Britt Lapthorne: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Episode 10, Jan 18, 07:59 AM
Britt Lapthorne, a young Australian backpacker, met a mysterious death in Dubrovnik, Croatia, with suspicions of murder, police coverup, and attempted abductions in the same area adding complexity to the unresolved case.
Britt Lapthorne, a young backpacker from Australia, enjoyed her solo journey through Europe... until she reached Dubrovnik, Croatia.
While at a nightclub with friends, she was separated from the group and never made it back to the hostel. Almost three weeks later, her lifeless body was discovered in the Adriatic Sea.
While Croatia officially labeled it as a death resulting from "misadventure", compelling evidence suggests the possibility of murder.
Amidst swirling rumors, there are allegations of a police coverup, a mysterious call from her phone during the period she was missing, reports of other travelers encountering attempted abductions in the same vicinity, and a list of potential suspects.
The circumstances surrounding Britt Lapthorne's demise raise questions about the true nature of events leading to her tragic end. What transpired on that fateful night in Dubrovnik remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Listen as we dive into Croatia, the case of Britt Lapthorne, and how to stay alive on vacation.
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Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/apr/13/victorias-inquest-into-britt-lapthornes-2008-death-in-croatia-to-close#:~:text=Croatian%20authorities%20suspect%20Lapthorne%20died,being%20aware%20she%20had%20vanished.
https://www.forartist.com/forensic/composite/britt/britt.htm
https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-real-character-tears-and-laughter-as-proud-family-remembers-britt-lapthorne-20081022-564u.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/aussie-travellers-britt-lapthorne-michelle-smith-and-jette-jacob-were-hunted-by-killers-as-they-sought-love-adventure-or-fun-overseas/news-story/f79b6affa4d0cae5b4d307efe5ad6fc8
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/britt-lapthornes-parents-return-to-croatia-20100917-15f53.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3037704/Was-Britt-murdered-weighted-dumped-sea-Inquest-seeks-answers-mysterious-death-21-year-old-backpacker-vanished-Croatian-nightclub.html
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/britt-lapthorne-coroner-to-deliver-open-finding-on-death/6396926
https://www.tntmagazine.com/archive/hundreds-remember-britt/
https://www.smh.com.au/national/mothers-plea-why-hasnt-britt-been-found-20081008-4w91.html
https://www.smh.com.au/national/searching-for-britt-20081006-4uzt.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mystery-on-britt-footage/news-story/f95682d02e24fe83819f43975929ff2c?sv=d299053d67c22895fae4388fc465b2d7
https://www.theage.com.au/national/bouncer-saw-missing-britt-leave-club-with-two-men-20080929-4pv1.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g295371-i1555-k2292178-Missing_Person_Britt_Lapthorne-Dubrovnik_Dubrovnik_Neretva_County_Dalmatia.html
https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread454862/pg1
While at a nightclub with friends, she was separated from the group and never made it back to the hostel. Almost three weeks later, her lifeless body was discovered in the Adriatic Sea.
While Croatia officially labeled it as a death resulting from "misadventure", compelling evidence suggests the possibility of murder.
Amidst swirling rumors, there are allegations of a police coverup, a mysterious call from her phone during the period she was missing, reports of other travelers encountering attempted abductions in the same vicinity, and a list of potential suspects.
The circumstances surrounding Britt Lapthorne's demise raise questions about the true nature of events leading to her tragic end. What transpired on that fateful night in Dubrovnik remains shrouded in uncertainty.
Listen as we dive into Croatia, the case of Britt Lapthorne, and how to stay alive on vacation.
Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/
And join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcast
Listen to this week's podcast recommendation, The Informed Traveler
https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/
Theme Music by Roger Allen Dexter
Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/apr/13/victorias-inquest-into-britt-lapthornes-2008-death-in-croatia-to-close#:~:text=Croatian%20authorities%20suspect%20Lapthorne%20died,being%20aware%20she%20had%20vanished.
https://www.forartist.com/forensic/composite/britt/britt.htm
https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-real-character-tears-and-laughter-as-proud-family-remembers-britt-lapthorne-20081022-564u.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/aussie-travellers-britt-lapthorne-michelle-smith-and-jette-jacob-were-hunted-by-killers-as-they-sought-love-adventure-or-fun-overseas/news-story/f79b6affa4d0cae5b4d307efe5ad6fc8
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/britt-lapthornes-parents-return-to-croatia-20100917-15f53.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3037704/Was-Britt-murdered-weighted-dumped-sea-Inquest-seeks-answers-mysterious-death-21-year-old-backpacker-vanished-Croatian-nightclub.html
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-16/britt-lapthorne-coroner-to-deliver-open-finding-on-death/6396926
https://www.tntmagazine.com/archive/hundreds-remember-britt/
https://www.smh.com.au/national/mothers-plea-why-hasnt-britt-been-found-20081008-4w91.html
https://www.smh.com.au/national/searching-for-britt-20081006-4uzt.html
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/mystery-on-britt-footage/news-story/f95682d02e24fe83819f43975929ff2c?sv=d299053d67c22895fae4388fc465b2d7
https://www.theage.com.au/national/bouncer-saw-missing-britt-leave-club-with-two-men-20080929-4pv1.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g295371-i1555-k2292178-Missing_Person_Britt_Lapthorne-Dubrovnik_Dubrovnik_Neretva_County_Dalmatia.html
https://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread454862/pg1