In 2004, 14-year-old Max DeVries disappeared while on a family vacation in Aruba. What started as a relaxing trip took a tragic turn when Max went jet skiing with a man he had recently met at their resort—and never returned. Hours later, the man came back alone, injured and with a story that raised troubling questions.

Authorities ruled that Max was likely lost at sea, but inconsistencies in police statements and unanswered details have fueled doubt for years. In this episode, we break down the timeline of Max’s final day, the investigation that followed, and the lingering mystery that continues to haunt his family. Was it a tragic accident—or something far more sinister?

Anyone with information about the disappearance of Max Devries, please visit www.maxtothemilions.com. Also, join the Facebook page Max to the Millions to support the cause of getting this case reopened.

RESOURCES:

"Never Seen Again" (Paramount Plus):
S5 E1: Max Devries: Nightmare In Paradise P1

S5 E2: Max Devries: Nightmare In Paradise P2

"Still Missing" S6, E5, "The Stuff of Nightmares" (Investigation Discovery)

"Family wonders what happened to missing boy" (The Oakland Press)

"He Vanished While Jet Skiing with Sketchy Man He Met on Vacation: What Happened to Max DeVries?" (Mile Higher Podcast)

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MISSING IN ARUBA: THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MAX DEVRIES