Murder on Silk Road

First of all, our sincerest apologies for the delay. If you follow our instagram (nudge nudge wink wink), you might have seen that Lina’s laptop decided to die on us and it took a few days to get everything up and running again. But here it is, finally: part two of the Olga Hepnarová case where we discuss the actual crime, trial and sentencing.  Story starts at 10:56.  INFO ON BREAK: We...

We're back with another two-parter, this time with Lina sharing the tragic story of Olga Hepnarová, whose struggle with mental health would culminate in a heartbreaking decision in 1973, Czechoslovakia. Story starts at 05:48. Sources used for today's story: Pantharei - Čestmír Kozar (English translation Štefan Moravčík) Miała 22 lata, gdy z zimną krwią zabiła osiem osób. ''Gdybym mogła, zrobiłabym...

We came for more Buttrose, we stayed for the prison riot. Sources used for today's story: Pulau Senang - Singapore Pulau Senang prison riots - Wikipedia Murray James Benny Buttrose (1903-1987) - Find a Grave Memorial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode. In this one we tackle the sad disappearance/murder of Jenny Cheok Cheng Kid by her failed teacher/race car driver/lawyer boyfriend Sunny Ang... Thankfully, circumstantial evidence saves the day! Take-away from today's story: if someone wants to make you write a will and leave everything to a person you've never met - RUN. Story starts at 02:39. Sources used for tod...

To complement our first cult case, Lina gives some definitions and advice on cults from experts before retelling experiences of ex-members who survived the Huaxing Spiritual Training Center. We also come to find out that Julia knows a suspicious amount about cults... TW: recap of last week's case contain brief mentions of suicide and sexual assault. Sources used for today's episode: What makes a c...

Today's episode is one day late, not because Lina procrastinated with editing but because it was April Fool's day yesterday (very convenient indeed)! Strap in for our very first cult story on the podcast about Shaolong, the young dragon of Taiwan, and his cult of 40 years. Brace yourself for some questionable musical numbers and the more sinister sides of this doomsday cult. TW: sexual assault and...

Dive back into the story of the 1976 Oetker Kidnapping. This time Julia gives us more on our perpetrator and what he did with the ransom money... Hint: there's some fire involved (ouch). If you ever meet a man with the name in the episode title, remember: it ain't slander if it's true! :) Sources: ‌ Oetker-Entführung: Wo sind die 21 Millionen Lösegeld? - Bayern - SZ.de OETKER-LÖSEGELD: Millionen d...

Have you asked yourself how many CEOs of multi-million dollar companies have been kidnapped? Well, the answer is at least two... In this episode, we unravel the abduction of Richard Oetker in 1976. Dive into the tale of a young man snatched and shoved into a box, the then highest ransom payment in German history, and the search for the kidnapper. Story starts at 05:01. Sources used for today's sto...

As promised last week, today's Inbetween is about the legendary Dutch crime journalist Peter R. de Vries and his unwavering pursuit for justice. This is the YouTube video Julia watches in the episode, showing snippets of the talkshow "Pauw & Witteman," where Peter R. de Vries and Joran van der Sloot appear as guests. For those who want to skip out on us reminiscing about the past as we look ov...

For a slight change of pace this week, Lina covers the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken and his chauffeur Ab Doderer in 1983 Amsterdam. Responsible for the kidnapping was a group of young men led by Cor van Hout and Wim Holleeder, whose dramatic lives are also explored in today's episode about money, pride, and family. Story starts at 03:12. Sources used for today's story: How a Notorious Gangster Wa...

Have you ever yearned for an occasion to cut off someone's tie or storm your local city hall? Despair no more! Find out how (and why) and more about the history of Karneval (or Fasching) in Germany in this week's Inbetween. Sources for this week's Inbetween: Karneval, Fasching, Fastnacht: Das bedeuten die Bezeichnungen für die fünfte Jahreszeit | Kulturgeschichte | Geschichte | Verstehen | ARD alp...

In 2006, two men in Nithari, India, were arrested on suspicion of the assault and murder of multiple children and young adults. There were investigations, bodies and evidence, even a confession. In 2023, these two men were acquitted of their death sentences and let go. Not gonna lie, it's another heavy one... But come join us anyway, for a discussion about systemic failures in law enforcement, lac...

As mentioned in the previous episode, this week's Inbetween goes over the suspicious death of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini under police custody and the ensuing Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran. Story starts at 04:45. TW: brief mention of sexual violence and rape at 29:00-30:30. Sources used for today's story: Death of Mahsa Amini - Wikipedia Mahsa Amini protests - Wikipedia Mahsa Amini’s medical scans...

Lina takes us to Iran in the early 2000s, where serial killer Saeed Hanaei haunted the streets of Mashhad and targeted society's most vulnerable demographic - illegal sex workers. Beyond recounting the grim details of the case, we delve into the environment that tolerated, and at times celebrated, these heinous acts. TW: Brief mention of sexual assault. Sources used for today's story: And Along Ca...

What do a spice, a mushroom and a fish have in common? Listen to this week's episode and find out! (... but also, it's in the title...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 16, where we take you to London in 1978... Here Bulgarian BBC-broadcaster Georgi Markov died an innocent, natural death (... it was totally an assassination...). Spies? Secret Services? We have it all! Sit back and enjoy another case about what is clearly Julia's favourite murder weapon to talk about: poison! Story starts at 02:20. Sources used for today's story: ‌ The Sinister...

Relive January 1, 2024 with us as we talk a bit about our holidays, unbox packages we sent each other, and announce our resolutions for the year. Warning #1: This is a very casual Inbetween where we don't talk about true crime. Warning #2: Unboxing starts at 12:38 and contains a decent amount of wrapping noises. To avoid, skip to 22:55. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year and welcome back! Going back to our shallow roots, Lina takes us to Japan again for the mysterious case of Kanno Naoyuki. Join us as we delve into the many theories surrounding the 'Man in the Toilet Mystery' and why Naoyuki might have ended up in the baffling position where he was found. Story starts at 04:27. Sources used for today's story: 福島県都路村便槽内怪死事件の謎　霊視 (TV...

Sit back and enjoy a mug of mulled wine as Julia tells us about German Christmas Markets! In true true-crime podcast fashion, we also bum you out with some crimes that happened at said markets. We wish all our lovely listeners a happy holiday and we’ll see you in the New Year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We think Julia has a type, because this week she covers the horrible murders committed by yet another female serial killer. This is the story of Lê Thanh Vân, Vietnam’s Cyanide Witch. Excuse the sickness and the bad pronunciations this week - neither are contagious! Story starts at 02:47. Sources used for today's story: ‌ Lê Thanh Vân - Wikipedia Lê Thanh Vân (sát nhân hàng loạt) – Wikipedia tiếng...

Yes, we just used a click-bait title but it is well deserved. Today, we revisit one of the most compelling theories of the Emanuela Orlandi and Mirella Gregori case after receiving an Instagram DM with incriminating documents. The person behind the account wished to remain anonymous, so please understand that we will not be sharing their username. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

We are back in Asia this week with a high-pace case filled with dramatic twists and turns involving celebrity cops and revenge rituals. Join us on a journey to Hong Kong in the 70s, where police do everything within their power (and sometimes outside their power) to investigate the murder of 劉富敏 (Lau Fo Man), who is often compared to the Black Dahlia. Story starts at 06:16. Sources used for tod...

Welcome back! In this episode, Julia and Lina discuss the many, many different theories regarding the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. As this is part 2, go back and listen to part 1 to get caught up! Sources used for today's story: ‌ ‘We had a row, she left. It was the last time I saw her’: anguish of Emanuela Orlandi’s brother | Vatican | The Guardian Sparizione di Mirella Gregori - Wikipedia...

Welcome to our first two-parter! This year marks the 40-year anniversary of the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. There’s so much to know about this case that Julia really wanted to tell it in its entirety and spread it over two episodes. Join Julia and Lina in discussing the timeline of one of the oldest cold cases still under investigation. Fan of conspiracy theories? Come back for part tw...

Can you really go to jail for insulting someone? Learn about the German law on insults as we sprinkle in stories (aka get off topic) about Julia's not-so-nice neighbor and hair dealers in China. Sources used for today's episode: Insult (legal) - Wikipedia German Criminal Code (Strafgesetzbuch – StGB) In Germany, it can be a crime to insult someone in public - Los Angeles Times Insult under German...