In this episode, Abby covers the mysterious disappearance of George Smith IV, a 26-year-old newlywed who vanished from Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas during his Mediterranean honeymoon in July 2005. A suspicious stain beneath the couple’s balcony, conflicting accounts of George’s final hours, and questions about the people last seen with him have fueled years of speculation over whether his disappearance was a tragic accident or something more sinister.

Before we get into the case, we talk about Abby getting engaged and designating Ally as her flower girl, the continued injustice of dealing with acne as adults, and Ally’s latest TV obsession, Hacks—which has officially made her list of the top 10 shows of all time. At this point, Ally’s TV obsession of the week should probably be its own segment. Abby also discusses her love for Married at First Sight.

Story starts: 10:45

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Sources:

• CBS News/48 Hours: Murder at Sea? The Disappearance of George Smith
• CBS News: Was a Connecticut Man Who Disappeared During His Honeymoon Cruise Murdered at Sea?
• ABC News: Honeymoon From Hell—Husband Vanishes at Sea
• ABC News: New Details in Case of Honeymooner Lost at Sea
• CNN: Mystery at Sea—George Smith Disappearance Transcript
• U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation: Cruise Ship Safety—Examining Potential Steps for Keeping Americans Safe at Sea
• Fox News: Where Is George Smith?