Homebrew Murder Crew

In this chilling episode, we confront one of the darkest chapters of World War II: Unit 731, the Imperial Japanese Army’s secret biological and chemical warfare program. Operating from 1933 to 1945 in the occupied region of Manchukuo, the facility—led by General Shirō Ishii—conducted large‑scale human experimentation under the guise of public health research. Prisoners, including Chinese civilians, Russians, Koreans, and even children, were subjected to vivisection, organ removal, frostbite testing, deliberate infection with deadly diseases, and chemical exposure, all without anesthesia. We trace how the unit grew from a covert military initiative into a sprawling complex in Pingfang, Harbin, staffed by thousands and supported at the highest levels of the Japanese command. Its experiments killed thousands inside the facility, while biological weapons developed there are estimated to have caused 200,000–500,000 deaths across Chinese cities and villages through contaminated water, food, and land. The episode also explores the disturbing aftermath: despite the scale of the atrocities, many of Unit 731’s key personnel—including Ishii—escaped prosecution. In exchange for their research data, the United States granted immunity to several members, while the Japanese government denied the unit’s existence for decades. Only in the 1980s and 2000s did formal acknowledgments begin to emerge, raising enduring ethical questions about wartime science, accountability, and historical memory. This is not just a recounting of horrors—it’s an examination of how secrecy, nationalism, and scientific ambition converged to create one of history’s most brutal programs, and why its legacy still matters today.Sources: TBA

This episode unpacks the full arc of the K‑pop phenomenon — beginning with its groundbreaking roots in 1992, when Seo Taiji and Boys blended Western genres with Korean lyrics and challenged censorship norms, sparking what would become a cultural revolution. Their success laid the foundation for the idol‑training system and the rise of first‑generation groups like H.O.T., S.E.S., Shinhwa, and BoA, who helped launch the Korean Wave across Asia. From there, we trace how entertainment companies built the modern idol system: rigorous multi‑year training, global auditions, and polished performance standards that shaped K‑pop into a global export. We also explore how government support and digital platforms amplified the industry’s reach, turning K‑pop into both a cultural force and an economic engine for South Korea. Finally, the episode examines the reforms now emerging within the industry — including shorter trainee periods, increased scrutiny of management practices, and growing conversations around artist well‑being. These shifts signal a new era for idols and fans alike, as K‑pop evolves beyond its early structures toward a more sustainable future.Sources: TBA

In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking and bewildering case of 16‑year‑old Delvonte Tisdale, whose body was discovered on a quiet street in Milton, Massachusetts in November 2010. What first appeared to be a brutal homicide quickly shifted into a mystery “straight out of a movie".Sources:https://sadendings.blog/delvonte-tisdale/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/delvonte-tisdale-teen-found-dead-near-boston-likely-fell-from-planes-wheel-well/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62788756/delvonte_seffon-tisdalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel-well_stowawayhttps://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/ap-investigation-6-charlotte-airport-perimeter-breaches/275-213238218https://www.wxii12.com/article/judge-dismisses-suit-against-charlotte-airport-after-teen-s-death/2049453https://www.faa.gov/data_research/research/med_humanfacs/aeromedical/aircraftaccident/wheelwellhttps://cedarposts.blogspot.com/2010/12/charlotte-douglas-international-airport.htmlhttps://www.masslive.com/news/2010/12/da_delvonte_tisdale_teen_found_near_boston_likely_fell_from_plane.html

In this episode, we revisit one of the UK’s most haunting criminal cases—the Soham murders—and the man at its center, Ian Huntley. Through a careful, compassionate retelling, we explore how Huntley embedded himself in a small community, the warning signs that were overlooked, and the devastating impact of his actions on two families and an entire nation. We also examine the systemic failures that allowed him to evade scrutiny for so long, and how the case reshaped safeguarding policies across the UK. This is a story about trust betrayed, lives forever changed, and the urgent need to understand how predators hide in plain sight.SOURCES: TBA

In November 2019, 26‑year‑old Marshal Iwaasa vanished from Southern Alberta, leaving behind a case marked by a remote forensic discovery and years of unanswered questions. This episode explores Marshal’s life, his disappearance, and the broader issues of investigative gaps and men’s mental health—without speculation or conclusions. More than six years later, the mystery remains unresolved, and the search for truth continues.Anyone with information on Marshal Iwaasa's movements after November 17, 2019, is urged to contact the Lethbridge Police Service at (403) 327-2210 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477)https://headsupguys.org– Depression, suicide prevention, and recovery resources specifically for menhttps://www.buddyup.ca/ – Peer support and mental fitness tools for menhttps://mensshedscanada.ca/ – Community-based connection through shared projectshttps://www.ementalhealth.ca/ – 1‑833‑456‑4566 or text 45645 (24/7 support)https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA/ – Free mental health and substance use support for all CanadiansAnywhere in Canada:9-8-8: Suicide Crisis HelplineSources:https://www.canadaunsolved.com/cases/marshal-iwaasahttps://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/cover-stories/findmarshy-8906288https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2020/01/04/we-wont-stop-looking-until-we-find-you-marshal-iwaasas-family-holds-lethbridge-vigil/https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/marshal-iwaasas-family-still-seeks-answers-five-years-after-his-disappearance/#:~:text=His%20family%20says%20he%20had,with%20more%20questions%20than%20answershttps://globalnews.ca/news/9293761/marshal-iwaasa-still-missing-3-years-later-family-looking-for-help/

In October 2009, the Jamison family—Bobby, Sherilynn, and their six‑year‑old daughter Madyson—set out on a drive into the remote mountains of Oklahoma. They were searching for a fresh start, a quiet plot of land, and maybe a new beginning. Instead, they vanished without a trace.Their truck was discovered days later, abandoned on a lonely dirt road. Inside were their wallets, phones, GPS, coats, and even their family dog—alive but starving. What wasn’t inside were answers.For years, theories swirled: a failed land deal, a spiritual crisis, a family dispute, drug involvement, cult activity, or something far stranger. When the family’s remains were finally found in 2013, deep in the woods near where the truck had been left, the mystery only deepened. No cause of death. No signs of what happened in those final hours. Just more questions.In this episode, we unravel the haunting timeline of the Jamisons’ final days, explore the bizarre clues they left behind, and examine the theories that have kept investigators and armchair sleuths baffled for more than a decade. Was this a tragic accident, a crime, or something no one has yet imagined?Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D33jKgeUGQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_1u1nMOveYhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/skeletal-remains-found-by-hunters-in-okla-could-belong-to-jamison-family-missing-since-2009/https://oklahomacoldcases.org/madyson-jamison/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamison_family_deathshttps://forensictales.com/jamison-family-deaths/

A young woman’s body washes ashore in San Diego in 1994, her injuries so severe that authorities initially blame a great white shark. But as forensic details emerge—broken bones, sand deep in her organs, and wounds that don’t match typical shark patterns—the story of Michelle Von Emster becomes far more unsettling. Experts and investigators clash over whether she fell from the nearby cliffs, encountered someone with violent intent, or met her end during a late night impromptu swim. This episode dives into the contradictions, the unanswered questions, and the eerie sense that Michelle’s final night holds secrets the ocean never fully returned.Sources:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-gods-sake-dont-drink-the-jones-juice/id1522302021https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/BuzzFeed_Unsolvedhttps://www.thesharkfiles.com/blog/ep-2-sunset-cliffs-updatehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/242693318_White_Shark_Attacks_Upon_Humans_in_California_and_Oregon_1993-2003https://www.podcastone.com/pd/True-Crime-All-The-Time-Unsolved?showAllEpisodes=trueTeresa Colon's Article:https://medium.com/women-writing-memoir/the-roman-catholic-church-raped-my-family-98264acd3e7f

In the blistering Amargosa Desert of Nevada lies Devils Hole, a narrow limestone fissure dropping into a scalding, sapphire pool that descends into unmapped darkness. Scientists know it as the fragile home of the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish, but locals remember it for something far more haunting.On a June night in 1965, four teenage boys from Las Vegas slipped past the fencing to explore the forbidden cavern. Drawn by rumors of an underwater world that “goes straight down like a pipe, then opens into a room… like infinity,” they dove into the hot, oxygen‑poor water. Only two made it back to the surface. A massive search followed, led by expert diver Jim Houtz, who descended more than 300 feet into the twisting chambers, but the missing boys were never found. Their disappearance remains one of the desert’s most unsettling mysteriesThis episode unravels the strange duality of Devils Hole: a scientific treasure that reacts to distant earthquakes and shelters a species found nowhere else on Earth, and a place where human curiosity collided with unforgiving geology. We trace the boys’ final known moments, the desperate rescue attempts, and the chilling reality of a cavern system so deep and complex that even today, its full extent is unknownSources:https://mojaveproject.org/dispatches-item/divining-devils-hole-part-1/?hl=en-CAhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php?hl=en-CAhttps://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php?hl=en-CAhttps://www.americanscientist.org/article/the-phenotypic-plasticity-of-death-valleys-pupfish?hl=en-CAhttps://www.nps.gov/deva/learn/nature/devils-hole.htm?hl=en-CA