Afleveringen
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This podcast episode delves into the chilling phenomenon of posthumous marriages in China. A young funeral home intern uncovers a disturbing truth where a female streamer's tragic fate is linked to this ancient yet eerie tradition.
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Norio Nagayama grew up in poverty and committed four murders as a teenager. In prison, he became a writer and donated his royalties to poor child laborers. His case led to the "Nagayama Standards" in Japan’s legal system, shaping criteria for death penalty rulings.
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Princess Diana’s 1997 car crash death shocked the world. Official reports blamed a drunk driver and relentless paparazzi, yet conspiracy theories persist. Was it a tragic accident or a carefully orchestrated plan to silence her? The truth remains elusive.
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Edgar Allan Poe, a pioneer of gothic and detective fiction, died mysteriously in 1849. Theories about his death include alcohol poisoning, heavy metal toxicity, and rabies. His legacy endures, and his influence on literature remains profound.
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Peggy Knobloch vanished in Germany in 2001, sparking a decades-long investigation, wrongful convictions, and a judicial scandal. Her remains were discovered in 2016, yet the murderer remains unidentified. Forensic evidence points to a new suspect, but the case remains unresolved, leaving many questions unanswered.
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In 1971, DB Cooper hijacked a plane, demanded ransom, and vanished after parachuting out. Despite decades of FBI investigation, his identity remains unknown. His daring crime led to stricter aviation security and inspired numerous films and TV series, including Prison Break and Loki.
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In 2005, a six-member family in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, succumbed to mass psychosis, believing they were possessed by a demon. Rituals, torture, and superstition led to Wu Fengjuan’s death. This terrifying case inspired the horror film "Zhou" (Incantation), yet reality proved far more chilling than fiction.
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In 1998, New Zealander Ruben Tchernegovski vanished in Taiwan’s Alishan region. His father Phil embarked on a desperate search, facing bureaucratic obstacles and eerie legends about the “Thousand People’s Cave.” Despite numerous leads, Ruben was never found, leaving his disappearance an enduring mystery.
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In 2012, a love story in Singapore turned into one of the country's most horrifying crimes. Gabriel Lee, believing his fiancée Elsie was possessed, brutally killed her in a ritual. The court's verdict sparked outrage, and the case remains a haunting reminder of the dangers of blind faith.
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In 1991, nine-year-old Lee Hyung-ho was kidnapped in South Korea. The perpetrator demanded ransom and misled the police for weeks, but the boy had been murdered on the first day. The investigation failed, and in 2006, the case reached its statute of limitations. The killer was never found.
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The Apollo program was one of humanity’s greatest achievements, though it faced doubts and tragedies. This story follows Glenn’s journey to NASA, the Apollo 1 disaster, and the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing. Despite risks and skepticism, humans dared to explore the unknown.
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Millionaire Robert Durst evaded justice for years, disguising himself and living under false identities. Suspected of multiple murders, his accidental confession was captured in the documentary "The Jinx." Despite overwhelming evidence, delays prolonged his trial, and he died in 2022 before receiving a final verdict.
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In 2006, five murdered children were found in a bathroom in Jian, Taiwan, while their parents had vanished. Investigations revealed severe financial troubles, making the parents prime suspects. Their bodies were discovered in 2015, but conflicting evidence left the case unresolved, with lingering unanswered questions.
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In 1994, a gruesomely dismembered body was found in Tokyo's Inokashira Park. The victim, architect Seiichi Kawamura, was killed with meticulous precision. Police explored theories involving cults and video game influence, but no suspect was ever identified. The case remains one of Japan’s most baffling and unsolved murder mysteries.
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Jo Jung-pil’s 1997 murder in Seoul sparked a decades-long legal battle as two suspects gave conflicting statements. Disagreements between police and prosecutors, along with Patterson’s escape to the U.S., delayed justice. A 2009 film revived the case, ultimately leading to Patterson’s extradition and conviction in 2017.
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In 2010, an elderly woman vanished from a Taiwanese care home. Weeks later, her body was found trapped in an elevator door. The case raised unsettling questions about police negligence, building design flaws, and eerie supernatural elements. Was this a tragic accident or something more sinister?
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The episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Lars Mittank in Bulgaria in 2014. Lars exhibited strange behavior, spoke paranoically, and vanished from the airport, running into a sunflower field. He has never been found, and theories about his disappearance range from trauma and paranoia to falling victim to a crime, but the truth remains a mystery.
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The episode examines the mysterious disappearance of Madeleine McCann in 2007 in Portugal's Algarve region. The case became an international sensation, with the parents caught in a storm of suspicion and media scrutiny. A new suspect, Christian Brückner, emerged in 2020, but no conclusive evidence was found, and the case remains unsolved.
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The episode delves into the mysterious disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. The case gained international attention, yet despite extensive searches by the police and FBI, Holloway's fate remained unsolved for decades. In 2023, Joran van der Sloot confessed to his involvement, but her body was never found.
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The episode explores the mysterious case of the "girl in the red dress" from Taiwan in 1998. A videotape showing a supernatural figure sparked fear and widespread discussion. Explanations were sought from both technological and supernatural perspectives, but the case remained unsolved. It also inspired a movie and continues to live on as an urban legend.
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