Rebecca Coriam was a joyful and dynamic young woman who loved to convey her smile to the world. Her exuberance and intelligence enabled her to get the perfect job as a youth counselor aboard the Disney Wonder, one of the Disney Cruise Line's ships.

But in March 2011, as the Wonder was sailing slowly along the Pacific coast of Mexico, Rebecca received amazing news over the phone. Visibly upset and agitated, she left the employees' lounge and stepped out onto the deck of the ship. After this fateful morning, no one ever saw her again ...

1. Her life

Rebecca Coriam was born in Chester, England, on March 11, 1987. She was a courageous child, some will say, cheeky, who liked to take risks and be the center of attention. Rebecca, or Bex as her parents called her, lived with them and her sister Rachael, as well as her two adopted brothers. Because of her adventurous nature and the fact that her family had been very active in the community, Bex even worked at the local zoo..