Buried

This episode covers the 1970 Isdal Woman case in Bergen: witness sightings, items found at the scene, forensic conclusions about cause of death, and the failed effort to identify her. It includes the station lockers, removed labels, multiple currencies, and a coded notebook.

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This episode recounts the 1991 disappearance of 13-year-old Nana Sakuma in Chiba, Japan. After a late-night trip with friends, a man confronted the girls and led Nana away. Police searches, a suspect sketch, and scattered sightings followed, but the case remained unsolved.

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This episode covers the 2009 Sydney killings of five members of the Lin family. Police focus on the lack of forced entry, key access, surveillance, and forensic findings, including DNA evidence and attempts to mislead investigators. The case ends with Robert Xie’s arrest and life sentences.

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The episode recounts the 1994 robbery and death of Japanese tourist Isae Fujii in Singapore and how Abdul Nasir was unexpectedly identified. After a later prison hostage crisis, he received life imprisonment. His appeal prompted courts to redefine “life imprisonment” as incarceration until natural death, reshaping legal interpretation.

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In 2017, billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman were found dead in their Toronto mansion, posed in statue-like positions beside their indoor pool. Suicide was ruled out, shifting suspicion to family, business rivals, and enemies. Surveillance footage revealed a mysterious man, but the case remains unsolved.

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The episode recounts Japan’s Africa Kennel case. Pet shop owner Gen Sekine defrauded clients and murdered four people in 1993. Victims were poisoned, dismembered, and burned. Investigations exposed his wife’s and assistant’s involvement. Sekine and Hiroko Kazama were sentenced to death, while the accomplice received prison.

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The podcast recounts the 2021 disappearance of American influencer Gabby Petito. Her fiancé Brian Laundrie returned alone to Florida, raising suspicion. Gabby was found strangled in Wyoming. Brian later disappeared and died by suicide, leaving a written confession. The case sparked nationwide outrage and intense media coverage.

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In 2001, Kiyoshi and Ikuko Kinebuchi vanished in Chiba, Japan. Large blood traces in their home suggested murder. A man posing as a police officer deceived them, withdrew money from their account, and fled in their car. No bodies were found, and the case remains an enduring mystery.

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The episode recounts the disappearance of Ji Mengqi in the United States. Suspicion gradually focused on her husband, Joe Elledge, due to inconsistent statements and violent recordings. After her remains were discovered, plant DNA evidence linked him to the burial site. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 28 years in prison.

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In 2001, 18-year-old Jeong So-un vanished from her part-time job and was later found dead at a construction site, her hands severed. Police suspected a worker but lacked decisive evidence. Years later, a TV program identified Kim Mok-ju as a suspect, yet legal disputes halted progress, leaving the case unsolved.

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In 2017, a tenant in Suzhou noticed a foul odor that led to the discovery of former tenant Fang Mou’s decomposed body hidden in a closet. Police matched fingerprints to her boyfriend Wang. A heated argument and revelation of her secret marriage triggered the murder. Wang received a suspended death sentence.

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The 1970 murder in Villa 55 on Seaview Road in Singapore shocked the nation. Reiko Watanabe was killed in her bathroom by her husband’s mistress Mimi Huang and the woman’s ex-husband. Jealousy, social humiliation and ambition fueled the premeditated attack, witnessed by the couple’s nine-year-old daughter. Both were executed in 1973.

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In 2007, dismembered remains were discovered in a refrigerator inside an auctioned apartment in Kuala Lumpur. The former owner, Nora, surrendered and gave conflicting confessions about killing her husband, Wu Yucheng. Evidence suggested domestic abuse, yet missing weapons, unclear timelines, and inconsistent statements left the case shrouded in doubt.

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In 2004, 18-year-old Xu Xiaofang vanished after meeting her boyfriend. Her family paid ransom, but she was already murdered and buried by the married Kou Tianfu. He escaped custody, hid in Indonesia for years, was later arrested for another crime, and in 2015 received a death sentence.

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In 2014, Mr. Cho disappeared and was later found dismembered in a suitcase. Go Mi-suk, who met him through a dating site, confessed to killing him at a motel. Surveillance footage showed she used a chainsaw to dispose of the body. She was sentenced to thirty years in prison.

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In 1982, Hong Kong was terrorized by Lin Guoyun, who murdered and dismembered four women on rainy nights. The gruesome crimes came to light through photographs, leading to his arrest and life sentence. The case remains one of Hong Kong's most horrifying criminal sagas.

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Discovered in 1991, Ötzi the Iceman lived over 5,000 years ago in the Alps. His tools, tattoos, and copper axe revealed a complex ancient culture. A string of eerie deaths among researchers sparked the legend of Ötzi’s curse. The enigma still captivates scientists worldwide.

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A failed online meeting escalated into stalking and obsession, ending in 2021 with the murder of Jeong Da‑young, her mother, and sister in Seoul. The perpetrator had a history of harassment. The shocking case sparked nationwide outrage, over 250,000 petition signatures, and renewed debate about online safety and stalking laws.

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After helping a colleague to the hospital, Dorothy Scott vanished. She had been harassed by an anonymous caller who kept phoning even after her disappearance. Her remains were later found, confirming murder. Despite chilling clues, her killer was never caught.

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A journalism student investigates a ghost house on Yunhe Road in Chongqing. A young woman’s suicide reveals a hidden 1927 grave beneath the house and a series of red-clad residents. The missing house number and the true role of these silent guardians remain an unresolved local mystery.

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In 2005, the dismembered body of Liu Hongmei was found in Singapore. Her lover, Leong Siew Chor, confessed to the murder. Forensic evidence and investigation revealed a calculated crime. Leong was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging, ending a tragic affair.

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In 2022, 18-year-old law student Debanhi Escobar disappeared and was later found dead in a hotel’s water tank. Suspicion fell on a driver, but official mishandling outraged the public. Her case ignited widespread protests in Mexico demanding justice and protection for women.

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In 1985, Macau was shaken by the suspected murder of the Zheng family by restaurateur Huang Zhiheng. Body parts were found on a beach, sparking rumors of human flesh in char siu buns. Huang committed suicide in prison before trial, leaving the case unsolved and steeped in urban legend.

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This podcast episode explores a haunting urban legend from Hong Kong. After viewing a mysterious photo, Zhang and his sister face eerie experiences. Paranormal investigator Tao Fu dies mysteriously after researching the memorial tablet, cementing its place among Hong Kong’s top five urban legends.

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In 2021, a man dressed as the Joker attacked passengers on a Tokyo train, injuring many and setting a fire. The attack exposed serious safety flaws and was traced to the attacker’s traumatic past. Inspired by a similar incident, the event deeply unsettled Japanese society.

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In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in a locked house. Initially a mystery, the case broke when DNA from a knife sheath led to Bryan Kohberger, a criminology student. He was arrested six weeks later. The motive remains uncertain; trial is ongoing.

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Eom In-suk, once seen as a kind and educated woman, was a calculating killer who injured and murdered spouses and relatives for insurance money. Her crimes included poisoning, burning, and blinding victims. After years of deception and violence, she was caught and sentenced to life, shocking South Korea.

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This podcast episode recounts a chilling tale from a Chinese university campus. A ghostly feeling leads to the revelation of two separate murders—one of a beloved teacher, the other of a hopeful student. What begins as urban legend ends in the horrifying truth behind the old campus hospital.

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In 1975, a woman named Li Yalai was murdered by her close friend Huang Kuntai over a housing dispute. Her body was hidden beneath concrete, triggering haunting legends in the building. Strange events continued for years, fueling belief that her restless spirit never found peace.

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In 2008, retired teacher Ren Tiesheng vanished during a hike near Beijing. Despite extensive searches and clues, including a handwritten note, he was never found. Fourteen years later, his fate remains unknown, making it one of China’s most chilling unsolved mountaineering disappearances.

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In 1995, Japanese cult leader Sachiko Eto orchestrated the ritualistic killings of six followers under the guise of spiritual cleansing. Her manipulation and cruelty shocked the nation. One survivor was her daughter, saved by her mother. Eto was executed in 2012 after a death sentence.

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In 2019, top student Joel was exposed for secretly filming women in showers at the National University of Singapore. His actions stemmed from past trauma and a deceptive “exorcism” ritual. The case shocked the campus, led to legal consequences, and ruined his once-promising future.

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In June 1996, two children were brutally murdered in Rowlett, Texas. Mother Darlie Routier claimed an intruder attack, but forensic evidence indicated a staged crime. She was sentenced to death. The case remains controversial—was it mental breakdown or calculated murder? The truth continues to divide opinions.

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This podcast episode explores the Thai belief in Kuman Thong spirit dolls said to grant wishes. A chilling case in China and the downfall of Guo Meimei reveal how these spiritual practices can lead to manipulation, illegal trade, and dangerous obsession with supernatural shortcuts.

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Warinthorn’s 2019 disappearance led to a shocking discovery: millionaire Apichai Ongwisit had murdered her and hidden her body in a steel box underwater. As police investigated further, they uncovered bones of multiple women, exposing a possible serial killer who had operated unnoticed for years.

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In 1994, Gloria Ramirez died under strange circumstances in a California hospital. Many staff members fell ill without a clear toxic source. Theories ranged from chemical exposure to mass hysteria. Despite extensive investigations and speculation, no conclusive explanation was ever confirmed for the incident.

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In 1934, a torso was found in a suitcase at Brighton station—identity unknown. A second victim led to Tony Mancini's arrest and later confession in 1976. Though Violette Kaye’s murder was solved, the first victim remains unidentified, possibly killed in a botched illegal abortion. Brighton's darkest mystery endures.

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A deadly bus crash in Hong Kong’s Ting Kau village in 2003 led to ghost sightings and eerie sounds. Police investigations revealed no clear answers. Spiritual rituals later restored peace, but the memory of the 21 lost lives and the mysterious events still lingers in the village.

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Wu Ruiyun vanished in 1988, with eerie child testimonies and occult encounters hinting at foul play. Her husband was suspected, but no proof emerged. Four years later, she reappeared unharmed, revealing a secret life and new family. A gripping tale of lies, fear, and the elusive nature of truth.

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In 1990, Tracey Harris vanished and was found murdered, with her ex-husband Carl long suspected. Decades later, daughter Carolyn’s demand for justice revealed the real killer: Jeffrey, a family friend. His confession ended years of silence and cleared an innocent man, offering long-delayed closure.

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