
On this week’s episode Beth covers the mysterious death of George Allen Smith… A celebration meant to mark the beginning of forever ends in silence, confusion, and a question no one can seem to answer: how does someone simply vanish in the middle of the night… surrounded by people? What follows is a death ruled one way, challenged another, and shadowed by details that refuse to sit still.
And then, Bettina shares the unsettling thought that no matter how you’re getting where you’re going… you may not be alone. A presence felt, not seen. A certainty that someone else is there, sharing the ride, watching the road unfold.
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Episode Resources (True Crime Portion)
1. Wikipedia: Disappearance of George Smith https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_George_Smith Comprehensive overview, timeline, and references to investigations (updated as of 2025).
2. CBS News / 48 Hours: “Murder at Sea? The Case of Missing Honeymooner George Smith” (Updated Sept. 13, 2025) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-at-sea-the-case-of-missing-honeymooner-george-smith/ In-depth report with family interviews, timeline photos, and details on the FBI investigation closure.
3. CBS News: Timeline of the Disappearance (Updated Sept. 11, 2025) https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/timeline-the-disappearance-of-george-smith/ Visual timeline with photos and key events.
4. Cruise Law News: “Two Decades of Injustice: Looking Back at George Smith’s Disappearance” (Oct. 1, 2025) https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2025/09/articles/disappearances/two-decades-of-injustice-looking-back-at-george-smiths-disappearance/ Detailed critique of the cruise line’s handling and ongoing family advocacy.
5. Candid Cruise and Travel: “The Unsolved Mystery of the George Smith Cruise Disappearance” (Sept. 26, 2025) https://candidcruisetravel.com/the-unsolved-mystery-of-the-george-smith-cruise-disappearance/ Summary of events, theories, and impact on cruise safety laws.
6. CT Missing People Substack: “20 Years Ago, Another CT Man Disappeared from a Cruise Ship” (Feb. 2, 2025) https://ctmissingpeople.substack.com/p/20-years-ago-another-ct-man-disappeared Connecticut-focused update on the case’s 20-year mark.
7. Vanity Fair: “Honeymoon Over” (Original 2006, referenced in ongoing coverage) https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2006/04/george-jennifer-smith-royal-caribbean-cruise-honeymoon Early investigative piece on the night of the disappearance.
8. Additional Supporting Articles:
• Cruise Law News archives: https://www.cruiselawnews.com/tags/george-smith/
• International Cruise Victims: https://internationalcruisevictims.org/stories/george-allen-smith-iv/
Episode Resources (Paranormal Portion)
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The 12 Most Haunted Ships in the US: Ghost Stories from America’s Historic Vessels
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Ghosts of the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California – Legends of America
GHOSTS OF FLIGHT 191 — American Hauntings
https://theenlightenmentjourney.com/ghost-trains-legends-of-haunting-locomotives/#google_vignette
Ghost Trains Around The World (Including Lincoln’s Funeral Train) – Grunge
Ghost Train Stories Around the World: Real or Legend?
10 Of The Most Haunted Cars In Automotive History
Famous Cursed & Haunted Cars | Most Famous Spooky Cars
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