Mass Murders - An Asian True Crime Podcast

On August 23, 2010, a former police officer in Manila hijacked a tourist bus, holding 25 people hostage in a desperate attempt to clear his name. What followed was a tense standoff that escalated into a deadly gun battle, leaving multiple casualties. Ep 1: A sightseeing trip in Manila takes a deadly turn when a disgruntled ex-police officer, armed and dangerous, forces his way onto a tourist bus....

On August 23, 2010, a former police officer in Manila hijacked a tourist bus, holding 25 people hostage in a desperate attempt to clear his name. What followed was a tense standoff that escalated into a deadly gun battle, leaving multiple casualties. Ep 1: A sightseeing trip in Manila takes a deadly turn when a disgruntled ex-police officer, armed and dangerous, forces his way onto a tourist bus....

On April 24, 2013, Rana Plaza, an eight-story building in Bangladesh, collapsed and trapped over 3000 people under the rubble. This building was regarded as the hub of clothing production for many international brands. Ep 1: Experience the fateful day when a structural failure caused the deadliest garment-factory disaster in history, claiming 1,100 lives and injuring 2,600. Ep 2: Explore the after...

On April 24, 2013, Rana Plaza, an eight-story building in Bangladesh, collapsed and trapped over 3000 people under the rubble. This building was regarded as the hub of clothing production for many international brands. Ep 1: Experience the fateful day when a structural failure caused the deadliest garment-factory disaster in history, claiming 1,100 lives and injuring 2,600. Ep 2: Explore the after...

On July 23, 2011, the high-speed trains of China's Wenzhou line collided in a devastating crash that reverberated across the nation. Ep 1: Witness the harrowing events of the collision that led to one of the deadliest high-speed train disasters in history. Ep 2: Uncover the deep-seated flaws and repercussions of the tragedy that claimed 40 lives and left a nation in mourning. Join your fans an...

On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul collapsed due to a structural failure, killing 502 and injuring 937. This is considered the deadliest peacetime disaster in South Korean history. Ep 1: Discover the rise and fall of the Sampoong Department Store, a symbol of ambition turned deadly. Learn how greed and negligence led to over 1,500 people being buried alive. Ep 2: Delve into t...

On June 29, 1995, the Sampoong Department Store in Seoul collapsed due to a structural failure, killing 502 and injuring 937. This is considered the deadliest peacetime disaster in South Korean history. Ep 1: Discover the rise and fall of the Sampoong Department Store, a symbol of ambition turned deadly. Learn how greed and negligence led to over 1,500 people being buried alive. Ep 2: Delve into t...

On October 12, 1978, a massive explosion rocked the Spyros oil tanker at Jurong Shipyard, but the true horror was just beginning, leaving 76 dead. Ep 1: Explore how a routine day at the shipyard turned into a nightmare with a catastrophic explosion. Ep 2: Follow the harrowing stories of survivors and the investigation that followed to uncover the causes and prevent future tragedies. Join your fans...

On October 12, 1978, a massive explosion rocked the Spyros oil tanker at Jurong Shipyard, but the true horror was just beginning, leaving 76 dead. Ep 1: Explore how a routine day at the shipyard turned into a nightmare with a catastrophic explosion. Ep 2: Follow the harrowing stories of survivors and the investigation that followed to uncover the causes and prevent future tragedies. Join your fans...

On October 12, 2002, bombs ripped through the nightlife district of Kuta, Bali, but the true horror was just beginning, leaving 202 dead. Ep 1: Explore how a peaceful evening turned into a nightmare with coordinated terrorist attacks. Ep 2: Follow the harrowing stories of survivors and the global manhunt to bring the perpetrators to justice. Join your fans and interact with the team at massmurder@...

On October 12, 2002, bombs ripped through the nightlife district of Kuta, Bali, but the true horror was just beginning, leaving 202 dead. Ep 1: Explore how a peaceful evening turned into a nightmare with coordinated terrorist attacks. Ep 2: Follow the harrowing stories of survivors and the global manhunt to bring the perpetrators to justice. Join your fans and interact with the team at massmurder@...

On April 24, 2016, a diver's mysterious death in Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam, marked the beginning of the country's worst marine disaster. Ep 1: Uncover the Formosa Plastics Group's establishment of a massive steel plant in Ha Tinh and its role in a devastating ecological catastrophe. Ep 2: Follow the survivors' months-long battle to hold the Formosa corporation accountable. Join you...

On April 24, 2016, a diver's mysterious death in Ha Tinh Province, Vietnam, marked the beginning of the country's worst marine disaster. Ep 1: Uncover the Formosa Plastics Group's establishment of a massive steel plant in Ha Tinh and its role in a devastating ecological catastrophe. Ep 2: Follow the survivors' months-long battle to hold the Formosa corporation accountable. Join you...

On July 29, 1975, a tropical storm hit China, but the real disaster was still to come, leaving 230,000 dead. Join your fans and interact with the team at massmurder@1upmediapodcast.com or through our socials (IG, TikTok) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truecrime_1upmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As a community we share new cases, and discuss what more you want...

On October 29, 2018, Thai Lion Air's Flight 610 tragically plummeted into the Java Sea just 13 minutes after departing, claiming the lives of all 189 individuals on board. Join your fans and interact with the team at massmurder@1upmediapodcast.com or through our socials (IG, TikTok) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@truecrime_1upmedia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . We're part of the umbrella of True Crime podcasts including Heinous. As...

On January 27, 2019, two bombs shatter the peace at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines, triggering an all-out war and enforcing a total lockdown. Episode 1: Explore the tangled roots of the Moro conflict, culminating in the detonation of two lethal bombs. Episode 2: Follow the intense manhunt for an Abu Sayyaf militant behind the deaths of 20 indivi...

On January 27, 2019, two bombs shatter the peace at the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines, triggering an all-out war and enforcing a total lockdown. Episode 1: Explore the tangled roots of the Moro conflict, culminating in the detonation of two lethal bombs. Episode 2: Follow the intense manhunt for an Abu Sayyaf militant behind the deaths of 20 indivi...

On February 18th, 2003, a devastating fire broke out in the Daegu Metropolitan Subway in South Korea. An arsonist set fire to a train, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 200 lives and leaving more than 150 injured. The fire rapidly consumed two trains, filled with passengers, at the Jungangno Station of Daegu. Episode 1: Explore the onset of the 2003 Daegu Subway Fire, highlighting the arson a...

On February 18th, 2003, a devastating fire broke out in the Daegu Metropolitan Subway in South Korea. An arsonist set fire to a train, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 200 lives and leaving more than 150 injured. The fire rapidly consumed two trains, filled with passengers, at the Jungangno Station of Daegu. Episode 1: Explore the onset of the 2003 Daegu Subway Fire, highlighting the arson a...

On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 suffered a catastrophic failure, leading to the most lethal single-aircraft disaster in history. Ep 1: Experience the intense struggle for survival above, as pilots valiantly fight to save 520 souls. Ep 2: Explore the chilling moments preceding the crash and the staggering aftermath of a tragedy that claimed over 500 lives. Join fellow fans and interac...

On August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 suffered a catastrophic failure, leading to the most lethal single-aircraft disaster in history. Ep 1: Experience the intense struggle for survival above, as pilots valiantly fight to save 520 souls. Ep 2: Explore the chilling moments preceding the crash and the staggering aftermath of a tragedy that claimed over 500 lives. Join fellow fans and interac...

On the night of September 30, 1965, a military coup in Indonesia sparks a nationwide catastrophe. Ep 1: Uncover the events leading to the massacre of half a million civilians, triggered by the assassination of six top military generals. Ep 2: Explore the enduring impact of this dark period, marking one of Indonesia's most devastating chapters in history. Join fellow fans and interact with the...

On the night of September 30, 1965, a military coup in Indonesia sparks a nationwide catastrophe. Ep 1: Uncover the events leading to the massacre of half a million civilians, triggered by the assassination of six top military generals. Ep 2: Explore the enduring impact of this dark period, marking one of Indonesia's most devastating chapters in history. Join fellow fans and interact with the...

On the dawn of March 15, 1986, Singapore's skyline was forever altered in a sudden, harrowing moment with the collapse of Hotel New World. Ep 1: Learn the history of Hotel New World and witness the crucial signs before everything came crashing down. Ep 2: In the face of depleting oxygen, and trapped between tons of concrete and steel, learn how rescuers save some 17 people, while investigators...

On the dawn of March 15, 1986, Singapore's skyline was forever altered in a sudden, harrowing moment with the collapse of Hotel New World. Ep 1: Learn the history of Hotel New World and witness the crucial signs before everything came crashing down. Ep 2: In the face of depleting oxygen, and trapped between tons of concrete and steel, learn how rescuers save some 17 people, while investigators...