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Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia. Every Tuesday, tune in as we dig into the key events of the crime, the mindset of the criminals, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions. To stay up to date on the podcast, you can visit our website or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and

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All Episodes

19:49

The Disappearance of Canny Ong | 2003 | 1/2

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2023/02/21

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’ll meet with the prime suspect of the case, Ahmad Najib bin Aris, and reveal the monster behind the

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24:16

Yishun Triple Murders | Wang Zhijian | 2008 | 2/2

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2023/02/14

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 how he was driven mad by love. In episode 2, we’ll piece apart the events of that tragic evening, and the

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23:54

Yishun Triple Murders | Wang Zhijian | 2008 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2023/02/07

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 how he was driven mad by love. In episode 2, we’ll piece apart the events of that tragic evening, and the

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36:05

The Smotherer | Kathleen Folbigg | 1989

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2023/01/31

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 have 1 thing in common - Kathleen would be right by their side as they drew their last breath. Tune in

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21:01

The Pickup Truck Killer | Nirut Sonkhamhan | 2011 | 2/2

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2023/01/24

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 heinous acts of one of Thailand's most prolific serial killers - Nirut Songkhamhan, otherwise known as The

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The Pickup Truck Killer | Nirut Sonkhamhan | 2011 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2023/01/17

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 heinous acts of one of Thailand's most prolific serial killers - Nirut Songkhamhan, otherwise known as The

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15:15

My Wife is a Demon | Paul Leslie Quirk | 2020 | 2/2

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2023/01/10

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 his mind. Tune in as we uncover the fractured mind of Paul Leslie Quirk. In Ep 1. we'll go through Paul

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21:59

My Wife is a Demon | Paul Leslie Quirk | 2020 | 1/2

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2023/01/03

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 his mind. Tune in as we uncover the fractured mind of Paul Leslie Quirk. In Ep 1. we'll go through Paul

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24:14

The Chiayi Demon | Chen Rui Qin | 1985 | 2/2

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2022/11/29

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; racking up close to USD1.2m in fraudulent insurance payouts and sacrificing the lives of his loved

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19:57

The Chiayi Demon | Chen Rui Qin | 1985 | 1/2

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2022/11/22

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; racking up close to USD1.2m in fraudulent insurance payouts and sacrificing the lives of his loved

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23:13

The Gurugram Schoolboy Murder | 2017 | 2/2

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2022/11/15

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. Tune in as we uncover the heinous murder of 7 year old Pradyuman Thakur. In Ep 1. we'll go through the

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21:51

The Gurugram Schoolboy Murder | 2017 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/11/08

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. Tune in as we uncover the heinous murder of 7 year old Pradyuman Thakur. In Ep 1. we'll go through the

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21:15

The Cebuano Boogeyman | Warlito Toledo | 1989

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2022/10/31

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, and that he uses it to stalk his victims. But while many myths surround the man, what we know for sure,

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18:09

The Sorcerer | Ahmad Suradji | 1997 | 2/2

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2022/10/25

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 capture of Ahmad Suradji - The Sorceror. In Ep 2. We'll discover the disturbing dream that corrupted Ahmad

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The Sorcerer | Ahmad Suradji | 1997 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/10/18

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 capture of Ahmad Suradji - The Sorceror. In Ep 2. We'll discover the disturbing dream that corrupted Ahmad

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21:20

The Smiling Killer | Zhao Zhihong | 1996 | 2/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/10/11

Following a series of assaults and brutal murders in 2005, residents within the city of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia breathed a sigh of relief when the culprit, Zhao Zhihong, was eventually caught. It was only in custody that authorities would discover the true extent of Zhihong's evil beginning back in 1996; a heinous monster that local media dubbed "The Smiling Killer". In Ep 1. we'll learn of the crimes committed by Zhao Zhihong in 2005, which led to his arrest, and the wrongful death of an innocent

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17:17

The Smiling Killer | Zhao Zhihong | 1996 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/10/04

Following a series of assaults and brutal murders in 2005, residents within the city of Ulanqab in Inner Mongolia breathed a sigh of relief when the culprit, Zhao Zhihong, was eventually caught. It was only in custody that authorities would discover the true extent of Zhihong's evil beginning back in 1996; a heinous monster that local media dubbed "The Smiling Killer". In Ep 1. we'll learn of the crimes committed by Zhao Zhihong in 2005, which led to his arrest, and the wrongful death of an innocent

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19:40

The Devil Behind The Wheel | Ahn Nam-Gi | 2004 | 2/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/09/27

In the 6 year span from 2004 to 2010, Cheongju, South Korea was gripped in terror after the bodies of several women were found dumped around the city. Given the nature of the murders, the media were frantically drawing up a disturbing scenario: that the murderer was lurking amongst the general public, a passenger on the train, an office worker walking down the street, or the friendly taxi driver taking you home. They would soon be met with Ahn Nam-Gi - the Devil Behind The Wheel. In Ep 1. we'll

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19:13

The Devil Behind The Wheel | Ahn Nam-Gi | 2004 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/09/20

In the 6 year span from 2004 to 2010, Cheongju, South Korea was gripped in terror after the bodies of several women were found dumped around the city. Given the nature of the murders, the media were frantically drawing up a disturbing scenario: that the murderer was lurking amongst the general public, a passenger on the train, an office worker walking down the street, or the friendly taxi driver taking you home. They would soon be met with Ahn Nam-Gi - the Devil Behind The Wheel. In Ep 1. we'll

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18:15

Syed Alwi Road Suitcase Murder | Rasheed Muhammad |...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2022/09/13

In June 2014, Singapore’s Syed Alwi road filled with the sounds of sirens and flashes from cameras. The commotion surrounded a black swiss polo suitcase that was leaking blood from the sides. When opened, it was discovered to be the incomplete body of Muhammed Noor, having been deconstructed by a hammer and an electric saw. In Ep 1. we'll learn more about the primary suspect Rasheed Muhammad, and the events that led to the heinous murder. In Ep 2. we'll learn how the situation unraveled, and how the

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