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by Mona Tian, Alia Yusuf

Bone chilling crime stories from Asia and beyond

True Crime
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 2

  • When Women Kill

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    When Women Kill

    S02 E10
    12:02
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    Most of the cases we have covered in this podcast are male killers. In today's episode, which also is the last episode of season 2, we cover two stories from Japan. One century apart, both committed by women. Please enjoy this double bill episode, "A demon midwife" and "sasebo schoolgirl murder".

  • University of Iowa Shooting

    University of Iowa Shooting

    S02 E09
    21:50

    There is never an easy way to talk about a school shooting. It is even more shocking when it happens at a prestigious PHD program. In this episode, we cover the story of this tragic event that shocked the nation in the 90s.

  • Sister Ping - The Snakehead Queen

    Sister Ping - The Snakehead Queen

    S02 E08
    15:47

    In today's episode, we cover the complex legacy left by Cheng Chui Ping aka Sister Ping. She was a woman who ran a human smuggling operation between Hong Kong and NYC for 16 years. She's a hero to some and a ruthless criminal to others. This story is bigger than Sister Ping. It is a reflection of the inequality around the world. The American dream for many is an unachievable goal, to some who dare to take actions, they may never live to see it come true.

  • A Mother's Despair

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    A Mother's Despair

    S02 E07
    15:32
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    Pai Hsiao Yen, the daughter of famous Taiwanese actress Pai Bing Bing was kidnapped and murdered in the 90s. The murderers went on to commit more crimes against others including holding a South African government official and his family hostage. In this episode, we cover this crazy murder case and political crisis from Taiwan.

  • The Murder of Shao Tong

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    The Murder of Shao Tong

    S02 E06
    17:34
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    Shao Tong, a Chinese international student from Iowa State University went missing in Nevada and later was found murdered. In this episode, we cover this disturbing story of young love gone wrong.