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The Cabading Family Murders | 1961 | 1/2 18:36

5d ago18:36

18:36

It was a quiet night in Manila in January of 1961, when the residents of Zapote Street would be rudely disturbed by the crack of gunfire. Shortly thereafter, police arrived to witness a haunting scene: a house room drenched in blood, with multiple bodies laying motionless on the floor. This would be start of one of the Philippine's most infamous cr…

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The Tandoor Murder | Sushil Sharma | 1995 | 2/2 16:31

12d ago16:31

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In July of 1995, a couple of police office were out on patrol on the streets of Ashoka Road in New Delhi when they came across a restaurant with thick, dark smoke emerging from within. When they inquired about the fire, they were brushed off by remarks that it was simply to "burn old election posters". It was only when they stepped closer, did they…

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The Tandoor Murder | Sushil Sharma | 1995 | 1/2 15:35

19d ago15:35

15:35

In July of 1995, a couple of police office were out on patrol on the streets of Ashoka Road in New Delhi when they came across a restaurant with thick, dark smoke emerging from within. When they inquired about the fire, they were brushed off by remarks that it was simply to "burn old election posters". It was only when they stepped closer, did they…

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The Shaman's Deceit | Mbah Slamet | 2020 | 2/2 16:00

26d ago16:00

16:00

In March of 2023, a young boy would burst into the police office in Banjarnegara, Indonesia, asking for help to find his missing father. Tracing his last known locations, the police eventually made their way to the door of famous local shaman Mbah Slamet, known for his ability to multiply money, and make his clients wealthy beyond their wildest dre…

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The Shaman's Deceit | Mbah Slamet | 2020 | 1/2 18:24

1M ago18:24

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In March of 2023, a young boy would burst into the police office in Banjarnegara, Indonesia, asking for help to find his missing father. Tracing his last known locations, the police eventually made their way to the door of famous local shaman Mbah Slamet, known for his ability to multiply money, and make his clients wealthy beyond their wildest dre…

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The Homeless Killer | 2016 | 2/2 18:01

1M ago18:01

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In October of 2016, the bustling streets of Pathum Thani in Thailand would be shocked into silence by the discovery of a pair of bodies nearby a drug clinic. What's even more peculiar was the fact that the victims appeared to have both been homeless, and that more bodies were yet to be found. Part 1 - We describe the events leading up to the discov…

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The Homeless Killer | 2016 | 1/2 17:31

2M ago17:31

17:31

In October of 2016, the bustling streets of Pathum Thani in Thailand would be shocked into silence by the discovery of a pair of bodies nearby a drug clinic. What's even more peculiar was the fact that the victims appeared to have both been homeless, and that more bodies were yet to be found. Part 1 - We describe the events leading up to the discov…

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Searching for Nonoi | 2006 36:56

2M ago36:56

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In March of 2006, the residential community at Circuit Road would be shocked by news that 2 year old Nurasyura binte Mohamed Fauzi - affectionally known as "Nonoi" - had gone missing. Over the next few days, family members, along with police, neighbours, and some strangers, would search tirelessly for the toddler, desperate not to let a tragedy unf…

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Ranga & Billa | 1978 | 2/2 22:42

2M ago22:42

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In 1978, two teenage siblings, Geeta and Sanjay, were on their way to a radio station to appear as guests on their favorite show Yuva Vani, when they were stopped on the streets by 2 men in a car offering a ride. While usually more alert and suspicious, the teens decided to hop in due to the rain and them being wary of running late, a decision whic…

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Ranga & Billa | 1978 | 1/2 19:07

3M ago19:07

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In 1978, two teenage siblings, Geeta and Sanjay, were on their way to a radio station to appear as guests on their favorite show Yuva Vani, when they were stopped on the streets by 2 men in a car offering a ride. While usually more alert and suspicious, the teens decided to hop in due to the rain and them being wary of running late, a decision whic…

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Buckling Under Pressure | Wu Xie Yu | 2015 | 2/2 21:18

3M ago21:18

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From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure. Par…

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Buckling Under Pressure | Wu Xie Yu | 2015 | 1/2 16:18

3M ago16:18

16:18

From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure. Par…

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The Ice Metal Casket Killer | Apichai Ongwisit | 2019| 2/2 17:22

3M ago17:22

17:22

In the quiet suburban district of Bang Kae in Bangkok stood a large mansion. By day, it was a symbol of luxury and elegance. But as night fell, there seemed to be an unsettling silence that enveloped the property. Then one day in 2019, authorities would show up as part of an ongoing investigation, and uncover the grisly truth behind the mansion and…

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The Ice Metal Casket Killer | Apichai Ongwisit | 2019| 1/2 17:35

3M ago17:35

17:35

In the quiet suburban district of Bang Kae in Bangkok stood a large mansion. By day, it was a symbol of luxury and elegance. But as night fell, there seemed to be an unsettling silence that enveloped the property. Then one day in 2019, authorities would show up as part of an ongoing investigation, and uncover the grisly truth behind the mansion and…

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The Jars Murderer | Lam Kor Wan | 1982 | 2/2 18:11

4M ago18:11

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From an early age, Lam Kor Wan had endured a tumultuous upbringing. Moving homes across countries, changing schools, receiving physical and verbal punishment from his father, and even committing acts of voyeurism and molestation. All this, however, would pale in comparison to his most heinous acts; as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong as a taxi dr…

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The Jars Murderer | Lam Kor Wan | 1982 | 1/2 16:51

4M ago16:51

16:51

From an early age, Lam Kor Wan had endured a tumultuous upbringing. Moving homes across countries, changing schools, receiving physical and verbal punishment from his father, and even committing acts of voyeurism and molestation. All this, however, would pale in comparison to his most heinous acts; as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong as a taxi dr…

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The Rolex Watch Murder | Jonaris Badlishah | 1998 | 2/2 18:25

4M ago18:25

18:25

In the early hours of April 20th, 1998, the peaceful atmosphere of a bus stop at Marina South was shattered by the grim discovery of 42 year-old Sally Poh Bee Eng's lifeless body. But when her husband came down to identify the body, he noticed an item that was curiously missing from the scene - a brand new Rolex watch that he had just bought for he…

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The Rolex Watch Murder | Jonaris Badlishah | 1998 | 1/2 17:26

4M ago17:26

17:26

In the early hours of April 20th, 1998, the peaceful atmosphere of a bus stop at Marina South was shattered by the grim discovery of 42 year-old Sally Poh Bee Eng's lifeless body. But when her husband came down to identify the body, he noticed an item that was curiously missing from the scene - a brand new Rolex watch that he had just bought for he…

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Spyros Tanker Explosion | Mass Murders | 1978 36:05

5M ago36:05

36:05

Hey Heinous fans, this week we're bring you an episode from our sister series, "Mass Murders". With the same host, style and immersion - if you love Heinous you are bound to love Mass Murders. // On October 12, 1978, a massive explosion rocked the Spyros oil tanker at Jurong Shipyard, but the true horror was just beginning, leaving 76 dead. // Hein…

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Who Killed Christine? | Christine Lee Silawan | 2019 32:02

5M ago32:02

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On the morning of March 11, 2019, the city of Lapu-Lapu in the Philippines was shocked by a disturbing discovery: the mutilated body of 16-year-old Christine Lee Silawan. As investigators delve into Christine’s circle, her ex-boyfriend John and the mysterious Renato Llenes become central to a case tangled in deceit and jealousy, raising the questio…

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The Messenger of Evil | Akira Nishiguchi | 1963 | 2/2 18:20

5M ago18:20

18:20

Everything seemed to be going well for Akira Nishiguchi. While he was previously a recurring criminal who had been in and out of prison for roughly 10 years, he had picked up a job as a delivery driver, and had even saved his marriage. However, all this would be for naught as he drove up a remote mountain road in late 1963; where he would murder an…

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The Messenger of Evil | Akira Nishiguchi | 1963 | 1/2 18:12

5M ago18:12

18:12

Everything seemed to be going well for Akira Nishiguchi. While he was previously a recurring criminal who had been in and out of prison for roughly 10 years, he had picked up a job as a delivery driver, and had even saved his marriage. However, all this would be for naught as he drove up a remote mountain road in late 1963; where he would murder an…

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The Bali Suitcase Murder | 2014 | 2/2 17:02

6M ago17:02

17:02

The photographs that Sheila Ann von Wiese and her daughter Lois Heather Mack took while on vacation together in Bali were stunning and beautiful, suggesting a strong and loving bond. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as merely days later, one would end up in a suitcase, with the other in handcuffs. Part 1 - We explore the strained histor…

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The Bali Suitcase Murder | 2014 | 1/2 17:14

6M ago17:14

17:14

The photographs that Sheila Ann von Wiese and her daughter Lois Heather Mack took while on vacation together in Bali were stunning and beautiful, suggesting a strong and loving bond. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as merely days later, one would end up in a suitcase, with the other in handcuffs. Part 1 - We explore the strained histor…

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The Murder of Shraddha Walkar | 2022 | 2/2 18:08

6M ago18:08

18:08

Nothing seemed to be amiss when 27 year-old Shraddha Walkar matched with Aftab Poonawala on the dating app Bumble. Yet, a few years into their relationship, Shraddha became unreachable to friends and family, with authorities later discovering that her phone had been switched off for months. This prompted police to look for Aftab; unveiling the most…

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The Murder of Shraddha Walkar | 2022 | 1/2 15:40

6M ago15:40

15:40

Nothing seemed to be amiss when 27 year-old Shraddha Walkar matched with Aftab Poonawala on the dating app Bumble. Yet, a few years into their relationship, Shraddha became unreachable to friends and family, with authorities later discovering that her phone had been switched off for months. This prompted police to look for Aftab; unveiling the most…

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The Hanoi Child Tragedy | 2020 | 2/2 16:13

7M ago16:13

16:13

On March 30, 2020, a grandmother received a chilling message from Hanoi District Police about her granddaughter's tragic ordeal. The culprits' identities will stun Vietnam. Part 1: We introduce Lan Anh and Minh Tuan, the perpetrators behind the gruesome crime. Part 2: We explore the harrowing events leading up to the young girl's death. FYI we have…

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The Hanoi Child Tragedy | 2020 | 1/2 15:19

7M ago15:19

15:19

On March 30, 2020, a grandmother received a chilling message from Hanoi District Police about her granddaughter's tragic ordeal. The culprits' identities will stun Vietnam. Part 1: We introduce Lan Anh and Minh Tuan, the perpetrators behind the gruesome crime. Part 2: We explore the harrowing events leading up to the young girl's death. FYI we have…

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Boy Victims | Yap Weng Wah | 2015 | 2/2 15:34

7M ago15:34

15:34

In the sweltering June of 2012, a sister finds a chilling message on her 11-year-old brother's phone, igniting a series of events that will stun Singapore. Part 1: Meet Yap Weng Wah, the unassuming engineer who would become infamous for preying on over 30 boys. Part 2: Step into the crime scene and track the relentless pursuit that brought Yap to j…

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Boy Victims | Yap Weng Wah | 2015 | 1/2 14:55

7M ago14:55

14:55

In the sweltering June of 2012, a sister finds a chilling message on her 11-year-old brother's phone, igniting a series of events that will stun Singapore. Part 1: Meet Yap Weng Wah, the unassuming engineer who would become infamous for preying on over 30 boys. Part 2: Step into the crime scene and track the relentless pursuit that brought Yap to j…

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The Akihabara Massacre | 2008 31:08

8M ago31:08

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On 8 June 2008, the crossing of Kanda Myojin-dori and Chuo-dori in Akihabara, Tokyo, was bustling with the usual weekend throng of shoppers and tourists. However, chaos would soon break out as a van drove straight into the crowd, before the driver stepped out with a knife; in what would turn out to be one of the most heinous crimes in Japanese hist…

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The Orchard Towers Double Murders | 2002 | 2/2 17:43

8M ago17:43

17:43

On 8 Jan 2002, a security guard doing the rounds at Orchard Towers would stumble upon a peculiar sight at the carpark: a silver Daewoo Chairman that had been at the same spot for the past four days. Upon closer inspection, he would pick up on a foul odour emanating from the vehicle, and discover the remnants of one of the most gruesome cases in Sin…

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The Orchard Towers Double Murders | 2002 | 1/2 14:30

8M ago14:30

14:30

On 8 Jan 2002, a security guard doing the rounds at Orchard Towers would stumble upon a peculiar sight at the carpark: a silver Daewoo Chairman that had been at the same spot for the past four days. Upon closer inspection, he would pick up on a foul odour emanating from the vehicle, and discover the remnants of one of the most gruesome cases in Sin…

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The Chicken Delivery Murder | 2019 | 2/2 15:09

9M ago15:09

15:09

On February 4, 2019, at the Muong Thanh Market in Dien Bien Phu Town, Vietnam, Duyen ventured off to make a delivery of chickens for her family's business. Tragically, however, she would never be seen again. Part 1: Trace the footsteps of Duyen, and the tragic circumstances leading to her disappearance. Part 2: Unravel the complex web of conspirato…

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The Chicken Delivery Murder | 2019 | 1/2 17:42

9M ago17:42

17:42

On February 4, 2019, at the Muong Thanh Market in Dien Bien Phu Town, Vietnam, Duyen ventured off to make a delivery of chickens for her family's business. Tragically, however, she would never be seen again. Part 1: Trace the footsteps of Duyen, and the tragic circumstances leading to her disappearance. Part 2: Unravel the complex web of conspirato…

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The Yumiko Chan Incident | 1955 | 2/2 16:43

9M ago16:43

16:43

In September of 1955, the mutilated body of a young Japanese girl is discovered in a landfill near the US-operated Kadena Air Base; sparking civilian protests from local Okinawan residents, and adding fuel to the tension between US and Japan. Episode 1: Follow investigators as they narrow down the suspects of this heinous crime; unleashing the wrat…

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The Yumiko Chan Incident | 1955 | 1/2 17:38

9M ago17:38

17:38

In September of 1955, the mutilated body of a young Japanese girl is discovered in a landfill near the US-operated Kadena Air Base; sparking civilian protests from local Okinawan residents, and adding fuel to the tension between US and Japan. Episode 1: Follow investigators as they narrow down the suspects of this heinous crime; unleashing the wrat…

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The Raincoat Killer | 2004 | 2/2 16:39

10M ago16:39

16:39

In 2004, South-Korean police would be called down to arrest a man that was presumably assaulting sex workers. However, during interrogation, they would soon discover that they were in the presence of one of the country's most notorious serial killers - Yoo Young-Chul, otherwise known as The Raincoat Killer. Episode 1: Trace back to the origins of Y…

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The Raincoat Killer | 2004 | 1/2 16:14

10M ago16:14

16:14

In 2004, South-Korean police would be called down to arrest a man that was presumably assaulting sex workers. However, during interrogation, they would soon discover that they were in the presence of one of the country's most notorious serial killers - Yoo Young-Chul, otherwise known as The Raincoat Killer. Episode 1: Trace back to the origins of Y…

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The Braemar Hill Murders | 1985 | 2/2 17:42

10M ago17:42

17:42

On the 20th of April 1985, a tragedy would fall upon 2 expat residents of Hong Kong; where they would be found severely beaten, sexually assaulted, and even mutilated. But perhaps what was even more shocking, was that the investigation led police to a group of young gangsters, the youngest being only 16 years old. Episode 1: Join police as they unc…

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The Braemar Hill Murders | 1985 | 1/2 14:59

10M ago14:59

14:59

On the 20th of April 1985, a tragedy would fall upon 2 expat residents of Hong Kong; where they would be found severely beaten, sexually assaulted, and even mutilated. But perhaps what was even more shocking, was that the investigation led police to a group of young gangsters, the youngest being only 16 years old. Episode 1: Join police as they unc…

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The Tontine Killing | Sim Joo Keow | 1974 | 2/2 16:42

10M ago16:42

16:42

On May 11th, 1974, a call came through to the Singapore police that would send shockwaves throughout the station. The anonymous caller's message was chilling: a pair of dismembered legs, crudely cut at the knees, had been discovered in a public restroom near a mosque in Aljunied. This gruesome find would soon unravel a tale of murder tied to an age…

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The Tontine Killing | Sim Joo Keow | 1974 | 1/2 12:06

11M ago12:06

12:06

On May 11th, 1974, a call came through to the Singapore police that would send shockwaves throughout the station. The anonymous caller's message was chilling: a pair of dismembered legs, crudely cut at the knees, had been discovered in a public restroom near a mosque in Aljunied. This gruesome find would soon unravel a tale of murder tied to an age…

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Best of Heinous - Hello Kitty Murderer | Chan Man-Lok | 1999 26:44

11M ago26:44

26:44

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2023. The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases. // In 1999, police in Hong Kong would follow a 14 year old girl into an a…

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Best of Heinous - Twitter Killer | Takahiro Shiraishi | 2017 38:32

11M ago38:32

38:32

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2023. The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases. // In 2017, the brother of a missing Japanese woman would hack into her t…

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Pontianak Part 2 - Embrace Of The Pontianak 17:34

12M ago17:34

17:34

After Dark returns with a 2-part horror series, Pontianak, produced by ZAG Studios adapted from the published short story of Tina Ishak-Dagoe. Script written by Tina Ishak-Dagoe, directed by Fattah Fawzy, sound design by Kael, V.G.Ravyn Manogaran and Noel Vijay as the creative producers. In Episode 2 - As Jimmy confronts the mysterious Izzah, he di…

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Best of Heinous - Andrew Road Triple Murders | Sek Kim Wah | 1983 28:32

12M ago28:32

28:32

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2023. The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases. // In the 1960s, Singapore was terrorized by a gunman named Lim Ban Lim. …

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Pontianak Part 1 - (Un)Welcome to Kampung Pinang 18:36

12M ago18:36

18:36

After Dark returns with a 2-part horror series, Pontianak, produced by ZAG Studios adapted from the published short story of Tina Ishak-Dagoe. Script written by Tina Ishak-Dagoe. Directed by Fattah Fawzy, sound design by Kael, V.G.Ravyn Manogaran and Noel Vijay as the creative producers. In Episode 1- On his way to Kampung Pinang for a vacation, Ji…

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Minamata Disease | Mass Murders | 1950s 15:28

12M ago15:28

15:28

Hey Heinous fans, this week we're bring you an episode from our sister series, "Mass Murders". With the same host, style and immersion - if you love Heinous you are bound to love Mass Murders. // In the 1950s, a hidden horror unfolds in Minamata, Japan, as industrial progress casts a dark shadow over a picturesque town. // Heinous will be on season…

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The Case That Shook Singapore | Huang Na | 2004 32:00

12M ago32:00

32:00

In October 2004, Singapore was gripped by its largest-ever manhunt: eight-year-old Huang Na had disappeared without a trace. Hope dwindled until an astonishing breakthrough—Huang Na's close friend, Took Leng How, approached the police with a chilling admission: "I know where the body is." The subsequent discovery and investigation of Huang Na's cas…

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