One of the most famous and haunting images shows the back of Kris Kremers' head. Her strawberry-blonde hair appears clean, though some observers point to what looks like a bloodstain near her temple.
The most disturbing portion of the collection consists of roughly 90 photos taken in total darkness on the night of eight days after they went missing. Between 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM, the camera flash went off approximately every two minutes.
Kris Kremers (21) and Lisanne Froon (22) were Dutch students who arrived in Boquete, Panama, in March 2014. They intended to volunteer with children and learn Spanish. On April 1, 2014, they set out to hike the Pianista Trail, a popular but challenging path leading into the cloud forest. They were accompanied only by a dog named Blue, who later returned to the village alone.
The first set of photos on the camera depicts a vibrant, happy excursion. Kris and Lisanne are seen smiling, posing by overlooks, and enjoying the lush scenery.
Photo 508 shows Kris at the summit of the trail. Crucially, the photos that follow show them moving past the summit and down the other side—into the dangerous, uninhabited jungle of the Talamanca range.
Several photos show pieces of red plastic (possibly from a grocery bag) tied to sticks, placed on top of a rock. Many believe this was a signal for search helicopters.
One of the most debated aspects of the 90 photos is the missing file: Photo 509. Between the last daylight photo and the start of the night photos, one image was deleted. Forensic experts noted that this deletion was done using a computer, not the camera itself. This has fueled countless conspiracy theories regarding third-party involvement or a police cover-up. The "Night" Photos: 3 Hours of Darkness
The official verdict from Panamanian authorities is that the girls got lost, Kris likely fell and was injured, and both eventually succumbed to the elements and the river. However, the "90 photos" continue to be analyzed by amateur sleuths and forensic experts worldwide.