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The Unsolved Yoga Retreat Vanishing Of Taylor Casey: Where Did She Go?

2025-10-14 Entertainment
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Taylor Casey Disappearance: Investigating Failures and Family Advocacy in the Bahamas

Uncover the alarming systemic failures surrounding Taylor Casey's disappearance from a Bahamian yoga retreat and learn what her family demands next from US and international authorities.

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  • Authorities delayed reporting Taylor Casey missing for nearly 15 hours despite confirmation she missed morning class.
  • Taylor's family suspects foul play due to perceived negligence, especially concerning the recovery and handling of her cell phone data.
  • The retreat where Taylor vanished has a documented history of alleged sexual abuse and cover-ups, raising significant initial safety concerns.
  • Readers gain insight into the logistical and social hurdles faced by the family advocating for their missing Black transgender relative.

This episode details the June 2024 disappearance of Taylor Casey, a passionate Chicago advocate, during certification training in the Bahamas. It highlights profound mistrust in the local investigation, intense community advocacy efforts, and disturbing historical context regarding the retreat location. This information is crucial for understanding the complexity of international missing persons cases, especially when identity-based discrimination intersects with official response.

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#Ad Go to my sponsor https://aura.com/kendallrae to get a 14-day free trial and see if any of your data has been exposed Find Taylor Casey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findtaylorcasey Find Taylor Casey X: https://x.com/FindTaylorCasey? Find Taylor Casey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findtaylorcasey Website: https://www.findtaylorcasey.com/ Donations: https://chuffed.org/project/findtaylorcasey If you have any information, please reach out to Colette: 872-272-9113 You can also contact: 1-773-676-0733, or Crime Stoppers at 328-TIPS (8477). Tweets: * #TaylorCasey’s mother pleads “Call your elected officials and demand the @FBI lead this investigation and bring her home safe and sound!” #FindTaylorCasey #MissingPerson #Bahamas * Taylor’s family and friends are pleading for elected officials, #LGBTQ+ leaders and media to elevate her story and pressure elected officials to leverage the federal resources needed to investigate her disappearance. #FindTaylorCasey #MissingPerson #Bahamas * Taylor Casey is a beloved youth advocate and fixture of the Chicago transgender community. Her disappearance has sent shockwaves through Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. #FindTaylorCasey #MissingPerson #Bahamas * "Too often our Black trans and gender-expansive siblings go missing with little to no attention in the media or investigation by the authorities. We...need your support in keeping the pressure on American and Bahamian authorities.” - Jackie Boyd (close friend of #TaylorCasey) Brian Entin: https://www.instagram.com/brianentin/ BBC Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57400014 Jessica’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXAGgVEwzw0&t=130s Send to: Messages can be sent to Tammy Duckworth's Office via this link: https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/help/email-tammy And to Dick Durbin's Office via this link: https://www.durbin.senate.gov/contact/ Please be sure to swap out the name to include the appropriate Senator. You can also call them at: 312.353.4952 (Dick Durbin) & 312.886.3506 (Tammy Duckworth) Subject: Re: Taylor Casey’s Disappearance: Request For Phone & Data, Continued Support Dear [Senator Duckworth] [Senator Durbin] and Staff, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing as a concerned citizen regarding the troubling disappearance of Taylor Casey, the Chicago resident who went missing in the Bahamas in June 2024. Taylor’s family and many in our community remain deeply distressed by the lack of transparency and progress in the investigation by Bahamian authorities. There are growing concerns that vital leads may be lost without the immediate involvement of the FBI, whose resources and expertise are urgently needed in a case with international implications. In addition to urging continued pressure on the State Department and relevant Federal Agencies to ensure the FBI takes complete control over the investigation, I respectfully request your support in helping Taylor's family obtain her phone and a full copy of the data that's been retrieved, as these are essential in helping them find answers. Taylor deserves a timely, thorough, and professional investigation, and her family deserves the truth. Thank you for your previous efforts to bring attention to this case. Please continue to be a strong advocate for Taylor and her loved ones during this critical time. Sincerely, [your name] Check out my foundation, Higher Hope: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Watch my documentaries 530 Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUWkmOjNLk Apartment 801: https://bit.ly/2RJ9XXr Become a member of this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKBaL17hXLGJvi2KZKpja5w/join #TrueCrime #KendallRae #MissingPerson #TaylorCasey True Crime with Kendall Rae podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rks84o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jC66pr Shop my Merch! https://milehighermerch.com/ Check out my other podcasts: Mile Higher (True Crime) @milehigherpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ROzJcw Instagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherpod The Sesh (Current events, a little true crime, pop culture, and commentary) https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X @the_seshpodcast IG: https://bit.ly/3a9t6Xr REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://zfrmz.com/yg9cuiWjUe2QY3hSC2V0 Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://zfrmz.com/HGu2hZso42aHxARt1i67 C O N T A C T: For Business Inquiries - [email protected] Send me mail Kendall Rae 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J # 233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112 Creator hosts a documentary series for education purposes (EDSA). These include authoritative sources such as interviews, newspaper articles, and TV news reporting meant to educate and memorialize notable cases in our history. Videos come with editorial context added bolstering educational and artistic value.

Top Comments (10)

@Melissa-Glover 2025-10-14

That video of her at the retreat really hit me hard. She was clearly not ok. She was terrified! What did those people do to her??

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@SandraWade-g1e 2025-10-14

Every missing human case needs to have the protocol and diligence they gave the Gabby Petito case PERIOD!

1.5k 37 replies
@happytohavescraps 2025-10-14

I truly hate that THIS is the way I am hearing about this beautiful human.

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@rachelbennett233 2025-10-14

I’m 40 weeks pregnant tomorrow and trying to get this baby out. I bought some wee plants yesterday and I’ll plant a kowhai tree (New Zealand native) in memory of Taylor. I really value when you cover cases that mainstream news won’t touch. Taylor sounds like such a wonderfully impactful person, such a loss ❤

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@Evilclandarkstar 2025-10-14

As a trans guy, my heart sank listening to that intro, knowing that this woman probably had to face so much hate in her life while being such a loving individual. One day I hope the world can be just as accepting and friendly as Taylor was.

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@Huff-and-Puff 2025-10-14

10:17 when her mom started with “and I miss Taylor, I need Taylor in my life…” I broke. I hope this family finds answers. They deserve justice.

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@Mofor95 2025-10-14

That footage of Taylor flinching from that woman makes me feel uneasy 😢

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@maryholdefer9894 2025-10-14

No matter anyone’s personal beliefs or identity, NOBODY should be treated this way!! Praying for everyone involved

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@JessicaSavano 2025-11-22

Hi, I'm Jessica, the friend mentioned in this video, who went to the Bahamas 3 months after to look for Taylor and hand out flyers. Thank you for sharing her story! She was so deeply loved, and we won't stop fighting for answers.

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@lilnutm3g 2025-10-17

48:50 ‘you won’t get any information from us this evening’ what the fuck ??? No one talks like that unless they’re hiding something 🙃

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