133. Unpacking the Truth: HOMICIDE

This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a case that outlines the potential dangers from online dating.A world away from home, 22-year-old Grace Millane was spending her birthday month exploring New Zealand — the kind of once-in-a-lifetime adventure every young traveler dreams about. Auckland was just one stop on her solo journey, a vibrant city where hostels buzzed with new friendships and nights out blurred into stories you’d tell for years. Grace was doing what so many backpackers do: meeting people, trying new things, documenting her travels, and carving out who she wanted to become.But somewhere between the optimism of a young woman traveling the world and the anonymity of a big city, something went terribly wrong. The night of December 1st would be the last time anyone saw Grace alive — and what unfolded in the hours after would raise questions far darker than anyone could have imagined.Who did Grace meet that night?And how does a promising adventure end in tragedy so quickly, and so quietly?For Luminol on the wall Merchbonfire.com/store/luminol-on-the-wall/