Catching Worms: A Hong Kong True Crime Podcast

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Lam Kor Wan liked to drive at night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lam Kor Wan liked to keep a record. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lam liked the thrill of getting away with murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 20th April 1986 Kenneth McBride and Nicola Myers had plans to spend the day together.When they didn't return home that evening their parents reported them missing.This episode is published with special thanks to...Detective Norrie MacKillopDetective Trevor Collins Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School Sean Ellis from Cinebrand - http://www.cinebrand.com.au/island-school-50th-anniversaryDr Robert Green, OBEAnd journalist Tony Flores If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although had found a number of important forensic clues, the science was not developed enough and they did not have sufficient evidence to identify a suspect. Would they ever be able to find the Braemar Hill Killers?  This episode is published with special thanks to...Detective Norrie MacKillopDetective Trevor Collins Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School Sean Ellis from Cinebrand - http://www.cinebrand.com.au/island-school-50th-anniversaryRobert Reid-KayDr Robert Green, OBEAnd journalist Tony Flores If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The police needed information and appealed to the public.Anyone who had been in the area or any information were asked to call the police hotline...This episode is published with special thanks to...Detective Norrie MacKillopDetective Trevor Collins Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School Sean Ellis from Cinebrand - http://www.cinebrand.com.au/island-school-50th-anniversaryRobert Reid-KayDr Robert Green, OBEAnd journalist Tony Flores If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gangs in Hong Kong are affiliated with Triads. Triads are members of criminal organisations or secret societies that are shrouded in mystery.So was this crime Triad related?This episode is published with special thanks to...Detective Norrie MacKillopDetective Trevor Collins Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School Inspector Joseph SanchezAnd journalist Tony Flores If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING: LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISEDThis episode features graphic descriptions and content that listeners may find upsetting. This episode is published with special thanks to...Detective Norrie MacKillopDetective Trevor Collins Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School John Haynes EsquireAnd journalist Tony Flores If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you forgive?This episode is published with special thanks to...Detective Norrie MacKillopDetective Trevor Collins Chris Forse, former teacher at Island School John Haynes EsquireRobert Reid-KayAnd journalist Tony Flores If you would like to make a donation to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries charity send a cheque made payable to ‘The Island School Trust’, Island School Tai Wai, Finance Office, Sun Chui Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Please reference on the back of the cheque to the Nicola and Kenneth Bursaries. You can also make a donation via paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/SpiritFund Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working undercover you must develop a robust cover story.This episode is published with special thanks to...This episode is published with special thanks to...Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'And Bill RenwickIf you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know if you can trust an informant?This episode is published with special thanks to...Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'And Bill RenwickIf you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preparing for an uncover mission and a six-week sailing voyage at the same time can be tricky. This episode is published with special thanks to...Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'Bill RenwickAnd Les Bird, author of 'A Small Band Of Men'If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

They were ready to set sail. But they had an unexpected new crew member to deal with first. This episode is published with special thanks to...Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'Bill RenwickAnd Les Bird, author of 'A Small Band Of Men'If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team now have to complete the mission to intercept the Oui and find the drugs. Only then do they stand a chance of identifying the drug syndicate in Australia. This episode is published with special thanks to...Rod Mason, author of 'Operation Clinker'Bill RenwickAnd Les Bird, author of 'A Small Band Of Men'If you would like to win a signed copy of Operation Clinker by Rod Mason or A Small Band Of Men by Les Bird follow us on Instagram @CatchingWormsHK before the 1st May 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a story of conspiracies, paedophile rings, government cover-ups, police corruption and killings—a tale of bias, scandal and homophobia that ends the life of a young police officer. But before we meet him - a chain of events begins.This episode is published with special thanks to...Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'Detective Norrie MacKillopAnd Detective Iain Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1978 was an important year. This was the year that Duffy was arrested This was the year that the SIU was set up This was the year John MacLennan moved to the Yuen Long Police division. This episode is published with special thanks to...Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'Detective Norrie MacKillopAnd Detective Iain Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1978 was drawing to a close. It had been an eventful few months for John MacLennan. Yet the worse was yet to come.This episode is published with special thanks to...Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'Detective Norrie MacKillopAnd Detective Iain Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The SIU have a prime suspect.They spent 1979 trying to gather evidence.Now they are ready to make an arrest. This episode is published with special thanks to...Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'Detective Norrie MacKillopAnd Detective Iain Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On January 15th 1980, John MacLennan requested an early call. He woke and then walked the 10 - 15 minute stroll to the station.What was he thinking? What did he need the gun for? What happened next? This episode is published with special thanks to...Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'Detective Norrie MacKillopAnd Detective Iain Grant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.