True Crime Travelers

Ep. 15 – The 3-Year-Old Who Vanished in Portugal: Madeleine McCann

Alexa West & Emilia Igartua Season 1 Episode 15

🛫 Destination: Praia da Luz, Portugal

In May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from a holiday resort in Praia da Luz, Portugal, while her parents dined just meters away. What should have been a relaxing family vacation turned into one of the most haunting missing persons cases in modern history.

Despite countless theories, worldwide media coverage, and a multimillion-dollar investigation spanning over a decade, Madeleine was never found. Suspects came and went, but no definitive answers emerged.

Then, in recent years, shocking new evidence has surfaced—including a convicted predator with ties to the area. Could this finally be the break investigators have been waiting for?


🔍 In This Episode, We Discuss:

⚠️ How predictable routines can make you a target—and why switching things up is key.

⚠️ The dangers of feeling “too safe” while traveling in familiar or resort settings.

⚠️ The bizarre twists and conspiracy theories surrounding Madeleine’s case.


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📌 Bonus Content:

Is this girl on Dr. Phil actually Madeleine McCann? Watch Here

Watch the full 60 Minutes Interview with the German Prosecutor: Watch Here


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