EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 57 MIN
True Crime Story: The Geylang Bahru Family Tragedy
from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White
On January 6, 1979, in Geylang Bahru, Singapore, four children aged five to ten were brutally murdered in their home while their parents were out working as mini-bus operators. Investigators found no signs of forced entry, suggesting the killer was an acquaintance, a theory later reinforced by a chilling New Year's card sent to the parents that referenced the mother’s private medical history. Despite questioning neighbors and investigating various theories related to financial disputes or revenge, the case remains one of Singapore's most infamous unsolved mysteries after more than forty years.
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On January 6, 1979, in Geylang Bahru, Singapore, four children aged five to ten were brutally murdered in their home while their parents were out working as mini-bus operators. Investigators found no signs of forced entry, suggesting the killer was an acquaintance, a theory later reinforced by a chilling New Year's card sent to the parents that referenced the mother’s private medical history. Despite questioning neighbors and investigating various theories related to financial disputes or revenge, the case remains one of Singapore's most infamous unsolved mysteries after more than forty years.
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True Crime Story: The Geylang Bahru Family Tragedy
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