You can even see the smudges or blurring on the bottom of the plants into the dark areas in an attempt to blend the darkness area (where something or someone was likely standing). Tony and Debra Velleman are pictured in an undated image. Dog owners here are not mindful of where their dog goes the owners are tending to their own life: working, raising children, running a business, or resting during the hot days. Does blue have something to do with this strange punishment ritual? This photo has been edited. Or perhaps its an offshoot from the trail along a natural gully that leads to a dead-end? In fact, Im almost certain of it. I think the look on her face isnt scared, but she looks to maybe be in wonder that they found a place like that? The black and red object above is clearly a decayed plant leaf. There are so many possibilities and we will probably never really know. Agreed the thing on the tree trunk looks man made but even if it is it is not sinister. That would account for a canopy structure being built there. Most novices wouldnt know how to properly handle something like this, so it was probably someone experienced with computers. So, when locals look at you sideways as they glance, glare, or even stare at your shorts and sandals, do not be offended or surprised. "This is a nightmare with 1,001 demons," says 40-year-old Oscar, who is from Colombia but was living in Bolivia. Therefore, this can prove that the likelihood of a third party being involved is very high. However, visitors are still a crucial part of the local economy and the reason the. Blue, a dog known throughout the community, reportedly followed them along the trail. I believe that by the time this photo was taken, the situation has gone sideways. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Those two women were wearing very little clothing to be entering bush/jungle, there is no way that theyd easily make their way through vegetation, and, as they were clearly intelligent, why would they voluntarily just walk into dense bush? Most gangs in Panama are not big gangs with hundreds of members, like you would find in Mexico and El Salvador. All facts are not available in this case. This means either the user became incapacitated and was not operating the phone or was seriously confused. The bones of Lisannes foot were fractured in an unusual way (from the top down). Thanks for your comment. But after they waved goodbye to the local family for a mid-morning walk on April 1, 2014, they were never seen alive again. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System reported that more than 600,000 people go missing in the US every year, but the majority are quickly . And the weird flesh colored thing hanging in the tree to her left could be a skinned animal. Also and I am assuming the phones where in their possession the phones actually did acquire a signal some times but clearly they were not being used so they did not know. They provide a live accounting of missing-persons cases. Its disturbing. I dont appreciate the internet trolls who dump havoc on peoples insights. https://i.postimg.cc/3xK4Pdmb/Kris-Kremers-Full-Photo-Highest-Res-auto-x1-1-photos-v2-faces-x2-colored-toned.jpg. I wanted to her a benefit of the doubt before I came across this article, yes she did mention red and black feathers on a piece of wood and turquoise pendant and a white mask. Again, I stress that these kind of murder cases are frequently shut down by the media of the country at the direction of the government. This story and all the bizarre features surrounding it as strange as they are, are actually very much similar to the thousands that have been put together by former cop and forest ranger David Pauladis series of books Missing 411. Jumping to conclusions too early, or on the basis of too little and incorrect information is likely to lead to the wrong conclusions. And she can only hope that Kris will wake up. May the case stay alive and well. A group of tourists have gone missing in an infamous Russian mountain pass where nine people died under mysterious circumstances more than 60 years ago. However, when theres monetary interests involved, especially within key industries I give those ulterior motives some weight and consideration. We have 5 people ending up dead, and the skulls of the girls are never found. Why no more fotos were taken after 508 on the 1st until the nighttime session on the 7/8th? If you find more info about this, please feel free to share it. I see nothing extraordinary in this photo, without stretching imagination. Also, where did learn that her brother mistakenly put the hair photo online? They lose their money and leave Panama with their lives. How many tourists go to Australia? The area behind Kris is quite shadowed, but this seems to me to be more likely dense foliage than a cave. I think they were murdered and their greatest mistake was to travel to this little town in Panama. "Tourism contributes 10% to EU GDP and creates jobs for 26 million people," notes the European Union Tourism Trends report. In a chilling discovery, 90 photos had been snapped on the camera deep in the jungle in the dead of night on April 8 between 1am and 4am - raising questions about who took the pictures. Certainly this could have been due solely to incompetence alone, but they ignored performing relatively simple investigation tasks more than once. Still creepy though. I created this graphic and highlighted the unusual items that seemed peculiar to me: In this photo of what looks like a cave or overgrown ravine, there are numerous possible items that suggest this place had been visited by other people. The sun is shining right into her eyes so shes squinting and bending down a bit to see her friend, who was probably talking to her while snapping the photo. The branches above her could be an attempt to hide the entrance. Two Dutch women who went missing in April in Panama are now confirmed dead, according to police and the women's families. Hi Mohaiminul, you mention some good questions. Despite the heat and humidity, Panamanians wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. While the case has since been declared closed by both the Panamanian and Dutch authorities (who worked on . While I was reading over the story again, I decided to review their photos one more time. Both of their phones finally ran out of battery by April 11 - ten days after they disappeared. Friends Kris Kremers (born August 9th, 1992) and Lisanne Froon (born September 24th, 1991) were two Dutch tourists who went missing under mysterious circumstances in early April of 2014 while on vacation in Panama, allegedly disappearing during a hike on the Pianista trail near Boquete.. On April 3, 2014, authorities began an aerial search of the forests and an on-foot search ofBoquete. Seriously? There are over 30 fingerprints on the blue backpack which belongs to one of the girls, but they dont want to investigate the fingerprints. They place the evidence where it can be found, brining the matter to a close. Kids in the area could have found the backpack and were just messing around with the camera. Jeroen Jumulet / Stringer / AFP / Getty Images, Blue returned from the hike unaccompanied. They were friends from college, and were roommates then, so Lisanne had to have known Kris password as her best friend. Theycalled 112, the emergency number for the Netherlands, as well as Panama's emergency number, 911. Jane, Recently I have been reading that it is not unusual for people that hike or run in dangerous places and go missing that a shoe with a foot is found. Also, people do not give off a rosy glow from their backs, as can be seen here. The commenters here are speculating wildly about this particular picture. It IS strange that the attempted SOS calls were so few. There seems to be no pictures of the dog. Please support us we cant do it without you. To the left hangs a cow skull smeared with blood, perhaps worn during the sacrifices. I upscaled that image with AI correction and its 100x more clear that there is obviously a trap or makeshift roofing above her. On April 1, the 21-year-old and 22-year-old went for a walk through the scenic forests around the Baru Volcano in Boquete. You will notice another branch of dead leaf just below it. After investigating further, I discovered this article from the LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-01-18/cult-anointed-by-god-kills-7-in-panama-jungle, The LA Times article states The sect arose after a villager returned to the community several months ago following a stint abroad, bringing back unusual religious beliefs with him.. For what reason? It isnt a cave, somebody has shown in a youtube video that it us just a very deep path on the wrong side of the mountain with a sharp turn. All Froon and Kremers photos were taking with phones and a camera from six years ago, probably jpeg, with all the associated algorithm issues, let alone we have no idea of the provenance of the photos we are all seeing, I doubt any of it is first generation copies straight from the devices, and every time we copy a photo we risk changing the data somewhat. Yes the dog was owned by Giovanni and Doris, the owners of Il Pianista Restaurant. But the call logs gave the cops a rough outline of the time the girls spent missing in the jungle. Would like to know exactly where and when the final day photo was taken. This could be a very handy skill to our team. Do we know who owned the dog named Blue (aka Azul). Thank you so much for walking the walk. Im happy my work could shed some light on the possible items in the picture. if you break your ankle in a fall and die your foot is likely to be found IN the shoe as is what happened. I think that this is a photoshopped image made by cutting out a picture of Kris and pasting it onto a background to give the false impression that Kris and Lisanne went on the Pianista Trail. Can anybody see that? The girls' camera showed evidence of what may have happened. After days reviewing the evidence, Im now going to share a synopsis of what I believe happened there in the deep, dark cloud forest of Panama. I think most of what people are seeing -other than the obvious, of course- is pareidolia. Foul play is very likely. I suppose incompetence runs at many levels. Nonsense. 4. After a second look, I found that the Yahoo article specifically states that it was 17 foreigners belonging to another sect, but Yahoo was somewhat unclear Foreign can have a lot of meanings in this context. The backpack contained sunglasses, a camera, two cell phones,money,two bras, Froon's passport, and a water bottle. After this, can ANYONE IN THIS WORLD still doubt that this girl WOULD NOT HAVE WRITTEN OR PHONED HER MOTHER FOR TWO WEEKS when she also called the police 100 times? At the beginning of this video I think I see some blue dye/paint/powder on one of the mens legs and something blue on the floor. Surely they would put them back on if only for a little insulation. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. They got lost and succumbed to the wild. Why IMG_0509 is missing, which could be a crucial piece of evidence, is an enigma. If the culprit is not brought to book, the rest of the world says it is to protect the tourist industry. No sir, just ordinary incompetence. At this point I have to agree with him, and I think its likely the trail guide and some men they met were somehow involved. There is so much to see and Juan is amazing. Hi Chris, i uploaded the photo to show what i see. However, according to the Daily Beast: We now know that more than two dozen other victims also were reported in the same region of Panama, including a young woman from the United States found murdered earlier this year. From 2017 . Perhaps a piece of a tarp or a wrapper? This is so surreal. I think that the taxi driver knew who has killed them thats why sb killed him, the guide man who found the bones and their belongings can be the murderer and he was the person went to their room maybe to find the cable charge maybe pretending that he hadnt visited them on the reserved time, then he put their bag and money and camera for police because he was scared they search his house too, the locals heard screaming and then a crash (broken bones due to fall) in the jungle 4 days after their missing and warned about that to some french tourist, this article is long and I didnt sleep last night. This option is least likely, because wed obviously see something more tangible in the photos. They want to protect their tourism industry but they also dont have the resources to effectively stop gang violence. I think we are all seeing things that arent there. If you dont know the story, I recommend you visit the link at the bottom of this page. Its not a very long trail and I think when they got to the end of the trail they made their really big mistake. I dont think there was actual foul play. And remember that the legitimate photos we have came from Juan. Thank you for reading. I believe that the LA Times article is more informative, so Ive updated the link in my writing above. So they hide a lot of the gang activity and downplay what happens, which exacerbates the problem. Many hikers from all over the world disappear, fall, or suffer other fatal accidents while traveling - this could've happened to these women as well. I believe that this case WILL be solved. How long does an AI correction take for you to do? Froon had a Canon Powershot SX270 HS which contained numerous photos, many of which were of the period of time leading up to the day of the girls disappearance. You said it seems to me that they want to destroy the investigation I agree with you that it seems intentional to some degree. It belongs to the long green leaves we are seeing up there. Why would the perpetrators concoct all of the photo/backpack evidence? Debra Ann Velleman, of Waukesha, Wis., and Sue Borries, of Teutopolis, Ill., are missing after their plane crashed off the coast of Panama on Jan. 3, 2022. Loads of speculations as to why they didnt leave messages to their families. Would the girls really be so far apart in dense jungle? Europe is the world . I also live in a third-world country about which it was said that investigations were shut down, or botched, to protect the tourist industry. I can assure you that is nonsense. https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CJKQMGxJ1Kc/XH7ld3XtSnI/AAAAAAAAjOg/kechIb5Cge8msf5kRVinBCrEjIiBCl7TwCLcBGAs/s1600/7reCdlm.jpg, Actually heres uncompressed upscaled original image (upscaled and color corrected with AI). Where is the Ping for that time? Also, I do not know about the girls living situation and the relationship between the girls and the owner. View our online Press Pack. Do you or anyone else that you know of have any idea where in Panama this photo was taken? Thats the very first thing that crossed my mind. Has anyone gone back to the spot where the photo was taken? How many tourists go missing in Australia each year? Does anyone see what I see? Who said there werent any scratches on the bones? If you follow down from the two red objects, there appears to be something that looks almost like blocks or siding shingles. Their backpack contents and electronics were stolen to be sold later but handed back to stop the search and not be incriminated. Rights of initiation? A Panamanian search and rescue team helped recover the bodies after more than 690 hours of searching, authorities said. Emilio Virola - 12 years in prison. Perhaps someone has just hit Kris on the right side of her head and she is putting her hand up to where it hurts. Again, these are just observations. But arent there the subsequent photos of Kris Kremers crossing the stream and so the developments may have occurred after this picture 505? Jalisco prosecutors said that three people still seem to be missing after a gang kidnapped a group of tourists at the Pacific resort of Puerto Vallarta earlier this month. Sometimes that is all that is found. But because of their theatrics and ignoring the evidence, the story and curiosity will continue to keep this case alive. Its a subtle difference, but you can tell the girls smiles are forced in those two photos and are not like the natural happy smiles in the other summit photos. I wanted to share this article from a big newspaper in Panama. The mans face is clearly visible standing behind the rock with the red bags. Thats why Kris stops in photos once in a while as if to say this way, right?. That looks kinda like a monster, Very interesting and thorough analysis. "Those flash floods made staging scenes or strategically placing items impossible.". Ive met a few people that have maintained their pet in the same way as we do in the USA. Where is YNW Melly? There are flaws in the manipulations, such as the photo timeline, the inconsistent resolutions, the missing photo (or video), the red lines on the shirt, incorrect shadow positioning, etc. Wonder if it could be a piece of an aircraft wreckage. Most of the pictures taken on April 8 are of complete darkness while some show the jungle floor, but two pictures are alarming: one is a picture of some of the girls belongings on a rock, and the other shows the back of Kremerss head with what appears to be a bloodstain in her hair. Its texture and color seemingly resembles the red bag tied to the SOS stick on the rock later on, imo. I live in a third world country and sometimes tourists come to grief. I wrote about the upcoming book here: https://imperfectplan.com/2020/12/09/new-book-coming-spring-2021-kris-kremers-and-lisanne-froon-case/. The grimace on Kris face is because she is in pain. Its interesting numerous people have contacted me anonymously and informed me that there are already multiple existing research teams that are investigating this case privately. It does look like a manmade structure. But others have suggested the chilling photos might have been taken by someone else after killing the girls. and then found by someone and then the real nightmare started. I havent seen any discussions on this. The following insight will make not make much sense to you if you dont know their story. Lisanne's bones appeared as if they had decomposed naturally - but Kris' bones were mysteriously stark white as if they had been bleached, raising questions about whether someone had been involved in her death. I have one questions for you, regarding the 90 photos taken at night: if these were not taken by one of the girls in an attempt to provide light or whatever, what possible purpose could anyone else, such as an attacker, have in taking these photos? The indigenous locals that were committing the sacrifices were influenced by a villager that had recently travelled abroad and returned to his village with extremist Christian views. Im not sure if Ive found something new here, but I havent found anyone else discussing these details online. Thanks un advance, Lyn Carmichael. Does anyone else see what looks like the back of someones head, their bare back and arm inside the manmade circular object? David Lee Thomas Bass - Facts About the Musician. There is very convincing evidence gathered by Juan Perea over the years on this case. For one, the girls' camera had photos on it from hours after they stopped dialing emergency services. I dont think theres anything untoward I think shes saying look at this tunnel. You can even see the shadow of her han on her face. They could have been a target early on. perhaps there is much that was missed by a very bungled police investigation. Here is what I see: According the guidance given to the US Embassy, immigration officials will require tourists who leave the country to stay a minimum of 30 days outside of the country before reentering. Its a sect of foreign Christians that set up in the area and murdered 6 people FROM one of the local tribes. Many hikers from all over the world disappear, fall,or suffer other fatalaccidents while traveling-this could've happened to these women as well. My condolences to the families that experienced this terrible tragedy. Theres no telling how many people touched it before the police got it. The causes of Kremerss and Froons tragic death have never been determined and the two bodies that were recovered have not even been conclusively found to be either of the girls. More info here. Im not sure though, Id have to search in my graphic editor again. Ive removed their comment and blocked them from reposting. Take care if you do go over there. I do not think this case fits the criteria of missing 411. I posted a link at Koude Kas of example of Monkeys playing with phones because they were entranced by the flash. No chance. Too many coincidences. The search efforts moved into the forests where the young women traversed, using on-foot search teams and dog units. Despite search teams, which included dogs and. This person was a local cleric. Perhaps Kris fell first and Lisanne heard her scream and running in fell herself. 1. Honestly Ive hiked by myself before on a well known trail by my college and when I saw the American flag waving in the middle of the woods I was more scared than anything!!! This article seems to have a crop from high resolution version of the above photo. The camera had a video function this could have been used including of course sound. The Panamanian government had requested that the U.S. deploy assets including Navy salvage divers and sonar to aid in the search effort and locate the wreckage in the days after the crash, but the request was denied due to a lack of assets and jurisdiction, according to a statement from the Velleman and Borries families. The day before theguided tour, however, they decided to explore the area surrounding the activeBarVolcano towards the Continental Divide. The picture people think she is looking down she is hanging with hands tied behind her back. And if other people learn too much, they get killed too. Thats from her palm. The place itself might reveal some clues as to what sort of person or people would construct it and what are the chances of them doing something bad. Kris is sticking her tongue out in this photo. Did they each have a camera or only Lisanne? For other inquiries, Contact Us. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The girls phone records later showed that they started making their initial distress calls on their cell phones approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes after their last known daytime photo (Photo 508). God only knows how many people theyve done this to in the last decade. And the police are not helping at all it seems to me that they want to destroy the investigation. But, Who took the photos on later dates? With all that Im reading now in the police file, it couldnt be anything else there was a certain sequence and timing to it, that had to be caused by the flash floods, typical to the region and season., Winning Photos from the 2018 Nikon Small World Competition, Incredible Time-lapse Shot from the International Space Station at Night, Intense Macro Photos of Ants Battling to the Death, Surprising Underwater Photo Revives Investigation of Missing Teen, Hacker Hoodie Blinds Surveillance Cameras with Infrared Light, Couple Finds Trove of 2,000 Cameras and Lenses in Storage Unit, Hyper-Realistic AI Face Filter Shocks TikTok Users, AI Tool Reveals How Celebrities Faces Have Been Photoshopped, The Exposure Donut for Sony Cameras Simplifies Manual Exposure. Highly probable. The photos showed the girls belongings spread out on rocks, along with plastic bags and candy wrappers, mounds of dirt, and a mirror. All comments are held for moderation prior to being published. The relationship between pets and owners is different in Central America than in developed countries. However, its still possible. The science can speak for itself. Before that, in image 507 & 508, you can see Kris in a stiff, nervous posture, because the girls saw someone they were afraid of closing in. While I do believe eventually, and possibly soon after this, there was foul play, I dont think anything untoward was happening as of this photo. scary Seems like no one has taken off in the direction of the dog and what it could have offered us. It needs to be stressed that while the AI upsampled image looks impressive, it cannot and does not recover any lost information. I could go on and on. If you read the article linked, its not even an indigenous tribe. Keep in mind nobody has seen all of the photos and we dont know why. Hi Chris, I agree that discussion should be civil but this comment section has turned into something which I consider to be absolutely ridiculous. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. After the alarm was raised on April 2, a search party was sent to look for them but nothing was found until ten weeks later when a local woman who found Froons blue backpack turned it in to authorities. I think your initial analysis of the photo is spot on. However, regarding Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, Id need to know more about their personality to make this determination. ABC News had previously reached out to the U.S. Embassy in Panama for comment but did not receive a response. Where did you hear this? I just want to agree with Chris and the poster JW that she is shading her eyes with her right arm up. What confuses this is that after Kriss phone dies then on the 5th during the afternoon SOS attempt a wrong pin is input on Lisannes phone and indeed continues to be input until the end.