Evaporated: Gone with the Gods Episode 7: The March Room
Dec 12, 2023
In this engaging discussion, Caroline Gardine, a dedicated journalist based in Japan, shares her insights on the mysterious disappearance of French tourist Tiffaine Veron. She highlights the eerie atmosphere of Nikko, a city grappling with a history of vanishings. The conversation dives into the struggles families face against indifferent police investigations and cultural biases affecting cases of missing women. Caroline also reveals shocking discoveries in Tiffaine's case, shedding light on the complex interplay of locals, authorities, and media in their search for answers.
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Tiffaine Veron's Disappearance
- Tiffaine Veron, a 36-year-old French tourist, vanished in Nikko, Japan, in 2018 after leaving her inn for a walk.
- She was last seen after 10 a.m. on July 29th, leaving behind all her belongings except her phone and the clothes she was wearing.
Initial Police Investigation
- The Tochigi police initially investigated Tiffaine's disappearance as an accident, citing a handkerchief found by the river as evidence.
- They overlooked crucial details such as her epilepsy medication and the fact she hadn't had a seizure in years.
Luminol Test and Police Inaction
- A luminol test in Tiffaine's hotel room revealed a large stain on the wall, possibly blood, but the police didn't investigate further.
- The stain's presence contradicted the accident theory, but police claimed it wasn't blood four years later, without explanation.