Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

In July of 1995, a couple of police office were out on patrol on the streets of Ashoka Road in New Delhi when they came across a restaurant with thick, dark smoke emerging from within. When they inquired about the fire, they were brushed off by remarks that it was simply to "burn old election posters". It was only when they stepped closer, did they uncover the horrifying truth. Part 1 - We trace t...

In July of 1995, a couple of police office were out on patrol on the streets of Ashoka Road in New Delhi when they came across a restaurant with thick, dark smoke emerging from within. When they inquired about the fire, they were brushed off by remarks that it was simply to "burn old election posters". It was only when they stepped closer, did they uncover the horrifying truth. Part 1 - We trace t...

In March of 2023, a young boy would burst into the police office in Banjarnegara, Indonesia, asking for help to find his missing father. Tracing his last known locations, the police eventually made their way to the door of famous local shaman Mbah Slamet, known for his ability to multiply money, and make his clients wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. As they searched Slamet's house, something in...

In March of 2023, a young boy would burst into the police office in Banjarnegara, Indonesia, asking for help to find his missing father. Tracing his last known locations, the police eventually made their way to the door of famous local shaman Mbah Slamet, known for his ability to multiply money, and make his clients wealthy beyond their wildest dreams. As they searched Slamet's house, something in...

In October of 2016, the bustling streets of Pathum Thani in Thailand would be shocked into silence by the discovery of a pair of bodies nearby a drug clinic. What's even more peculiar was the fact that the victims appeared to have both been homeless, and that more bodies were yet to be found. Part 1 - We describe the events leading up to the discovery of the first pair of bodies, as well as the fe...

In October of 2016, the bustling streets of Pathum Thani in Thailand would be shocked into silence by the discovery of a pair of bodies nearby a drug clinic. What's even more peculiar was the fact that the victims appeared to have both been homeless, and that more bodies were yet to be found. Part 1 - We describe the events leading up to the discovery of the first pair of bodies, as well as the fe...

In March of 2006, the residential community at Circuit Road would be shocked by news that 2 year old Nurasyura binte Mohamed Fauzi - affectionally known as "Nonoi" - had gone missing. Over the next few days, family members, along with police, neighbours, and some strangers, would search tirelessly for the toddler, desperate not to let a tragedy unfold. But unbeknownst to almost all of the search p...

In 1978, two teenage siblings, Geeta and Sanjay, were on their way to a radio station to appear as guests on their favorite show Yuva Vani, when they were stopped on the streets by 2 men in a car offering a ride. While usually more alert and suspicious, the teens decided to hop in due to the rain and them being wary of running late, a decision which they would very quickly come to regret.  Part 1...

In 1978, two teenage siblings, Geeta and Sanjay, were on their way to a radio station to appear as guests on their favorite show Yuva Vani, when they were stopped on the streets by 2 men in a car offering a ride. While usually more alert and suspicious, the teens decided to hop in due to the rain and them being wary of running late, a decision which they would very quickly come to regret.  Part 1...

From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure. Part 1 - We explore Wu Xie Yu's background, as well a...

From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure. Part 1 - We explore Wu Xie Yu's background, as well a...

In the quiet suburban district of Bang Kae in Bangkok stood a large mansion. By day, it was a symbol of luxury and elegance. But as night fell, there seemed to be an unsettling silence that enveloped the property. Then one day in 2019, authorities would show up as part of an ongoing investigation, and uncover the grisly truth behind the mansion and its owner - Apichai Ongwisit, otherwise known as...

In the quiet suburban district of Bang Kae in Bangkok stood a large mansion. By day, it was a symbol of luxury and elegance. But as night fell, there seemed to be an unsettling silence that enveloped the property. Then one day in 2019, authorities would show up as part of an ongoing investigation, and uncover the grisly truth behind the mansion and its owner - Apichai Ongwisit, otherwise known as...

From an early age, Lam Kor Wan had endured a tumultuous upbringing. Moving homes across countries, changing schools, receiving physical and verbal punishment from his father, and even committing acts of voyeurism and molestation.  All this, however, would pale in comparison to his most heinous acts; as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong as a taxi driver looking for his victims, thereafter cementin...

From an early age, Lam Kor Wan had endured a tumultuous upbringing. Moving homes across countries, changing schools, receiving physical and verbal punishment from his father, and even committing acts of voyeurism and molestation.  All this, however, would pale in comparison to his most heinous acts; as he roamed the streets of Hong Kong as a taxi driver looking for his victims, thereafter cementin...

In the early hours of April 20th, 1998, the peaceful atmosphere of a bus stop at Marina South was shattered by the grim discovery of 42 year-old Sally Poh Bee Eng's lifeless body. But when her husband came down to identify the body, he noticed an item that was curiously missing from the scene - a brand new Rolex watch that he had just bought for her not too long ago. Part 1 - We explore the backgr...

In the early hours of April 20th, 1998, the peaceful atmosphere of a bus stop at Marina South was shattered by the grim discovery of 42 year-old Sally Poh Bee Eng's lifeless body. But when her husband came down to identify the body, he noticed an item that was curiously missing from the scene - a brand new Rolex watch that he had just bought for her not too long ago. Part 1 - We explore the backgr...

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 . // 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. // Heinous will return with all new cases and stories...

On the morning of March 11, 2019, the city of Lapu-Lapu in the Philippines was shocked by a disturbing discovery: the mutilated body of 16-year-old Christine Lee Silawan. As investigators delve into Christine’s circle, her ex-boyfriend John and the mysterious Renato Llenes become central to a case tangled in deceit and jealousy, raising the question: what dark secrets led to such a brutal act?   F...

Everything seemed to be going well for Akira Nishiguchi. While he was previously a recurring criminal who had been in and out of prison for roughly 10 years, he had picked up a job as a delivery driver, and had even saved his marriage. However, all this would be for naught as he drove up a remote mountain road in late 1963; where he would murder and rob his 2 fellow travelers, and begin his spree...

Everything seemed to be going well for Akira Nishiguchi. While he was previously a recurring criminal who had been in and out of prison for roughly 10 years, he had picked up a job as a delivery driver, and had even saved his marriage. However, all this would be for naught as he drove up a remote mountain road in late 1963; where he would murder and rob his 2 fellow travelers, and begin his spree...

The photographs that Sheila Ann von Wiese and her daughter Lois Heather Mack took while on vacation together in Bali were stunning and beautiful, suggesting a strong and loving bond. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as merely days later, one would end up in a suitcase, with the other in handcuffs.   Part 1 - We explore the strained history and relationship between Sheila and her daught...

The photographs that Sheila Ann von Wiese and her daughter Lois Heather Mack took while on vacation together in Bali were stunning and beautiful, suggesting a strong and loving bond. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as merely days later, one would end up in a suitcase, with the other in handcuffs.   Part 1 - We explore the strained history and relationship between Sheila and her daught...

Nothing seemed to be amiss when 27 year-old Shraddha Walkar matched with Aftab Poonawala on the dating app Bumble. Yet, a few years into their relationship, Shraddha became unreachable to friends and family, with authorities later discovering that her phone had been switched off for months. This prompted police to look for Aftab; unveiling the most gruesome of findings. Part 1 - We trace the origi...

Nothing seemed to be amiss when 27 year-old Shraddha Walkar matched with Aftab Poonawala on the dating app Bumble. Yet, a few years into their relationship, Shraddha became unreachable to friends and family, with authorities later discovering that her phone had been switched off for months. This prompted police to look for Aftab; unveiling the most gruesome of findings. Part 1 - We trace the origi...