Slaycation on Apple Podcasts -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slaycation-true-crimes-murders-and-twisted-vacations/id1714880880 There’s something undeniably captivating about a vacation gone wrong, especially when it involves a story that blurs the line between a tragic accident and a calculated murder. In our latest podcast episode, we delve into the murky waters of a case that took place on the Hudson River, where the beauty of Banneman’s Island witnessed a chilling slaycation. Angelica Groswold and her fiancé, Vincent Viafore, set out on a seemingly idyllic kayaking trip, but as the currents of the Hudson grew treacherous, so did the fate of their relationship. What was meant to be a prelude to their summer wedding turned into a deadly trip that ended in Vincent’s untimely death. As the investigation unfolds, we’re left grappling with questions that challenge our understanding of love, betrayal, and the lengths one might go to escape an unhappy relationship. The episode takes you on a journey through the couple’s last moments together, the suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident, and the intense interrogation that followed. But this isn’t just a recount of the facts. It’s a deep dive into the psychological undercurrents that drive people to the brink. We explore the role of life insurance policies in such cases, the complexities of the grieving process, and the biases that can color a criminal investigation.  With every twist and turn, you’ll find yourself trying to piece together the puzzle, questioning the nature of the couple’s relationship, and pondering whether justice was truly served. This episode isn’t just a story; it’s a thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche and the dark side of desire. So, if you’re ready to be both enthralled and unsettled, to question your assumptions about guilt and innocence, and to be a part of a conversation that goes beyond the surface of a tragic news headline, then this is the episode for you. Tune in, listen carefully, and prepare to be taken on a slaycation that will linger in your mind long after the episode ends. ✍️ Episode References Bannerman's Island https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/17/details.aspx John Jay College of Criminal Justice http://www.jjay.cuny.edu/ Elle Magazine https://www.elle.com/ Sal Kassin (mentioned as Saul Kassen) https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/faculty/saul-kassin Tali Lennox (mentioned in connection with Ian Jones) http://www.talilennox.com/ Annie Lennox (mentioned in connection with Tali Lennox) https://annielennox.com/ Slaycation, Murder Mystery Podcast, True Crime, Kayaking Accident, Hudson River Tragedy, Angelica Groswold, Vincent Viafore, Bannerman'S Island, Wrongful Conviction, Criminally Negligent Homicide, Life Insurance Policy, Recreational Boating Dangers, Interrogation Techniques, Grieving Process, Legal Defense, Water Safety, Relationship Dynamics, Self-Defense Claim, Police Investigation, Trial And Sentencing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Slaycation! If you leave for the vacation on the plane, but come home under the plane - you may have gone on a Slaycation. Learn more at slaycation.wtf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices