Deadly Destinations: Into the Wild
Summary
Host Vanessa Richardson explores three deadly incidents in remote wilderness areas. The episode covers the unsolved 2010 disappearance of American trekker Aubrey Sacco in Nepal, the conviction of Australian serial killer Ivan Malott for murdering seven hitchhikers, and the 2022 murders of journalist Dom Phillips and activist Bruno Pereira in the Amazon. These stories highlight the unique dangers of isolation and the indifference of nature.
Topics discussed
Intro: Deadly Destinations series and The First 48 promo
Episode overview: Crimes in forests and jungles
Aubrey Sacco's solo trek in the Himalayas
The search for Aubrey and family's frustration
Witness silence and suspicion of foul play
Failed arrests and the unsolved mystery
Belonglo Forest murders and hitchhiker disappearances
Paul Onions' survival and identification of killer
Ivan Malott's arrest, trial, and legacy
Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira in the Amazon
The murder investigation and illegal fishing network
Legal proceedings and the book How to Save the Amazon
Conclusion, credits, and outro promos
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