Slaycation: True Crimes, Murders, and Twisted Vacations

Richard "Rich-Lee" Ragland III loved capturing moments. June 4, 2017 at Foster Falls was his last. What disappeared with him that day could have been lost forever. One impossible discovery shows that sometimes the universe delivers. FOR MORE 'MORE KIM!':  Subscribe to SLAYCATION PLUS right in Apple Podcasts, or on our website: ⁠⁠https://plus.slaycation.wtf/supporters/pricing⁠⁠ SLAYCATERS ONLY:  Interact with the Hosts and get behind the scenes info, photos and more in our FACEBOOK GROUP: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/394778366758281⁠⁠ MERCH!  Top quality ‘Pack Your Body Bags" tote bags, as well as Slaycation T-shirts, towel...

Hey Slaycaters we kick off year three of Slaycation with a twisty-turny case that will leave you shocked, appalled and questioning humanity.  Part of the reason we make and consume true crime shows is to try and get a handle on ‘what would cause a seemingly normal person to become a murderous monster?’  Well, buckle up — because this case delves deep into the darkness of evil that exists in the heart and mind of a killer.  Poor Mackenzie Lueck, a good Mormon girl attending college in Utah, probably could have made some better life choices, but when you find yourself...

Hey Slaycaters, Happy New Year and we’re baaaack!  No more Bloopers or Wrap-ups, it’s time for an actual case of murder or mysterious death/disappearance on vacation — and boy do we have a doozy for you today.  Be warned — this one is quite shocking and is bad news for the entire family…literally.  Without giving anything away, let’s just say Sunday funday of church-lunch-church goes horribly awry for the Harper Family of Bakersfield, California.  The only thing more shocking then the crime is the investigation that follows.  You have to hear it to believe it!  Thanks again for Slaycati...

Hey Slaycaters, we’re back with the shocking, and I mean shocking, conclusion to last week’s case.  Obviously, if you haven’t heard Part 1, go do that now… And then join us here for the sad and tragic conclusion to this vacation murder in reverse!  Trust us, this case will definitely have you bugging out…literally.  As always, thanks for Slaycating with us and for being part of our growing Slaycation Nation!  And please stay safe out there (both home and away!) Slaycation is Recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by Josh Wilcox and Edited by Kelley Marcano...

Happy Holidays Slaycaters. Once again, our "gift" to you is a Blooper Reel you have to hear to believe. Yes, you've gotten small tastes of it at the start of episodes -- but you have no idea what absolute insanity lies in store for you. Thank God for editing is all we can say -- and our editor Kelley, who "miraculously" makes an episode despite all our mistakes Just don't make Kim say that word! Enjoy! XXOO -- The Throuple Slaycation is Recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by Josh Wilcox and Edited by Kelley Marcano <...

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 Slaycation is Recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by...

Hey Slaycaters - welcome to our year end wrap-up episode. Part look back, part Q&A, and part interview session (we're joined by two special guests who help make the Slaycating happen!) -- this is a love-letter to the fans. We answer the burning questions you've asked throughout the year, discuss past cases and give a peek behind the curtain to see how the sausage is made... (for better or worse!) Thanks again for another amazing year. We love you all and we'll be back in 2026 with brand new cases & plenty of WTF insanity! XXOO -- The Throuple <...

Happy Holidays Slaycaters. Once again, our "gift" to you is a Blooper Reel you have to hear to believe. Yes, you've gotten small tastes of it at the start of episodes -- but you have no idea what absolute insanity lies in store for you. Thank God for editing is all we can say -- and our editor Kelley, who "miraculously" makes an episode despite all our mistakes Just don't make Kim say that word! Enjoy! XXOO -- The Throuple Slaycation is Recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by Josh Wilcox and Edited by Kelley Marcano <...

Hey Slaycaters, we are back with a cruel case involving a cruel twist of fate on Tenerife, the largest of the Spanish Canary Islands. Jay Slater, a 19-year old bricklayer from the UK is on holiday with some friends when things go from great, to less great to really, really bad.  Without giving anything away, let’s just say while you might be a party-animal — you don’t want to be walking home through the jungle the next morning. This case also provides a window into how the internet can often be just as cruel and unforgiving as the most tr...

Hello and welcome to another episode of Throuples Counseling -- where your favorite True Crime Throuple put their 30+ years of friendship and marriage, 21 years of parenting experience, and Kim's background as a Social Worker, to use, dispensing witty and heartfelt advice to our beloved Slaycaters.  You asked the questions -- we offer our unlicensed thoughts and opinions. And we all (hopefully) have fun. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water… you get killed on the boat! Today we’re coming at you with two recent cases that provide two more reasons why you won’t catch this true crime Throuple on a cruise. Like, ever. First, there’s the recent case of 18-year old, Anna Kepner which is still very much a tragic work in progress. And then we dive into another recent case, the strange death of 60- stunt motorcycle show operator James Messham. Together these two cases will have you rethinking any up-coming bon voyages…...

Here we go again, Slaycation Fam — back on the Appalachian Trail for a solo hiking adventure...what could possibly go wrong?  Well, if we’re talking about it, then…everything. But here’s an interesting wrinkle — the victim was a 30-year old man.  Scott Lilly, from South Bend Indiana, needed a reset — to clear his mind he decided to challenge himself by hiking hundreds of miles along the Southern route of the Appalachian Trail.  Things were going well at first as he checked in with his family.  But when the calls stopped, people got worried and put out a missing person’s alert...

Hey Slaycaters -- please enjoy the Ghost Story Adam teased in our episode 'Cray Cray at Crater Lake'...  This is a true story. It took place in January, 2000 at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, CA while Adam was on set filming a movie he wrote for MTV. Believe us when we say, Adam is a skeptic. He makes shows about Science. The last thing he wants is to believe in ghosts! But since this actually happened and he saw what he saw (along with a witness) -- he has no choice but to leave the door to the p...

Hey Slaycaters, this week we are headed to the Austrian Alps for a cold case that became a hot one once a body was found on the Stubby Glacier.  Duncan MacPherson, a former professional hockey player from Canada, seemingly vanished on the slopes while snowboarding during a fateful vacation trip before staring a new coaching job in Scotland.   But when his body was incredibly found buried in the thawing snow 14 years later — it opened up an entirely new investigation and pointed towards a crazy cover-up by the mountain resort.  As always — thanks for listening and Slaycating with us.  And p...

Hey Slaycaters, welcome to another episode of Slaycation — this time taking place in the awe-inspiring Crater Lake National Park located in the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon.   It’s a magical place where people go to connect with nature, hike, camp and feel a sense of spirituality that sometimes veers into the unexplained and paranormal.  Well, something very unexplained and possibly even paranormal took place on October 14th, 2006 — when Kenneth Boehlke and his 8-year old son, Samuel visited the Park.   Unfortunately, two people entered and only one left. Set your expectations to sad and stunned as we unfold t...

Here's a gift for you our wonderful Slaycaters - a full episode of our weekly Subscriber Only series "More Kim". Remember the Elijah Snow case from our "How to Get a 1-Star Review in Cancun" episode? The firefighter found dead at a Mexican resort under suspicious circumstances? We've got a MAJOR update. Thanks to Slaycater Doris in Miami for the tip - nice investigating! Want more "MORE KIM" ? Of course you do. Subscribe right on our site or at Apple for More Kim + Ad Free listening and early access. <...

Hey Slaycaters —we are back with another head-scratcher, this time on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Maui -- an amazing place filled with beauty, wonder and mystery.  In this case, a particular mystery involving Khiara Henry, a bright, outgoing, San Diego native who loves to travel. Unfortunately, her July 2019 trip to Maui ended in a way nobody saw coming. Join us as we dig into this strange story that left us baffled and looking for answers. Who knows, maybe one of our listeners can help solve the case -- which begins after 11 minutes of banter mostly revolving around...

OMG Slaycaters…  We’ve got a doozy of a case today — definitely not for the faint-hearted. But also — one you’re gonna want to hear because this sh*t gets cray-cray. (Quoting Kim, here.) As always, the less you know the better — but let’s just say a fateful camping trip to Mt. Shasta goes horribly, murderously wrong for poor, sweet, trusting Lora Sinner who thought she was among friends… when in reality she was really among fiends.   Trust us, you won’t forget this case any time soon. As always thanks for listening and please stay safe out there. <...

Hey Slaycaters, meet Lela and Raymond Howard, a sweet elderly couple from Salado, Texas who, against the wishes of concerned family members, decide to drive themselves to a nearby festival, 15 miles away. They never made it — in part because Lela was driving in the complete opposite direction. n fact, a cop pulled them over for driving with their headlights off in Arkansas, about 500 miles away. Meanwhile, back home panicked friends and family were desperately searching for the missing couple. Did they deliberately go on the run? Was Lela’s Alzheimer’s to blame? Were they trying to escape...

Hey Slaycaters, get ready for another dose of WTF? — this time courtesy of the Indonesian authorities handling (or rather mishandling) of a mysterious death at a luxury villa in Bali.   When 23-year old, Australian Byron Haddow was found floating face down in a plunge pool after a night out with friends — you’d think there would be a major investigation involving the police; including witness statements; cordoning off the crime scene and stripping everything down for evidence… Right?   Nope, that’s not what happened… at all.  However, the Indonesian Coroner’s Office did hold onto Byron’s body for wee...