Unchartered Waters: Ben Smart and Olivia Hope

In the final episode of Season 3, I delve into two young lives full of promise, a New Year's Eve celebration in the peaceful Marlborough Sounds, and a disappearance that has sparked debate for decades. Ben Smart and Olivia Hope's night should have ended without hiccup, until they made a decision to board a stranger's yacht and become the subject of one of New Zealand's most contested criminal cases. In this episode, I take a look into the fateful night, the man at the centre of the investigation, and the controversial conviction that followed. Was justice truly served, or does the case hold deeper secrets? ★ To see todays case photos head over to the Cup of Coffee and Crime Facebook Discussion Group★ To support the show and keep me caffeinated, you are now able to Buy Me a Coffee :)★ Follow me on Tiktok for weekly bitesize cases Music from #Uppbeat :https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/midnight-strollLicense code: OCHNSIEQIVR5SLQ7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Hey Coffee and Crimers, I'm your host Belle, and once a week, join me with your favourite cup of coffee as I bring you true crime cases from around the world; some you'll know, some you won't.From closed cases to cold cases, from mysterious disappearances to cover-ups, from the sinister to the surreal, you'll find them all here on the Cup of Coffee and Crime Podcast.** My goal is to share these cases with respect & sensitivity for the victims & their families. I prioritise thorough research, accurate information, and avoid speculation or sensationalism. **Each episode is dedicated to remembering the victims and learning from their stories helping us all stay as safe as we possibly can.Thanks for joining me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.