The Last Trip4 Jan 2024

8: Robyn Gardner: Aruba

Robyn Gardner, a 35 year old woman from Maryland, flew to Aruba for a tranquil vacation with Gary Giordano, a man she had met online.
Two days into her vacation, they stopped for lunch and proceeded to Baby Beach for a snorkeling excursion, only for Robyn to vanish without a trace.
The inconsistencies and suspicion surrounding Gary’s account led to his arrest on murder charges. However, he was eventually released due to a lack of sufficient evidence for prosecution.
This case is a gripping roller coaster of emotions and perplexing clues, leaving the lingering questions: Did her companion play a role in her demise? Was it an unfortunate accident, or was there another reason for her disappearance?
Listen as we dive into the island of Aruba, the case of Robyn Gardner, and how to stay alive on vacation

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Sources:
https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/robyn-gardner

https://radaronline.com/t/robyn-gardner/

https://people.com/crime/aruba-mystery-what-happened-to-missing-robyn-gardner/

https://www.today.com/video/surveillance-video-shows-carefree-robyn-gardner-44553795931

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gary-giordano-of-gaithersburg-held-in-aruba-was-accused-by-two-women-of-abuse/2011/08/10/gIQAbhxN7I_story.html

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-aruba-suspect-has-explicit-photos-of-missing-woman-robyn-gardner/

https://www.nydailynews.com/2011/08/19/robyn-gardner-missing-case-boyfriend-tried-to-collect-15m-accidental-death-insurance-policy/

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