Lost in the Cloud Forest: The Mystery of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon

In April 2014, best friends and Dutch college students Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon set out on what was supposed to be a simple day hike along Panama’s scenic Pianista Trail. Young, adventurous, and eager to explore the vibrant culture and landscape of Central America, they left their host family's home in Boquete with a backpack, a camera, and their phones—never to return.What followed was a search effort that captivated international headlines and devolved into one of the most unsettling missing persons cases of the last decade. Weeks after their disappearance, a local woman turned in a backpack filled with the girls’ belongings, found in seemingly pristine condition by a riverbank deep in the jungle. Inside were two phones with dozens of failed emergency call attempts—and a camera containing eerie nighttime photographs taken long after they were presumed missing.In this episode of Chillworthy, we piece together the haunting clues left behind: the disjointed call logs, the cryptic images, and the discovery of bone fragments and belongings scattered miles apart. Was this the result of a tragic accident in an unforgiving wilderness—or do the strange circumstances suggest something more sinister? We’ll explore the official timeline, forensic inconsistencies, and the chilling theories that have kept internet sleuths awake for years. Pack your hiking boots—and maybe a second flashlight. Because the jungle doesn’t give up its secrets easily.Click 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: