In the 1990s America was in a hailstorm of media frenzies left and right. Merrian Carver disappeared aboard the Celebrity Cruises' Mercury on August 28, 2004. Merrian was last seen in her cabin on the second night of the cruise. We are tackling the church of scientology, Leah Remini, Tom Cruise, Danny Masterson, and the disappearance of Shelly Miscovich. The cruise ended on September 3 when the Mercury docked in Vancouver, British Columbia. A forensic expert told the jury it was with 100% certainty that it was Krone who bit the victim. The employee who ordered this was subsequently fired, as the cruise line's own regulations state that a passenger's absence should be reported to the security office. Here are some of history's more memorable cruise ship and oceangoing disappearances. Thats it, short and sweet! 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Top 8 creepiest unexplained disappearances - Sharing Alaska Her family in Phoenix called the cruise line. Ship logs reveal the final months of the Deering were troubled. You know the answer I have to give." Lisa Au just got her drivers license and finished up getting her license in beauty. He remained in custody for months as a criminal investigation was carried out. After being identified through dental records, it was announced that Brittanee's remains were found on May 11th AND AND AND that the piece of sh** responsible was charged . However, the coroner's investigation into his personal life revealed some clues. The ship's computerized door-lock system showed that Brad returned to the suite at 3:35 a.m. March 24, while Amy arrived five minutes later. Why would Ray Krone be put away for the layout of his teeth? . Put them in my locker and I'll take care of it." No remains were found, which is curious given how close the boat was to shore. #inline-recirc-item--id-ac371842-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d ~ .item:nth-child(5) { It is small and quaint and is known for being beautiful and peaceful. He was discovered alive a week later, covered in his own waste and clutching the oddly random assortment of a "camelback, a multi-tool, Peeps candy and an empty peanut butter jar. Two days into the voyage, she mysteriously vanished and while her family claimed foul play the cruise line denied any crime had happened while hiding evidence from them. It seemed a plausible enough story, particularly given that the couple didn't appear to be enjoying themselves greatly. https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/balenga-kalala-gets-nine-years-in-jail-for-paying-african-kidnappers-to-kill-his-wife-20151211-gll6rp.html. From 2004 to 2005, pictures of Amy (recognizable by her distinctive tattoos) appeared on a Venezuelan escort website. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brittany_Murphy#:~:text=An%20autopsy%20was%20performed%20the,anemia%20and%20multiple%20drug%20intoxication. With no motive and only one person offering up an explanation, investigators are forced to reexamine everything they thought they know about the McDonnell family. Prayer Garden Statue Dedicated to Merrian Carver Trump motion to declare mistrial in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit denied, Tornado hits Virginia Beach, likely damaging hundreds of homes, U.S. to let Afghan evacuees renew temporary legal status, Texas man who lost wife and son in shooting shares story, NYPD officer Troy Patterson dies 33 years after being shot in robbery, Supreme Court to hear case that could curb power of federal agencies, The weirdest items passengers leave behind in Ubers, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo found dead at 46. Robert F. Kennedy was Attorney General, and Jaqueline Kennedy, JFKs wife was Americas truest sweetheart. Cruise Tragedy Opens Family Feud - CBS News Hands down, this case and everything that goes along with it, makes for one of the most bizarre missing persons cases in U.S. history. Nothing of value aboard the vessel had been removed. They argue that it's not uncommon for passengers to sleep in other people's cabins or even disembark at one of the ports. Royal Caribbean confirmed that Merrian had boarded the ship but had not used her cabin after the second night. But now that shes old enough, nothing is going to stop her from finding her mom. The suspect list seems promising, and there is definitely some family drama that needs to be looked at, but in the end you guys are going to find out exactly what happened to Nikki Whitehead. Read his testimony to Congress on cruise ship safety here. Vanished at Sea: Baffling Cruise Ship Missing Persons Cases Ultimately, Carver's father would fund, coordinate, and oversee his own investigation into what happened to his daughter. Merrian Carver's Disappearance by The Chalkline On the outside, it seems like they both live pretty similar lives, they go to the same school, are part of the same club, and know the same people. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2022/11/01/who-is-delphi-murder-suspect-richard-allen-indiana-town-shocked/69607520007/, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/31/us/delphi-murders-indiana.html, https://6abc.com/delphi-murders-libby-german-abby-williams-press-conference-monday/12401359/. When the ship arrived in Curacao, the Bradley family pleaded with the captain not to lower the gangplank and let its 2,000 passengers off until officials conducted a massive search of the cruise liner. Investigation Discovery: Disappeared - The Secret Journey S2 E1 (2010), https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2022/05/20/brittanee-drexel-death-timothy-taylor-mom-speaks-out-false-accusation-son/9840623002/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/suspect-charged-after-body-of-missing-new-york-teen-brittanee-drexel-is-discovered, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/was-brittanee-drexell-fed-to-alligators--a-shocking-spring-break. This case features notable names like Christopher Walken and Robert Wagner. A Disney tourist experience isn't exactly the setting you expect for deeds of foul infamy. Conditions aboard the ship allowed investigators to rule out a standard case of modern-day piracy as well. But they fought back, and won. 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Merrian Carver's disappearance from a cruise ship around Alaska in 2004 is one of the more absurd stories. or was it suicide? The lightship keeper later testified that the Deering crew members were behaving oddly and that something seemed to be amiss. He was even able to land himself on a prime time TV show called The Dating Game while being on the FBIs most wanted. This week's story is.interesting to say the least. } He was last seen hours before on the ship's aft deck. Believing his crew were planning to poison him, he decided his best course of action was to hide. Well Ill tell you what people!!! I WISH that was the theme for today. Merrian Carver was a beautiful 40 year old red-haired poet and investment banker who needed a break. We actually couldn't wait to welcome her back into the house. How Many People Go Missing On Cruise Ships? - Cruise Mummy there is so much more to this game yall, youre just going to have to listen to find out. Cassie Jo Stoddart was a 16 year old girl from a small town called Pocatello, Idaho. "Suicide" - One of the Cruise Lines' Favorite Excuses When a Passenger Historical accounts also hint at significant and ongoing turmoil within the crew and a general air of distrust. Stay tuned for 2023 it only gets better! https://www.discoveryplus.com/video/forensic-files/insulated-evidence, https://www.sfgate.com/news/local/article/Death-row-inmate-presses-for-new-trial-4045219.php. Merrian Lynn Carver (Unknown, 2004) The disappearence of Merrian Lynn Carver is one fraught with mystery. Much of this episodes facts and topics are coming from the Probable Cause Affidavit that was released last week. I randomly came across this episode of Dateline NBC, called Bad Blood and (trust me) by the end of this episode your jaw is going to hit the floor. The Carroll Deering was a huge commercial schooner, active in the early part of the 20th century throughout North America's oceanic waters. Housekeeping staff noted that he never unpacked his bags and the only item he billed to his room was the occasional soft drink. What better way to kick off the cult season then by starting with Charles Manson. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/serial-killer-rodney-alcala-the-killing-game/, https://murderpedia.org/male.A/a/alcala-rodney.htm, https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-01/08-the-dating-game-killer, https://abcnews.go.com/US/dating-game-serial-killer-connected-victims-decades-deaths/story?id=75061341, https://abcnews.go.com/US/close-call-serial-killer-rodney-alcala-appeared-dating/story?id=75039197, https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rodney-alcala. The coroner chalked up their fate to "an unfortunate series of events." He loved traveling and could just make friends anywhere he went. He proved the cruise company had carried out a systematic cover-up, even erasing video footage. "This will make those cruise ships more accountable and safer, Congressman John Shadegg said on the floor of the House. The cruise line did not report Carver's disappearance until they heard from her father. Listener discretion is advised! Her father hired spend over $75,000 in P.Is and lawyers to help look for her. https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-suspect-gene-leroy-hart/39871694, https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-girl-scout-murders-1977-latest/39871676 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/26/camp-workers-testify-no-warning-of-danger/62769446007/, https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/27/camp-director-denies-counselors-warnings/62769361007/, Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders (ABC News Studios) on Hulu. 40 year old mother of 1 Merrian Carver went on a 7 day cruise by herself on the Celebrity Mercury (owned by Royal Caribbean) in Alaska without notifying her family in August 2004. Carver's parents sued the Celebrity Cruise company over her disappearance in March 2005. YOU GUYS! Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Please take care and be well :). Its a case many of you know, many have feelings toward, and many request. Your Question The Lady of the Dunes has officially been identified, her name is Ruth Marie Terry. But when they do, nothing is as it seems. Amy took to exploring nocturnal life onboard, regularly drinking and carousing with cruise ship band member Alister "Yellow" Douglas. No police reports were filed and the cruise line didn't attempt to make contact with her family. This one's a doozyso strap in and lets get to it. So, what's the deal with disappearances on cruises, or at sea in general? Was Michelle Von Emster murdered, or was this merely a gruesome shark attack? We are so grateful for these silly little microphones and this community. We discuss the developments in the case!! Merrian Carver. Throughout the cruise's many stops along the way, Butler never left the ship. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, we see you and are so glad that you exist. This is the end of my life in this big Moroccan sea.". Half-finished coffee cups and newspapers lay around, suggesting a pleasant day at sea. A subreddit dedicated to the unresolved mysteries of the world. The whole ship should have been shut down and had it as a crime scene, because it was a crime scene. It is Australia day, a public holiday that is celebrated by many. From a young age, Jim Jones had his eyes set on becoming a preacher. It wasn't until her daughter called Kendall Carver (Merrian's father) asking where she was. Since 1963 America has been fumbling to find a rhyme or reason as to why our beloved 35th president met such an early demise. But have you guys been keeping up? 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However, after three and a half months, we are aware of the fact that she provided a wealth of information to the FBI and she did not provide a wealth of information to my family. If you havent listened to that episode yet, then go check it out! Except that the sister was right. The Carver family fought back. This weeks episode is going to leave you frustrated, curious, and put you on a long list of people who are speculating how a family could just disappear. Brad Bradley said he and his sister sat on the suite's balcony and talked before he went to sleep. So, going forward, if you ever read an article that makes you go WTF, send it our way! Arne Cheyenne Johnson is the focus of the next Conjuring movie. Armie Hammer, heir to the controversial Occidental Petroleum, and mediocre actor, has really been on everyones radar lately. In August 2004, Merrian Carver, a 40-year-old mother of one from Massachusetts, boarded a ship with Celebrity Cruises that sailed from Seattle to Alaska. Merrian Carver needed a break from life, so she flew across the country and hopped on an Alaskan Cruise. They note that cruise lines are not required by law to report crimes, and they want Congress to change how the cruise lines operate. Submissions should outline a mystery and provide a link to a more detailed review of the case such as a Wiki article or news report. For those of you who sleep under rocks, and arent on your phones 24/7 refreshing the news like me, a press conference was held on October 31st to discuss the arrest made in connection with the murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. While it's impossible to reconstruct exactly what happened, evidence points to the boat running into trouble early in its voyage.