The Mystery of George Smith's Disappearance
This episode examines the mystery of the disappearance of George Smith, a 26-year-old newlywed, while on his honeymoon on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in the Aegean Sea in July 2005. The case became an enigmatic cold case, from the discovery of bloodstains on the lifeboat and his disheveled cabin, to George's mysterious disappearance from the ship. You will find out how the authorities were faced with many inconsistencies in the testimonies of George's friends who were with him on his last night, as well as various theories that emerged, ranging from robbery to the influence of dangerous substances.
In this episode, you will learn about the complexities of investigating a missing person at sea case, the limitations of forensic technology at the time, and how the victim's family struggled to seek truth and justice even though George's body was never found. You will also understand the tensions between George's family and his wife, Jennifer, as well as the impact of the death of one of George's friends who added another layer of mystery to the case, which remains an unsolved mystery to this day.
