Missing in paradise: Woman vanishes from Bahamian yoga retreat | Banfield

[@elishasmith4640]

I saw a video of a woman who was going on vacation by herself and she had her hairdresser sew an air tag into her weave just in case anything happens to her apple can trace her. That's what woman traveling alone need to consider doing.

[@HealingSavage999]

I saw the same video. Sad but, smart

[@Lilith_Nightshade]

I saw that also. It's shameful that the world has come to this.

[@SA-ey6nt]

​@@Lilith_Nightshadeit was never safe

[@Lilith_Nightshade]

@SA-ey6nt I never said it was safe. Nowhere is 💯. The fact that at this point, travelers having to resort to placing tracking devices on their PERSON INCASE, they go missing is a result of the world's steady decline into a wicked and shameful state. It is really sad. I wish this was not so. ✌🏼

[@SA-ey6nt]

@@Lilith_Nightshade The only difference is now they have that option as opposed to back in time

[@meghan42]

Frightening. I'm glad her family has gone there to look. i find it alarming that no posters of her have been put up anywhere.

[@EmancipateMee]

@@meghan42 You people always talking foolishness online. That woman story is all over social media and main stream media in the Bahamas.

[@billgreen1861]

​@@EmancipateMee Yes, social media all over the world, where no one can do anything. It needs to be posted locally so that those who live in and around that area can help. And not that it matters, but, not everyone has social media accounts. I, was just there, got back two days ago and I didn't know until now.

[@EmancipateMee]

@@billgreen1861 thats all over our news

[@NakaMichi-td9xx]

That's actually not true. They don't use posters. There are giant digital billboard around the island as well as digital bulletins in circulation. Not every country's protocols are the same as the United States. America's track record pales in comparison to most countries when it comes to law enforcement!

[@EmancipateMee]

@@billgreen1861 I am Bahamian and I saw the flyers.

[@Emilio743-e1h]

😮😮😮, these yoga retreats are becoming infamous for their mysterious disappearances; a couple of years it happened in Guatemala !!

[@StellaKnights]

was that the kayak incident ?

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

​@@StellaKnightsno thats yet another one

[@charmiemala]

I was thinking the same thing

[@tonimt1712]

Sacrifices

[@anap847]

Exactly, And the funny thing, none of the staff or the people in the resort wanted to talk similar here 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@bookbag6432]

I love Brian. He really just goes everywhere.

[@AmericanObserver-kq7ye]

I like him too. He’s a great reporter to have flown to the Bahamas to cover this story. I believe that he did an extensive investigation of the mass school shooting in Texas.

[@maryamhoffmann6571]

Yeah Bahamas sounds horrible

[@trixie2675]

I was in the Bahamas and right next to the Atlantis is the Rio. I stayed there and I was with my husband and every single time he left my side they were trying to give me drugs or pick me up and I just said no nobody harmed me. The water is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever been in very strong waves, but this makes me sad. You could never be alone as a woman there absolutely not. I feel so bad for the family.

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

Oh no..

[@missj8145]

Wow. I would not be shocked if they are spiking womens' drinks.

[@dolphingirl4265]

Yesss. This happened to me as well in the Bahamas. I was there visiting on a cruise. While off the boat at a beach, Several men kept trying to get me to go on what they called “the party boat “ with them. Another man kept asking me to stay all night off the boat with him and wouldn’t take no for answer ! I was like: HE🏑🏑 NO!! Do I got STUPID written across my forehead!

[@sunshineb-d5006]

😮Wow I'm glad you were safe.

[@naturalbeauty4734]

​​@@dolphingirl4265Crimes against women are WORST!! in America 👏

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Id say its dangerous that, seemingly, theres nothing happening about the woman missing ? The staff person sounded flat

[@honeybadger3570]

Agreed

[@StellaKnights]

they dont want the bad publicity

[@echob6349]

That was not a staff person. That person he gave his business card to was a student.

[@bethsheba7]

It's a man missing

[@AT-zl6dk]

So true & sad as ever

[@StellaKnights]

not another one , not the first woman to go missing from a yoga retreat , remeber the woman lost from a kayak trip at a yoga retreat and the friends all flew home acting like nothing happened

[@CupcakeBeauty24]

Exactly...these yoga retreats are turning into crime retreats

[@Kelly-qc9wc]

You would think all of these places would have cameras ...

[@Ryellefrench]

Yes I remember

[@Ryellefrench]

Both girls were colored women

[@mareebelrose6095]

@@Kelly-qc9wc They are private owned. The Bahamas has always been a place where foreigners can get away with crime. Paradise Island is privately owned!

[@courtlandacklin1985]

I would never go there the lack of concern is crazy

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

Or Mexico 🇲🇽

[@JoeL-xk6bo]

This is how it is outside of the USA. Everyone take our level of law enforcement and "civilization" for granted.

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

@@JoeL-xk6bo the US is one of the most dangerous places though, with all the resources, women disappear every day without a blink of a lid.

[@nikkis8102]

Yep. They have missing posters for other people and not her.

[@alwayssmiles5990]

Exactly!!!!​@@Natasha-oz6ik

[@mslady1230]

Women need to stop going away to these Islands alone period. Stay on the resort and always have others around you. I wouldn't travel anywhere now, it's not the climate for it, things are to bad and wicked now period, it's sad, but it is what it is.

[@porshataylor-ee5ri]

Agree!!!!

[@JB-pe2yn]

​@@jstanders6973 😂 way to really enjoy life

[@pilar8ful]

@@JB-pe2ynnothing funny about this. Women really are second guessing enjoying life due to fear. That’s really not funny!

[@marcellacantoni8128]

would you EVER say that to men? women should be able to walk alone in the world PERIOD. maybe men should be the ones to stop attacking women.

[@carefulconsumer8682]

That island and Jamaica re very dangerous. Be careful. Do not let the beauty of the scenery fool you.

[@charles9573]

They seem very unconcerned in the Bahamas about her disappearance! Woman shouldn't be traveling alone like this...too dangerous!

[@rydapin]

Because it's extremely rare for anyone, let alone an American tourist to go missing there. Locals take it as meh, maybe she wants to disappear.

[@LORD_HYBRID]

They dont want to mess up the tourist money

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

​@rydapin doubt that. Lets assume this woman is hiding? Sad.

[@KM-iz6sg]

Many years ago I wouldn’t think twice about traveling by myself, but not now and definitely not to any of these islands; even with a group of women.

[@rydapin]

@Jamesgalc-gs8wu I won't say hiding, but if she's missing, start at that retreat that is run by FOREIGNERS and not the Bahamian people.

[@user-st6nt4ou6f]

Is this a cult type situation ? I mean the people there are unaware someone is missing, or haventbeen made aware ? No obvious efforts to alert that someone is missing?

[@jmo2104]

No it is not a cult. It's a beautiful peaceful retreat place. It's not the ashram. It's the drug trafficking On the island.

[@morena012]

The drug trafficking plus the sexual predators that found their operations place.

[@Uncaged_cricket]

Shivananda IS a cult.

[@bbeloveth53bahtgad37]

Everyone seemingly walking around head lala land. Meanwhile a person missing right under their noses 😢

[@yayareapurp]

There is a case in the Bahamas of…. Brian: im going

[@TianaShanteWashington]

😂

[@MsTropicalRookie]

😂😂😂

[@citizencoy4393]

Soooo were her bags missing? When was she last seen? Did she have flight that was missed? How did she arrive and depart from the location? I have so many questions! I visited Atlantis years ago and when I left Atlantis some locals warned me of what to do and not do . I got spooked and just stayed close to the beaches outside of Atlantis.

[@vintagejaki751]

What kind of warnings? I'm going to the Bahamas in a few weeks. Now I'm not sure.

[@mommynab]

​@@vintagejaki751stay on resort unless with a resort sponsored tour group

[@echob6349]

@@citizencoy4393 Her bags were still in her room. She had 11 more days of training. She left evening prayers at 10pm on the 19th. When she didn’t show up for class at 6am the next morning. Staff called her parents then called the police. There is only one way in and one way out, by water taxi opposite of the beach side. There are no roads. However 1/2 a mile walk down the beach is Atlantis. In the past, people have left the ashram and gone to Atlantis or wherever nearby to party or gamble and have shown back up a day or two later. Usually people who have been forced by their families to attend the ashram for various recovery reasons i.e. addictions, traumas etc. The staff did not freak out because this is common and they were hoping she would just show up again.

[@marialoves2talk]

It looks beautiful. There was another woman went missing on a trip a year ago while rafting, etc. Sounds very fishy. Women we aren't safe traveling alone. Prayers go out.

[@mfinn7880]

Brian Entin is a great, trustworthy reporter 👏 always does his "homework" & "due diligence" 🙄 👏

[@bookbag6432]

She's right next to the beach, I'm thinking she must be in the water. I'm also guessing there are probably no cameras on the resort or surrounding areas...

[@francespelletier175]

Was thinking the same! Maybe a possibility she went out in the water for a swim and drowned?

[@jenstrack4179]

@@francespelletier175 I read that they tracked her phone into the water. Unsure if that is true though.

[@justjulez5838]

I agree. The waves can be very strong in that area and you can't nrace your feet because the sand is soo soft

[@sandranynj7118]

I have been to Paradise Island twice. It is small island full of men that try to drug women in drinks and stalk, especially sitting in lobbies of the hotels and following them. I am from NYC so I was extra cautious and stayed in resort and frequented highly populated tourist places. Never be nice and trust the local guy who will pretend to "like" you. It seems to be accepted by all if you wander off. One women bartender at the resort said to me as I returned from a day in my room sunning on the balcony "I was wondering where you where, I though he took you away some place and killed you."

[@IndigoCosmic]

😮

[@NezterBedford]

Thanks for your testimony @sandranynj7118! Many need to hear of your experience there. You are cautious, conscious and smarter than many. Disturbs me to know how clueless many of us are this season. I am from NYC too.

[@morena012]

Wow!

[@Galehall]

😮

[@quelleym4265]

Lol what do y’all get out of lying like this? Just stop

[@fantasip]

Cred to Brian Entin, he's just such a really great reporter/journalist 👏

[@summerking3333]

They aren't going to put flyers. One because it's bad for business 4 them that a tourist is missing. Thar would cause alarm. But 2 if there is an on going investigation they don't want to draw attention if there is a person of interest.

[@yvettemurphy8978]

am a resident here and this gat me scard 😢 praying for her safe return 🙏🏿

[@theresehopkins1581]

Thank you NewsNation for reporting this!!❤❤🙏 The fact that noone there knew........🤔

[@athorpe630]

They are so nonchalant almost like it's nothing.No flyers,no nothing. Please don't support places that don't support us when things happen like this.And never go alone.

[@kimone99]

So many women seem to vanish from these yoga ‘retreats’. They need to highlight this on the NEWS more

[@JAHtony1111]

Interrogate everyone at the ashram there during her stay. Including those who left the island. Looked like mums the word there to me. Yoga my foot.

[@shannonlee8864]

Poor girl.. my heartbreaks for her and especially her family her mama must be going nuts.. id lose my mind if any of my babies went missing..how scary.. yikes..if she didnt drown then someone took her kidnapped her.. i hope to god she is brought back home safe ... how frightening...praying

[@geoffreyholliday1971]

No one was even searching for her lol

[@doreenm8693]

I pray for this young woman’s well being and location.

[@ROBINstrawBERRYwine]

Always love 💕 when Brian does a report,what a stellar job 🥰

[@marlielaurent]

Thank you for making this case known

[@dankavanaugh7255]

Was there lastweek and walked into this ashram while on my walk. It’s about a 10 mins walk from Atlantis. Wednesday in particular was very windy, and the currents were strong. The area where this ashram was situated had pretty strong tides. Possible she went in the water

[@ms4687]

Not much information to this story. Did she disappear from the retreat or go off somewhere else during her stay. Something is not adding up!

[@hersheyssmith2104]

It’s not safe to travel alone, best to travel with a buddy and don’t go to places or areas that are sketchy and don’t trust people around you. Be always vigilant

[@laurac9857]

I hope her family has money or resources to go out there and lok themselves. Im afraid rhey aren't going to get much help from locals or authorities

[@sparkle3000]

I don't trust any of these so called spiritual or yoga retreats. Not even where I live. I hope they find her. 😢

[@LoveToday8]

I'm so happy Taylor's story is getting media attention. I'm praying for her safe return.

[@denisedawson1085]

This is so heartbreaking. 🙏

[@MarianLivingLife]

This is scary. I was thinking about going on a solo retreat at some point. Am reconsidering it. Have heard lots of scary stories about people disappearing on Cruise ships too so that’s always been off my list!

[@africanbeauty7]

No one really disappears on a cruise ship. Let’s be for real. Those people usually get too drunk and fall overboard because they decided to climb over the railing or they are killed by their partner. Been on 7 cruises and taking 2 more later this year. Never felt unsafe at all

[@brendayoung6738]

Out there walking alone it could be somebody staying right there on that island

[@Peter-kk6rg]

Other people missing on the Island

[@DR-cr3zo]

Ive been there a few times .You are not alone there. You wake up early, eat together, practice yoga together all day in a group. The only time you are alone is when you sleep. That is when she disappeared in the night. My guess is she went for a night swim and drowned.

[@BookwormtoBookworm]

This is scary bc I travel alone like this often.

[@AS-xn7nr]

Me too. I’m 41 and was an avid solo woman traveler. I stopped last year, don’t know if I’ll ever resume 😔

[@PlayoffModeGoated]

Stop traveling out the county alone. It's dangerous enough in America..

[@taraking8555]

Just use discernment and prayer. If it happens it can happen in the US too. Prayers for Taylor and her family 🙏🏾

[@questionresearch8721]

I remember when my cousin was asking me to go on a retreat like this and I told her no. I know what those entails and I dont need any tangible proof.

[@Jen-je3jo]

You really are taking vacations at your own risk now.

[@Sushi2735]

I would never in a million years travel to ANY of the islands alone. In fact I wouldn’t travel there period! I fly to Brittany France, where my BFF and her husband fetch me, and I am not a woman alone. Please please be careful!

[@celestesenters1052]

tourism is coming to a grinding halt in light of all these unanswered attacks on tourists They are right up there with Haiti now

[@nikaneekz.]

You are literally talking garbage. Hush. We don't even know if it's a crime yet in this case

[@alwayssmiles5990]

​@nikaneekz exactly....could even be a swimming accident..her phone was found on the beach...thats what mos people do when they go in the water...leave their phone on the beach ay

[@MissCatMiami]

WOW😢😢😢😢 so sad

[@greenbyrdd8308]

Well, there goes their business. No way, I would visit there or anywhere else in the Bahamas. Prayers up for her family.

[@honeybadger3570]

Stunningly gorgeous... and no one knows nothing 🧐

[@1drummer172]

😢Bahamas and Jamaica are not on my list of places to visit. Ever.

[@behindtheessence]

I’ve been to Jamaica solo 4 times. It’s about using common sense in all places you go … She should’ve done more research and talk to someone actually there ahead of time.

[@nikaneekz.]

Yeah don't come.

[@lamanthamaycock3955]

There is no road access to the yoga retreat, only boat access and I am certain the retreat provides its own private transport to and from the location.

[@theadrenalizedartist6843]

We are praying for the safe return of this beautiful soul spirit that you have given us back to her family and friends. We want answers about what’s happened to this young lady. There ought to be flyers throughout the island, and there needs to be international attention drawn to this case. I’m praying that there is a good resolution to all of this.

[@joniweaver7394]

Thank you guys, for bringing Taylor Casey's story to the forefront. I find it strange, unusual but also, sad that no one seems to be aware of her having gone missing. 🤔 The retreat is continuing on with business as usual . I also noticed, there were no posters or fliers of her posted anywhere. It's as if, she was never there.🤔 What's so concerning, like her mother previously stated, is that this is "out of character" for her daughter. This is why her mother also said, that she believes her daughter is in danger. 😟 Here are my questions? What if Tracy Casey actually, never made it to the retreat?🤔 Can anyone verify that she made it there? Did she sign a guest book? Has a timeline been established? Has anyone found any of her belongings?....other than her cell phone? Speaking of which, why was her cell phone found on the beach? Something is not adding up here.🤔

[@Myraisins1]

This reminds me of the Asian girl that also went missing last year at a yoga retreat. Was it in Central America somewhere?

[@kathleenvance8792]

If it was for money there would have been a ransom note. Otherwise, it implies ...something very bad. I'm praying for that woman. 🙏🏼

[@alison5009]

To be fair, I’ve been to Nassau. Paradise island/Atlantis is nice, but the town part is pretty sketchy…and that was over 20 years ago!

[@bisquitngroovy]

They’ve done a lot of improvements recently especially at the cruise port area. It’s not unlike many of the other islands so I could take it or leave it. The water is just stunning though.

[@itsjustmecomejoin8047]

Was there any video surveillance from the retreat of her leading up to her disappearance?

[@user-np3zc1ps9w]

Too dangerous to travel alone

[@thesheshed1775]

This reporter is quite unprofessional. Im sure she had time to pratice the pronunciation of the location. It almost seemed like she lacked a bit of decorum in that moment also.

[@theginge.]

Glad this case is getting coverage it needs more though,i hope shes found safe & alive or just found atleast,i was going to book the bahamas the same island for 2025,im looking elsewhere now the stunning sights sometimes are jst not worth your safety

[@amandasookhoo6845]

Prayers💔🙏🙏💔😥😥

[@alison5009]

Ashleigh is more and more unprofessional. 😢

[@aprilb1920]

Maybe it's just me, but the female news anchor doesn't act concerned.

[@karenavey2183]

He.

[@amaurimangum1907]

I’m hoping that Taylor is safely found ❤, Bring her home ! Never travel alone.

[@tlm3646]

This needs more attention and why aren't the police or anybody searching for this woman??

[@AT-zl6dk]

That is so eerie to be in another country and visibly see that there are no alerts to find a missing person…

[@lizbrown8560]

Wow it’s sad people are just oblivious to this

[@Ros-s6l]

God bless Brian for his effort.

[@gulleyg]

Sick world hate it sometimes hope she’s ok n is found alive

[@DownSlide-uk8es]

Those are also expensive. You are too exhausted and relaxed to be running off.

[@jahnavikeraval6839]

Bahamas has lots of sharks. I wonder if she went swimming alone. The ashram should have kept an eye on her since she was alone. Prayers for her safe return 🙏

[@justjulez5838]

If her phone was found in the water, maybe she was swept away by their rough waves.. Once I was almost swept away when at the beach in front of Atlantis. It's easy to lose your footing since the sand is so soft

[@75717]

Where are the cameras and security guards? Where is the concern? Where is the missing vacationer? Many questions, no answers.

[@tinytim4657]

When people put of flyers it’s usually from the family doing it. I don’t ever expect to go to another country and expect services comparable to the services in America.

[@dianakullander6478]

I hope she is found alive it's very sad.

[@hood_TheJoker]

vanished my foot..she got taken definitely

[@octaviawilliams3159]

I went to there when on a cruise 10 years ago. I got off the boat to shop and got back on within a couple of hours..

[@Jamesgalc-gs8wu]

There people are spiritual burn outs

[@toshmarie3499]

MY THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS ONLY 4:52 uummm...altho her tone seems honest & sincere..."...our heart...w/the person...." UH....U MEAN TAYLOR??? Does she not know who they're even looking for?? "The person" is so disconnected & impersonable!!! Jeez, can u be more cold-hearted?! I pray she's safe & found quickly! For anyone who has info 2 help bring taylor back, pray they have courage 2 come forward

[@lawiwis882]

Wherever you are there is a local YTT around you. There’s no need for us ladies to put ourselves at risk. Praying for the best for her❤

[@sOnlight67]

I pray she is found. Why, why go to these places (alone)? Why?

[@Renee-is-love]

Find Taylor 😢

[@kammylichter]

I am so tired of all the victim blaming. What are women supposed to do? Stay home 24/7? They are killed and abused even when they do that. And get hurt even more traveling with men they do know by those ones. How about men stop being demons or never go out alone until they can learn to be human again.

[@mariroberts231]

Im a retired first responder I took the bus to and from school and work..I saved lives and in 1979 I made 7.80 an hour..Your legs do not look broken.

[@californiaredd8646]

so retreat cleaned her room without pictures????? claims they called mom same day she disappeared??? boat driver DOESNT “ REMEMBER” if she left early??!! phone found in water????!!! THIS RETREAT IS DESPICABLE!!

[@ML77619]

Check the jails

[@insanebabyskyinsane9642]

What channel is this on 😢

[@AncientOne222]

Read the Complex article titled "That one time I stayed on an Ashram" they are talking about the Cult in the Bahamas where this woman went missing, this article is from 3/23/2014.

[@AS-xn7nr]

They need to look at the cameras and all the male workers

[@NakaMichi-td9xx]

I hope they find him soon!

[@sareptasweetie1978]

Not sure why people travel to these foreign places alone. No where is safe

[@4everOcean]

👋If👋they said it's a danger zone 👋don't Go👋!!!

[@ricewithaspoon9607]

Lol, these people are too stoned or too chilled. Nobody seems to give a flying f*** WTF?!?!?! 4:57 Blahblahblahblah.... copypasted meaningless statements...

[@M_SC]

The beginning is unprofessional, unfunny and unacceptable

[@NatashaLawes-xg3uk]

So your telling me the people tutoring her have said nothing

[@girlcalledmango]

I pray she us found safe and well. Note: the reporters leave a lot to be desired. "This woman from Chicago." Use her name. The "um" is unprofessional. Someone should have informed her how to say the name of the resort before she went on air.

[@Amber-rk6em]

If she looked different, there would be posters and more people would be concerned. Praying for Taylor.

[@cevans7909]

I stayed at this yoga retreat and actually almost drowned there. Maybe that happened to her?

[@kelkelz6580]

Obviously they have to becareful with what they say because its and active investigation its just common sense!

[@eurekaseymore8963]

😢Wow she could have took the time to learn Her Name 😢😢