Ep. 93: Candy Coated Crimes & Sour Spirits- The Glico-Morinaga Case & The Legend of Kuchisake-onna

Hello spooky people- are you ready to dive into some not-so-sweet tales today? First, we dive into the infamous Glico-Morinaga Case, a chilling tale of corporate blackmail, poisoned candy, and a mastermind known as “The Monster with 21 Faces.” This bizarre string of crimes kept Japan in suspense for years and left investigators—and the public—with more questions than answers. Then, we unravel the eerie legend of Kuchisake-Onna, the terrifying "Slit-Mouthed Woman" of Japanese folklore. A masked figure who asks one question, Kuchisake-Onna has haunted the streets and imaginations of Japan for generations. Is there a way to escape her wrath? What do you think really happened with the Glico-Morinaga case? And how would you outsmart Kuchisake-Onna if she stopped you? Let me know your thoughts and theories- Cheers! Don’t forget to join the fun! Share your pick for Arkansas' most haunted location for our November minisode! Send Me a Story! @ [email protected] Threads & Instagram: spiritswithcrimepodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Shaker & Spoon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glico_Morinaga_case https://allthatsinteresting.com/monster-with-21-faces https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuchisake-onna https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%8Dkai