About this episode

This episode unravels the complex murder case of Kiara Agnew, found dead in a luxury resort, and the subsequent legal turmoil surrounding her boyfriend, Ryan Friesen.

A dream vacation to Mexico… turned into a nightmare that still doesn’t make sense. In March 2023, 23-year-old Kiara Agnew was found brutally beaten to death inside a luxury resort in Playa del Carmen. Just hours earlier, she had been celebrating her birthday with her boyfriend, Ryan Friesen. But what investigators found next would shock even seasoned authorities: Friesen discovered asleep beside her body, covered in blood, with visible injuries to his hands and feet. He was charged. Then acquitted. And now, after a dramatic legal reversal, declared guilty of her murder… while still maintaining his innocence. In this episode, we unravel a case that feels more like a psychological puzzle than a clear-cut crime. Conflicting forensic evidence. Questions about what really happened in those final hours. And a justice system thousands of miles from home that may have gotten it wrong. Because the most haunting question remains: if he didn’t do it… then who did? Follow us: linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Make sure to follow us on social media and check out everywhere you can listen at linktr.ee/triggeredthepodcast Contact us at triggeredthepodcast.444@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chantal, Ashley

Topics covered

• murder case
• forensic evidence
• legal system
• psychological puzzle
• vacation tragedy

Keywords

• Kiara Agnew
• Ryan Friesen
• murder
• Playa del Carmen
• forensic evidence
• legal case
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mexico, Playa del Carmen

More episodes of Triggered - The True Crime Podcast

• The Last Text: Dylan Redwine · April 28, 2026 · 59 min
• From The Grave: Haunted · April 24, 2026 · 54 min
• The Gitchie Girl: Gitchie Manitou Massacre · April 21, 2026 · 50 min
• Liar Liar: The Murder of Jamie Hahn · April 17, 2026 · 52 min
• WWJD: Jared Fogel · April 14, 2026 · 59 min
• Unlikely: Kendrick Johnson · April 10, 2026 · 57 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Triggered - The True Crime Podcast podcast page.