Tracks of Deception: The Mysterious Death of Tiffany Valiante

On a warm July night in 2015, Tiffany Valiante—an 18-year-old standout athlete with a bright future ahead—disappeared from her family’s home in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Just hours later, she was struck and killed by a NJ Transit train miles away, in a remote, wooded area with no clear path to the tracks. Investigators quickly ruled her death a suicide, but Tiffany’s loved ones never accepted that explanation. And the more details that surfaced, the more their doubts seemed justified. Why was Tiffany’s cell phone found smashed, far from the scene? Why were her shoes located over a mile from where her body was discovered—while she was barefoot on gravel and ballast? Why did police refuse to treat the area as a potential crime scene, skipping basic forensic steps? And why, even now, do so many key pieces of evidence remain missing or inconclusive?In this haunting episode of Chillworthy, we retrace Tiffany's final known steps and examine the timeline of events. You’ll hear about the botched investigation, the family’s relentless pursuit of truth, and the dark possibilities that have never been ruled out. Was Tiffany’s death truly a tragic suicide… or was she silenced before she could speak out? Books:The Women: Kristin HannahThe Bee Sting: Paul MurrayWild Dark Shore: CHarlotte McConaghyAll the Water in the World: Eiren Caffall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to see all listening options and links  Find us on socials:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@chillworthypodcastBluesky: @chillworthypodcastSkylight: @chillworthypodcastYoutube: @chillworthypodcast  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to leave a donation to support the podcast  DISCLAIMER The content presented on Chillworthy, including all episodes, transcripts, social media posts, and associated materials, is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The podcast does not offer legal, medical, psychological, or professional advice of any kind. While the hosts—Brent and Talia—make a good faith effort to ensure that the information shared is based on publicly available sources and is as accurate as possible at the time of recording, Chillworthy does not guarantee the completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any statements made. Listeners should be aware that cases may involve ongoing legal proceedings or developments that evolve over time. The hosts are not licensed attorneys, journalists, law enforcement professionals, or forensic experts. Opinions expressed in the podcast reflect the personal views of the hosts and do not represent factual determinations or official findings. All individuals named or discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any resemblance to real individuals or entities, outside of those explicitly named, is purely coincidental. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by any legal authority, news outlet, or investigative body. By listening to Chillworthy, you acknowledge and accept these terms and agree not to hold the hosts or producers liable for any inaccuracies, misstatements, or interpretations derived from the content.Become a supporter of this podcast: