The True Crime Tales

The Last Night in Costa Rica: The Murder of Carla Stefaniac

August 3, 2026·6 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In today’s episode, we dive into the heartbreaking and shocking case of Carla Stefaniac — a woman who loved travel, adventure, and celebrating her birthday. What should have been a dream trip to Costa Rica turned into a nightmare she never returned from.Carla was careful. She stayed inside during a storm. She kept in touch with her family. She did everything right. Yet sometime during the night before her 36th birthday, she vanished.Five days later, her body was found near her Airbnb. The security guard was arrested. The trial left her family devastated. And the world was left asking: How could this happen?In this episode, we walk through:Carla’s life and passion for travelHer final night in Costa RicaThe search efforts led by her family and friendsThe discovery of her bodyThe controversial trial and 16‑year sentenceWhy her story matters — especially for women who travelThis is a case that deserves to be heard. This is a woman who deserves to be remembered.🕯️ Rest in peace, Carla.🔔 If you’re new here:Subscribe for more true‑crime stories told with care, respect, and deep research.👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your thoughts 🔁 Share to support the channel 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode

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