Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

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...

On March 30, 2020, a grandmother received a chilling message from Hanoi District Police about her granddaughter's tragic ordeal. The culprits' identities will stun Vietnam. Part 1: We introduce Lan Anh and Minh Tuan, the perpetrators behind the gruesome crime. Part 2: We explore the harrowing events leading up to the young girl's death. FYI we have just started a YouTube channel where you can watc...

On March 30, 2020, a grandmother received a chilling message from Hanoi District Police about her granddaughter's tragic ordeal. The culprits' identities will stun Vietnam. Part 1: We introduce Lan Anh and Minh Tuan, the perpetrators behind the gruesome crime. Part 2: We explore the harrowing events leading up to the young girl's death. FYI we have just started a YouTube channel where you can watc...

In the sweltering June of 2012, a sister finds a chilling message on her 11-year-old brother's phone, igniting a series of events that will stun Singapore. Part 1: Meet Yap Weng Wah, the unassuming engineer who would become infamous for preying on over 30 boys. Part 2: Step into the crime scene and track the relentless pursuit that brought Yap to justice. FYI we have just started a YouTube channel...

In the sweltering June of 2012, a sister finds a chilling message on her 11-year-old brother's phone, igniting a series of events that will stun Singapore. Part 1: Meet Yap Weng Wah, the unassuming engineer who would become infamous for preying on over 30 boys. Part 2: Step into the crime scene and track the relentless pursuit that brought Yap to justice. FYI we have just started a YouTube channel...

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 wh...

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 playe...

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 playe...

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 j...

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 j...

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 uncove...

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 uncove...

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...

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...

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 K...

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 K...

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 co...

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 co...