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Buried

"Buried" is a gripping true crime podcast that delves deep into mysterious cold cases, unsolved murders, and forgotten disappearances. Each episode uncovers dark secrets and untangles complex investigations, bringing you chilling stories from across the globe. Prepare to be captivated by suspenseful storytelling and in-depth analysis of the most perplexing cases buried in history.Disclosure: The content of this podcast is researched and created by real people. To deliver the episodes, we use

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15:09

96. The Mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

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2024/12/25

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, carrying 239 passengers and crew, disappeared on March 8, 2014, under mysterious circumstances. Communication devices were deliberately switched off, and the plane deviated from its route, making unexplained maneuvers before vanishing. Despite a multinational search effort and debris discoveries in the Indian Ocean confirming a crash, the black boxes and human remains were never found, leaving the cause unknown. Theories range from mechanical failure to hijacking or

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13:49

95. The Hong Kong Spirit Ritual Tragedy

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2024/12/25

In 2009, the tragic case of Hong Kong schoolgirl Wang Jiating unfolded, blending bullying, mental health struggles, and an obsession with a spirit ritual into a haunting narrative. Once a high-achieving and gentle student, Jiating became a victim of severe bullying, withdrawing into herself and finding solace in an Ouija-like ritual that she believed understood her pain. Her disappearance led to a police investigation revealing her fragile mental state and dependency on the ritual. Weeks later, her

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15:30

94. The Disappearance of Tara Calico: A Town's Dark...

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2024/12/23

In 1988, 19-year-old Tara Calico disappeared while biking in Belen, New Mexico, sparking a decades-long investigation. A chilling Polaroid photo, silent townspeople, and revelations of local corruption deepened the mystery. Sheriff Rene Rivera later claimed Tara was accidentally killed by two young men, but fear and influence kept witnesses silent. A deathbed confession in 2013 uncovered a cover-up orchestrated by the sheriff, whose son was involved in Tara’s murder. Despite this, Tara’s body was

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15:12

93. The Tragic Mystery of Mariko Inoue

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2024/12/22

In 1990, Japanese student Mariko Inoue disappeared during a solo trip to Taiwan, sparking a year-long investigation. After initially tracing her movements, police arrested taxi driver Liu Xueqiang, who confessed to murdering Mariko after she rejected his advances. He dismembered her body and hid the remains, which were later partially recovered. Liu was sentenced to life imprisonment, though public outrage deemed the punishment too lenient. Mariko’s remains were eventually returned to Japan, but her

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11:30

92. Nutty Putty Cave: A Tragic Warning

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2024/12/18

In 2009, 26-year-old John Jones became trapped upside down in Nutty Putty Cave, Utah, during a family visit for Thanksgiving. Despite a 27-hour rescue effort involving over 130 people, he tragically passed away due to cardiac arrest caused by his position and lack of oxygen. The incident revealed the cave's history of accidents and inadequate warnings, leading authorities to permanently seal the cave, making it John’s final resting place. This tragedy underscores the importance of safety in

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13:26

91. Somerton Man: Identity Unveiled, Mystery Persists

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2024/12/17

The 1948 discovery of the Somerton Man, a formally dressed, unidentified body found on a beach in Adelaide, Australia, sparked decades of speculation. With no identifying marks, cryptic clues like a "Tamam Shud" note from a rare Rubaiyat book, mysterious codes, and ties to a nurse named Jessica Thomson, theories ranged from espionage to personal tragedy. In 2022, advanced DNA analysis identified him as Carl "Charles" Webb, an electrical engineer from Melbourne with a troubled personal life. While

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10:19

90. The Dancing Plague of 1518: History’s Chilling...

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2024/12/16

In 1518, Strasbourg witnessed a bizarre "dancing plague," where up to 400 people compulsively danced for days, unable to stop until they collapsed or died. The mysterious phenomenon, thought to be caused by ergotism (a fungal poisoning), psychological stress, or divine punishment, disrupted society and left lasting fear in neighboring regions. Despite attempts to quarantine and treat those afflicted, all eventually succumbed. This unexplained mass hysteria inspired H.C. Andersen's tale The Red Shoes

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12:37

89. South Korea's 2019 Kang Murder: A Chilling Case

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2024/12/16

In 2019, South Korea was shocked by the disappearance and murder of Kang, whose ex-wife, Go Yoo-jeong, meticulously planned and executed his killing to prevent him from seeing their child. Evidence revealed that she drugged and killed him during a meeting at a secluded inn, disposing of his body in the sea and destroying evidence. Investigations also raised suspicions about her involvement in the earlier death of her stepson, but insufficient evidence prevented further charges. Public outrage made

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10:30

88. The Vanished Five: Singapore’s 1978 Hostess Mystery

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2024/12/11

In 1978, five young women working as hostesses in Singapore mysteriously disappeared after being lured by a Hong Kong businessman to a supposed yacht party. Initial investigations revealed the event was likely a meticulously planned human trafficking operation, involving international suspects and links to a broader network. Despite extensive efforts by Singaporean authorities, Indonesian officials, and Interpol, the women were never found. The case garnered international attention, with connections

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11:12

87. The Seventh Night: The Mysterious Disappearance...

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2024/12/11

In 2002, 14-year-old Lin Xin Ying vanished in Singapore on her way to visit her grandfather, sparking a relentless search by her father, Lin Wen Zhi. Despite extensive efforts, including thousands of posters and international travel, no trace of her was found. In 2003, on the "seventh night" after her grandfather's death, Lin’s family received 13 mysterious calls from someone claiming to be Xin Ying, saying she was in a "dark place" but providing no clear details. Police traced the calls to an

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13:28

86. The Disappearance of Lee Yoon-Hee

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2024/12/11

In 2006, 29-year-old veterinary student Lee Yoon-Hee vanished from her home in Jeonju, South Korea, leaving behind an odd browsing history and no signs of struggle. Investigators uncovered puzzling clues, including a missing diary, unusual items in a nearby trash heap, and discrepancies in her apartment. A suspect, Mr. Kim, exhibited obsessive behavior but passed a lie detector test. Suspicion also arose regarding animal remains incinerated at her university. Reports of women being followed and

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22:23

83. Sai Kung's Dimensional Mystery

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2024/12/11

The Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong is shrouded in mystery due to disappearances, like that of police officer Ding Lihua in 2005, who made a cryptic emergency call before vanishing without a trace. Eleven years later, hiker Zhang Shanpeng disappeared for 85 hours and returned with a chilling tale of strange dimensions, fleeting figures, and eerie noises. While some suspect natural disorientation, exhaustion, or even hoaxes, others believe in the legend of a "border to another dimension." Despite

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10:52

82. The Spirit Child Bride: A Haunting Mystery of...

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2024/12/11

In 2019, the tragic "Spirit Child Bride Case" shocked China when 9-year-old Zhang Zixin disappeared under mysterious circumstances. After her grandparents allowed her to leave with a tenant couple who claimed she would be a bridesmaid at a wedding in Shanghai, the situation spiraled into a haunting mystery. The couple’s erratic journey, cryptic messages, and eventual deaths in an apparent ritual at Dongqian Lake raised chilling questions about their motives. Days later, Zixin’s drowned body was

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80. The Akagi Temple Disappearance: A Golden Week...

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2024/12/11

The Akagi Temple disappearance is a chilling unsolved mystery from Japan's Gunma Prefecture. On May 3, 1998, during Golden Week, 48-year-old Noriko vanished near Mount Akagi, a dormant volcano with historical significance and mysterious lore. Despite extensive searches by over 100 officers, rescue dogs, and public involvement, no trace of her was found. Theories ranged from a staged disappearance to abduction and tragic accident, but no evidence supported these claims. Her disappearance was

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10:56

81. The Vanishing of Yukiko Tanabe: A Mystery of...

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2024/12/11

In 2001, 50-year-old Yukiko Tanabe mysteriously disappeared from her home in Hiroshima, Japan. On the morning of her disappearance, she called her friend Hotoko, arranging to meet for lunch. Odd phone calls from Yukiko followed, with brief and cryptic sounds, before all contact ceased. Later that day, Yukiko’s husband, who was hospitalized, returned home with the friend to find everything seemingly normal except for Yukiko’s absence and her phone being last traced 20 km away. A bizarre letter from

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11:39

79. The Vanishing Newlyweds: The Enigma of the Busan...

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2024/12/11

The "Busan Newlywed Couple Disappearance" is one of South Korea’s most puzzling missing persons cases. In May 2016, newlyweds Jeon Min-geun and Choi Jin-hee mysteriously vanished from their apartment without a trace. Despite surveillance cameras covering the building, no footage showed them leaving. The investigation revealed strange clues, including messages sent in Choi’s unusually formal tone and a large bank transfer by Jeon before his disappearance. Suspicion grew around Yoon, Jeon’s

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10:14

77. The Tragedy of Birna Brjánsdóttir: Iceland's...

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2024/12/11

In January 2017, Iceland was shaken by the disappearance and murder of 20-year-old Birna Brjánsdóttir. After leaving a Reykjavik club, Birna vanished, with her last phone signal traced to a harbor miles away. A red car linked to the Polar Nanoq vessel and its crew led investigators to suspect Thomas Olsen, a Greenlander with a criminal record. DNA evidence, Birna’s belongings, and her eventual discovery near a lighthouse confirmed his guilt. Convicted of her murder, Thomas was sentenced to 19 years

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10:06

78. The Vanishing of Mai Ishii: A Family Home Mystery

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2024/12/11

In 1991, seven-year-old Mai Ishii vanished from her home in Fukushima, Japan, despite being surrounded by family. Suspicion fell on Kazuya Tamagawa, a family associate who left the house under mysterious circumstances that night. However, his alibi was supported by witnesses, and no conclusive evidence tied him to the disappearance. The lack of physical evidence or new leads turned the case into an enduring mystery. Later, Kazuya hinted he might reveal the truth, leaving the case unsolved and

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10:00

76. The Mysterious Protector: Haley Zega and the...

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2024/12/11

The 2001 disappearance of six-year-old Haley Zega in Arkansas's Ozark National Forest led to a massive search effort. Found safely after 52 hours, Haley claimed she was guided by "Alicia," a protective imaginary friend resembling a girl who had vanished in the same area 13 years earlier. The mysterious parallels between Haley's account and the earlier case fueled debate over whether Alicia was a figment of Haley's imagination or something supernatural. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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9:01

75. Vanished on Mount Rainier: The Mysterious...

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2024/12/06

In 2010, experienced climber Eric Lewis vanished mysteriously on Mount Rainier during a snowstorm. Despite extensive searches, no footprints or signs of descent were found. His gear, including a backpack and harness, was discovered near a snow cave, suggesting he sought temporary shelter. The lack of evidence and unexplained details, such as his detachment from the safety rope, led to speculation about extraterrestrial involvement and added his disappearance to the mountain’s enduring legends

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