To understand the mystery of the night photos, one must first look at the timeline established by the camera’s memory card. The Daytime Photos (April 1, 2014)
discovered on Lisanne’s Canon Powershot SX270 HS digital camera after the girls went missing in Panama in 2014 . These images were taken between approximately 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM on April 8, 2014 , a full week after they were last seen. 1. Overview of the Photos
The true purpose of the night photos is a subject of fierce debate. Several primary theories have emerged over the years. Kris Kremers Lisanne Froon Night Photos
Months after the backpack was found, fragmentary bone pieces belonging to both Kris and Lisanne were discovered further down the river. Lisanne’s foot was found intact inside her hiking boot, while Kris’s pelvic bone appeared stark white, indicating accelerated decomposition that some forensic experts found unusual for the jungle floor.
It was raining heavily; the flash was used for every shot. To understand the mystery of the night photos,
One photo clearly shows a red plastic bag or piece of candy wrapper attached to a stick, resting near a mirror. Many believe this was a desperate attempt to create a signal for search helicopters. 2. The Back of Kris’s Head
The most chilling image shows the back of a woman's head (widely believed to be Kris) with a bright spot that some interpret as blood near the temple. Months after the backpack was found, fragmentary bone
Log data from their cell phones indicates that by 4:39 PM that same afternoon, the first emergency call to 112 (the Dutch emergency number) was placed from Kris’s iPhone. The call failed due to a lack of cellular reception. Over the next several days, more desperate, unsuccessful emergency calls were logged. By April 6, someone attempted to unlock Kris’s phone without the correct PIN code multiple times. Then, on April 8, the camera was turned on again, yielding the infamous night photos. Decoding the Night Photos
If you want to see the actual night photos, they are available online (search carefully—some sites are graphic or exploitative). But be warned: They are grainy, dark, and more haunting for what they don’t show than for what they do.