In 1991, a group of university students in Bangkok established the Mirror Foundation, an NGO based in Thailand with the mission of helping people who are most prone to issues with citizenship, drug abuse, and human trafficking. Between the years of 2011 to 2012, the Foundation started noticing a stark increase in the number of missing adult men. Their subsequent investigation would uncover the heinous acts of one of Thailand's most prolific serial killers - Nirut Songkhamhan, otherwise known as ...
Jan 17, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Unlike the typical cheer and optimism that welcome a new year, the 4th of January 2020 would prove to be tragically different. Screams would be heard by neighbours, followed by the gruesome image of a bloodied Christina Khoo slumped over the edge of her balcony. But this is not just a story of a cold blooded killer - its the tragic tale of a doting husband, and what happens when he slowly loses his mind. Tune in as we uncover the fractured mind of Paul Leslie Quirk. In Ep 1. we'll go through Pau...
Jan 10, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Unlike the typical cheer and optimism that welcome a new year, the 4th of January 2020 would prove to be tragically different. Screams would be heard by neighbours, followed by the gruesome image of a bloodied Christina Khoo slumped over the edge of her balcony. But this is not just a story of a cold blooded killer - its the tragic tale of a doting husband, and what happens when he slowly loses his mind. Tune in as we uncover the fractured mind of Paul Leslie Quirk. In Ep 1. we'll go through Pau...
Jan 03, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In Southwestern Taiwan, the city of Chiayi is known for its mesmerizing mountains and gorgeous vistas of endless blue sea. But within the city's history lies a dark and sadistic past, one marred by the monster known as the Chiayi Demon - Chen Rui Qin. Once a hardworking and devoted parent, Chen would fall prey to the temptations of gambling and commit the most heinous of acts to feed his addiction; racking up close to USD1.2m in fraudulent insurance payouts and sacrificing the lives of his loved...
Nov 29, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In Southwestern Taiwan, the city of Chiayi is known for its mesmerizing mountains and gorgeous vistas of endless blue sea. But within the city's history lies a dark and sadistic past, one marred by the monster known as the Chiayi Demon - Chen Rui Qin. Once a hardworking and devoted parent, Chen would fall prey to the temptations of gambling and commit the most heinous of acts to feed his addiction; racking up close to USD1.2m in fraudulent insurance payouts and sacrificing the lives of his loved...
Nov 22, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
On the 8th of September 2017, a prestigious school - Ryan International School in Gurugram, in the state of Haryana in India, would become the center of attention for the entire nation. Inside, loud cries and screams could be heard coming from the ground floor, sending echoes up and down the hallways. This was as a young boy had been found lying motionless outside the toilet, and bathed in blood. Tune in as we uncover the heinous murder of 7 year old Pradyuman Thakur. In Ep 1. we'll go through t...
Nov 15, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 6
On the 8th of September 2017, a prestigious school - Ryan International School in Gurugram, in the state of Haryana in India, would become the center of attention for the entire nation. Inside, loud cries and screams could be heard coming from the ground floor, sending echoes up and down the hallways. This was as a young boy had been found lying motionless outside the toilet, and bathed in blood. Tune in as we uncover the heinous murder of 7 year old Pradyuman Thakur. In Ep 1. we'll go through t...
Nov 08, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Happy Halloween. Every 31st of October, the boundary separating the living world from the dead is blurred, and the dead may walk amongst the living again. In the Philippines, there is a man named Warlito Toledo, also known as Waway, who is as mythical as the legend of Halloween itself. Rumour has it that he owns a talisman "anting-anting" that could transform him into a mystical animal at will, and that he uses it to stalk his victims. But while many myths surround the man, what we know for sure...
Oct 31, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In April of 1997 in Aman Desai, Indonesia, 21 year old Sri Kemala Dewi was feeling lost and hopeless. As a result, she turned to her village's spiritual leader and Sorcerer, Ahmad Suradji, in search of guidance. Unfortunately however, Dewi would end up as a victim to one of Indonesia's most notorious serial killers. In Ep 1. we'll learn of the tragic fate of Kemala Dewi, and how it led to the capture of Ahmad Suradji - The Sorceror. In Ep 2. We'll discover the disturbing dream that corrupted Ahm...
Oct 25, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In April of 1997 in Aman Desai, Indonesia, 21 year old Sri Kemala Dewi was feeling lost and hopeless. As a result, she turned to her village's spiritual leader and Sorcerer, Ahmad Suradji, in search of guidance. Unfortunately however, Dewi would end up as a victim to one of Indonesia's most notorious serial killers. In Ep 1. we'll learn of the tragic fate of Kemala Dewi, and how it led to the capture of Ahmad Suradji - The Sorceror. In Ep 2. We'll discover the disturbing dream that corrupted Ahm...
Oct 18, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Following a series of assaults and brutal murders in 2005, residents within the city of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia breathed a sigh of relief when the culprit, Zhao Zhihong, was eventually caught. It was only in custody that authorities would discover the true extent of Zhihong's evil beginning back in 1996; a heinous monster that local media dubbed "The Smiling Killer". In Ep 1. we'll learn of the crimes committed by Zhao Zhihong in 2005, which led to his arrest, and the wrongful death of an inno...
Oct 11, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Following a series of assaults and brutal murders in 2005, residents within the city of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia breathed a sigh of relief when the culprit, Zhao Zhihong, was eventually caught. It was only in custody that authorities would discover the true extent of Zhihong's evil beginning back in 1996; a heinous monster that local media dubbed "The Smiling Killer". In Ep 1. we'll learn of the crimes committed by Zhao Zhihong in 2005, which led to his arrest, and the wrongful death of an inno...
Oct 04, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In the 6 year span from 2004 to 2010, Cheongju, South Korea was gripped in terror after the bodies of several women were found dumped around the city. Given the nature of the murders, the media were frantically drawing up a disturbing scenario: that the murderer was lurking amongst the general public, a passenger on the train, an office worker walking down the street, or the friendly taxi driver taking you home. They would soon be met with Ahn Nam-Gi - the Devil Behind The Wheel. In Ep 1. we'll ...
Sep 27, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In the 6 year span from 2004 to 2010, Cheongju, South Korea was gripped in terror after the bodies of several women were found dumped around the city. Given the nature of the murders, the media were frantically drawing up a disturbing scenario: that the murderer was lurking amongst the general public, a passenger on the train, an office worker walking down the street, or the friendly taxi driver taking you home. They would soon be met with Ahn Nam-Gi - the Devil Behind The Wheel. In Ep 1. we'll ...
Sep 20, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In June 2014, Singapore’s Syed Alwi road filled with the sounds of sirens and flashes from cameras. The commotion surrounded a black swiss polo suitcase that was leaking blood from the sides. When opened, it was discovered to be the incomplete body of Muhammed Noor, having been deconstructed by a hammer and an electric saw. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about the primary suspect Rasheed Muhammad, and the events that led to the heinous murder. In Ep 2. we'll learn how the situation unraveled, and how...
Sep 13, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In June 2014, Singapore’s Syed Alwi road filled with the sounds of sirens and flashes from cameras. The commotion surrounded a black swiss polo suitcase that was leaking blood from the sides. When opened, it was discovered to be the incomplete body of Muhammed Noor, having been deconstructed by a hammer and an electric saw. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about the primary suspect Rasheed Muhammad, and the events that led to the heinous murder. In Ep 2. we'll learn how the situation unraveled, and how...
Sep 06, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In the middle of 1997, a young lady by the name of Lê Thanh Vân was released from prison. While she served a 4 year sentence for fraud, authorities weren't aware of her murderous past, and within the next 3 years, she would proceed with her heinous crimes, where she would eventually be deemed "The Cyanide Witch of Vietnam". In Ep 1. we'll learn of Lê Thanh Vân's criminal past, and the dark secrets that she kept. In Ep 2. we'll learn about the many lives taken by the Cyanide Witch, and the events...
Aug 30, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In the middle of 1997, a young lady by the name of Lê Thanh Vân was released from prison. While she served a 4 year sentence for fraud, authorities weren't aware of her murderous past, and within the next 3 years, she would proceed with her heinous crimes, where she would eventually be deemed "The Cyanide Witch of Vietnam". In Ep 1. we'll learn of Lê Thanh Vân's criminal past, and the dark secrets that she kept. In Ep 2. we'll learn about the many lives taken by the Cyanide Witch, and the events...
Aug 23, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 5
On the 31st of December 1969, a drunk Hiroshi Wantanabe met his mistress, Mimi Wong. What he shared with her would have awakened the devil within her, leading to the murder of Hiroshi's wife, and the first ever female sentenced to death in Singapore. In Ep 1. we'll learn the circumstances that awakened Mimi Wong's demons. In Ep 2. we'll learn how the night of the murder transpired & the haunting aftermath that lingered on. Special thanks to episode partner, the Stranger Danger podcast. You c...
Aug 16, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On the 31st of December 1969, a drunk Hiroshi Wantanabe met his mistress, Mimi Wong. What he shared with her would have awakened the devil within her, leading to the murder of Hiroshi's wife, and the first ever female sentenced to death in Singapore. In Ep 1. we'll learn the circumstances that awakened Mimi Wong's demons. In Ep 2. we'll learn how the night of the murder transpired & the haunting aftermath that lingered on. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our websi...
Aug 09, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In 2017, the brother of a missing Japanese woman would hack into her twitter account to drop a message for help. This would trigger a response, leading to an undercover operation, and the shocking discovery of the bodies of 9 victims on Halloween, in a house owned by Takahiro Shiraishi, a man who would later come to be known as the Twitter Killer. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about Shiraishi, and the circumstances that led to him becoming the Twitter Killer In Ep 2. we'll learn about his MO, his vi...
Aug 02, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In 2017, the brother of a missing Japanese woman would hack into her twitter account to drop a message for help. This would trigger a response, leading to an undercover operation, and the shocking discovery of the bodies of 9 victims on Halloween, in a house owned by Takahiro Shiraishi, a man who would later come to be known as the Twitter Killer. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about Shiraishi, and the circumstances that led to him becoming the Twitter Killer In Ep 2. we'll learn about his MO, his vi...
Jul 26, 2022•18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the 1960s, Singapore was terrorized by a gunman named Lim Ban Lim. Decades later, a new kind of terror was about to engulf the nation in the form of Singapore's first serial murderer, Sek Kim Wah. In July of 1983, police tactical teams would be called down to the scene of the infamous Andrew Road triple murders, but upon capturing their suspect, would discover that he was more heinous than they had initially thought. In Ep 1. we'll learn about the Sek family and their tumultuous background. I...
Jul 19, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In the 1960s, Singapore was terrorized by a gunman named Lim Ban Lim. Decades later, a new kind of terror was about to engulf the nation in the form of Singapore's first serial murderer, Sek Kim Wah. In July of 1983, police tactical teams would be called down to the scene of the infamous Andrew Road triple murders, but upon capturing their suspect, would discover that he was more heinous than they had initially thought. In Ep 1. we'll learn about the Sek family and their tumultuous background. I...
Jul 12, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In the 1960s, Singapore was terrorized by a gunman named Lim Ban Lim. Decades later, a new kind of terror was about to engulf the nation in the form of Singapore's first serial murderer, Sek Kim Wah. In July of 1983, police tactical teams would be called down to the scene of the infamous Andrew Road triple murders, but upon capturing their suspect, would discover that he was more heinous than they had initially thought. In Ep 1. we'll learn about the Sek family and their tumultuous background. I...
Jul 05, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In the 1960s, a man named Lim Ban Lim would write himself into infamy by terrorizing Singapore. Within a couple of years he would become Singapore's most wanted criminal, and would take law enforcement over 10 years to catch him. Despite his arrest however, this heinous criminal lives on, inspiring a new generation of evil long after he was gone. In Ep 1. we'll meet Lim Ban Lim and his 2 associates - Hong Lim & Hong Li to understand how he terrorized Singapore. In Ep 2. we'll learn how autho...
Jun 28, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In the 1960s, a man named Lim Ban Lim would write himself into infamy by terrorizing Singapore. Within a couple of years he would become Singapore's most wanted criminal, and would take law enforcement over 10 years to catch him. Despite his arrest however, this heinous criminal lives on, inspiring a new generation of evil long after he was gone. In Ep 1. we'll meet Lim Ban Lim and his 2 associates - Hong Lim & Hong Li to understand how he terrorized Singapore. In Ep 2. we'll learn how autho...
Jun 21, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In the 1960s, a man named Lim Ban Lim would write himself into infamy by terrorizing Singapore. Within a couple of years he would become Singapore's most wanted criminal, and would take law enforcement over 10 years to catch him. Despite his arrest however, this heinous criminal lives on, inspiring a new generation of evil long after he was gone. In Ep 1. we'll meet Lim Ban Lim and his 2 associates - Hong Lim & Hong Li to understand how he terrorized Singapore. In Ep 2. we'll learn how autho...
Jun 14, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In 1999, police in Hong Kong would follow a 14 year old girl into an apartment, and find a Hello Kitty Doll stuffed with a human skull. As the case unraveled over the coming months, the crime would leave 6 million people in Hong Kong gripped with fear. As this heinous crime would reveal the month long torture of 23 year old victim Fan Man-Yee. In Ep 1. we'll meet Fan Man-Yee, and learn about the pivotal moment that she met her torturer. In Ep 2. we'll go into gruesome details of the torture, and...
Jun 07, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In 1999, police in Hong Kong would follow a 14 year old girl into an apartment, and find a Hello Kitty Doll stuffed with a human skull. As the case unraveled over the coming months, the crime would leave 6 million people in Hong Kong gripped with fear. As this heinous crime would reveal the month long torture of 23 year old victim Fan Man-Yee. In Ep 1. we'll meet Fan Man-Yee, and learn about the pivotal moment that she met her torturer. In Ep 2. we'll go into gruesome details of the torture, and...
May 31, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
