Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

In June 2019, the idyllic scenery of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, would become the backdrop of a sinister plot when Chinese entrepreneur Wang Nan is betrayed by her own husband, Yu Xiaodong. In Ep 1, we'll explore Wang Nan's journey to success, her whirlwind romance with Yu Xiaodong, and the shocking transformation of their marriage. In Ep 2, we'll delve into Wang Nan's harrowing fight for survival...

In October 1996, Auckland police would be called upon to investigate the horrific murder of 21 year old Natacha Hogan. 6 days later, the New Zealand Herald would receive a letter referencing Hogan's murder; marking the start of the infamous reign of New Zealand's First Serial Killer, Hayden Poulter. In Ep 1. we'll learn about Hayden Poulter's background, and the circumstances that led him down suc...

In October 1996, Auckland police would be called upon to investigate the horrific murder of 21 year old Natacha Hogan. 6 days later, the New Zealand Herald would receive a letter referencing Hogan's murder; marking the start of the infamous reign of New Zealand's First Serial Killer, Hayden Poulter. In Ep 1. we'll learn about Hayden Poulter's background, and the circumstances that led him down suc...

In the morning of January 1979, Tan Kuen Chai and his wife Lee Mei Ying would leave for work but return home to a horrifying scene. Their 4 children, Tan Kok Peng, Tan Kok Hin, Tan Kok Soon, and Tan Chin Nee, would be found lifeless and piled upon each other in the bathroom, in what is arguably one of the most heinous crimes to ever come out of Singapore. Tune in as we retell the tragic case of Th...

In the morning of January 1979, Tan Kuen Chai and his wife Lee Mei Ying would leave for work but return home to a horrifying scene. Their 4 children, Tan Kok Peng, Tan Kok Hin, Tan Kok Soon, and Tan Chin Nee, would be found lifeless and piled upon each other in the bathroom, in what is arguably one of the most heinous crimes to ever come out of Singapore. Tune in as we retell the tragic case of Th...

In 2004, a teenage girl with problems at home finds solace in a boy that she had just met online. This would lead her to pay him a visit, resulting in arguably one of the heinous cases ever to surface from South Korea. Tune in as we retell the tragic case of The Miryang Gang Rape Incident. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about the girl's background, and the circumstances that led her down a dangerous pa...

In 2004, a teenage girl with problems at home finds solace in a boy that she had just met online. This would lead her to pay him a visit, resulting in arguably one of the heinous cases ever to surface from South Korea. Tune in as we retell the tragic case of The Miryang Gang Rape Incident. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about the girl's background, and the circumstances that led her down a dangerous pa...

On 11th of October 2009, the lifeless body of a man would be found hanging from the ceiling of a guest house in the city of Changsha, Hunan. He would be the first of 6 victims, who were violated, strangled, and then turned into a spectacle by China's Karaoke Strangler. Tune in as we retell the case of Zhou Youping, the man who held Hunan on the noose. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about Zhou Youping,...

On 11th of October 2009, the lifeless body of a man would be found hanging from the ceiling of a guest house in the city of Changsha, Hunan. He would be the first of 6 victims, who were violated, strangled, and then turned into a spectacle by China's Karaoke Strangler. Tune in as we retell the case of Zhou Youping, the man who held Hunan on the noose. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about Zhou Youping,...

On the 13th of June 2003, IT professional and light of her family Canny Ong vanished from the face of the Earth; only to be found in shocking circumstances 4 days later. Tune in as we retell the tragic story of Canny Ong, and reveal one of the most gruesome acts ever committed in Malaysia. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about Canny, and the mysterious circumstances behind her disappearance. In Ep 2. we...

On the 13th of June 2003, IT professional and light of her family Canny Ong vanished from the face of the Earth; only to be found in shocking circumstances 4 days later. Tune in as we retell the tragic story of Canny Ong, and reveal one of the most gruesome acts ever committed in Malaysia. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about Canny, and the mysterious circumstances behind her disappearance. In Ep 2. we...

3 women dead and a critically injured 15 year old girl; all in the span of a single evening. That was the result of one of the most heinous murder sprees ever to take place in Singapore, a notorious case that gripped the headlines as the infamous "Yishun Triple Murder". Tune in as we unravel the making of the murderer - Wang Zhijian. In episode 1, we'll learn more about how Wang's background and h...

3 women dead and a critically injured 15 year old girl; all in the span of a single evening. That was the result of one of the most heinous murder sprees ever to take place in Singapore, a notorious case that gripped the headlines as the infamous "Yishun Triple Murder". Tune in as we unravel the making of the murderer - Wang Zhijian. In episode 1, we'll learn more about how Wang's background and h...

For many mothers, the arrival of a new baby usually marks an exciting new chapter in life; which was unfortunately not the case for Kathleen Folbigg. This was as from 1989 to 1997, both Kathleen and her husband Craig Folbigg would go on to have 4 children, all of whom would perish too quickly. The curious thing however, was that while the children would pass in a variety of places, they would all...

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 hei...

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 hei...

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 h...

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 h...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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, an...

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 capt...

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 capt...