Murdered While Studying Abroad
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Guest Siobhan, tells the story of the mysterious death of Lauren Bajorek, a fellow student who died on her study abroad trip while in Seville, Spain in 2015. Many believe that Lauren’s death was not an accident and that there was some form of foul play involved. Siobhan had been acquainted with the man involved in Laurens death and describes her observation of him. Since Lauren’s tragic death, other women have come forward with similar stories surrounding this man within their study abroad programs.
If you or someone you know was victimized by Manuel Blanco Vela, send an email to desurvivorsspeakup@gmail.com
Siobhan's Instagram: @siowriter
Siobhan's website: siobhanbrier.com
Megyn Kelly's segment about Manuel Blanco Vela: www.today.com/video/young-wom...
The Chicago podcast about Lauren (season two is all about Manuel Blanco Vela): www.wbez.org/shows/motive/8c9...
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Studying abroad in Seville, Spain
03:55 - Seville, Spain
04:46 - Discover Excursions
05:30 - Manuel White
11:50 - Seville to Portugal
18:50 - End of the World
23:30 - Family visiting Seville
25:30 - Email with news of Lauren’s passing
27:07 - Official story
31:01 - Lauren’s mom
36:50 - rumors about Laurren’s death
37:30 - Lauren’s texts
39:50 - Gabrielle Vega
43:45 - Other victims
49:45 - Other cases on Manuel
54:40 - Article written
54:54 - Court documents
1:07:30 - Woman who worked with Manuel
1:09:49 - Toxicology report
1:11:00 - Who Lauren was
1:22:00 - Conclusion
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Her mom dying from a broken heart… ugh. This man needs to be stopped. I can’t believe he is walking the streets as a free man. What a horrible tragedy, thank you for this story and for sharing awareness.
this was a full-blown human trafficking ring!! it's so scary how easily people can be lured into this. Justice for Lauren, Gabrielle, and all survivors ❤
Yes that's what I was thinking
I agree. He ropes in younger attractive men to get women around them. Then makes the other men feel so cool for hooking up with girls and probably gets dirt on them.
LITERALLY as soon as she started getting into the meat and potato’s I was like no.. this is turning into a trafficking situation very quickly.
that was my first thought when she said she was invited on a trip for free and when she got there there were only men workers and women winners
that's not what human trafficking is. they aren't being sold. they are being assaulted by one creepy disgusting man.
I love that she had so many notes with her - you can tell she wanted to be as respectful and compassionate as possible to Lauren and the other women who were assaulted by making sure she got all the details right without leaving anything out. Great episode but heartbreaking 💔
that's also for legal purposes, she's protecting herself (which is totally fair and a good idea), for example she says "I don't want to represent her with these words" or she says she's quoting a person without necessarily agreeing with the words she's reporting.
My friend and I were SA’d in Italy on a study abroad trip. The police and hospital did nothing to help us and blamed it on us because we were drinking that night. Our school paid us to be quiet about it and left it at that. My teachers, who were our guardians on the trip, were more concerned that we interrupted their dinner with their wives on the night it happened because we needed someone to help translate with police. I am so glad someone is spreading awareness of the dangers of studying abroad, especially when young, Rest in Peace Lauren. ❤
This makes me want to cry, how can people not care
Just awful how you were treated
I hope you and your friend are ok and that the person who did this to you is punished. Take care
This is harrowing. It’s especially awful in a country where you’re just learning the language.
@@hxnnxh77it's spain, so probably not. :/ or, he was not punished for long
:( An old man who hangs out with younger women does NOT have fatherly intentions. I often see young women seeing old men as cute and pure, while that is far from the truth.
I am currently teaching English in Spain in the province of Seville and this story needs to be widely spread. Unfortunately, the ideas about women and sexual assault here are still so ancient and honestly disgusting. The women of Spain and visitors (and all women across the world) deserve better. We deserve to be able to enjoy life safely. Thank you for sharing❤
please be safe ❤
it’s funny how people from US are so easy to judge and generalize meanwhile they live in the country with the shortest maternity leave in civilized world 😅
@@aknaj89that has nothing to do with this conversation. Go take the bait elsewhere.
dont generalise a country. the ideas about women and assault arent ancient in Spain, Spain is one of the safest countries in the world, safer than anywhere in the US
In Spain we don't have an "ancient idea about assault". Almost every case of rape/sexual assault is done by immigrants, and we can do nothing about it (there was this recently case about a little 15 year girl who was g*ng r*pe by 4 immigrants, and due to our woke and socialist governmemt they only had to attend sexual classes. But the real Spanish hate it
“Your daddy has money I can tell” aka “I can tell there’s some reason you have grounds to not feel pressured into letting me take advantage of you” what a POS
Kudos to this girl for being so up front about how she feels!! Telling that man "you're a dog" in front everyone was the correct choice girl 🤣 and it's okay to be the only one in the room who stands on that shit because id rather be the only one seeing what's really going on than following the rest into danger
Exactly. Being outcasted by the others definitely saved her life, because the poking and insults would've escalated.
I think she’s the perfect person to tell the story because it DIDN’T directly happen to her. She’s able to be compassionate but also she’s removed too enough be almost impartial.
impartial? impartial on wether he was a creepy abuser or not???
i don't want to speak for them but maybe they meant removed idk
Best episode yet. Such a good story teller and genuine person. I’m so sad for everyone involved. Such a tragedy.
I also studied abroad in spain and was drugged and sexually assaulted in barcelona. a lot of the things that siobhan was describing resonated with me so much and she brought up details that I think I actually forgot about my situation until she put them into words. In a way it felt very freeing to hear a story so similar to mine
This story gave me chills. The guest is such a good storyteller, I could feel myself in her shoes.
Fantastic story teller. Make no mistake, there was a lot of pain and survivor's guilt in her voice. I cannot even imagine how painful all of this must be for those who knew Lauren. You can physically feel her emotions as she speaks and the way she told the story paints the picture so vividly.
Here a Spanish viewer and fan of your channel. I remember hearing this case on the news, but I don't recall media making a big deal about it, and I thought it was something terrifying. Now I'm feeling so shocked hearing this in such a clear way. Justice for Lauren and all the girls that have been assaulted
Yo tampoco recuerdo el caso pero es MUY FUERTE lo que cuenta esta chica, me pregunto si habló con la policía en su momento y dio todos estos datos porque es bastante chungo el tema.
Lo estoy viendo ahora y es una locura la situación. He buscado en Google el nombre del monstruo y es que no hay casi cobertura mediática. Es surrealista. Espero que estas chicas consigan tanto paz como justicia.
The daughter of my grandparents' neighbors, Martina Rossi (20), died in the same circumstances in Palma de Mallorca: she fell from the balcony while in vacation there. Spanish authorities closed the case as a s*icide, but two Italian prosecutors investigated, theorizing that she fell from the balcony while trying to escape a r*pe attempt. Two men, Alessandro Albertoni e Luca Vanneschi, have been charged with manslaughter, failure to provide assistance, and attempted SA, and are both semi-free at the moment. The fact that in both cases the cause of the fall was dismissed as an incident or worse and justice wasn't properly served is heartbreaking and infuriating.
Wow- Siobhan did such an amazing job with this. The respect and compassion she showed in telling this story was just beautiful. Rest in peace Lauren❤️
Rest in peace Lauren, I hope that this can help other people stay safe when travelling abroad. Always trust your gut, never leave your friends alone.
Honestly, when I first started watching this episode I remember thinking- why is this girl coming on here and talking about an experience that didn’t even happen to her. I’m glad I listened the entire way through. What a tragic death. What a tragic story. I hope all the women that were hurt by this monster receive the justice they deserve. Thank you for sharing this story, Siobhan. You have done a great job of sharing Lauren’s story with such compassion and respect.
I completely relate!!
I was thinking the same but after finishing the episode I can totally get why she wanted to share someone's else story.
I also went to Penn State - and I TOTALLY agree when you were discussing the weird feeling you have when someone says “Penn State girls are crazy. Penn State girls know how to party.” It’s not insulting. It’s not necessarily untrue. But it almost feels like their instantly characterizing you in a sexual manner. I’ve had many weird interactions like that, so I’m glad you trusted your gut and picked up on those subtleties.
Manuel is a psychopath and a murderer. He deserves to be behind bars and the government of Spain should be ashamed of itself. Thank you so much for sharing this story, I cried for this girl but it was so beautiful how her friends and family raise her up, it sounds like we need more women in the world like Lauren. I’m now living outside the US and have traveled a lot, and hearing stories like this makes me feel so lucky because there’s so many times I’ve been oblivious or not so smart, and actually Lauren sounds like she was really aware of what was happening and was just caught in the worst situation with the worst person.
She is truly the definition of a good person. She’s so thoughtful and careful with everything she says.
I’m a silent viewer but wow, this was such a great episode. I am so sad for Lauren’s mom, the whole situation is so unbelievably terrible. Siobhan is incredibly articulate and caring, the kinda girl you want as a friend. Thanks for bringing so much awareness to this, Lauren and all the other victims deserved so much more.
I’m a female that was an avid traveller in my early 20’s who used to tour with Contiki and have been SA’d while abroad. This story really struck a chord with me, especially since I visited Seville, Spain with a tour company geared towards a younger demographic. Thank you for bringing this to light. It’s so heartbreaking to hear about this case and all of the victims that were involved. May Lauren and her mother rest in eternal peace together. Let’s pray for justice and karma.
I hope you’re better now and that whoever did this to you is punished. Take care and be safe
This girl should look into survivor’s guilt. I worry she may be experiencing it
stop assigning people you see online that you don't know medical diagnoses. it's weirdo behavior.
if you want to actually be supportive of someone's mental health, kindly suggest they keep open communication with a mental health professional and use their services whenever needed!
@@__mcat.... its not a diagnosis, it's a common phenomenon? they didnt even say that she has it just that she should look into it. I don't understand why you are acting as if they said something offensive rude or out of line.
@@__mcatlike would the assumption not be that if she did look into it and did think it was applicable to her, bringing it up with a professional is the next step? not trying to make you feel bad or anything you (and OP) obviously only want the best for this person
@@__mcatthey didn’t do that though??? they said she “MAY” be experiencing it. meaning that it’s a possibility.
of course therapy should be encouraged, but OP is right- she definitely should look into it if she hasn’t already, and she should bring it up with mental health professionals.
@@__mcatyour response is weirdo behavior
what a smart and well-spoken woman. she was an excellent guest, and i'm grateful she shared this story
Siobhan is sharing such an important story. She might have not necessarily been directly involved but you can tell she’s in full support of the victims. Incredibly brave and badass.
I'm from Portugal (I actually came back from my study abroad year in China in the summer of 2015), the moment I heard that they told you that "Portugal is very dangerous" I literally gasped. I assume you were in the Algarve, I can tell you right now that if it was early and you didn't have a lot of drinks in you you could've gotten a cab (even walked, depending on the distance and where the bar was) to your hotel and nothing would've happened, just like your experience. These guys were isolating you in their bubble from day 1.
Juro, até me deu comichão ouvir dizer que Portugal é perigoso ainda para mais o Algarve (Lagos) 🫠 no máximo perigoso era a rua da Oura em Albufeira
Os fulanos queriam mesmo mesmo isolar as raparigas, assustador
@@margaridadomingues2tal e qual, qualquer português entende logo que eles só podiam ter más intenções... Que triste.
I got incoherently drunk by myself in Lisbon and still felt super safe. My uber driver kept asking if I was okay and made sure I got in my hotel safely. Portugal is one of the safest places I’ve been as a solo female traveller
@@animalover1211 yeah, obviously plenty of bad things still happen, but it's not a given at all that anything dangerous will happen to you if you go out at night alone
finally someone that know how to tell a story!
she was really respectful, gave so many good advices and you can tell that she's telling this cause she wants justice to be served.
Which i can't believe that Manuel is not in jail!!! that's crazy to me. The police just stayed with his version of the story and didn't investigate at all, that makes me so mad!
All of these girls deserve justice! 💜
The way you shared this story is incredibly moving, respectful, and intentional - You were incredibly mindful of Lauren, anyone involved, other victims of his, and the audience. The way you shared about this was incredibly compassionate. And it's true that you see stories of people in similar situations on TV / in a dramatized crime video, but this way of sharing made me truly see how they are lacking the respect and compassion. I pray they all receive true justice for the horrifying atrocities he committed
This has been my favorite episode so far!! She is SO well spoken & super respectful of everyone involved. Such a tragic story & hopefully justice will be served!!!
This made me cry. These poor girls… to me it sounded like he was scouting out the girls he found the prettiest to isolate them (giving out raffle tickets for an excursion) and it seems pretty obvious he took advantage of their vulnerability (being in a new place, limited language ability, limited trusted contacts near, ect). To me I got the sense Lauren was trying to escape him and possibly due to being drugged didn’t have full control of her body which may have led to her tragic fall. This is so sickening and I hope he gets what he deserves. May Lauren and her mother rest in peace ❤ Thank you for sharing her story and spreading awareness.
Phenomenal interview! Siobhan is such an articulate, captivating speaker and storyteller. Very proud of her for speaking up and sharing this tragic, heart wrenching story 💜
Well said, Will! Couldn’t agree more. Such a difficult topic spoken so flawlessly by a wonderful human. Siobhan you did a respectful job
Not sure if anyone else has the same idea, but the thing that comes to mind for me is that Siobhan may be feeling survivors guilt in the sense that she and Lauren both felt the same about Manuel and Siobhan was able to go home and Lauren couldn’t. Siobhan, you are so courageous to talk about your experience and speak out for Lauren and her family and any other victims, past or future. Dev, I feel like you’re 100% correct with what you said about Siobhan giving Lauren’s mom some type of comfort
Yes… so true ❤️🩹
I went with a school tour group to France and Spain in 2018 and I wish we were given more warnings about how dangerous places like Barcelona could be; I was grabbed on the street and almost pulled away by a random man and his friends and I just froze and didn't know what to do. A girl from another tour group that was partnered with mine started smacking his arm and yelling at him so she could pull me away back to the groups. She and a few others from that group became protective of me for the rest of the trip and I really appreciate their presence; as a victim of abuse, even if that man had no ill intentions, I was incredibly shaken by the experience.
Sounds like he definitely had ill intentions... Glad you were okay
Let's stop giving predatory men the benefit of the doubt. He clearly had bad intentions. I am happy to hear you are safe!
I cant imagine the pain of raising a child, especially your only child and seeing her grow up just for her to be killed for someone else's sick pleasure, it makes me sick. Rest in peace Lauren and her mother.
what a sad and insane story. the fact that disgusting “person” is not in prison and is probably on the run right now is terrifying
Hi! American here who lived in Spain the last 4 years, 2019-2023. Some thoughts: 1. a short note on Spain & SA & 2. a SUPER ALARMING DETAIL FROM THE VIDEO that would prove Manuel Blanco Vela committed SA.
1. Spain has been quite behind on sexual assault, which is so unfortunate, because Spain is a beautiful, liveable country with a lot of (oftentimes young) ex-pats moving in and out; Due to this, I can only imagine the high amount of false identities and victims that are out there at the hands of Manuel Blanco Vela & Spain's inadequate systems in SA. Anyways, there was a law made in effect (only JUST recently) last October of 2022, called ley del “solo sí es sí” - "only yes is yes." 2. What is said at the end, 51:10, that "[Lauren's] alcohol blood level was described as nearly comotose" raised HUGE ALARMING BELLS. If her blood alcohol level was so high, that young woman should have been going to the emergency room, called urgencias en Espana. IN NO WAY should she have been alone, in a much older man's room, NAKED, in a comotose state!!!! IN NO WAY, could she have given her consent under such conditions. Can this detail can be amplified, please? I am appalled, because Spain is a country that parades its healthcare system, so any likeminded person would insist that the mere fact that a test showed her alcohol level was so high, that is proof alone that she could NOT SAY YES to be NAKED that night, and not at the urgencias. Ugh. UGH!! This guy deserves to go to jail, like yesterday. Vete a la mierda Manuel Blanco Vela!
A last note- I have experienced the chaotic nature of dealing with Spain's systems (healthcare, police/bureaucratic, socially) in terms of SA, both personally and peripherally, and it is FUCKIN NOT EASY, especially in a second language. English level is still rather low nowadays (in Spain's capital I had to navigate all systems for SA completely Spanish, in 2022 😮💨) so I highly suspect in 2015-2017 (at the time of the video,) the victims would have 100% needed a Spanish translator to do almost anything. I LOVED how the speaker said it, "this guy thrived in a culture of silence" (1:00:00). My heart aches for the victims in this RUclips video and all those of the people affected by this predator who could not speak up for themselves while abroad, or those that had to leave without justice, without the feeling of the system wanting to hear them at all. And to those victims that did not get to leave Spain, like Lauren.
If someone told me not to tell people that Manuel wasn’t actually working for that company but he would take out and organize these large groups???? That’s the first thing coming out of my mouth to authorizes and people back home smh
Never went to college. Let alone studied abroad
This story really opened my eyes to the dangers young adults can be in without really understanding the severity or the grooming. Thank you for sharing! I greatly appreciate the courage to come onto the podcast to let us know.
What a gift you gave those who knew and loved Lauren who might not have been able to speak about it. The distance you had from it allowed you to do that for them. I really really commend you for doing that and taking the effort for someone you didn’t know.
you can tell Siobhan has a sweet and kind spirit. thank you for sharing Lauren’s story 🤍
This is the best episode you’ve ever shared. Siobhan, the way you told this story was incredible. You were clear, respectful, and empathic.
When I was 19/20 I was so stubborn on the fact that I would travel abroad. I spent a year just researching the best travel abroad programs. I never went. I like to think it was fate because I was homeschooled and so naive. My parents really didn't educate me on predators, yet I felt so capable and wanted the experience so bad. At 28, I am SO thankful I didn't go alone on a group trip by myself. Sometimes life has a strange way of sending you signs.
You can be preyed on regardless if you travel abroad or not. The majority of survivors are attacked by their partners. Just saying because your language is victim-blamey
It appears to me kickinitwithjess is just speaking of her naivete at that age and the fact, in retrospect, she would've been vulnerable, too,@@fawn2911- not "victim-blamey".
Hoping and Praying that this Manuel dude is brought to justice. Thank you for sharing this Siobhan! You're amazing! ❤
Another spanish subscriber here, I don’t recall this at all like, media didn’t say anything about the case. I found an article from 2019 saying that Manuel had to pay 73k to the family’s victim but nothing else, it says the girls were drunk. Infact, Leslie was on the verge of an OD and that was the cause of the fall. He was sober.
The case was archived shortly after without further investigation.🤦🏻♀️
Spanish police, a shame.
Thank you for amplifying and sharing these stories - I know it's hard to live in a state of feeling like you could have done more, but you are truly doing the most now to help the process of getting justice for Lauren and the other victims.
She did an incredible job of sharing this story. Thanks for coming on!
Hi! I'm from Seville, and I'm actually an English teacher, so I've been involved in an international environment for years. In my early 20s, I worked with many female English teachers who were doing internships and similar programs. I just can't imagine something like this happening to the wonderful women I've worked with. One thing I'd like to share is that, while experiencing the nightlife in my city as a local, I can say that we are not always safe. It's important to note that many international people arrive in Seville, and alcohol can become a tricky issue. We have a strong drinking and nightlife culture that can be very dangerous when you're in a vulnerable position, don't speak the language, and are very young. It breaks my heart that there are still individuals like that horrible Manu around, and this is not something that has been talked about locally. I wish we could do something to spread this story and raise awareness in our community.
What a horrible but well told story.
RIP Lauren Bakorek I hope you are at peace
The interviews just keep getting better. So awesome you're giving these awful tragic experiences a voice and a platform to share 😞❤
I have no words but I’m glad I listened😞 RIP to those who passed
I thank you for speaking up and advocating for Lauren!!! Endless thanks. Im so grateful
this was such a powerful & inspirating story. i studied abroad this past summer and i did not experiece anything of this sort but it truly has changed my perspective of telling people to study abroad. i have grown up in a very conscious environment of traveling in which we talked about “being alert” or “being on your toes” but until this podcast i really hadn’t learned the effects that this can have on someone similar to my age ( or geographical location) tbh and i really respected/honored how this was told.
This brought me chills to my spine... thank you for sharing this story.
Sending prayers to everybody involved
THANK YOU for giving these individuals a platform to help educate us on issues that are more common than we think
This man need to be put in jail he’s a disgusting human . My prayers go out to Lauren and all the victims 🤍 I never heard of this case thank you for putting light onto this
So respectfully shared. I would also like to share ..be careful on cruise ships. My friend and I friended an employee on a cruise ship in our early 20's. One night were were surprised to find him waiting outside our room. He coersed his way into our room .. thankfully we avoided his aggressive advancements and encouraged him to go out with us, just to get him out of the room! The next day he begged us not to report him because he was from a poor village and supported his family, and could lose his job. Knowing what i know now....we should have reported him.
this is one of the most important episodes of your podcast. Thank you to you and Siobhan for this. Sending love to all the survivors and of course to Lauren❤❤
the way this story was told was absolutely beautiful, but it is truly a heartbreaking story. i hope everyone involved finds some type of peace, and i hope one day he pays for his disguisting crimes.
Thank you for sharing her story
Thank you for sharing ❤
Thank you for telling Lauren’s story.
Siobhan you did a wonderful job explaining this story. Hopefully justice will be served because of you making people aware. I’m sure others like myself agree be proud of yourself 👌👍
i’ve just stumbled across your channel and i think it’s amazing what you do, how you bring awareness to things that can happen to everyone especially trafficking since anyone is at risk.
I studied abroad during summer so this was a video that was hard for me to get through. My friend also studied abroad during summer as well so it’s crazy that I saw this video pop up in my feed. It’s scary knowing there’s evil men out there who are capable of such heinous crimes and can get away with it. My deepest condolences to Lauren and her family. I’m an only child too so I could imagine how terrible it would be to have parents lose their only child. Thank you for sharing this story. It must’ve been really difficult speaking out about this but we really need more awareness. Travelling is scary, and it’s terrifying knowing that lives can be lost even through a school program. To all my fellow adventurers out there, please stay safe and be aware of your surroundings and who you talk to especially in a foreign country.
These women who spoke up showed so much strengh! I hope you know how proud you can be of yourself and how many other girls you safed from happening it to them!! ( and to those who are too scared to speak up, its fine! Perhaps one day you can speak about it. I send you much strengh!)
This is so dark and sad 😢 my condolences to Lauren’s family and my heart is with other victims and families involved ❤ it makes me upset and I want nothing more than to help and spread awareness.
This is so terrifying but so helpful. As someone who is very interested in traveling, I find myself frequently considering just up and going alone but I always know deep down how much of a mistake that would be.
sad that there was barely any coverage on this story. Rip to Lauren & thank you to the host/guest for this❤❤❤
im studying abroad in a couple of months, loved this episode!! it was helpful and made me more aware of potential dangers as a woman abroad ❤
Very captivating story. The interviewee is very articulate and considerate. I appreciate the bravery it took to come forward about Lauren's suspicious death.
My heart goes out to you and to all those affected by the tragic loss of Lauren Bajorek. It's incredibly important to shed light on such matters, and your bravery in doing so is commendable. May you find solace and strength in sharing your experience, and may justice prevail for Lauren and all those impacted by these heartbreaking events
this is a small world. i studied im sevilla last fall and my program told us and gave us a mini lecture on this story our first day
rest is peace lauren. and thank you siobhan for sharing her story and your own.
Such a beautiful way to honor Lauren and Lauren's Mom by telling the truth about what happened. Good job Siobhan. May Lauren and her Mom RIP.
I have an acquaintance who died in the hands of a serial killer and he was convicted. I don't feel I can openly talk about it because I knew her as a sweet and nice girl who I crossed paths in high school hallways and said hi to her here and there. I feel that because she was overweight and an immigrant added to that effect because I only saw 1 article about her on the TV with her mom crying and it was heart breaking. I feel that she was not honored enough. I dont want to step on anyones toes to her and her family. A movie was made but I couldnt bring myself to watch it.
Wow that was such a sad story. Excellent story telling. Glad mom & daughter are together now ❤R.I.P.
wow I hope she creates her own podcast her voice is everything
Thank you so much Siobhan for sharing Lauren’s story ❤
Also love you Dev! You have such an amazing podcast that you developed for yourself. Truly something to be proud of. I hope you are proud of yourself and give yourself credit because what you do is so cool.
I am blown away by this story and the courage of all these women who spoke up. Thank you sharing Lauren’s story.
Such a heartbreaking story. Thanks for being brave & telling it in such a respectful way to give a voice to Lauren, Siobhan. This man should not be free on the streets having access to more women. There needs to be justice for Lauren, Gabrielle, and all survivors. Talking about it is the first step to preventing more victims. Also, Devorah thank you so much for sharing these stories & giving people a platform. I am so impressed with what you have done with this podcast & it should honestly be one of the top shows out there because you really do an amazing job!
An incredibly powerful episode, well done
This story was told so well. Justice for Lauren and her mother.
I go to Penn state and wanted to do this exact program next summer :( Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this scary situation!!
Rip. This was not easy to listen to.
I pray to the girls. I went through something very similar and traumatic at 17 with an advisor that groomed me mentally.
I wish I could have spoken on it then, I commend you and all the women coming out on this.
God bless ❤
I’m studying abroad next fall😵💫 lovely to see this!
be safe out there ❤️
Just know the red flags and move accordingly. You’ll be fine.
stay safe! and i hope you enjoy your time abroad ❤
it's a blessing that you did see this story before you travel! her father had great advice "Be aware of people that pounce on you" "nobody wants to be friends that bad "and the number 1 rule...if you leave your drink unattended...LEAVE IT. Stay vigilant, trust your instinct and use your discernment :)
youll be okay! just keep your safety in mind 💖 but at the same time dont stress too much. really, just being cautious is the best thing you can do :)
Siobhan did a great job, just listening to her I can tell she has a good heart.
Lauren and Carrie will be in my thoughts today, I hope their loved ones have gotten support to cope with their grief.
This channel is so important, I was assaulted when I went to Spain in my hotel room. I was staying with 3 other girls at the time, it was a high school aged trip.
Thank you Siobhan for sharing the story of Lauren with us. I feel like it’s important to point out that anyone can be victimized at any point. No one is bulletproof in that sense or has all the defenses to survive someone with ill intent. I got chills when Siobhan said the part about the men seeing vulnerability in the young women where they couldn’t see it themselves. My experience echoes this and my heart aches for victims and survivors everywhere. And yes: the sisterhood is incredibly necessary.
I loved her as a guest. This was a tough story.
God bless her for speaking out and being so humble.
I live in Spain. I am gonna speak his name! Thank you for sharing these stories and Raising awareness.
So glad I found your channel! Thank you for giving all victims a place to share their stories and educate others.
This story brought chills to my spine. Thanks for sharing. Some people are really the devil.
Siobhan spoke so well, and explained things so respectfully for Lauren, Gabrielle and others. Justice for all these victims! May Manuel end up behind bars for the rest of his life.
such a great episode. i really can’t put into words how much i love this podcast ❤
as for manuel, i hope he receives eternal punishment on judgement day. may he never see the pearly gates. rest in love lauren & carey 🙏🏽
so scary but Siobhan has an amazing way of telling the story x
Thank you for sharing this story. ♥︎
What a creep!!! he knew you were onto him and he purposely annoyed you. I'm so angry listening to this.
So sorry for all the young ladies that were assaulted.
So sad for Lauren and Kerry 😢
Thank you Siobhan for being so brave to share your story and Lauren's.
Thank you to everyone who came forward. I pray you are all healing and are doing well in your lives. God bless you all. 🩷🩷🩷