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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

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...

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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...

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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

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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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34:10

The Bhopal Gas Disaster | 1984

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2025/11/04

It was the evening of 2nd December 1984. Residents of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, were sound asleep when they were rudely awoken by an invisible threat. Many stumbled out of bed clutching their throats and rubbing their eyes, the neighbourhood was filled with the sound of coughing and screaming, mothers rushed outside clutching their children only to collapse after a few steps. Over time, this would be remembered by thousands as one of the worst industrial disasters in history; but the worst part

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23:32

The Baiyin Butcher | Gao Chengyong |1988 - 2002 | 2/2

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2025/10/28

Between 1988 and 2002, the quiet city of Baiyin, Gansu, lived in fear. Over a dozen women were found brutally murdered — their bodies mutilated in ways that shocked even seasoned investigators. But what's even more terrifying and mystifying, is that the killer seemed to vanish after each attack, leaving only whispers in the wind. Part 1 - We explore the background of the Baiyin Butcher, Gao Chengyong, and how he managed to terrorize various parts of China. Part 2 - We follow investigators as

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19:04

The Baiyin Butcher | Gao Chengyong |1988 - 2002 | 1/2

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2025/10/21

Between 1988 and 2002, the quiet city of Baiyin, Gansu, lived in fear. Over a dozen women were found brutally murdered — their bodies mutilated in ways that shocked even seasoned investigators. But what's even more terrifying and mystifying, is that the killer seemed to vanish after each attack, leaving only whispers in the wind. Part 1 - We explore the background of the Baiyin Butcher, Gao Chengyong, and how he managed to terrorize various parts of China. Part 2 - We follow investigators as

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28:16

The Burning Sun Scandal | 2018

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2025/10/14

It all unraveled from a seemingly minor altercation in November 2018. Kim Sang-Kyo noticed a woman struggling and tried to help, only to be forcefully removed by security and beaten outside Seoul's infamous nightclub, Burning Sun. But when Kim tried to report the incident to police, he was repeatedly stonewalled and ignored, pushing him to seek the support of netizens and the media. This would ultimately lead to a turning point in January 2019, when an investigative television series picked up his

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22:42

The Torture Bunker | Leonard Lake and Charles Ng...

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2025/10/07

In 1985, what seemed on the surface to be a routine call for petty theft soon escalated into something unimaginable. Authorities arrived on the scene and began questioning the suspect, only to find that his face didn't match the picture on the ID provided, the car's registration showed that it belonged to someone else, and more disturbingly, the suspect had a pistol with an illegal silencer in the trunk of his car. Things would only get more confusing as the suspected admitted to living under false

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21:54

The Torture Bunker | Leonard Lake and Charles Ng...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/30

In 1985, what seemed on the surface to be a routine call for petty theft soon escalated into something unimaginable. Authorities arrived on the scene and began questioning the suspect, only to find that his face didn't match the picture on the ID provided, the car's registration showed that it belonged to someone else, and more disturbingly, the suspect had a pistol with an illegal silencer in the trunk of his car. Things would only get more confusing as the suspected admitted to living under false

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27:05

The Thai Murder Babes | 2017

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2025/09/16

In May of 2017, a dismembered body was discovered buried in a shallow grave in the north-east Thai province of Khon Kaen. While investigators were able to quickly point out 3 key suspects, they weren't ready for the chaos that was about to unfold. Photos released by the police of the suspects lit social media platforms ablaze. But instead of talking about the victim or the injustices done, most were talking about how attractive the suspects were, or some of the accessories they were wearing - to the

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18:16

The Kallang Slashing Spree | 2010 | 2/2

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2025/09/09

In late May of 2010, a young construction worker at a playground in Kallang was chatting with some family members on the phone when he would get viciously ambushed, slashed, and left for dead. Shortly after, another man was walking home along the MRT tracks near Kallang MRT when he was similarly attacked and slashed. By the time daylight broke, 3 had been seriously wounded, and another perished from his injuries. Nearby residents were put on high alert, all wondering when the madness of the Kallang

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16:14

The Kallang Slashing Spree | 2010 | 1/2

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/02

In late May of 2010, a young construction worker at a playground in Kallang was chatting with some family members on the phone when he would get viciously ambushed, slashed, and left for dead. Shortly after, another man was walking home along the MRT tracks near Kallang MRT when he was similarly attacked and slashed. By the time daylight broke, 3 had been seriously wounded, and another perished from his injuries. Nearby residents were put on high alert, all wondering when the madness of the Kallang

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17:16

The Billionaire Kidnapper | Cheung Tze Keung | 1996 |...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/26

In May of 1996, Victor Li - son of Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-Shing - was on his way home when several armed men suddenly appeared on the road ahead. Within moments, they fired into Victor's car, shattering the windows and forcing a stop, before pulling him and his driver out into the night. It was one of the most brazen acts of kidnapping ever seen, made all the more heinous by the fact that the kidnapper, Cheung Tze Keung, was only just beginning. Part 1 - We look into the background of "Big

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18:17

The Billionaire Kidnapper | Cheung Tze Keung | 1996 |...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/19

In May of 1996, Victor Li - son of Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-Shing - was on his way home when several armed men suddenly appeared on the road ahead. Within moments, they fired into Victor's car, shattering the windows and forcing a stop, before pulling him and his driver out into the night. It was one of the most brazen acts of kidnapping ever seen, made all the more heinous by the fact that the kidnapper, Cheung Tze Keung, was only just beginning. Part 1 - We look into the background of "Big

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26:24

Black Christmas - The Battle of Hong Kong | Heinous...

Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/12

While many would like to regard Christmas as a day of family gatherings and celebration, the same cannot be said for a certain segment of Hong Kong. Because on that fateful day nearly 80 years ago in 1941, entire neighbourhoods would be reduced to rubble, civilians would be trapped in burning buildings, and soliders would be slaughtered in tight alleyways; marking 25 December 1941 as Black Christmas, a day that Hong Kong desperately wants to forget. Join your fellow Heinous fans and interact with

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21:14

The Lin Family Murders | 2009 | 2/2

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2025/08/05

It was a quiet Saturday morning in July of 2009 when the residents of North Epping in Sydney, Australia woke up to start their weekend. However, the illusion peace soon started to waver as they noticed that the local newsagency was still closed way past 9am, something that had never happened before. Further calls and house visits by concerned neighbours also yielded no reply, which was when relatives and in-laws Kathy and Robert Xie decided to pay a visit, only to uncover a truly brutal scene. Part

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