Manic Manor: A True Crime Podcast

We're going to dive into the history of Princess Deokhye, the last princess of Korea. A beautiful young woman who was dealt some rather unfair cards, we're going to summarize her history, and how she ended up being sent to Japan only to be forgotten before finally returning years later.   Sources -  https://dkmc194.medium.com/the-tragic-life-of-the-last-princess-of-korea-b6812df49041 https://www.f...

We're back at it with some more tales and legends from the Appalachia Region! We have some mysterious lights, some lunar influenced individuals, and a spooky kitty!   Sources - https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/appalachian-folklore-and-superstitions/ https://web.archive.org/web/20191226144559/https://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1971/0646/report.pdf https://skepticalinquirer.org/2016/04/the-brown-mo...

Number for Seoul's Yangcheon Police Station - +82 2-2093-8324 )   In the early 2000s, South Korea had a strain of murders and crime. One of these is an unsolved murder case where the key evidence happens to be a Mashimaro Rabbit sticker. To this day, the case, as of now, remains unsolved.   Sources - https://ubitto.com/blog/events/6-scary-unsolved-crimes-in-korea/ https://youtu.be/68Agh_MbSNw http...

It isn't a surprise that with any disaster, haunting memories will follow as well as ghost stories. However, despite the ghost stories we hear, what happened at Okawa elementary school on the day of March 11, 2011 was extremely real and very heart-breaking as well as horrifying.    While we do discuss some of the ghost stories today, the real topic of today is Okawa Elementary School, and keeping...

While Fukushima Daiichi is the plant that comes to mind when people think of the Nuclear Disaster that occurred in Japan in 2011, not much is said about the sister plant that managed to survive the nuclear catastrophe that could have been.   Subtle differences in leadership played a key factor for motivation and overall how the plant outcomes turned out. We'll discuss today how Fukushima Daini was...

March 11, 2011, one of the biggest earthquakes ever to be recorded in history would hit Japan, causing massive amounts of damage. The resulting Tsunami, would claim more lives and result in the destruction of many buildings like the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Looking back on those days, tons of controversy came to light in these crucial moments showing just how dangerous nuclear power...

I was extremely fortunate and honored to sit down with IGoBart to talk about his channel! Famous for his "Welcome to my Dong" series, Bart has traveled all over South Korea and into North Korea as well! I sat with him to talk about his beginnings, his inspirations, experiences, and some more! I hope you all will enjoy his story as much as I did. Make sure to go check out his channel as well! iGoBa...

In 1995, one of the most brutal murders would happen on the Job Corps campus in Knoxville, Tennessee. The events that lead up to this and the aftermath are nothing short of horrific. A beautiful woman who lost her life way before her time out of rage and jealously is forever linked with the only woman on death row in Tennessee.   Sources - https://www.tn.gov/correction/statistics-and-information/d...

20 years ago, one of the deadliest fires in American History happened in a nightclub, claiming the lives of 100 people. We reflect back on that night, look on those responsible, and remember the victims as they deserve to be remembered. sources- https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/special-reports/2013/02/06/20130206-the-station-fire-timeline-of-a-tragedy-ece/35431247007/ https://www.histo...

31 years ago, the 1992 LA riots burned through many businesses in the LA, devastating many in its wake. In response to the threat of their businesses being looted or burned down, Korean immigrants took to the roofs of their businesses to protect their livelihoods. This episode looks into the start of the riots, what caused the strains, and potentially why the Roof Koreans were ones who had to figh...

A young woman, four months pregnant, disappears into the night over 30 years ago without a trace. The question we all really want to know is what happened to her? Will she ever be found? Is she okay?   Patreon : patreon.com/manicmanorpodcast    Sources - https://unsolved.com/gallery/angela-hammond/ https://freshedits.com/trending/a-scream-that-stretched-for-miles-angie-hammonds-story/ https://fox2...

Episode 28- Appalachian Lore and Legends Growing up in Appalachia definitely gives you a diverse group of stories to listen to in your childhood. I'm going to share just three of my favorites with you today! As always, feel free to let me know if you have any favorites, or if you have any feedback! #folklore #legends Sources -  https://blueridgemountainstravelguide.com/appalachian-folklore-and-sup...

Anyone with a small knowledge of the Labor Movement in South Korea knows of Jeon Tae-il, but for those who don't or have a very limited knowledge, this episode dives into the history of Jeon Tae-Il. As a child, he was known to have a heart of gold and strong sense of justice, always wanting what was right for the good of people. This carried on well into his adolescence and into his early adulthoo...

Something that seems rather too scripted and dramatic to have actually happened, but did. When I say this isn't something you can make up, I genuinely mean it.   We have a tale of love, lust, and betrayal. I would hate to think what I would be feeling if I was stuck in a situation like this myself.   sources -   https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/article/3016474/who-shi-peipu-chinese-singer-and-...

Who exactly are the top 1% behind South Korea? Are they really like the Cold-Hearted Oppa you see that warm up over the season in the k-dramas? Are they like the Musk or Bezos? We'll give a brief look down into who they are in Korean history and talk about a few scandals as well!   Sources- https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/the-chaebols-the-rise-of-south-koreas-mighty-conglomerates/ https://...

How did a young boy go from killing his mother to being somehow reformed to being sentenced to death all before he ever saw the age of 30? This is definitely one to look at and question. sources - https://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/7-horrifying-japanese-serial-killers-4656c4481ec4 https://morbidology.com/the-osaka-sister-killer-yukio-yamaji/ https://murderpedia.org/male. Y/y/yamaji-yukio.htm https://...

I can't believe I never heard of such a woman in history. You bring up someone who made the FBI and CIA keep tabs on her just because she had an interest in communism and pacifism who was also bold and headstrong enough to chase her dreams during 40s and 50s and you got one hell of a woman! Not to mention we got some affairs with the Kennedys mixed in with this! This is the case of Mary Pinchot Me...

A case showing history repeating itself and desperate need for reform once again surfaces. A woman losing her life at the hands of someone who cannot take no for an answer. The question begs, how many more cases will it be before things are done or steps are taken? Sources- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-64552871 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62998084 https://www.koreaherald.com/view.ph...

When we were younger, we were always told to be aware of stranger danger. But when the face of a stranger is not what we expect, what are we to do? The case of Korea's Shining star covers what happened to a nation shook by an everlasting shift in the way we look at stranger danger.   Sources - · https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%B0%95%EC%B4%88%EB%A1%B1%EC%B4%88%EB%A1%B1%EB%B9%9B%EB%82%98%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%9C%A...

A case all too familiar, it seems.   A loving woman, devoted mother and wife, taken from the world far too soon due to substantial greed. May she receive the justice she rightfully deserves. https://www.nbc.com/nbc-insider/the-thing-about-pam-who-was-betsy-faria https://www.newsweek.com/where-are-betsy-faria-daughters-leah-mariah-day-now-thing-about-pam-nbc-1690580 https://people.com/crime/russ-fa...

  Who doesn't love a good spooky story to warm you up during the cold season? My mother and daughter guest star in this episode as we chat about the tale of the Jayuro Highway spirit.    Do you think she's real? Youtube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyUxZZbhN2k   Sources-  https://darkhorrortales.blogspot.com/2020/05/creepy-urban-legends-jayuro-ghost.html https://foodislife772825067.word...

In September of 1966, a 2-year-old girl disappeared without so much as a trace. While time has passed on, this girl's family has not given up hope that they will find her. If you may have any knowledge to the whereabouts of Diane, please contact contact mail@dianeprevost.info Case #RM08107301 ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE at ops.isb.resolve@opp.ca Call Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) Sources - ht...

Almost 20 years later and unfortunately, we still have no answer as to why and what happened to an innocent middle school girl who was murdered on her way home from a friend's home in South Korea one evening in 2003.   Sources   https://m.kmib.co.kr/view.asp?arcid=0013189520 https://namu.wiki/w/%ED%8F%AC%EC%B2%9C%20%EC%97%AC%EC%A4%91%EC%83%9D%20%EC%82%B4%EC%9D%B8%20%EC%82%AC%EA%B1%B4 https://kiss7...

What can you do when someone you know disappears without a trace? This is the story of a newlywed couple that went missing and to date there is still no trace of them.   Sources- https://thesmartlocal.com/korea/unsolved-crimes-korea/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/7zcxc4/newly_wed_missing_case/ https://inf.news/en/world/e660dcb1b145d985720f8e523b418832.html https://min.news/...

A case once more showing that people can only be trusted so much. Just because they originally seem to be kind and caring doesn't always mean that they are. Some people are true monsters who love to take advantage of people with hearts made of gold.   sources   https://newsfounded.com/koreaeng/gapyeong-valley-drowning-case-lee-eun-hae-her-husband-bought-3-life-insurance-is-ex-boyfriend-the-insuran...