The timeline reconstructed from the digital artifacts on the cell phones and camera maps a tragic descent from vacation bliss to absolute isolation.
The photos cease, but the evidence of their existence trickled in through other means. A backpack was found near a riverbank weeks later. Inside were the belongings of the two women: the camera, two phones, two bras, and a pair of sunglasses.
The initial photos from that morning show the pair smiling and enjoying the scenic views at the "Mirador" summit. However, instead of turning back, they continued past the summit into a more treacherous area of the cloud forest. By late afternoon, the first emergency calls to 112 were logged on their phones—none of which connected due to a lack of signal. Kris Kremers And Lisanne Froon All 90 Photos
Most of the 90 images are dark, out-of-focus, or blurry shots of the jungle at night. A few show the back of Lisanne’s head, some show pieces of red plastic (from a bag or poncho), and others show what appears to be rocks, leaves, or a riverbank. No bodies, no attackers, no clear “evidence” of foul play are visible, despite online speculation.
One of the most famous and debated images shows a close-up of the back of Kris Kremers' head, with her red hair appearing dry and clean. The timeline reconstructed from the digital artifacts on
| Source | What the photos contain | How they were released | |--------|------------------------|------------------------| | (RVD) | Pictures taken by Kris & Lisanne on the trail (self‑portraits, landscape, camp‑fire, etc.) plus later forensic‑type shots (footprints, clothing, GPS‑track screenshots). | Released to the public on 18 Oct 2015 after the investigation turned into a criminal case. | | Major news organisations (e.g., De Telegraaf , BBC , The Guardian ) | Re‑published the full set, often as a slideshow or PDF. | Usually under a “fair‑use” or news‑reporting exception, but they keep a watermark. | | Archival services (Internet Archive, Wayback Machine) | Snapshots of the original RVD page or news‑site galleries. | Useful if the original page is taken down. |
The remaining released night photos are chaotic: out-of-focus leaves, tree branches, and extreme close-ups of moss or dirt. The flash is so powerful that it creates a surreal, alien landscape. Inside were the belongings of the two women:
Skeptics argue the erratic nature of the photos, combined with the later discovery of scattered remains and a bleached pelvic bone, suggests a third party may have taken the photos to confuse investigators.
Here are some key facts and details about their disappearance:
The ministry released exactly 90 distinct images – a mixture of personal and investigative shots – as part of a transparency effort. That number is the same across most reputable archives.