Location: Vancouver, British Columbia & Los Angeles, USA (2013) đşđ¸/ đ¨đŚ
The Story: Before her mysterious death at the Cecil Hotel in Los Angeles, Elisa Lam was a University of British Columbia student from Vancouver. She was last seen alive in her hometown before embarking on a solo trip down the west coast. Her disappearance and the subsequent release of the now-infamous elevator footage sparked a global mystery. đŁ
The Twist: While the Cecil Hotel in LA is the scene of the crime, Elisa's Canadian background adds a layer of tragic irony. She was a bright student from a safe, stable family in Vancouver, a city known for its order and safety. Her journey from this serene environment to the gritty, historically troubled Cecil Hotel highlights how a quest for adventure can lead to unimaginable danger. The investigation revealed she had stopped taking her medication for bipolar disorder, which likely contributed to her confused state. The ultimate twist is that her death was ruled an accidental drowning, but the inability to explain how she entered the locked water tank alone ensures the case remains a haunting puzzle, forever linking a Vancouver student to one of LA's most infamous locations. đ