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Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

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From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia.

Every Tuesday, tune in as we dig into the key events of the crime, the mindset of the criminals, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions.

To stay up to date on the podcast, you can visit our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. 

The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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Episodes

The Akihabara Massacre | 2008

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 history. FYI we have just started a YouTube channel where you can watch these Heinous stories: https://www.youtube.com/@GrimAsia_1UpMedia Join your fellow...

Mar 26, 202431 minSeason 4Ep. 44

The Orchard Towers Double Murders | 2002 | 2/2

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 Singapore. Part 1: We are introduced to the key players in this case, Kho Nai Guan, Lan Ya Ming, and Michael McCrea; and how their lives and fates intert...

Mar 19, 202418 minSeason 4Ep. 43

The Orchard Towers Double Murders | 2002 | 1/2

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 Singapore. Part 1: We are introduced to the key players in this case, Kho Nai Guan, Lan Ya Ming, and Michael McCrea; and how their lives and fates intert...

Mar 12, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 42

The Chicken Delivery Murder | 2019 | 2/2

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 conspirators involved in this heinous crime. *FYI we have just started a YouTube channel where you can watch these Heinous stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Gri...

Mar 05, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 41

The Chicken Delivery Murder | 2019 | 1/2

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 conspirators involved in this heinous crime. *FYI we have just started a YouTube channel where you can watch these Heinous stories: https://www.youtube.com/@Gri...

Feb 27, 202418 minSeason 4Ep. 40

The Yumiko Chan Incident | 1955 | 2/2

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 wrath of the civilians Episode 2: Join us as we uncover how the court proceedings are mired in controversy. and the eventual aftermath of the Yumiko-Chan ...

Feb 20, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 39

The Yumiko Chan Incident | 1955 | 1/2

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 wrath of the civilians Episode 2: Join us as we uncover how the court proceedings are mired in controversy. and the eventual aftermath of the Yumiko-Chan ...

Feb 13, 202418 minSeason 4Ep. 38

The Raincoat Killer | 2004 | 2/2

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 Yoo, and how he developed his depraved resentment of women and the wealthy Episode 2: Follow the authorities as they seek to bring justice to Yoo, and ...

Feb 06, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 37

The Raincoat Killer | 2004 | 1/2

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 Yoo, and how he developed his depraved resentment of women and the wealthy Episode 2: Follow the authorities as they seek to bring justice to Yoo, and ...

Jan 30, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 36

The Braemar Hill Murders | 1985 | 2/2

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 uncover the horrific murder scene of expat students Kenneth McBride and Nicola Myers. Episode 2: Desperate to solve the case, witness how police inextric...

Jan 23, 202418 minSeason 4Ep. 35

The Braemar Hill Murders | 1985 | 1/2

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 uncover the horrific murder scene of expat students Kenneth McBride and Nicola Myers. Episode 2: Desperate to solve the case, witness how police inextric...

Jan 16, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 34

The Tontine Killing | Sim Joo Keow | 1974 | 2/2

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-old practice. Episode 1: Discover the sinister connection between a traditional tontine and a horrifying murder. Episode 2: Uncover how the authoriti...

Jan 09, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 33

The Tontine Killing | Sim Joo Keow | 1974 | 1/2

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-old practice. Episode 1: Discover the sinister connection between a traditional tontine and a horrifying murder. Episode 2: Uncover how the authoriti...

Jan 02, 202412 minSeason 4Ep. 32

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

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 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...

Dec 19, 202327 min

Best of Heinous - Twitter Killer | Takahiro Shiraishi | 2017

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 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...

Dec 12, 202339 min

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

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. 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, pol...

Dec 05, 202329 min

Minamata Disease | Mass Murders | 1950s

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 break through December, and will return with all new cases and stories from the start of 2024. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the...

Nov 28, 202315 min

The Case That Shook Singapore | Huang Na | 2004

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 case shook Singapore to its core, marking it as one of the most controversial and divisive cases in the nation's history. Join your fellow Heinous fans a...

Nov 21, 202332 minSeason 4Ep. 31

The Butcher from Delhi | Chandrakant Jha | 2006 | 2/2

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 Delhi - Chandrakant Jha. Ep 1: Uncover Delhi's Butcher trail of dismemberment. Ep 2: Delve into his macabre games and the fierce manhunt that followed. Jo...

Nov 14, 202316 minSeason 4Ep. 30

The Butcher from Delhi | Chandrakant Jha | 2006 | 1/2

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 Delhi - Chandrakant Jha. Ep 1: Uncover Delhi's Butcher trail of dismemberment. Ep 2: Delve into his macabre games and the fierce manhunt that followed. Jo...

Nov 07, 202317 minSeason 4Ep. 29

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

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. Ep 1: We dive into Henry's background, and the unnerving demise of his parents Glory Chau Wing-Ki and Moon Siu Yuet-Yee. Ep 2: Walk in the steps of ...

Oct 31, 202319 minSeason 4Ep. 28

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

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. Ep 1: We dive into Henry's background, and the unnerving demise of his parents Glory Chau Wing-Ki and Moon Siu Yuet-Yee. Ep 2: Walk in the steps of ...

Oct 24, 202317 minSeason 4Ep. 27

The Taiwan Celebrity Hostage Crisis | 1997 | 2/2

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 2. Join the hunt as the search for the abductors intensify, with the situation developing into a full-blown hostage crisis Halloween Horror Nights Gi...

Oct 17, 202326 minSeason 4Ep. 26

The Taiwan Celebrity Hostage Crisis | 1997 | 1/2

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 2. Join the hunt as the search for the abductors intensify, with the situation developing into a full-blown hostage crisis Halloween Horror Nights Gi...

Oct 10, 202320 minSeason 4Ep. 25

Ritual Spirits | Gabriel Lee | 2012 | 2/2

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 events that set the stage for the unsettling acts of Gabriel Lee Haw Ling and Elsie Lie Lek Chee. In Ep 2, we'll venture into the chilling depths of demo...

Oct 03, 202316 minSeason 4Ep. 24

Ritual Spirits | Gabriel Lee | 2012 | 1/2

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 events that set the stage for the unsettling acts of Gabriel Lee Haw Ling and Elsie Lie Lek Chee. In Ep 2, we'll venture into the chilling depths of demo...

Sep 26, 202317 minSeason 4Ep. 23

The Setiabudi 13 Case | Dark Asia with Megan | 1981

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/@DarkAsiawithMegan/videos Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/116kLQ7H9hzpX6ARaAMlDv Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/my/podcast/dark-asia-with-megan/id16970...

Sep 19, 202316 min

The Coffee Killer | 2016

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 prime suspect was her long-time friend Jessica Wongso. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (I...

Sep 12, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 22

The Infamous Delhi Nirbhaya Case | 2012| 2/2

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 thrust India onto a path of justice and reform. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok)...

Sep 05, 202322 minSeason 4Ep. 21

The Infamous Delhi Nirbhaya Case | 2012| 1/2

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 thrust India onto a path of justice and reform. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok)...

Aug 29, 202316 minSeason 4Ep. 20
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