For many young travelers, a gap year is a chance to explore, to grow, to feel free. For Grace Millane, it was all of that and more. She had already crossed continents, shared daily memories with her family, and embraced every moment of her journey. But in Auckland, New Zealand, a simple date would mark the beginning of her final known hours. When Grace suddenly went silent, those closest to her knew something wasn’t right. As investigators retraced her steps, a chilling picture began to emerge, one that would leave an entire country asking how something like this could happen. If you or someone you love is experiencing domestic abuse, you’re not alone. Help is available through the following numbers In the United States National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text 8878 In the UK 0808 2000 247 In Australia 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 792 In South Africa 0800 150 150 If you would like to donate to the charities mentioned in this episode: Visit Love Grace at https://www.lovegrace.co.uk/ to donate  https://www.lovegrace.co.uk/donate Visit the White Ribbon Campaign at  https://www.lovegrace.co.uk/donate A huge Thank You to our team: Listener Discretion by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Edward October ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Research & Writing by Lauretta Allen Executive Producers Nico & Jesse of The Inky Pawprint ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theinkypawprint.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/nov/07/grace-millane-trial-cctv-footage-shows-uk-backpackers-final-hours https://www.the-sun.com/news/32364/grace-millane-inside-blood-stained-hotel-room-where-brit-backpacker-was-strangled-to-death-by-tinder-date/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Millane https://youtu.be/QSwuN4pgTmw?si=53XtPF74rqZx7xOG https://youtu.be/uP3lSc3jwMw?si=0Wk5cYYmBf7-UmG7 https://youtu.be/qvrTGrQZtSs?si=iBoAQ78eM30ewGXq Faking It: Season 1 Episode 1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1125339782/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1135744594/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1133440647/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1126113738/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1217485915/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1217485905/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 (rough sex article) https://www.newspapers.com/image/1126158104/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1126153960/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1159276964/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137086337/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/512871617/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1217468266/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1217353512/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1137052189/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1133183143/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1128428887/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1126025057/?match=1&terms=%22Grace%20Millane%22 https://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6628&context=jclc https://historyandpolicy.org/policy-papers/papers/the-rough-sex-defence-lessons-from-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices