The Vanishing of Leidy Kaspersma

6 July 2025 - 37 mins
Podcast Series Ireland Crimes and Mysteries

A 26-year-old Dutch woman vanishes without a trace in rural Ireland. Her boyfriend waits 23 days to report her missing. What happened to Leidy Kaspersma?

In this episode, Nules explores one of Ireland's most enduring mysteries - the disappearance of Leidy Kaspersma in 1978. This case has remained unresolved for over four decades.

Here are 3 key elements of this baffling case:

- A Whirlwind Romance: Leidy meets Nicholas Wheatley on a ferry. Their relationship develops quickly, leading them to Ireland.

- The Last Sighting: Wheatley claims Leidy asked to be let out of the car on a remote road. He never saw her again.

- Unanswered Questions: Why did Wheatley wait 23 days to report Leidy mis...

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