Buried

In 2017, a tenant in Suzhou noticed a foul odor that led to the discovery of former tenant Fang Mou’s decomposed body hidden in a closet. Police matched fingerprints to her boyfriend Wang. A heated argument and revelation of her secret marriage triggered the murder. Wang received a suspended death sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1970 murder in Villa 55 on Seaview Road in Singapore shocked the nation. Reiko Watanabe was killed in her bathroom by her husband’s mistress Mimi Huang and the woman’s ex-husband. Jealousy, social humiliation and ambition fueled the premeditated attack, witnessed by the couple’s nine-year-old daughter. Both were executed in 1973. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, dismembered remains were discovered in a refrigerator inside an auctioned apartment in Kuala Lumpur. The former owner, Nora, surrendered and gave conflicting confessions about killing her husband, Wu Yucheng. Evidence suggested domestic abuse, yet missing weapons, unclear timelines, and inconsistent statements left the case shrouded in doubt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2004, 18-year-old Xu Xiaofang vanished after meeting her boyfriend. Her family paid ransom, but she was already murdered and buried by the married Kou Tianfu. He escaped custody, hid in Indonesia for years, was later arrested for another crime, and in 2015 received a death sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2014, Mr. Cho disappeared and was later found dismembered in a suitcase. Go Mi-suk, who met him through a dating site, confessed to killing him at a motel. Surveillance footage showed she used a chainsaw to dispose of the body. She was sentenced to thirty years in prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1982, Hong Kong was terrorized by Lin Guoyun, who murdered and dismembered four women on rainy nights. The gruesome crimes came to light through photographs, leading to his arrest and life sentence. The case remains one of Hong Kong's most horrifying criminal sagas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discovered in 1991, Ötzi the Iceman lived over 5,000 years ago in the Alps. His tools, tattoos, and copper axe revealed a complex ancient culture. A string of eerie deaths among researchers sparked the legend of Ötzi’s curse. The enigma still captivates scientists worldwide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A failed online meeting escalated into stalking and obsession, ending in 2021 with the murder of Jeong Da‑young, her mother, and sister in Seoul. The perpetrator had a history of harassment. The shocking case sparked nationwide outrage, over 250,000 petition signatures, and renewed debate about online safety and stalking laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After helping a colleague to the hospital, Dorothy Scott vanished. She had been harassed by an anonymous caller who kept phoning even after her disappearance. Her remains were later found, confirming murder. Despite chilling clues, her killer was never caught. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A journalism student investigates a ghost house on Yunhe Road in Chongqing. A young woman’s suicide reveals a hidden 1927 grave beneath the house and a series of red-clad residents. The missing house number and the true role of these silent guardians remain an unresolved local mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2005, the dismembered body of Liu Hongmei was found in Singapore. Her lover, Leong Siew Chor, confessed to the murder. Forensic evidence and investigation revealed a calculated crime. Leong was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging, ending a tragic affair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In 2022, 18-year-old law student Debanhi Escobar disappeared and was later found dead in a hotel’s water tank. Suspicion fell on a driver, but official mishandling outraged the public. Her case ignited widespread protests in Mexico demanding justice and protection for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1985, Macau was shaken by the suspected murder of the Zheng family by restaurateur Huang Zhiheng. Body parts were found on a beach, sparking rumors of human flesh in char siu buns. Huang committed suicide in prison before trial, leaving the case unsolved and steeped in urban legend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast episode explores a haunting urban legend from Hong Kong. After viewing a mysterious photo, Zhang and his sister face eerie experiences. Paranormal investigator Tao Fu dies mysteriously after researching the memorial tablet, cementing its place among Hong Kong’s top five urban legends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2021, a man dressed as the Joker attacked passengers on a Tokyo train, injuring many and setting a fire. The attack exposed serious safety flaws and was traced to the attacker’s traumatic past. Inspired by a similar incident, the event deeply unsettled Japanese society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In November 2022, four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in a locked house. Initially a mystery, the case broke when DNA from a knife sheath led to Bryan Kohberger, a criminology student. He was arrested six weeks later. The motive remains uncertain; trial is ongoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eom In-suk, once seen as a kind and educated woman, was a calculating killer who injured and murdered spouses and relatives for insurance money. Her crimes included poisoning, burning, and blinding victims. After years of deception and violence, she was caught and sentenced to life, shocking South Korea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast episode recounts a chilling tale from a Chinese university campus. A ghostly feeling leads to the revelation of two separate murders—one of a beloved teacher, the other of a hopeful student. What begins as urban legend ends in the horrifying truth behind the old campus hospital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1975, a woman named Li Yalai was murdered by her close friend Huang Kuntai over a housing dispute. Her body was hidden beneath concrete, triggering haunting legends in the building. Strange events continued for years, fueling belief that her restless spirit never found peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2008, retired teacher Ren Tiesheng vanished during a hike near Beijing. Despite extensive searches and clues, including a handwritten note, he was never found. Fourteen years later, his fate remains unknown, making it one of China’s most chilling unsolved mountaineering disappearances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1995, Japanese cult leader Sachiko Eto orchestrated the ritualistic killings of six followers under the guise of spiritual cleansing. Her manipulation and cruelty shocked the nation. One survivor was her daughter, saved by her mother. Eto was executed in 2012 after a death sentence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, top student Joel was exposed for secretly filming women in showers at the National University of Singapore. His actions stemmed from past trauma and a deceptive “exorcism” ritual. The case shocked the campus, led to legal consequences, and ruined his once-promising future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 1996, two children were brutally murdered in Rowlett, Texas. Mother Darlie Routier claimed an intruder attack, but forensic evidence indicated a staged crime. She was sentenced to death. The case remains controversial—was it mental breakdown or calculated murder? The truth continues to divide opinions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast episode explores the Thai belief in Kuman Thong spirit dolls said to grant wishes. A chilling case in China and the downfall of Guo Meimei reveal how these spiritual practices can lead to manipulation, illegal trade, and dangerous obsession with supernatural shortcuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warinthorn’s 2019 disappearance led to a shocking discovery: millionaire Apichai Ongwisit had murdered her and hidden her body in a steel box underwater. As police investigated further, they uncovered bones of multiple women, exposing a possible serial killer who had operated unnoticed for years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1994, Gloria Ramirez died under strange circumstances in a California hospital. Many staff members fell ill without a clear toxic source. Theories ranged from chemical exposure to mass hysteria. Despite extensive investigations and speculation, no conclusive explanation was ever confirmed for the incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1934, a torso was found in a suitcase at Brighton station—identity unknown. A second victim led to Tony Mancini's arrest and later confession in 1976. Though Violette Kaye’s murder was solved, the first victim remains unidentified, possibly killed in a botched illegal abortion. Brighton's darkest mystery endures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deadly bus crash in Hong Kong’s Ting Kau village in 2003 led to ghost sightings and eerie sounds. Police investigations revealed no clear answers. Spiritual rituals later restored peace, but the memory of the 21 lost lives and the mysterious events still lingers in the village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wu Ruiyun vanished in 1988, with eerie child testimonies and occult encounters hinting at foul play. Her husband was suspected, but no proof emerged. Four years later, she reappeared unharmed, revealing a secret life and new family. A gripping tale of lies, fear, and the elusive nature of truth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1990, Tracey Harris vanished and was found murdered, with her ex-husband Carl long suspected. Decades later, daughter Carolyn’s demand for justice revealed the real killer: Jeffrey, a family friend. His confession ended years of silence and cleared an innocent man, offering long-delayed closure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between 1945 and 1951, Vermont’s Bennington Triangle saw a series of unexplained disappearances, including children and adults. Most victims were never found, except one body. The eerie events sparked theories ranging from alternate dimensions to cryptids, leaving a chilling legacy and unanswered questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A domestic worker’s double murder in Singapore ignited a political storm with the Philippines. Although Flor Contemplacion’s guilt was proven, she was hailed as a martyr. The case symbolized migrant workers’ struggles, sparked national protests, strained bilateral ties, and inspired award-winning films in her honor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this chilling podcast episode, a young couple encounters a ghostly presence on a mountain. The story unfolds into a past murder driven by forbidden love and jealousy. Blending the supernatural with true crime, it reminds us: some mistakes leave scars that haunt both memory and reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since 2007, numerous human feet encased in sneakers have washed ashore in Canada and the U.S. Despite ruling out foul play, authorities never fully solved the case. Theories involving decomposition and shoe buoyancy emerged, but the mystery endures, becoming part of local folklore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michelle Harris vanished amid a turbulent divorce in 2001. Blood evidence pointed to foul play, but repeated trials and shifting testimonies ended in her husband Cal’s acquittal. Later suspicions of another suspect deepened the mystery. Her case remains unresolved, haunting those left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine-year-old Fusako Sano vanished in 1990 and was found a decade later held captive in a neighbor’s house. Nobuyuki Sato subjected her to horrific abuse and isolation. The case shocked Japan, exposing deep flaws in mental health care, law enforcement, and community vigilance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Philippines, adopted daughter Janice murdered her foster siblings Gwynn and Crizzule in a planned, brutal act fueled by jealousy and emotional trauma. The case shocked the community and destroyed a once-loving family, revealing the dark depths behind a seemingly grateful child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2016, a deaf and mute woman was found alive in a coffin intended for a ghost marriage in Henan, China. The case uncovered a criminal ring exploiting disabled women for spirit weddings. Authorities dismantled the network, rescued victims, and prosecuted those involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vuonna 2016 Swan-joesta löytyi ruumis matkalaukussa, mikä johti monimutkaiseen tutkintaan kolmen maan välillä. Uhriksi paljastui taiteilija Annabelle Chen, jonka ex-mies Ah Ping Ban murhasi. Tytär Tiffany osallistui peittelyyn. Tuomioiden myötä tragedia sai päätöksensä. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, four men in Japan met via a dark web forum and formed a bumbling crime group. After failed attempts, they abducted and killed Rie Isogai for her money—but her PIN was fake. The senseless murder stunned the nation and revealed dark net dangers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2004, 23 Sri Lankan "handball players" vanished in Germany. They turned out to be migrants escaping hardship rather than athletes. The case sparked terrorism fears but was later revealed as a bid for a better life. Their story inspired the comedy film "Machan". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2005, a tragic family murder occurred at Hong Kong’s Lixiang House, where Li Zhiteng killed his daughter. Afterwards, residents witnessed supernatural phenomena, such as the appearance of a shadowless girl. The mysterious disappearance of the victim’s head and eerie events, especially on the seventh night, haunted the community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast episode recounts the eerie legend of a woman in red haunting Hong Kong’s New Territories. Policeman Xiaohua faces strange deaths and supernatural events tied to childhood memories. The story highlights how fear and reality can intertwine and shape human perception. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2006, medical student Brian Shaffer vanished without a trace during a night out in Columbus, Ohio. Despite thorough investigations and various theories, he was never found. His disappearance remains one of the most perplexing unsolved cases in American history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2017, Takahiro Shiraishi lured vulnerable young women via social media, promising assistance with suicide. He murdered nine victims—eight women and one man—hiding remains in coolers. The case unraveled after Aiko Tamura's disappearance and her brother’s determined search, revealing one of Japan’s darkest modern crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1836, 17 tiny wooden coffins containing dolls were found near Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. Later linked to a historic murder spree, these coffins remain an unsolved mystery. Despite DNA testing, no clear origin or maker was identified. The eerie case continues to haunt researchers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 1975 murder of Lindy Sue Biechler was solved nearly five decades later using DNA evidence from a coffee cup. Genealogist CeCe Moore identified suspect David Sinopoli, who later confessed. The case sparked public outrage and highlighted the power of modern forensic genealogy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2007, a horrific mass murder took place at a Chinese restaurant in Germany, claiming seven lives. The incident sparked national outrage. Investigations revealed it was a botched robbery. With strong evidence, suspects were arrested and later sentenced to life or long-term imprisonment for their brutal crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1992, a Madrid family experienced terrifying supernatural events linked to their daughter’s death and a failed spirit ritual. Police and medical professionals found no rational cause. The case gained national attention, inspired the horror film Veronica, and remains Spain’s most famous paranormal mystery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress Tangmo died under suspicious circumstances during a boat trip in Thailand. Conflicting accounts, unexplained injuries, and strange behavior from those present suggest foul play. The case sparked national outrage, media storms, and ongoing calls for justice in a highly controversial investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.