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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

33:21

Best of Heinous - The Killer Geisha | Sada Abe | 1936

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support through our latest season of Heinous. The team is taking a break to retool and recharge so that we can come back with even more new heinous cases. But in the meantime, we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you over. // In 1936, businessman Kichizo Ishida stepped into a discreet hotel in Tokyo to meet with his lover, Sada Abe. It had become routine for Ishida in the recent months, him putting aside his

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33:23

The Puppet Master of Kitakyushu | Futoshi Matsunaga |...

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2026/03/17

In March of 2002, a seventeen year old girl bursts into a police station in Kitakyushu, Japan, to make a startling report.She tells the authorities about a man, an apartment, and about the people who were brought inside but never made it out alive. She tells them that the dead were dismembered and boiled and disposed of so thoroughly that nothing remained. She tells them that the man who orchestrated all of it did not do the killing himself but coerced others do it. She tells them she is the only

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16:40

The Devil On The Greyhound Bus | Vincent Li | 2008 | 2/2

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2026/03/10

On a July night in 2008, a Greyhound bus rolled across the Canadian prairies, carrying strangers and their quiet dreams. But somewhere between small towns and sleeping fields, one of the passengers, 40 year old Vincent Li, began to hear voices in his head. That was when he decided to stand up, relocate to an empty seat beside another passenger, and brutally stab him in the neck and chest. Part 1 - We trace the background of Vincent Li, following his journey from his initial migration to Canada, and

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14:50

The Devil On The Greyhound Bus | Vincent Li | 2008 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2026/03/03

On a July night in 2008, a Greyhound bus rolled across the Canadian prairies, carrying strangers and their quiet dreams. But somewhere between small towns and sleeping fields, one of the passengers, 40 year old Vincent Li, began to hear voices in his head. That was when he decided to stand up, relocate to an empty seat beside another passenger, and brutally stab him in the neck and chest. Part 1 - We trace the background of Vincent Li, following his journey from his initial migration to Canada, and

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18:28

The Buried Truths of Banting | Sosilawati Lawiya |...

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2026/02/24

In 2010, cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya was on the verge of closing a lucrative land deal when she would disappear after leaving for a business meeting in Banting, Selangor. However, things would take a much darker turn when the burnt and battered remains of Lawiya and her entourage were found abandoned at a farm, suggesting something far more sinister was in play. Part 1 - We follow the prominent rise of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya, as well as outline the business dealings and key

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16:25

The Buried Truths of Banting | Sosilawati Lawiya |...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2026/02/19

In 2010, cosmetics millionaire Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya was on the verge of closing a lucrative land deal when she would disappear after leaving for a business meeting in Banting, Selangor. However, things would take a much darker turn when the burnt and battered remains of Lawiya and her entourage were found abandoned at a farm, suggesting something far more sinister was in play. Part 1 - We follow the prominent rise of Datuk Sosilawati Lawiya, as well as outline the business dealings and key

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36:34

The Formosa Steel Plant Disaster | Heinous History |...

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2026/02/10

In the spring of 2016, the calm waters of Central Vietnam’s Hatin Province transformed into a scene of ecological devastation, with thousands of fish washing ashore belly-up.But what first appeared to be a seasonal fluke quickly escalated into a national crisis as the toxic tide spread across four provinces, poisoning the food chain and even claiming the lives of seasoned divers. Investigations would uncover severe lapses in safety protocols at a massive steel plant in the area, enabling

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16:16

Cold-Blooded Vengeance | Anxiang Du | 2011 | 2/2

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2026/02/03

It's April of 2011. A man named Anxiang Du opens an envelope from the court. Inside, he finds a legal document that would change his life, and the lives of another family completely. For Du, he had been mired in more than a decade of legal disputes and now, there was no more room left for him to run. That very night, he would write a farewell note to his family, before proceeding to commit one of Britain's most chilling crimes. Part 1 - We trace the history and tense relationship between the Dus

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17:28

Cold-Blooded Vengeance | Anxiang Du | 2011 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2026/01/27

It's April of 2011. A man named Anxiang Du opens an envelope from the court. Inside, he finds a legal document that would change his life, and the lives of another family completely. For Du, he had been mired in more than a decade of legal disputes and now, there was no more room left for him to run. That very night, he would write a farewell note to his family, before proceeding to commit one of Britain's most chilling crimes. Part 1 - We trace the history and tense relationship between the Dus

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34:16

The No Gun Ri Massacre | Heinous History | 1950

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2026/01/20

In the summer of 1950, amidst the chaos of the early Korean War, a column of hundreds of refugees fleeing the North Korean advance found themselves blocked by American soldiers near a small rural crossing known as No Gun Ri. But instead of being guided along safely in their retreat, they would find themselves haunted by a a harrowing three-day massacre that would be buried by history for nearly half a century. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our

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23:19

The Vizconde Murders | 1991 | 2/2

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2026/01/13

It all took place on a quiet night in June of 1991. By the time morning came, three members of the Vizconde family would be found brutally murdered inside their home in BF Homes, Parañaque, in the Philippines. A mother stabbed multiple times to her death, her eldest daughter stabbed and sexually assaulted, and even the youngest daughter, just seven years old, was not spared either. It was a crime so brutal and shocking that it left an indelible mark on the nation, quickly drawing widespread

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19:57

The Vizconde Murders | 1991 | 1/2

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2026/01/06

It all took place on a quiet night in June of 1991. By the time morning came, three members of the Vizconde family would be found brutally murdered inside their home in BF Homes, Parañaque, in the Philippines. A mother stabbed multiple times to her death, her eldest daughter stabbed and sexually assaulted, and even the youngest daughter, just seven years old, was not spared either. It was a crime so brutal and shocking that it left an indelible mark on the nation, quickly drawing widespread

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34:33

Best of Heinous - Buckling Under Pressure | Wu Xie Yu...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/12/30

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2025. The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases. // From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not

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40:40

Best of Heinous - The Disappearance of Canny Ong | 2003

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2025/12/23

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2025. The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases. // 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,

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34:29

Best of Heinous - The Slaughter of Tai Kok Tsui |...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2025. The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases. // In March 2013, Henry Chau Hoi-leung, a 29-year-old, invited his parents to his new home, ushering them into a sinister enigma that would shake Hong Kong to its core. As authorities embark upon the scene, they would come

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45:23

The Vanishing of Sheena Bora | 2012

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2025/12/09

In 2012, Sheena Bora had her whole future ahead of her; she was hardworking, ambitious, and carving out her career in the bustling city of Mumbai. But beneath the surface were webs upon webs of deadly family secrets. And when Sheena vanished overnight without a trace, the truth that emerged tore through one of India’s most powerful media families, and unraveled layers of deception that few could believe. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with the team at our website or through our

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18:03

The Indonesian Jeffrey Dahmer | Very Idham Henyansyah...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/12/02

On the surface, Very Idham Henyansyah, a.k.a. "Ryan", appeared to be every bit the model citizen. A studious and diligent religious teacher since young, he was known to be soft-spoken, polite, and generally harmless. But looks can be deceiving, and what lay beneath the surface was far worse. and far more disturbing, than what anyone could have imagined. Part 1 - We trace Ryan's deeply religious background, highlighting the key moments in his life that molded him into a monster. Part 2 - We follow

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21:29

The Indonesian Jeffrey Dahmer | Very Idham Henyansyah...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/11/25

On the surface, Very Idham Henyansyah, a.k.a. "Ryan", appeared to be every bit the model citizen. A studious and diligent religious teacher since young, he was known to be soft-spoken, polite, and generally harmless. But looks can be deceiving, and what lay beneath the surface was far worse. and far more disturbing, than what anyone could have imagined. Part 1 - We trace Ryan's deeply religious background, highlighting the key moments in his life that molded him into a monster. Part 2 - We follow

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17:59

The Cannibal Gardener | Si Quey |1958 | 2/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/11/18

It was a quiet evening in rural Thailand in 1958. A father is out looking for his son who had yet to return home, when he spots a faint orange glow in the distance. As he approaches, he sees the local vegetable vendor standing beside a small pile of burning leaves; and beneath them, something pale. It's a leg. A child's leg. His son's leg. Part 1 - We explore the background of the man who would come to be known as the child cannibal, Si Quey, as well as the horrific events of that evening in 1958.

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18:15

The Cannibal Gardener | Si Quey |1958 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/11/11

It was a quiet evening in rural Thailand in 1958. A father is out looking for his son who had yet to return home, when he spots a faint orange glow in the distance. As he approaches, he sees the local vegetable vendor standing beside a small pile of burning leaves; and beneath them, something pale. It's a leg. A child's leg. His son's leg. Part 1 - We explore the background of the man who would come to be known as the child cannibal, Si Quey, as well as the horrific events of that evening in 1958.

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