Chapter

The Mystery of the Galapagos Island Murders
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1:03:54 - 1:08:25 (04:30)

The documentary explores the mysterious disappearance of the Baroness and her two lovers on the Marchena island, with two bodies discovered later and the question of who was responsible for the killings still unanswered.

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A documentary showcases the mummified bodies of a sea captain and his assistant discovered on Marchena Island after their boat malfunctioned or ran out of gas causing them to become stranded.
1:03:54 - 1:05:48 (01:53)
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Marchena Island
Summary

A documentary showcases the mummified bodies of a sea captain and his assistant discovered on Marchena Island after their boat malfunctioned or ran out of gas causing them to become stranded. The island, located 60 miles northwest of its nearest Galapagos neighbor, has no fresh water sources.

Chapter
The Mystery of the Galapagos Island Murders
Episode
36: An Island Murder Mystery. Galapagos National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark
The article from Friedrich's letter caused confusion over who was responsible for the Baroness' disappearance.
1:05:48 - 1:08:25 (02:37)
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Baroness disappearance
Summary

The article from Friedrich's letter caused confusion over who was responsible for the Baroness' disappearance. Margaret intended to publish Friedrich's writings into a memoir.

Chapter
The Mystery of the Galapagos Island Murders
Episode
36: An Island Murder Mystery. Galapagos National Park.
Podcast
National Park After Dark