A Devil's Tail

Today's urban legend is from Africa (Nigeria & Ghana). It is very well known among school age children. There are few famous bone chilling schoolyard urban legends around the world and we can't to share all them with you in the future!

Today's short bonus episode features our dear friend Ryan Studer! Enjoy this little story while we work on our season 3 materials for y'all!

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 children were brutally murdered without clear motives in the 70s in Singapore. The case is reopened recently based on new information provided by a member of the public. In this episode, we dive into this infamous case that had shocked the citizens of Singapore.

Known by his nickname Sumbee, Lkhagvasumberel was a young conservationist with a bright future ahead of him. His compassionate spirit and never ending love for the nature saved endangered snow leopards in Mongolia. But it is the same qualities that may have gotten him killed. Are the mining companies involved? Did he suffer from mental illness? In today's episode, we explore the mysterious death of Mongolia's conservationist Sumbee Tomorsukh

The introduction of internet changed everyone's life in this world. The invention of social media brought people together in ways we could not imagine before. With great inventions also come with great risks and unforeseen dangers. In today's episode, we cover the story of serial killer Takahiro Shiraishi, who used twitter to target, lure and manipulate his victims

In today's episode, we cover the story of Mona Fandey, a failed pop star who became a witch doctor and murderess in Malaysia. Listen till the end for a little clip of her hit song "Diana"

Welcome to our season 2! We are curious about what you think of this episode. Do you think this massacre was a political set up or do you believe the crown prince was so lovesick an delusional he killed his entire family?

Unlike most cases we have covered in season 1, which all happened fairly recently or at least in the past 50 years. Today's story dates back to a century ago and the perpetrator is believed to be Thailand's very first serial killer.

In the penultimate episode of season one, we are covering one of the most cold blooded political killings in Philippines. We also pose questions and discuss what colonialism does to regional politics; humanity's relationship to power and the state of our environment.

He was an academic genius but became a murderer on the run living a life full of lies. In this episode we discuss the story of the Little Dragon and speculate what his motives could have been to kill one of his closest family members.

In today's episode, we bring you one of the deadliest serial killers in the world, Javed Iqbal. He confessed to have sexually abused and murdered 100 boys in the span of 6 months in Pakistan.

Although Jessica Wongso is convicted as the killer, it's still a national debate wether she is guilty or not. We also have a discussion about it in this episode and have our own verdicts based on what we know.

In today's episode, we are covering the story of Charles Sobhraj aka "The Serpent" who killed throughout the hippie trail in Southeast Asia.

Was Suzy Kim a North Korean spy or was she simply a murder victim caught in a political conspiracy? Come and discover the truth with us!

Today's story is one of the most infamous cold cases in South Korea in the 20th century. When 5 boys went missing without a trace on the same day, the nation was in shock such unthinkable tragedy could happen in a quiet small town.

In today's episode, we are covering one of the most infamous murder cases from Macau, China. The details of the case is as dramatic as a horror movie plot. In fact, it was made into a famous Hong Kong thriller film and the lead actor who played the suspect won the prestigious Hong Kong Film Awards for best actor.

In today's episode, we are covering the story of Cyanide Mohan, one of India's most prolific and infamous serial killers.

An innocent man was executed for a crime he didn't commit. The real killer was not caught for 9 years. In today's inaugural episode, we are bringing you the case of Zhao aka the smiling killer.