A slice of Asian true crime and creepy culture in the form of a biweekly podcast. Brought to you by Leanne and Tammy, two Asian Canadian true crime enthusiasts. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/incriminasian/?hl=en Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
This episode covers some creepy culture with roots from ancient Thailand. These days Kuman Thong are often wooden statues of young boys with their hands in prayer embodying protective spirits. They weren't always made of wood though... Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
After the recent tragedy at the Astroworld Festival, Leanne and Tammy take a look through crowd crushes of the twenty first century including a deep dive into the Mina Stampede in 2015. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Tammy's audio isn't the only thing scary about this episode. For this year's Halloween special we took turns researching some spooky stories from across East and South-East Asia. Are you ready to $H!T your pants? Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
This Kazakhstani serial killer and cannibal was an absolute monster. A self-proclaimed descendant of Genghis Khan, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev was the man behind the disappearance of at least nine women. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
After the murder of a 22 year old English teacher from England, Japan becomes entrapped in a two year long manhunt for her murderer. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
The largest mass killing in all of Oceania and SouthEast Asia took place in a remote village in the mountains of the Philippines. Mangayanon Butaog, was the medicine man behind the Philippine's own Jonestown-style incident. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
The Urban Legend of the Porkbun Murders take place in Macau, where gambling problems run awry and lead to sinister endings. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Imaging hitting it off with someone and you decide to take a risk and make a bold move on them, and they kill you. This is the MO of Indonesian serial killer, Very Idham Henyansyah, a.k.a. Ryan. This short episode explores Ryan's internalized homophobia, narcissism, and creativity. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
New religious group or cult? The Falun Gong has existed since 1992; despite being involved in controversial opinions and government crackdowns, the group continues to thrive with a global presence and membership. Listen to learn more about Falun Gong! Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
On a Friday evening in the summer of 2001, Nepal lost ten members of their royal family. Was this truly the doing of crown prince Dipendra? Or was it a royal curse that haunted the house of Shah for ten generations? Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
What at first looked like a home invasion, turns into something much more gruesome and sinister. After a strict upbringing and an ultimatum given by her parents, Jennifer Pan decides to take matters into her own hands. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
CW: Mentions of sexual assault and violence involving young children. Mohammed Bijeh, with the help of his accomplice Ali Baghi, murdered 20 young boys and men (and one woman) in the slums of the capital city of Iran. Were his actions worthy of his fate? Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
CW: Mentions of sexual assault and violence involving young children. What seemed like a well-intentioned founding of a school tailored to hearing-impaired children turns into a traumatizing experience for many students. In this episode, Leanne brings us through the horrific stories and the resulting fall out from the cases involving the children of Gwangju Inhwa School. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
The Serpent, The Bikini Killer, The Hippie Trail Murderer, Charles Sobhraj went by many different names, including the names of his victims whose identities he stole all across Asia. In this episode we explore just how slippery Sobhraj was. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
In this second part of the Milkshake Murder, we continue with the journey of the Kissel family who experiences one tragedy after another. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
A seemingly successful American family living as expats in Hong Kong until one day, they fall into a dark ending. Hear about the beginning of this family's story in this episode of Incriminasian. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Where is the Hwaseong serial murderer now? How could the South Korean government get away with all of this injustice? Listen to find out! Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
In part one of this series we look at the somewhat(?) solved case of the 10 women that were murdered in rural South Korea, and the man that was held responsible for at least one of them. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Ibolya Ryan was an American teacher, and her attack shook the safe haven that is the United Arab Emirates. In this episode we explore how the Reem Island Ghost was caught. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
A story of death, forgiveness, and rehabilitation. Join us as we discuss the events and aftermath of the death of Jessica Lal, a model working as a bartender who suffered an unnecessary crime. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
In this two part series we dip into the murder of former model and translator, Altantuyaa Shaariibuugiin. This case plays out like a movie drama, with corruption, scandals, and even implication of the prime minister's involvement. There is much speculation about what really happened, and in this section, we look at where the men that came for her life are now. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
In this two part series we dip into the murder of former model and translator, Altantuyaa Shaariibuugiin. This case plays out like a movie drama, with corruption, scandals, and even implication of the prime minister's involvement. There is much speculation about what really happened, and in this section, we explore some of stories that were told about what allegedly went down the night she disappeared. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Black Magic, but with saliva? A message delivered through one man's dreams quickly becomes his community's nightmare. Tune in to hear about the crimes and motives behind Ahmad Suradji's murders over the course of 11 years. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Shoko Asahara is the name associated with doomsday cult Aum Shinrikyo, but Asahara did not act alone. With the team he recruited, could he have really taken over the world? Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Despite being known for its low crime rates, China's most notorious serial killer rivals the likes of Bundy and Dahmer, His heartless attacks spanned over the course of 4 years in 4 provinces, impacting the lives of many. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
In this episode we dive into the single act of arson that left nearly 200 dead in South Korea, and how the harm of this tragedy could have been reduced. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
A three-in-one episode combining the cases of the chop chop ladies in the Philippines. Each a unique case, tied together by one similar aspect… Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Le Thanh Van was the very first serial killer in Vietnamese history. With the help of her partner, the two killed over a dozen people in the span of three years. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
We had nothing planned for Halloween and have been swamped. Hear how spooky our lives are going in this short special (It's really just us catching up with each other). Don't worry, we'll be back to normal... eventually. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Known as the world’s youngest serial killer, Amardeep Sada now walks free. Take a quick break from whatever quarantine-task is consuming your time and hear about how a 7 year old took the lives of 3 others. (And also to hear us banter for a bit) Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
There are many theories behind the death of Elisa Lam, and the video of her in the elevator, containing her last known confirmed actions is the freakiest clue we have. However, there aren’t as many answers in that video as you’d like, and Elisa Lam’s true cause of death remains a guess. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
What started as a kidnapping and murder of a young Taiwanese woman turned into a gruesome manhunt for 3 of Taiwan’s most infamous criminals. In this episode, Leanne takes us through the 7 month movie-like journey, and the carnage they left behind. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Hong Kong has a long history of war and violence, leaving behind a lot of spooky abandoned buildings. This episode, we invite our friend Mathieu Martel to share his experience of visiting the notoriously haunted Nam Koo Terrace in 2017, and a few other spooky spots in Wan Chai District. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
When five young boys from Daegu, South Korea went missing without a trace, the nation held its breath. The twists and turns in this unsolved case leaves us with more questions than answers. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Back in 1981, Issei Sagawa fulfilled his horrible fucked up fantasy to consume another human being - becoming THE cannibal. Described as a miscarriage of justice, Sagawa is now living as a free man just outside of Tokyo after some miscommunications and screw ups by the French and Japanese authorities. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
A long held tradition, Sky Burials are a meaningful way for Tibetans to send off their loved ones who have passed away. Leanne brings us through the history, procedure, and influence of Tibetan Buddhism on this excitingly different burial practice. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Junko Furuta was kidnapped and tortured for 41 days by her captors. The cruelty she was subject to and the lack of justice made this an extremely upsetting case. TRIGGER WARNING: Extremely graphic descriptions of rape / torture. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Mona Fandey was a star in the Malaysian media for all of the wrong reasons. Leanne explains how Mona went from pop singer, to shaman, to dead person. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian
Pictures of a mermaid Hello Kitty doll flooded Hong Kong media in the year 2000, but for a very morbid reason. Tammy takes us through the twisted month long torture of hostess Fan Man Yee. TRIGGER WARNING: Very brutal details of torture / abuse. Follow us on Instagram! @incriminasian Read our Show Notes! bit.ly/incriminasian