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196. The Tokyo Train Joker Attack: A Halloween Nightmare
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In 2021, a man dressed as the Joker attacked passengers on a Tokyo train, injuring many and setting a fire. The attack exposed serious safety flaws and was traced to the attacker’s traumatic past. Inspired by a similar incident, the event deeply unsettled Japanese society.
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205. The Ghost House on Yunhe Road and the Mystery of the Missing Number
14:32|A journalism student investigates a ghost house on Yunhe Road in Chongqing. A young woman’s suicide reveals a hidden 1927 grave beneath the house and a series of red-clad residents. The missing house number and the true role of these silent guardians remain an unresolved local mystery.
204. Fatal Affair: The Liu Hongmei Murder Case in Singapore
14:45|In 2005, the dismembered body of Liu Hongmei was found in Singapore. Her lover, Leong Siew Chor, confessed to the murder. Forensic evidence and investigation revealed a calculated crime. Leong was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging, ending a tragic affair.
203. The Case of Debanhi Escobar – A Tragedy That Sparked a Movement
15:46|In 2022, 18-year-old law student Debanhi Escobar disappeared and was later found dead in a hotel’s water tank. Suspicion fell on a driver, but official mishandling outraged the public. Her case ignited widespread protests in Mexico demanding justice and protection for women.
200. The Eight Immortals Restaurant Mystery: The Zheng Family Murders
15:56|In 1985, Macau was shaken by the suspected murder of the Zheng family by restaurateur Huang Zhiheng. Body parts were found on a beach, sparking rumors of human flesh in char siu buns. Huang committed suicide in prison before trial, leaving the case unsolved and steeped in urban legend.
197. The Memorial Tablet of a Lonely Soul – A Chilling Urban Legend from Hong Kong
14:47|This podcast episode explores a haunting urban legend from Hong Kong. After viewing a mysterious photo, Zhang and his sister face eerie experiences. Paranormal investigator Tao Fu dies mysteriously after researching the memorial tablet, cementing its place among Hong Kong’s top five urban legends.
195. The Idaho Student Murders: From Locked-Room Mystery to Arrest
15:35|In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in a locked house. Initially a mystery, the case broke when DNA from a knife sheath led to Bryan Kohberger, a criminology student. He was arrested six weeks later. The motive remains uncertain; trial is ongoing.
194. Korea’s Black Widow: The Chilling Crimes of Eom In-suk
16:39|Eom In-suk, once seen as a kind and educated woman, was a calculating killer who injured and murdered spouses and relatives for insurance money. Her crimes included poisoning, burning, and blinding victims. After years of deception and violence, she was caught and sentenced to life, shocking South Korea.
193. Campus of Shadows: From Ghost Story to Grisly Truth
16:04|This podcast episode recounts a chilling tale from a Chinese university campus. A ghostly feeling leads to the revelation of two separate murders—one of a beloved teacher, the other of a hopeful student. What begins as urban legend ends in the horrifying truth behind the old campus hospital.