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