The girls arrived in Panama for a six-week vacation on 15 March 2014.
They had both saved up money for six months and planned to go to Panama together on a special trip to learn Spanish, as well as to do something of significance for the locals, particularly volunteering with children. Both had recently completed their studies - Lisanne had just graduated with a degree in Applied Sciences the previous September, and Kris had just completed her studies in cultural social education, specializing in art education. The girls were friends who had both grown up in Amersfoort, Netherlands. Even though a 'lost' scenario was ruled by authorities, foul play could not be entirely ruled out and the circumstances/aftermath of their disappearance has resulted in much speculation. Their cause of death could not be determined definitively. After an extensive search, portions of their bodies were found a few months later. Kris Kremers, 21, and Lisanne Froon, 22, were two Dutch students who disappeared on April 1, 2014, while hiking in Panama.
