Listen Now 💜 Ep 9: Serial Killer in Panama

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Witches,

Are you ready for another episode of True Crime Travelers?

Today's case takes place in Bocas del Toro, Panama. Which is weird because Panama is known as a super safe country.

According to Numbeo, as of mid-2024, Panama’s crime index is 42.9, which is lower than neighboring countries like Costa Rica and Colombia. Common crimes include robbery, purse snatching, pickpocketing, and theft from automobiles. Violent crime is less frequent, and tourists are rarely targeted...and there certainly aren't serial killers on the loose.

That's right, today's case is our first serial killer case...

But if you've been listening to our episodes, you'll notice that the majority of the deaths of travelers are done at the hands of friends or other travelers. This case is no different.

Episode 9:

Destination: Bocas del Toro, Panama

Imagine a tropical paradise where solo travelers turn to expats, living under the sun as digital nomads, business owners or retirees. Until one day, an expat serial killer arrives. Enter William “Wild Bill” Holbert—a man who used charm and deceit to lure his victims in, only to rob and murder them.

At the end of his stay, there would be a least 5 confirmed humans and one dog deceased.

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Goodcations in Panama

Every week, to balance our true crime karma, we introduce you to Goodacations -- these are vacations where you can leave a positive impact behind.

Goodcation of the Week

Study agriculture, biology and sustainability in the rainforest at the world's largest, sustainable eco-village in Panama! Many students are even able to receive official credits for school! Visit here.

Where are we going next week?
Next week, we are going to Emilia's home country of Mexico, just south of the border from San Diego, California. We will be following a young couple on their one-year anniversary in a tragic, unsolved case.

Just remember, we aren't here to scare you, we're here to prepare you.
We love you and travel safe.

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