Both of these photos were photoshopped! Photo #509 was permanently deleted which takes advanced technical knowledge, plus a computer. Maybe you can find more answers about this horrible story. However having just seen a darkened and reddened photo (the one of the back of Kriss strawberry blonde hair) you can see, in the top left, a door frame at the bottom of which is a dark floor. I am Photoshop expert, and I promise you that its virtually impossible to edit images in any way without it being noticeable at the pixel level. In which photos? A well-worn path. This tribe was not located near the area where Kris and Lisanne disappeared, and therefore, in no way can be connected to the disappearance of Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon. Debra Ann Velleman's husband, Anthony Velleman, another passenger and the pilot were rescued by Panamanian search and rescue teams. Kris Kremers, 21, and Lisanne Froon, 22, went for a walk through the scenic forests around the Baru volcano in Boquete - and never returned. Then consider Kris and Lisannes parents when they trekked with a group along the trail, across two streams, until they reached a field with the disintegrating fence posts and the tall lone tree some hundred meters away. I like the wit and sarcasm. Also important is who they met because two tall and very attractive new arrivals would certainly get all the boys tongues wagging. It looks a bit wierd, but that is just because everybody is assuming they see her upper arm when in reality is is her lower arm. 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? Why were they still in the jungle at 4:39 PM when they made their first distress call? The lower orange being around the belly area. Debbie, I agree. I am thinking while I am writing so please be patient with me. Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). The girls' camera showed evidence of what may have happened. Are they low-level or sophisticated or a combo or both? Im curious to know if they had a camera why wouldnt they make a final message for family telling us and them what happened? 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The first all the black area behind her was blackened and smudged. Police searches have found nothing and now his mother is flying out to try to find him. Nice investigation. By April 6, 2014, theparents of both women grew frantic andflew to Panama with detectives from the Netherlands. It does not make sense to me. It looks like a turtle shell hanging on the right side of the picture (its further up). Foul play is very likely. I could be wrong, but until I see some compelling evidence to the contrary, Im sticking with Juans theory. They decided to take that short hike, but they failed to tell anyone where they were going and what time to expect them back. Even though both kept contact with their families daily through messaging and calls? Perhaps the photos served astrail markersto help the young women find their way around or back to therescuers. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Emilio Virola - 12 years in prison. She is not tied up, there is no rope around her waist and there are no hidden or blurry people in the photo. Shortly after this, they became victims. I dont understand the question. when are you putting a research team together?? And one of the branches near the middle appears to have scales or a pattern not natural to a tree branch. 1. They didnt take anything with them for more than 1 or 2 hours max journey. Government corruption is the core of the problem. I agree w rope around waste thst wasnt there before, hair is completely down Aldo, shes in distree. Not lurking or following the girls or walking beside them; nothing. From 508 onward. The gangs in Panama are much smaller, usually consisting of between 5 and 30 people. Two journalists take the same hike the girls took. Los expertos en conductas humanas (psiclogos, antroplogos, etc. ALSO, I really want to know where and when Kris quit wearing her backpack! Theres a red cord tied around her waist that wasnt on her in any of the other photos. Hi Chris..I just came across this story yesterday and it was really sad and disturbingI hope the truth comes out too. I read that the dog returned to town in the evening, alone, but I havent seen it in any pictures. Over four days, 77 separate attempts had been made to call the cops - using the emergency numbers in both the Netherlands and in Panama. Probably the culprit or stupid tribe didnt delete anything coz they took pictures on purpose .for example to sell the footage .but allready the police or parents who asked the investigator to delete it .they just simply didnt want to show it to everyone. The problem with the links you are providing is not that the links themselves are necessarily unsafe (they could be, but we wont test them)the problem is that ALL of your links require users to download some form of content. The phones showed that just hours after the beginning of their hike, someone dialed 112 and then 911. When I look at the picture I think I can see both her arms. Its a sect of foreign Christians that set up in the area and murdered 6 people FROM one of the local tribes. Also the path looks to be a dried up river vs a man made path. Even rainwater gets heavy enough to destroy electronics inside of a backpack yet that didnt happen. The green rock directly in front of Kris appears to float in space. People have long realized that its up to the public to solve this. I dont know if youve noticed this or not. As you say, it might be better if you were able to lay out the photos and see how they seem to fit together. 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. Hi Kevin, Occums razor only applies when all facts are available. It could be that the taxi driver couldve called someone and given them a heads up that two beautiful young ladies had just headed up the Pianista alone. January 4, 2023. OK I see the conspiracy theorists saying someone else had their phones but who else would know to try 112 which is the common emergency number for EU countries? And more on this most people in Latin America that permit their dog to walk freely do not keep track of where their dog goes. That could just be confirmation bias on my part. When browsing the images that were on Lisanne Froons phone, I also noticed that a lot of other websites cropped off the top of this particular photo of Kris Kremers. I could go on and on. Maybe a struggle or fall? Both were never seen again, The Sun reports. Im starting to think the girls were lured to Panama by some kind of human trafficking organization that might even be run out of the Netherlands. 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Yo veo en el fondo de la foto 506, adjunto al muslo, la pierna y el pie izquierdo de Kris, una silueta de un hombre joven, con sombrero de copa alta y ala ancha (al estilo de los sheriff norteamericanos), con una manta blanca sobre sus hombros,tronco y brazos y un rifle o escopeta en posicin horizontal sobre sus manos. They are free now. (this was enhanced by an AI as someone who has studied this sort of thing professionally, explains some of the distortions and weird patterns in the photos leaves and vines, the AI distorted her face lol and it made it appear she has no arm from the elbow down). 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. I also see the handing ornament, whatever that is called and definitely a roof structure with leaves and branches above her. However, a lot of the photos seem to have been tampered with and one of them was even deleted from their camera, which could only have been done using a computer. 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. Websites/blogs speculate about why, but nothing has been confirmed. In Latin America, it is as common as drinking coffee. why couldnt they just destroy the phone all together, break it beyond repair and leave it in the backpack. That is EXACTLY what it looks like to me! Wearing minimal clothing, no knife of compass which were left in their room. This photo of Kris Kremers is identified as Photo 505. Its thought that Kremers and Froon were exploring nature without anyone else around. The Lost Girls of Panama: The Full Story ^ From that point the trail leads over another dangerous cable bridge, and two more rickety plank swing-bridges, before reaching the Ngobe village of Alto Romero on the banks of the Culebra. Their backpack contents and electronics were stolen to be sold later but handed back to stop the search and not be incriminated. For forensic work, any such upsampling is worthless. She realizes she has to try to find the river and decides to leave at dawn. is. I prefer to think that the two girls had some sort of accident, still horrific but better than being murdered. I see orange spray paint markings on the base of the tree further in the cave to Kriss right. There just seems to be something wrong about this photo, and I dont like her expression. I just realized Blue, the guide dog who often walks hikers up the trail, whose return home without the girls alerted locals they were missing, IS NOT IN ANY OF L & K pictures. Even the cheap pair of sunglasses are in perfect condition. Accordingly, Kremers's phone was powered-on one last time on April 11, 2014; both phones wentdead afterward. Keep in mind, these are my observations Ive made since moving from the USA. Looking carefully at her forehead you can see theres only the shade from a pole but her face is shaded. Their families believed the women were still in the unrecovered plane wreckage, and as the search stretched on for days and then weeks, they pleaded with the U.S. government for help they said never came. The girls were no longer alive after April 2nd latest. It could help shed more light onto the possible answer to the mystery. Their families went to the police to. I never received a response. Its very disappointing to see the comment sections on this website to be allowed to turn into a very disrespectful and unfunny joke. However, I cannot say for certain because I do not know why the owner would fabricate this part of the story. "This is a nightmare with 1,001 demons," says 40-year-old Oscar, who is from Colombia but was living in Bolivia. I hope justice is found for these girls, so very sad & just horrifying. Are any of you familiar with the missing 411 phenomena? Someone watched them swimming. However, if Continuous mode was in use then even if 509 was deleted, the next image will be 510. How come nobody ever says anything about the other girls bones and and what she was doing while these pictures were being taken of Chris that was way ahead of her ? On the original, her face doesnt look like that at all. How close was this tribe to where they went missing? Being in a foreign country, in the tropical rainforests, especially for young curious minds, is a very unique experience. However being one of the last photos taken this location would be incredibly important to have investigated back in 2014 (or even still). They place the evidence where it can be found, brining the matter to a close. Article about our trip plans: Research Team Update Support Us, Campaign Link: Mapping The Jungle Trails Of Panama. 9.3 million tourists visited Australia in 2019 (year ending June 2019). Thanks and cheers. In fact the last 4 (pre-nightime) photos are at odds with the others. Im always looking for answers. Why are both her hands behind her back? Could be that they were trying to avoid somebody on the trail, went off the oath & got lost. thank you for sharing this. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. The sign actually looks like a door with light shining thru.thats crazy. A year later, two tourists following the same trail are robbed at gunpoint. Out of all the photos that have been released this photo disturbs me the most. Youtube channel backpackercoach or backpackingcoach i think, has a video called is it a cave? where he shows a section of trail that looks much like that. 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. Most novices wouldnt know how to properly handle something like this, so it was probably someone experienced with computers. I wouldnt give mine out to my best friend, not even to my wife. Why did he leave them? Is this in dispute? Dogs are very independent here. But so much of this search/investigation was poorly executed. It would be interesting to see a map of possible mobile blackspots because it seems where ever they were IF STATIONARY then they were on the extreme edge or reception dependent on atmospherics. Or whoever deleted the photos may have overlooked to delete this one as they could have done it in a hurry as well. Hi Marie, Theres no evidence that points to the dog being with them. Take care. The white and red object on the left looks slightly like a cows head and what I took to be Kriss tousled hair on the left of her head now looks like the thumb and fore finger of her left hand pointing to the inside of the hut. So they hide a lot of the gang activity and downplay what happens, which exacerbates the problem. There is what appears to be a well trodden, narrow path to the left of her which passes behind her and enters a very dark area at the back right, which could be the cave. Perplexing to say the least. It IS strange that the attempted SOS calls were so few. They had more than enough evidence and leads to solve the case but they ignored so much of the evidence. "I saw a child get dragged down the river when he let go of his parents' hands. I wish we had the answers to your questions. That said, even if there is a structure there, it has been made clear that there are a lot of trails on the other side of the El Mirador that are used by the indigenes, so it wouldnt be surprising to see indications of these areas being used. and happened to Kris that would explain why Lisannes phone was first one used to make an SOS call. Everyone is already aware that there are many unfortunate possibilities of what could have happened to Kris and Lisanne. Im considering putting together a research team to visit Panama and further investigate the details of the case interviews, videos, mapping terrain, etc. I agree. Maybe they were forced by someone to go. Sure, anyone can do these things with a computer and specialized knowledge but with this level of competence? Often, they. Possibly ambushed and didnt have time? Many people in El Salvador permit their dogs to roam freely outside in the streets and forests. Instead, they think What words can I say to make my local population feel better? After all, locals elect these same authorities. Here are some ideas Ive speculated about. I see the nose and mouth and possibly and eye, like they were trying to hide from the girls or camera and peaking behind branches creepy. In this one its clear that Kris has her hand up, closed eyes and stuck out tongue. As a side note, if all of the photos are in the order in which they were taken, why do they put their hair up, and take it down so much? Whatever happened and if it did not include a third party must have been serious and traumatic because we live in selfie times and as can be seen from their earlier fotos they were in the selfie zone. The predator is methodical. Most people in Panama dont have the expertise, nor equipment to handle these sophisticated tasks. El despus, es pnico y preocupacin. Solvable: yes; but with each year that goes by less likely. Also mobile signals are better at night yet no calls were attempted. Especially the one where Kris is holding a water bottle 30-40ft from the photo-taker. THANK GOD SOMEONE IS SEEING WHAT I SEE. People began to suspect something happened whenthe dog Blue returned from the hike unaccompanied. I cover a lot of these things in my other comprehensive article regarding Kris Kremers Bones: There are simply too many variables involved to oversimplify the case with the conclusion that they got lost. They should be alive and flourishing today. The last half either had a wrong password, or simply no password at all was entered. For example, I visited numerous hostels in Panama and the hostels that have dogs usually permit their dogs to roam freely outside of the house and to come and go as they please. The photo to me appears that she simply is bending over to get the sun out of her eyes, with her right hand help up to shield the sun. Also, I live in El Salvador, less than 1,000 kilometers from Panama, which has many cultural similarities. I was clearly kept elsewhere and planted later. The dogs just do what they want to do. It also looks like that red item is around her neck as well. How long have Keir Starmer and Sue Gray been secretly cooking up their plot? You can bet your life if someone was with them at that point, then they were the culprits who had something to do with the girls disappearance. That and the deleted photo make me for first time in my studies of this incident start to suspect foul play, but well never know. Is the time that photo was taken known? There are vast cultural differences to account for, especially between men and women. Look for an ex-military man who may be the culprit. Only a handful of the pictures retrieved from the memory card showed clear images, with most showing near-complete darkness. Weird. It looks like there may be some red on her face too or other markings. These are all similar in so many of the cases in his Missing 411 series. Perhaps he gave some other persons a lift with the girls as is one of the stories out there. Im very curious Ive heard rumors but have never found verified information. They had planned a trip in the forest the next day, on April 2nd, with a local guide. I read extensively about this case and when I saw the above pic, I got the most eerie feeling. Sadly however, the Beaumont children are just three of around 2,000 long-term missing people in Australia. It belongs to the long green leaves we are seeing up there. Of course these generalities and cultural traits do not apply to everyone here. The police, the media attention, the suspicions on him. But they are hurt and they are lost. Have you looked closely at what Chris has labelled the insignia. Cheers. Depending on how many mobile towers there are the police should have information. Again NO SIGNAL! He even found pictures of the suspect and a local model wearing Kriss blue shirt right after the disappearance. Also, Im looking forward to reading the new book as well, particularly what Pitti has to say. The families are now working on having the womens' remains brought back to the U.S., he said. This was either something catastrophic or a developing situation due for example to them getting lost. Give me a link. Shame! It would be like a marker for anyone to see. Sorry to send so many messages Chris, but as a policewoman I have never liked to give up on a case.. Hello I dont see any confirmation from law enforcement either as to whether or not the white bones were tested for bleaching. Btw, phones will connect to emergency services with or without sim card being present. I know that their camera and mobile phone photos have been analyzed a thousand times by various people online but I also know that many people arent able to enhance the brightness, contrast, exposure and saturation in a professional graphics program. Someone in the comments put the link to your website thats how I found you! The mans face is clearly visible standing behind the rock with the red bags. 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. Perhaps the killer of Catherine Johanet knows more, Hi, u might want to watch this vid it has theories dat i think might giv more insights to this case, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pCaD8kRTwsI. There seems to be no pictures of the dog. Hi Nick, yes I would agree that the red object above is just decaying plant material. She turned around and they snapped a photo. Notice how Juan has actively injected false information into the public investigation, including a picture of 4 people standing in a pond with heavily photo edited faces (one of them has their head moved off of the neck in a very obvious edit). However, when theres monetary interests involved, especially within key industries I give those ulterior motives some weight and consideration. Their story captivated me for some reason. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your interest in the case. For a time, manysuspected Froon and Kremers never got lost on the mountain, but wereinstead victims of a crime in town; this later proved false. Haha, Im assuming this is a joke, right? Not everything is a complex conspiracy, people. I think Kris and Lisanne were two smart, savvy, levelheaded young women. This is a fake and the pixellation errors can be seen up close (the gap in the crook of her right arm is IN FRONT OF her). These photos all look very photoshopped. In this photo is another object (or two? View our online Press Pack. However, regarding Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon, Id need to know more about their personality to make this determination. I could be wrong, but to me this looks like it could be a hunting device of sorts, like a pit/catch trap. Thank you for your comment. What is clear is that on that fateful day the girls went out for a short hike and never came back. Thanks un advance, Lyn Carmichael. Who would do this, and why? They couldnt have been that far away from the return trail to Boquette. I have seen some gruesome stuff where a captor will smash the feet of a captive to prevent escape. Celebrity. It took us quite some time to get there, the authors explain to The Daily Beast. And the black mark on her face. It is clear they contributed much to this by their actions. For goodness sake, why do people make things up? So many questions and there is no clear starting place like a police report to read. We have no final police report only a lot of leaked info much second hand and multiple hand. When someone does finally find her, its the last people she would want to be found by. Then again, my brain may be playing tricks from staring at it too long. again, this has been superimposed on the scene and again her feet are obscured because she is not wearing boots. And thinking its more possible that another person with a bleachbath and a Laptop/PC is wandering the jungle in Panama just shows me how little people nowadays know how dangerous the outdoors can be. The blue thing on the ground looks like a blue tarp and that looks like a corner sticking out. The theories go from accident to a crime to a combination of both. This person was a local cleric. I bounce around a little and try to get to the crux of the issue. 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. Stop trying to read too much into it. He has collected much that is out there but still the majority is second hand and we have no information as to the voracity. We have no police report to read which its self may also contain errors. Basically akin to that in the movie the predator. While posing with sticking out your tongue means for a Dutch native you found something disgusting, especially while simultaneously closing your eyes. Its possible theres a painted insignia on the post to right of Kris. Were trying to raise $5,000 for gear, security, transportation and food. They had plans to meet men there as their boyfriends.Check men they used to Date or seen. Ive kept comments on this article open for civil and respectful discussion. Thanks for your consideration with this comment. You can even see the shadow of her han on her face. But because of their theatrics and ignoring the evidence, the story and curiosity will continue to keep this case alive. Hi Oliver, I do believe that theres enough evidence to conclude that some of the photos were graphically edited (photoshopped) but I dont think this photo was manipulated. No accident. But in the last year, several mass graves have been unearthed, revealing to the world a dark practice of human sacrifice which is thriving in the jungles of Panama. The theories Ive read seem too far-fetched to be believable. Jeroen Jumulet / Stringer / AFP / Getty Images, Blue returned from the hike unaccompanied. For what reason? Kris en esta foto, tiene sus manos atrs, que podran estar atadas o esposadas . You can see a kind of nose and lips. 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. Plus, corruption in Panamas government is rampant. At dawn the rain stops and she sets out. Maybe its just pareidolia, but i think its a manmade object. Which other objects in this photo look unnatural to you? 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Chris, I hope you and a team go but I also understand, in the present age of uncertainty, if you dont. Hi Jim, I appreciate your comments but please lay off the language of calling people fools. I see nothing extraordinary in this photo, without stretching imagination. Ive found that there are in fact two native type people visible in the night photos. Hopefully, this 2021 investigation can find the truth of exactly what happened.