Journalist Jonathan Spollen disappeared in Rishikesh, India in 2012, and though there’s still no evidence of his death, what was found where he went missing has raised many questions and keeps this cold case shrouded in mystery.

Jonathan Spollen Show Notes:

Jessica Ravitz ~ Freelance journalist and former senior writer for CNN Digital. Here is her CNN article that features Jonathan Spollen. 

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati (Sadhviji) ~ Renowned spiritual leader and motivational speaker. She lives at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. 

BBC article and video featuring police investigator, Kundan Negi. The article is titled, ‘I believe Jonathan is still alive.’

Amanda Vicary ~ True Crime expert and Psychologist




Astray Production Team:

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Caroline Slaughter ~ Host, Writer, Producer

Ankita Anand ~ Producer

Gabbie Watts ~ Supervising Producer

Tunewelders 

Jason Shannon ~ Composer 

Harper Harris ~ Sound Design, Audio Mixer




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Journalist Jonathan Spollen disappeared in Rishikesh, India in 2012, and though there’s still no evidence of his death, what was found where he went missing has raised many questions and keeps this cold case shrouded in mystery.Jonathan Spollen Show Notes:<a href="https://muckrack.com/roamingravitz">Jessica Ravitz</a> ~ Freelance journalist and former senior writer for CNN Digital. Here is her <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2014/06/06/world/asia/missing-in-rishikesh">CNN article</a> that features Jonathan Spollen. <a href="https://www.sadhviji.org/">Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati (Sadhviji)</a> ~ Renowned spiritual leader and motivational speaker. She lives at <a href="https://www.parmarth.org/">Parmarth Niketan Ashram</a> in Rishikesh, India. <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-38997873">BBC article and video</a> featuring police investigator, Kundan Negi. The article is titled, ‘I believe Jonathan is still alive.’<a href="http://www.amandavicary.com/">Amanda Vicary</a> ~ True Crime expert and Psychologist Astray Production Team:<a href="https://schoolofhumans.com/">School of Humans</a> // <a href="https://www.iheart.com/">iHeartRadio</a><a href="https://www.carolineslaughter.com/">Caroline Slaughter</a> ~ Host, Writer, Producer<a href="https://muckrack.com/ankita-anand">Ankita Anand</a> ~ ProducerGabbie Watts ~ Supervising Producer<a href="https://www.tunewelders.com/">Tunewelders </a><a href="https://www.jasontoddshannon.com/">Jason Shannon</a> ~ Composer <a href="http://www.harperwharris.com">Harper Harris</a> ~ Sound Design, Audio Mixer Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

How far would you go for enlightenment? Westerners have long been drawn to the spiritual mystique of India. While many find what they’re looking for and return home, some vanish without a trace or even end up dead. Astray investigates those who pay the ultimate cost in search of spiritual awakening.

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Jonathan Spollen

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