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Lock your doors and burn some sage as three best friends share hair-raising true crime and paranormal stories. Join us every Monday!

Hidden Among Us


    • Mar 9, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    74: The Kidnapping of Shannon Matthews

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 49:20


    Welcome back everyone! This week the both of us discuss fleeting time and Robert Pattinson rights. Then Chris shares the case of Shannon Matthews, a nine year old girl that mysteriously went missing after school one day. It's a wild ride, this one, taking twists and turns one would not expect. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    73: The Delphi Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 40:31


    *Announcement* Unfortunately with our busy schedules, HAU episodes will be released on the first and third weeks of each month, starting in March. We're very sorry to have to resort to this and we hope that you understand

    72: The Case of Jennifer Pan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 58:42


    We've been gone for a while… but fret not! We're back! *happy dance* This week we discuss Singapore's happenings aka the New York Times' questionable rendition of Singapore Chicken Curry as well as our local cinematic masterpiece: Ah Girls Go to Army. Both of which have one thing in common and that they're disappointments. Our story this week is a listener request so thank you so much Jeffri for recommending the case of Jennifer Pan to us! Chris shares the unfortunate details of Jennifer Pan's life until the day everything fell apart. We also discuss the pressures faced by children and tiger parenting (which is, unfortunately, very common in Singapore). After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    71: New Year's Special (John Edwards Robinson & The Demon Cat of D.C.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 56:34


    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! This year we wish you good health, wealth and lots of joy! We also discuss Adam Khoo workshops and what their point is… Honda then shares about John Edwards Robinson aka the first internet serial killer. This guy's got a crime resume so long and impressive he could get a crime job anywhere. Then Chris talks about the Demon Cat of Washington D.C.. This supernatural cat might be the result of a drunken haze, but hey, who doesn't love cats? (And if you do dislike cats… maybe 2022 is the year of introspection!) We'll be on a break for a bit so until we meet again, take care! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    70: Christmas Special (The Murder of Sameena Iman & The Huldufólk of Iceland)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 44:24


    We wish you a holly jolly Christmas! We discuss the perils of last minute shopping (don't ever do it!) and the changing landscape of what interests children these days! Then Chris shares the heartbreaking case of Sameena Iman, a woman who just wanted to spend her Christmas with her partner of two years but was tragically murdered. This case has got an interesting detail in it too! Honda then talks about Huldufólk aka Hidden People aka Icelandic Elves. They live in adorable homes in rocks and are environmentalists. We hope you had a great holiday! Keep an eye out for our New Year's Special! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    69: The Miyazawa Family Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 38:24


    Welcome back! This episode was almost not published because technology almost failed us but alas, we have survived! This week we discuss Marvel films (we don't spoil No Way Home so this is a safe space!! Do not fear!). Chris also defends one of the sexiest Marvel heroes: Ant Man. Honda then goes on to share the case of the Setagaya Family Murders, a very strange case. Despite leaving a shit ton (pun intended) of evidence behind, this case remains unsolved till today. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    68: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 41:20


    Welcome back to another episode! This week we discuss Chris' escapade at the post office—where she also mistakenly says the main Singpost office is at Pasir Ris when it's actually at Paya Lebar. (Long story short: don't trust Chris with directions!) We also discuss romance in TV shows while talking about the new CSI show and how we're both unhappy with the way it's written. Then Chris goes on to share the unsolved Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders where despite there being a lot of evidence left at the crime scene, the killer (or killers) have never been identified. If you have any theories do let us know! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    67: The Case of Janet Chandler & Mass Hysteria at Brunei's STPRI

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 64:28


    It's the most wonderful time of the year! Hello everyone and welcome to the first week of December! Hope it's chilly and wonderful where you are. We have a strange conversation about parasites that somehow turn into a conversation about makeup—so if you're wondering what our friendship is like: that's a little gist of it. Then Honda shares the heartbreaking case of Janet Chandler, a victim of a brutal crime that turned into a cold case for several years before an interesting circumstance brings her case back into the limelight. After which, Chris talks about a case of mass hysteria that occurred at a school in Brunei. There are several supernatural theories as to what caused it—so what do you think? After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    66: The 2014 Isla Vista Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 58:40


    Welcome back! It's about to be December and the weather's getting colder. This episode gets a little spicy as we cover the 2014 Isla Vista Massacre aka the OG incel domestic terrorist attack. Exactly 10 episodes ago we covered Alek Minassian who perpetrated the Toronto Van Attacks. In that episode we talked about how he was inspired by a manifesto written by Elliott Rodger. This week we cover his story and it tests both of our patience as we go through parts of his misogynistic ideology. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    65: The Brain Eater Killer Robert Maudsley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 43:04


    GUESS WHO'S BACK! BACK AGAIN! We've conquered our recent school semester and are glad to covering crime cases again! This week we catch up on world events and discuss CBD, its legality and how it's being used in cafes and even in pet food.  Then Honda shares about Robert Maudsley aka the ‘brain eater' or ‘Hannibal the cannibal'.  We then delve into how some inmates are dehumanised by the prison system and grapple with the morality of it all. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    64: Halloween Special (Candace Newmaker & Toilet Ghosts)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 73:08


    Happy Halloween! We don't celebrate it here in Singapore but we hope you're still enjoying the day :> We talk about Chris' horrific practice of tab hoarding, gross tea and talk about two interesting crime cases that occured on a train in Japan and on Reddit. Then Chris shares the absolutely heartbreaking case of Candace Newmaker, a 10 year old girl who tragically passed during an alternative therapy session. Then Honda shares three stories about ghosts in toilets from Japan and Korea. If you're about to go… remember to check the ceilings. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us. 

    63: The Heartbreaking Case of Susan Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 62:11


    Welcome back guys! This week we talk about local influencer drama (without getting too much into it) and school nostalgia! Then Honda dives into the deeply upsetting case of Susan Powell, a woman who went missing under suspicious circumstances. If you think her disappearance was harrowing, just keep on listening because it gets so much worse. This is one of those episodes that really upset us a lot.We were unable to attach the audio recording of the social worker's 911 call in the episode so we will be linking it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrfqCGeDXXE(DISCLAIMER: the call is deeply upsetting, so if you are not in a good headspace we advise you not to listen to it.)Next week will be our second halloween special! Do look out for the episode because it's gonna be creeeepy. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    62: Koh Yu Jeong

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 52:21


    Welcome back! This week we talk about eyebrows and the changing trends from the ultra thin brow to the ultra thick brow. What's your favourite brow? Or maybe no brows at all? Then Chris shares the story of Koh Yu Jeong, a South Korean woman who was ordered by the court to allow her ex-husband to meet her child. She decided to let them meet in Jeju Island. Two days later only she returned to the mainland. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    61: Mary Kay Letourneau

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 44:55


    Our blood gets boiling this week y'all. We first discuss shows we've watched during our week-long school break and shocker, Chris actually finished a season of a show! Honda then shares the disturbing story of Mary Kay Letourneau, a school teacher who has a relationship with her 12 year old student. It's a disgusting case and we cover the way they were treated in the media and how several authority figures failed the victim. Prepare yourselves, though, because every part of this case is just infuriating. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    60: Akku Yadav

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 45:13


    HITTIN THE BIG 6 0! Welcome back to another episode y'all! This week Chris and Honda talk about shows they've been watching and which ones they wanted to start. Spoilers: they're both terrified of Grey's Anatomy for it's length (17 seasons is CRAZY). Then Chris shares the story of Akku Yadav, a mobster from India who terrorised the Kasturba Nagar slums he grew up in. Not only was he notorious for threatening and torturing people—he was also a serial rapist who spared no one. It's a depressing story with a surprisingly uplifting and unexpected ending! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    59: Oklahoma City Bombing - Timothy McVeigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 65:24


    Welcome back to another episode y'all! This week we geek about Shang Chi and Asian martial arts cinema. If you haven't watched Shang Chi yet—we hope we do a good enough job in convincing you to go watch it in theatres! Then Honda tells the story of the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. We go down a rabbit hole of racism, ideology and the KKK. It's an intense and emotional (mostly Chris being very angry at racists) episode. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    58: The Giggling Granny and Hoichi the Earless

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 64:49


    Hello everyone! We've got another exciting episode to kick off September

    57: Cleveland Elementary School Shooting - Brenda Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 50:15


    Welcome back to episode 57! This week we discuss our futures as old grandmas with technology—will we adapt, or will we be left behind? Then Honda shares the story of the Cleveland Elementary School Shooting. This one's got several twists and turns toward the end. We also have a discussion about frontal lobe damage and how do we reconcile the actions of people who have had this damage to their brains. How do we prosecute them should they commit crime? It's an episode full of questions, so let us know your opinions! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    56: The Toronto Van Attack - Alek Minassian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 71:17


    HELLO EVERYONE! If you listened to last week's episode, you'll know that we covered a certain spooky ghost—and this week Chris is feeling the ramifications of telling a story about it! (Yay?) We also talk about the Singapore Zoo's latest addition: a baby panda! Honda also shares about her interesting caterpillar hobby (and someone PLEASE tell her to name her plants!). Chris then covers the Toronto Van Attack which happened in 2018, where a 25 year old incel named Alek Minassian murdered several people. This is a juicy episode everyone, we discuss incels, misogyny and the way women are perceived. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.24/7 Domestic violence hotline: 1800 777 0000AWARE Women's hotline: 1800 777 5555 https://www.aware.org.sg/

    55: National Day Special (Anthony Ler & The Pontianak)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 108:39


    HAPPY 56TH SINGAPORE!

    54: The Dating Game Killer & Emilie Sagee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 64:58


    Welcome to the end of the month and the beginning of a new one! This week Chris (who has no knowledge about sports) gushes about the Olympics. We also discuss the way our local athletes have been treated by the media and by people on the internet. Either way: GO TEAM SINGAPORE! YOU'RE DOING GREAT SWEETIE! Chris then shares the story of The Dating Game killer aka Rodney Alcala who appeared on a dating show called The Dating Game while in the middle of a crime spree. Honda then tells the tale of Emilie Sagee, a humble school teacher who had an evil presence surrounding her. It's very Jordan Peele's Us. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    53: Israel Keyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 61:25


    IMPORTANT UPDATE: HAU episodes will now be published on MONDAYS instead of SUNDAYS! This week's been one hell of a ride for us in Singapore, but now you can unwind with this intense episode. Honda shares the crazy tale of Israel Keyes, a modern-day serial killer with major Ted Bundy vibes. We feel like this man's been hardly talked about given what he had done, so here's HAU's take on it! We also spend an embarrassing amount of time trying to figure out the name of a movie about a serial killer that came out a few years ago. Does the media romanticise serial killers? Share your thoughts with us! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    52: The Amazing Yvette Cade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 49:41


    Welcome to episode 52! This week we start off  discussing Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars 6 and who we think might win. Are you watching this season? Who's your top All Stars? Then Chris shares the story of the amazing Yvette Cade—a survivor of a horrific attack who now dedicates her life to helping others in her situation. Not only is her story heartbreaking, but it was also infuriating. We also discuss domestic violence and how it is particularly normalised in Asian societies. If you are in an abusive situation, we hope you find the strength to get help. And if you know someone in an abusive situation, reach out.Here is Singapore's 24-hour domestic violence hotline: 1800 777 0000After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    51: Wakayama Curry Poisoning - Masumi Hayashi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 44:51


    Who wants some curry? Well not us if it's prepared by Masumi Hayashi. Her secret ingredient is a little sus. This episode Chris and Honda explore Singapore's housing market and how it's expensive. Then Honda tells the story of Masumi Hayashi, a woman with an interesting taste for curry. Her exploits would lead to the death of four people, and leaving many others very ill. We also discuss female killers and how they are perceived by the media. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    50: The Vampire of Sacramento - Richard Chase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 57:18


    We've hit the big 50 guys! Now we've got all our silver hairs and joint pains coming in. For this 50th episode, we discuss the highly anticipated BTS meal that's taken the world by storm. Did you enjoy the sauces? Let us know! We're slightly conflicted about it. Then Chris shares the gruesome tale of The Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Chase. Richard's modus operandi is highly peculiar and very, very bloody. Along with the aid of the FBI's behavioural science unit (and a geeky crossover with Mindhunter that Chris has finally started to watch) we understand how Richard Chase was eventually caught. This case also brings about an important discussion about mentally ill killers and the help that they needed. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us. 

    49: Junko Furuta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 56:52


    HAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y'ALL! 

    47: The Ken and Barbie Killers - Paul Bernardo & Karla Homolka

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 66:52


    Welcome to episode 47! This week Chris shares the hot goss circling in Singapore's social mediasphere and we discuss the problematics about gentrifying cultural dishes and making use of people's wedding photos (without permission!) for entertainment. Then Honda tells the anger-inducing story of the Ken and Barbie Killers, a couple with a sick and twisted fetish. P.S. listen to the episode to find out why they're given this name! PLUS, next week is Hidden Among Us' FIRST ANNIVERSARY! *cue horns* so do anticipate something special :) After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    46: The Survival of Elisabeth Fritzl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 47:52


    Once again we get confused with the episode numbers but alas… it's episode 46! This week Honda and Chris discuss how our hawker uncles and aunties are affected by the current government directives and we hope more can be done for them. Then Chris shares about the kidnapping and confinement of 18 year old Elisabeth Fritzl who was forced to bear children… by her own father. It's a wild ride y'all. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    45: The Gumi Baby Mystery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 42:51


    Welcome to episode 45! Chris and Honda spend some time discussing Singapore's rising COVID numbers and the new measures that have been set in place. It feels like we're going back in time, but nonetheless, we've got an interesting story to keep you company during this trying time! Honda tells us the recent story of the Gumi Baby Mystery in South Korea, where a three-year-old was found abandoned and mummified. This case is still ongoing and is filled with twists so Chris and Honda theorise and discuss what could have possibly happened. Look out for a part two when there are more developments in this case! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    44: The Bombing of Korean Airlines 858

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 57:24


    Air crash investigation fans: we got you this week! We've never covered a case like this before, so be prepared for political espionage and spies. Honda and Chris also discuss some crime documentaries they've watched and once again, Chris needs your help in finding a documentary that would pique her interest. Then Chris shares about the bombing of Korean Airlines 858, how it happened, why it happened and the interesting aftermath. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    43: The Rainy Day Killer - Lam Kor Wan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 43:51


    Oh hey there! Welcome to the first episode of May! This week Honda and Chris discuss strange flavoured chocolates (that are both artsy AND expensive) as well as going to the Singapore Zoo. Then, Honda tells us about The Rainy Day Killer aka the Jard Murderer aka Lam Kor Wan of Hong Kong, not to be confused with the Rainy Day Killer of Korea that we have yet to cover. It's grotesque, gross and utterly fascinating. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    42: The Murder of Nicholaus Contreraz and Robert the Doll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 66:36


    WE'RE BACK! *trumpet sounds* We'd like to thank everyone for bearing with us as we finished up our last weeks of our semester. This week we've got a crime and a paranormal story! Our crime story this week was also a request by one of our lovely listeners, Hannah! Thank you for suggesting this case to us! This week Chris shares the tragic and heartbreaking story of Nicholaus Contreraz, a 16 year old who was sent to the Arizona Boys Ranch to reform himself. Several weeks later, Nicholaus would collapse and eventually die—revealing the ugly truth behind this camp to reform deviant boys. Then, Honda tells us about Robert the Doll, a child-sized doll that has a serious attitude problem and needs to be appeased. Chris also clearly has not learnt from the misfortunes brought on by joking about episode 4's Taira no Masakado and makes fun of Robert… so hopefully she doesn't get haunted by this doll. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    41: The Earthquake Killer - Herbert Mullin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 49:57


    Hello everyone! This week we discuss our latest (but not newest) favourite show—911 and how Chris binged two entire seasons in two days. Then Honda shares the… quite frankly odd tale of Herbert Mullin aka the Earthquake Killer. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out why he earned that name—trust us, it's for the oddest reason. Oh yeah, another famous serial killer (that we may or may not have covered already) makes an appearance in the end. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    40: The Lin Family Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2021 61:10


    This week we  discuss Joss Whedon's Justice League (2017) and how Zack Snyder is a redemptive movie producing god. TLDR; watch Zack Snyder's Justice league even though it's 4 hours long. Chris then shares the brutal murder of the Lin family from North Epping, New South Wales and how the police, through some smart thinking (and a terrible task force name) managed to nab the killer. We also talk about the crimes against Asians in America and how it must stop. Here are some resources to help: https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/Credit for Kathy Lin's 000 call: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1393057/Kathy-Lin-s-chilling-Triple-Zero-call-discovering-bodies.html

    39: The Submarine Murder - Kim Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 46:36


    AHOY THERE! Okay, wait… this might be the wrong terminology. What does one use when aboard a submarine? Anyway, this week Chris and Honda discuss terrible pet names and seeking revenge on schools who make you feel unworthy of yourself! And then, Honda tells us the tragic story of Kim Wall, a journalist who got on board a submarine for an interview and never resurfaced. This story's got a lot of question marks folks—so let us know your theories as to why Kim Wall as murdered. Also, would you rather die in space or underwater? After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    38: The BTK Killer & The Nishi Dak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 58:16


    Is… is it really an episode with a paranormal story?? YES! Welcome to episode 38! This week Honda shares the story of Dennis Radar, whose name rung no bells until the revelation that he is the BTK killer! We cover his crimes, his evasion of the police and his attempts at befriending the Lieutenant in charge of his case. (Spoilers: the friendship doesn't last

    37: The Eight Immortals Family Murders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 38:22


    We're back with another Asian crime story today! This week Chris shares about The Eight Immortals Family Murders aka the Pork Bun Murders aka the Char Siew Bao Murders aka the origin of the urban myth of the human pork bun. It's an interesting and brutal one folks—and a reminder not to gamble! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    36: The Unabomber - Ted Kaczynski

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 51:59


    35: The Murder of James Bulger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 60:09


    This week we give you a recap on the news: from Myanmar's coup to Reddit's wall street takeover (and potential sentience of trees) we've got you covered! Chris then tells the harrowing story of two-year-old James Bulger from Merseyside, England who was murdered by two 10-year-old boys. How could these children commit such an unspeakable and violent crime? We also discuss the ethics (or lack thereof) when it came to the boys' trial. This is truly one of the most baffling cases we've ever covered, y'all. After all, killers and spirits are just… Hidden Among Us. 

    34: The Butcher Baker - Robert Hansen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 48:06


    Welcome to episode 34! Where for some reason, things get thematic. This week Honda brings us the grisly tale of Robert Hansen. A killer who literally hunted his women for sport.  Without the help of a profiler (yes, like in Criminal Minds) he would not have been captured. Chris also attempts to push the domestic rat agenda (they are such sweet and intelligent pets!) and shares about a schoolmate who had them. (Spoiler: it's a wacky tale!) After all, killers and spirits are just… Hidden Among Us.

    33: Gary Heidnik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 63:33


    On November 26 1986, 25-year-old Josefina Rivera got into a sleek silver and white Cadillac. Little did she know… she was about to  endure four months of absolute torture. This episode, Chris shares the heinous crimes of Gary Heidnik—a kidnapper, killer and cannibal who kidnapped six Black women and held them hostage in his basement. It's not just a story about his malice, but a true revelation of endurance and the human spirit from his victims. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    32: The Twitter Killer - Takahiro Shiraishi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 52:58


    Welcome to episode 32! Can you believe it's already been two weeks into the new year with everything that's been happening? Well we hope you get to escape with this episode! This week we bring you an update on the Bobbie Jo Stinnet case from episode 28. Honda then shares about the Twitter Killer aka Takahiro Shiraishi, who lured victims on Twitter who were thinking of committing suicide. It's a sad one, and one that led us into an important discussion on both prison reform and mental health. If you are in distress, do seek professional help. Singapore's suicide hotline is: 1800-221 4444. Take care and we (your now self-proclaimed older sisters) will see you next week. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us. 

    31: The Jonestown Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 64:15


    WOWEE this is a biiiig one! This week Chris brings you the very intriguing and lengthy story of the People's Temple Agricultural Project aka Jonestown. We tell you about its eccentric leader, Jim Jones, the conception of the town in Guyana and what happened on that fateful day.  It's a wild ride folks and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we had researching it it. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    30: The Brooke Hart Kidnapping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 50:43


    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!! We hope that this year brings you better things than 2020 did! On that note: we've got exciting things in store at Hidden Among Us! In 2021, you'll be hearing a new format for the show. We'll be more crime-focused this year and cover one story per week. For all spooky-story loving people out there: fret not! Once a month we'll be covering a crime AND paranormal story. It's a new year full of things and we can't wait to share stories with you! This episode Honda tells us about the kidnapping of Brooke Hart from San Jose, California. There's a whole trifecta of crime (well, the trifecta created by Chris that is) involved in this case and it ends in a way that LITERALLY left Chris speechless. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    29: Christmas Special (Covina Massacre & Frau Perchta)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 53:27


    HE SEES YOU WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPING. HE KNOWS WHEN YOU'RE AWAKE. HE KNOWS IF YOU'VE BEEN GOOD OR BAD SO BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKES! Merry Christmas everyone! First of all—why do the lyrics of Santa Claus is Coming to Town appear so ominous? Either way, this week we've brought you some CHRISTMAS THEMED STORIES! Hurrah! But first: we hope everyone's having a safe Christmas this year! Plus Shann tells us about her recent experience at a fancy restaurant and it's hilarious. Then she provides us with the creepy and chilling tale of the Covina Massacre—aka a killer santa—from California. After which, Chris shares about Frau Perchta, a Christmas witch who has very specific requirements in order to escape her wrath. Plus, we even get a mini history lesson about how Christmas came to  be and how the medieval church ruined things! After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    28: The Murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnet & Akinori Kimura

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 53:25


    Books! Books! Books! This week Chris offers a pseudo-review of a book she's currently reading and doesn't understand the hype surrounding it. We then discuss a little bit about how children dislike reading because of the way schools introduce books to them. Then Chris tells the hair-raising story of Bobbie Jo Stinnet's murder—except she was not only murdered, but was cut into and had her fetus stolen. Then Honda tells us about Akinori Kimura, an apple farmer from Japan who had been abducted by aliens! But wait, there's more! Honda shares a bit about the difficulty of organic apple farming and how Kimura's somewhat of a pioneer. Maybe that's why the aliens put him back on earth. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.p.s. Look out for our Christmas-themed special next week! It'll be a jolly good time filled with Christmas crime and ho-ho-ho-rror. 

    27: Daniel LaPlante & Jiangshi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 64:43


    Thank you for 2000 downloads! We really don't know how to express our gratitude for everyone who's been listening to our podcast. We love you. Unfortunately, Shann will be leaving HAU after our Christmas episode—but not to worry! It's temporary and she'll be back after June! So to celebrate our friendship, the three of us took a trip down memory lane and shared our first impressions of one another. Honda then tells us the utterly creepy story of Daniel LaPlante who hid himself in someone's house to stalk them and then went on to commit a murder. So if you've been suspicious about that hole in your wall… you might want to get that fixed. Just in case. Shann then goes on to tell us about a famous folklore from Hong Kong—the Jianshi aka the Chinese hopping vampire. It's a lot less scary than it sounds, but if you encounter one, we outline what to do in order to escape it. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    26: Murder of Skylar Neese & The Allagash Abductions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 64:20


    Boy oh boy—it's December. You know what that means? IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME! Granted, Christmas is a few weeks away, but hey, it's never too early to get into the spirit. This week we discuss Christmas and Dinosaurs… you'll have to listen to find out how these two topics mix. Then Shann shares a story about friendship… or rather, the violent end of one with the murder of Skylar Neese. Be careful who your friends are, folks. If their subtweets are getting a little too familiar you might want to watch your back. Chris then brings us yet another alien story—sorry to fans of Akon and alien love, this one is about the Allagash Abductions where a group of friends go out camping in hopes to catch trout but ended up being caught in the hands of aliens. P.S. Aliens, if you're listening we want to know what your home planet looks like. So hit us up via our email… please don't give us a housecall. Thank you. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    25: Murder of Tim McLean & A Dead Man on a Plane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 66:46


    Spoilers for this week's stories: BE CAREFUL ON TRANSPORT! Okay moving on… the three of us discuss being baited and guilt tripped into giving donations and how some of these ‘donations' might be not be well intentioned after all. Then Chris shares about the utterly mind boggling and gruesome incident of the murder of Tim McLean, who'd been attacked while riding a Greyhound bus from Edmonton to Winnipeg in Canada. This one's hard to stomach, folks, so we recommend not eating anything while listening to it. Then Honda tells us about the insane tale of a reddit user who volunteered to sit next to someone who passed away on a plane. But not everything appears as it seems, and maybe this dead person isn't  so dead. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    24: Kobe Child Murders & The Nightmarchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 58:04


    *static noise* Now we're returning back to our regularly scheduled program… *static noise goes away* Welcome to episode 24 everyone! This week we express our displeasure at recent social media updates *cough* Flees and that shop icon thing on Instagram *cough*. Honda then tells us the eerie story of the Kobe Child Murders in Japan… where several children were assaulted and killed. It's grueseome and we don't want to give any spoilers, but there's a twist in this story—so listen to find out! Also this was the case that got Chris really into true crime! Shann then shares about the Nightmarchers from Hawaii, a procession of spirits that  will kill you if you don't look away. It's very fascinating. Chris also reveals her deep love for Twilight… so there's that. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

    23: Boonpeng the Iron Chest & Eastern State Penitentiary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 55:43


    We apologise for uploading a day late—but we promise this episode is really fun! This week Shann simps over Korean model-turned-actor Nam Joo Hyuk while Chris… well Chris does the same with Chris Evans. (Ps, Nam Joo Hyuk and Chris Evans, if you're out there pls,, we love you). Shann then goes on to tell us about Thailand's FIRST serial killer—Boonpeng Heep Lek aka the black magic-casino-owning-affair-having-monk. It's a doozy. Next, Chris tells us the eerie story of one of America's most haunted sites: Eastern State Penitentiary. Once built as a humane prison… it quickly proved to be home to cruelty and unhappy spirits. We also discuss various torture methods humans have come up with. After all, killers and spirits are just things… Hidden Among Us.

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