Best melisten Podcasts (2024)

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

3d 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

11d 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

1M ago31:08

31:08

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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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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Samsara Part 4 - Pasir Ris Park Suicide Tower 16:18

5M ago16:18

16:18

After Dark returns with a 4 part Halloween special, Samsara, produced in partnership with AETN and adapted from their series My Ghost Stories Asia. In Episode 4- In their pursuit of fame, two influencers confront a vengeful spirit while exploring Pasir Ris Park. This episode was produced by ZAG Studios with the script written by Wong Jo-yen, direct…

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The Butcher from Delhi | Chandrakant Jha | 2006 | 2/2 15:40

5M ago15:40

15:40

In October 2006, authorities at Delhi's Tihar Jail, known as the city's most fortified and secured prison, would be shocked as they uncovered a mutilated and lifeless body dumped at Gate Number 3. What followed, would be a harrowing investigation as police began unravelling the chilling legacy of horror left behind by the infamous Butcher from Delh…

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Samsara Part 3 - After The Beep 23:33

6M ago23:33

23:33

After Dark returns with a 4 part Halloween special, Samsara, produced in partnership with AETN and adapted from their series My Ghost Stories Asia. In Episode 3- A lonely security guard becomes entangled with a ghostly presence with malicious intentions. This episode was produced by ZAG Studios with the script written by Wong Jo-yen, directed by Te…

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The Butcher from Delhi | Chandrakant Jha | 2006 | 1/2 16:50

6M ago16:50

16:50

In October 2006, authorities at Delhi's Tihar Jail, known as the city's most fortified and secured prison, would be shocked as they uncovered a mutilated and lifeless body dumped at Gate Number 3. What followed, would be a harrowing investigation as police began unravelling the chilling legacy of horror left behind by the infamous Butcher from Delh…

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Samsara Part 2 - Welcoming the Kuman Thong 15:10

6M ago15:10

15:10

After Dark returns with a 4 part Halloween special, Samsara, produced in partnership with AETN and adapted from their series My Ghost Stories Asia. In Episode 2- A desperate husband brings home a mysterious artefact to reverse his misfortunes which in fact leads to his wife spiraling out of control. This episode was produced by ZAG Studios with the…

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The Slaughter of Tai Kok Tsui | Henry Chau | 2013 | 2/2 18:48

6M ago18:48

18:48

In March 2013, Henry Chau Hoi-leung, a 29-year-old, invited his parents to his new home, ushering them into a sinister enigma that would shake Hong Kong to its core. As authorities embark upon the scene, they would come across Henry’s refrigerator, a Pandora's box of horror, and reveal meticulously arranged lunchboxes filled with cooked human flesh…

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Samsara Part 1 - The Ghost of Karak Highway 16:33

6M ago16:33

16:33

After Dark returns with a 4 part Halloween special, Samsara, produced in partnership with AETN and adapted from their series My Ghost Stories Asia. In Part 1- Mr. Khan recounts a haunting encounter on a desolate highway, where a woman in white haunts him and his daughter's every move. This episode was produced by ZAG Studios with the script written…

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Coming Soon: Samsara 0:59

6M ago0:59

0:59

After Dark returns this Thursday with a 4 part Halloween special series, Samsara. From haunted highways to the curse of the Guman Thong, be sure to tune in as we unravel the mysteries of space and time, and the evils that lurk within. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mediacorp

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The Slaughter of Tai Kok Tsui | Henry Chau | 2013 | 1/2 17:04

6M ago17:04

17:04

In March 2013, Henry Chau Hoi-leung, a 29-year-old, invited his parents to his new home, ushering them into a sinister enigma that would shake Hong Kong to its core. As authorities embark upon the scene, they would come across Henry’s refrigerator, a Pandora's box of horror, and reveal meticulously arranged lunchboxes filled with cooked human flesh…

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The Taiwan Celebrity Hostage Crisis | 1997 | 2/2 25:52

6M ago25:52

25:52

In the spring of 1997, the tranquil district of Linkou in Taiwan was shattered by an unthinkable tragedy as word got out that the teenage daughter of celebrity Pai Bing-bing had been kidnapped; and quickly developed into a full-blown hostage crisis. Ep 1: Join the media frenzy as the hostage situation unfolds with Pai Bing-bing and her daughter. Ep…

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The Taiwan Celebrity Hostage Crisis | 1997 | 1/2 20:24

7M ago20:24

20:24

In the spring of 1997, the tranquil district of Linkou in Taiwan was shattered by an unthinkable tragedy as word got out that the teenage daughter of celebrity Pai Bing-bing had been kidnapped; and quickly developed into a full-blown hostage crisis. Ep 1: Join the media frenzy as the hostage situation unfolds with Pai Bing-bing and her daughter. Ep…

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Ritual Spirits | Gabriel Lee | 2012 | 2/2 16:05

7M ago16:05

16:05

In March 2012, police would be called upon a Jurong West estate to investigate a disturbance from engaged couple Gabriel Lee and Elsie Lek. When they arrived however, they would come across the chilling sight of a detached human eye, and uncover a case far more disturbing than they had initially anticipated. In Ep 1, we'll unravel the intricate eve…

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Ritual Spirits | Gabriel Lee | 2012 | 1/2 17:13

7M ago17:13

17:13

In March 2012, police would be called upon a Jurong West estate to investigate a disturbance from engaged couple Gabriel Lee and Elsie Lek. When they arrived however, they would come across the chilling sight of a detached human eye, and uncover a case far more disturbing than they had initially anticipated. In Ep 1, we'll unravel the intricate eve…

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The Setiabudi 13 Case | Dark Asia with Megan | 1981 15:34

7M ago15:34

15:34

Hey Heinous fans, this week we bring you a special collaboration with Megan from Dark Asia with Megan, who will be covering the gruesome Setiabudi 13 case from Indonesia. We'll leave your ears safely in her hands, and will return with all new cases and stories from next week. Follow Dark Asia with Megan: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkAsiawi…

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Introducing: (After) Life Support 2:09

7M ago2:09

2:09

If you are still looking for more scares after the seventh month, we are happy to share our latest venture into horror - (After) Life Support, a 10-episode fictional horror-comedy audio drama series brought to you by Mediacorp, produced by Ministry of Funny, and created by Terence Chia, Haresh Tilani, and Jo Tan. Synopsis: Jaded Millennial Leia has…

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The Coffee Killer | 2016 40:31

8M ago40:31

40:31

In January 2016, Mirna Salihin arrived at a cafe to meet up with her friends. However, after just taking a sip, she would lose consciousness, and would be pronounced dead later in the evening. While seeming to be an accident at first, investigations would soon reveal a much darker reality behind Mirna's fate, especially after it emerged that the pr…

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The Infamous Delhi Nirbhaya Case | 2012| 2/2 21:44

8M ago21:44

21:44

In December 2012, 23 year old Jyoti Singh boarded a private charter bus late at night after catching a movie with a friend. Hours later, she would be discovered beaten, disemboweled, and on the verge of death. In Ep 1, we'll trace the events leading up to the horrific assault on Jyoti Singh In Ep 2, we'll witness the unfathomable horrors that thrus…

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The Infamous Delhi Nirbhaya Case | 2012| 1/2 15:41

8M ago15:41

15:41

In December 2012, 23 year old Jyoti Singh boarded a private charter bus late at night after catching a movie with a friend. Hours later, she would be discovered beaten, disemboweled, and on the verge of death. In Ep 1, we'll trace the events leading up to the horrific assault on Jyoti Singh In Ep 2, we'll witness the unfathomable horrors that thrus…

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The Final Settlement | Fang Sun | 2020 | 2/2 17:22

8M ago17:22

17:22

In the beginning of 2019, Chinese millionaire investor Fang Sun was embroiled in an arduous business litigation case with New Zealand based businesswoman, Elizabeth Zhong. As frustrations grew, Fang Sun would tell Zhong directly, "I'll see you again...in court", and would be proven right, albeit under much darker circumstances. In Ep 1, we'll delve…

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The Final Settlement | Fang Sun | 2020 | 1/2 13:54

9M ago13:54

13:54

In the beginning of 2019, Chinese millionaire investor Fang Sun was embroiled in an arduous business litigation case with New Zealand based businesswoman, Elizabeth Zhong. As frustrations grew, Fang Sun would tell Zhong directly, "I'll see you again...in court", and would be proven right, albeit under much darker circumstances. In Ep 1, we'll delve…

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Taiwan Organ Night Market | Snakehead Gang | 2022 | 2/2 16:43

9M ago16:43

16:43

In winter of 2022, a Taiwanese man by the name of Ah Wei was desperate and seeking for a job, when he was messaged by his former schoolmate Hsieh about an exciting opportunity. Eager but somewhat nervous, he would meet Hsieh at a bar within the famous Taoyuan Tourist Night Market, in an encounter that would forever change his life. In Ep 1, we'll u…

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Taiwan Organ Night Market | Snakehead Gang | 2022 | 1/2 14:19

9M ago14:19

14:19

In winter of 2022, a Taiwanese man by the name of Ah Wei was desperate and seeking for a job, when he was messaged by his former schoolmate Hsieh about an exciting opportunity. Eager but somewhat nervous, he would meet Hsieh at a bar within the famous Taoyuan Tourist Night Market, in an encounter that would forever change his life. In Ep 1, we'll u…

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Fallen Siblings | Zhang Bo | 2020 | 2/2 14:42

9M ago14:42

14:42

On November 2nd, 2020, a residential estate in Chongqing was shocked by the horrifying fall of two children from a high-rise building. The incident sparked nationwide attention as China grappled with the tragedy involving the Zhang family. In Ep 1, we'll delve into the background of the Zhang family and the tragic event that led to the death of one…

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Fallen Siblings | Zhang Bo | 2020 | 1/2 14:44

9M ago14:44

14:44

On November 2nd, 2020, a residential estate in Chongqing was shocked by the horrifying fall of two children from a high-rise building. The incident sparked nationwide attention as China grappled with the tragedy involving the Zhang family. In Ep 1, we'll delve into the background of the Zhang family and the tragic event that led to the death of one…

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The One-Eyed Dragon | Tan Chor Jin | 2006 | 2/2 13:28

10M ago13:28

13:28

In the early morning of 15 February 2006, a neighbourhood within Serangoon would be rudely awakened by the sounds of gunfire and the grisly murder of one of its residents. The case would soon garner widespread media attention as the whole of Singapore followed the chase for the notorious "One-Eyed Dragon", Tan Chor Jin. In Ep 1, we'll explore Tan C…

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The One-Eyed Dragon | Tan Chor Jin | 2006 | 1/2 14:29

10M ago14:29

14:29

In the early morning of 15 February 2006, a neighbourhood within Serangoon would be rudely awakened by the sounds of gunfire and the grisly murder of one of its residents. The case would soon garner widespread media attention as the whole of Singapore followed the chase for the notorious "One-Eyed Dragon", Tan Chor Jin. In Ep 1, we'll explore Tan C…

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The Tragic Genius | Bedtime True Crime | 2011 17:12

10M ago17:12

17:12

Hello Heinous Friends. While the team goes on break this week, we have decided to share an episode from our sister podcast Bedtime True Crime. From the mysterious organ night market in Taiwan, to the infamous tokyo subway sarin gas attack, Bedtime True Crime has an extensive catalogue of episodes that will keep you on the edge of your seat, while a…

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The Sewol Ferry Disaster | 2014 29:54

10M ago29:54

29:54

On the morning of April 16, 2014, the MV Sewol was on route from Incheon to Jeju when a sudden distress signal was sent out, quickly turning a seemingly routine voyage into one of South Korea's worst peacetime disasters. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. - …

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