Taken: Jastine Valdez
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- On May 19th, 2018, twenty-four-year-old Jastine Valdez was abducted while walking home in Enniskerry, County Wicklow.
- A vigilant witness witnessed Jastine being forced into a car and immediately alerted the Gardaí, sparking a massive investigation.
- Jastine had moved to Ireland from the Philippines in 2015 to join her parents, Danny and Tess, building a bright future through her studies and part-time work.
- This episode of Ireland Crimes and Mysteries follows the intense search for Jastine, the subsequent police investigation, and the two inquests that followed.
- Beyond the tragic crime, the episode honors Jastine's life, her vibrant hopes and dreams, and the unbreakable bond she shared with her family.
On 19th May 2018, twenty four year old Jastine Valdez took the bus to Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, and began walking home. She had bought a loaf of bread for her mother. Along the road, a passing driver saw her being forced into a car and called Gardaí.
Jastine had joined her parents, Danny and Tess, in Ireland in 2015. She was studying, working part time and making plans for her future here.
In Taken: Jastine Valdez, Nules follows the search for Jastine, the investigation and the two inquests that followed. Through her family’s memories, the episode also remembers her life in the Philippines and Ireland, her hopes, and the close bond she shared with her parents.
Music by Luke Kiely
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Jastine Valdez?
On May 19, 2018, twenty-four-year-old Jastine Valdez was abducted from a roadside in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, after taking the bus home.
When did Jastine Valdez move to Ireland?
Jastine moved to Ireland from the Philippines in 2015 to reunite with her parents, Danny and Tess.
How did authorities find out about the abduction of Jastine Valdez?
A passing driver witnessed Jastine being forced into a vehicle along the road and immediately contacted the Gardaí to report the kidnapping.
What does the podcast episode about Jastine Valdez cover?
The episode covers the frantic search for Jastine, the police investigation, the subsequent inquests, and a heartfelt remembrance of her life and relationship with her parents.