Asia In The Shadows

Asia In The Shadows is a true crime podcast hosted by Filipino-German Christine Abrigana. Christine is also known as the host of Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast. She is a former lawyer, an avid traveller and someone who is fiercely proud of her Filipino and Asian roots. This was the main reason why Asia In The Shadows was created. This podcast will highlight crime stories from all over Asia, the largest and most diverse continent on the planet. In a genre that is largely dominated by Western podcasters and stories. True crime as a genre is therefore in need of a fresh infusion of stories from Asia that will not only look at the individuals involved but also at the unique cultures they find themselves in. As diverse as Asia is, some human conditions remain uniform and relatable for everyone - a reason to listen to this podcast no matter where you are from.Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Welcome back to another season of Asia in the Shadows, a true crime podcast hosted by Filipino-German Christine Abrigana. The new season of the show will unravel new crime stories from all over Asia, the largest and most diverse continent on the planet in terms of culture, nation, race—and horrifying true crime stories.Tune in every Wednesday for new true crime stories and don't forget to follow the podcast, rate us 5 stars and hit the notification bell for more updates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Jessica Wongso and Mirna Salihin quickly formed a friendship after meeting in Australia and realising that they were both from Indonesia. After graduating from their college courses in Australia, the two friends chose different paths, with Jessica staying back in Australia and with Mirna heading back to Indonesia. Despite the distance, the two remained friends, but a quick visit from Mirna to Australia years later changed this once-close relationship forever. With Jessica falling on some hard times sometime later, she decided to go back to Indonesia and execute a revenge plan against her own friend, Mirna, with fatal consequences.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Ever heard of that urban myth from Macau about how a restaurant in the 1980s started serving char siu buns that were not made at all with pork fillings...but with human flesh instead? Whilst the jury is still out about whether this story is truly just an urban myth, the restaurant was very real.When restaurant owner Zheng Lin decided to have a night of fun, drinks and gambling with a Chinese mainlander, he could not know that this would become the start of not only financial problems and stress but a prelude to a horrific crime that would make his restaurant infamous not only in little Macau but the whole world.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Thailand, at the end of the Sino-Japanese War, became home to a few Chinese immigrants who were looking to settle down in a new home. One of the immigrants looking for a new life was a lanky man named Si Ouey. He fought in the war but wanted to start a better life after experiencing the harrowing nature of being on the battlefield. Little did the Thai know, however, that their new neighbour, who mainly worked as a gardener when he first arrived in Thailand, would not remain the quiet and mysterious Chinese man for long. His name would become synonymous to that of a boogeyman, stories of which used to scare naughty children into behaving. But are the murderous stories about Si Ouey really true? Decades later, the handling of Si Ouey’s case by the Thai would be out into serious question.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Singapore is the epitome of Asian modernity. What was once a former British colony and battleground for a guerrilla war in the 1950s, now evolved into a prosperous and peaceful island state. However, even in the most peaceful of places, there is bound to be evil and crime, and this was certainly true in 1980s Singapore. The satellite town of Toa Payoh would awaken twice to horrible news of murders and the realisation that they had been living near neighbours who believed their dark deeds to be of service to certain gods.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

It is one of the most baffling and mysterious crimes ever to shake Malaysia to its core. The story of Mona Fandey sure started as, perhaps, a harmless tale of a woman who dreamt of stardom but ultimately failed. However, this case about a popstar wannabe quickly devolved into a story involving witchcraft, greed, political ambition, dismemberment, and a promise that no one ever truly dies.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

In December 2012, India would be rocked by one of the most horrible cases of gang-rape and murder right in the middle of its capital, Delhi. The case would break wide open conversations about the role and treatment of women in Indian society and gender-based violence, not only in India but the rest of the world. The story of a young woman who pursued her dreams so unapologetically, only to be denied the future she so truly deserved, resonated all around the world and sparked outrage and numerous moments of reflection. Listen now to this harrowing story here on Asia In The Shadows.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Pınar had just graduated from university and had plans to move back home in time for Eid. What was supposed to be a short shopping spree at the local mall turned into an intense 5-day search for the young woman from Bitlis. Where had Pınar gone and who was she with? At a time of social upheaval in many parts of the world and during a global pandemic, Pınar’s case would force Turkey to do some introspection and evaluation as to the treatment of women in Turkish society. Despite living under a government hell bent on curtailing women’s rights, it seems that women in Turkey will continue their fight that Pınar, unknowingly, helped start.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Futoshi Matsunaga grew up in a well-to-do family, with a loving mother and grandmother. He was poised to inherit the family business from his father, and he seemed to be a hit with the ladies as well. He was charming and also smart. On the surface, it did not look like he was lacking for anything, and yet deep down inside, Matsunaga nursed a taste for sadism and murder.Matsunaga would commit some of Japan’s most horrible crimes, that the media back then did not feel comfortable, reporting about the extent of his depravity and crimes. Listen now to hear the full story, and please consider this a trigger warning for some truly graphic content.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

South Korea in the 1980s was going through a lot of changes. Whilst protests were breaking out in the capital just years before, a rural town called Hwaseong had other things to be worried about. The small town was forced to deal with a series of killings that started in 1986.The killer targeted women of all ages and even became so brazen as to invade one girl’s home for the purpose of killing her. The police in Hwaseong were under immense pressure to catch this menace with the little resources they had. Instead of pursuing several leads, they focused on one unlikely suspect that in the end had to suffer their ire whilst the true murderer roamed free.This episode contains details of sexual assault, so please take care of yourself whilst listening.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Less than four weeks ago, Pakistanis woke up to some horrific news out of Sialkot in Punjab. The images and videos uploaded on Twitter and YouTube by locals from the area showed a mob beating a single man who could barely defend himself. What was his sin?The actions were incomprehensible and forced Pakistanis to look inward and to inspect the laws of the land. With the rise of far-right and extremist ideologies all over the world, it is now Pakistan’s turn to have a long look at the compromises it makes that further legitimise elements in its society that lead to destruction, death and international disrepute.Please note that if you do google the videos and images of the crime perpetrated in this case, consider yourself warned as the images are very triggering.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Hong Kong has its fair share of gruesome murders that have long fascinated true crime enthusiasts and armchair detectives. However, nothing really compares to the 1999 murder of Fan Man-yee, a 23-year-old sex worker who also worked as a hostess in a club and brothel.Fueled with anger, greed, and dangerous drugs, the perpetrators in this case would go on to commit a crime so heinous and depraved that people still talk about it with utter disbelief after two decades. Listen now to know the whole story of one of the most shocking crimes that took place in Asia.Please note that if you Google videos and images of the crime perpetrated in this case, consider yourself warned as the images are very triggering.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

The Philippines is a country rich in culture and history. That history goes far back and is characterized by both pre-colonial achievements, 300 plus years of Spanish rule, and post-colonial turmoil. A lot of the problems the Philippines still experiences today have their roots in our colonial past.The Jabidah Massacre is no different. But apart from its roots in our colonial past, the Jabidah Massacre is a story of an overly ambitious and yet morally questionable government, of an ethnic group being deceived for selfish reasons, and a historical claim to a piece of land that, arguably, should probably just be left alone.As a result of this massacre, not only did the Philippines see a weakening of our relations with an important Southeast Asian neighbor, but a worsening of internal relations with our Muslim Filipino brothers and sisters, as well. And yet some individuals still believe that the massacre never happened.Listen now to know a bit more about this historic crime that changed the course of Philippine history in a substantial way.Please note that this is the final episode of this season. Season 2 will be launched soon. So, please follow us on social media to remain updated.Music Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovAsia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Asia In The Shadows is returning for its 2nd season! Follow along as we go to China, North Korea, Malaysia, and many more. Listen to the premiere of the first episode coming out on the 2nd of February 2022 on any of your preferred podcasting platform.Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! ⭐️ Drop a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLhGCi🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3ItWvf0Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

In the late 80s, the mining town of Baiyin (白银) was plagued not only by an increase in unemployment but also by a series of killings that lasted well into the new millennium. The killer flew under the radar for almost three decades and only a chance encounter with someone he knew finally gave the police the lead they so badly needed.Welcome to Season 2 of Asia In The Shadows! After a short hiatus, I am back with more crime stories from Asia. We are heading to north China in this particular episode!Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! ⭐️ Drop a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLhGCi🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3ItWvf0Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Xulhaz Mannan was a proud gay man in Bangladesh, which made him one of just a few people who decided to own and live their truth in a very conservative and predominantly Muslim country. But Xulhaz went a step further than that. He created the first and only gay rights magazine of Bangladesh and organised a Rainbow Rally to promote equality and freedom.This made him and fellow activist Mahbub Tonoy moving targets for a group of radical Islamists who did not take kindly to anyone they deemed anti-Islamic. For their passion and decision to create a safe space for their community, Xulhaz and Mahbub paid the ultimate price.Listen now to learn more about this story here at Asia In The Shadows.Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! ⭐️ Drop a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLhGCi🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3ItWvf0Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Otto was 21 when he decided to travel to North Korea before starting a study programme in Hong Kong. He loved to travel anyway and he had always been curious about the isolated Asian nation. So, why not just go?When his five-day tour started together with a group of US citizens and other people from other countries, nothing seemed amiss. However, just before he stepped onto the plane to fly back to the States, he was arrested.Life will never be the same for Otto and his family back in the States.Listen now to learn more about this story here at Asia In The Shadows.Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! ⭐️ Drop a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLhGCi🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3ItWvf0Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Backpacking or simply travelling with friends is almost like a rite of passage, or in Nara’s case, a way to end the perhaps more carefree chapter of being a student before starting a serious job in the real world.For Nara and his two friends, their dream destination was Asia. After all, Nara had Cambodian heritage and felt drawn to the region. But what started out as a fun-filled trip full of parties and exploration ended up in tragedy and a mystery that to this day remains unsolved.Listen now to learn more about this story here at Asia In The Shadows.(Crime scene photo: https://bit.ly/3BDqX3X) **Trigger Warning**Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! ⭐️ Drop a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLhGCi🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3ItWvf0Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.

Mona Heydari’s only crime was being born as a girl, as a woman. By 12 year old, she was forced to marry her cousin and two years later she became a mother to a baby boy. Five years into the marriage, Mona reached a breaking point and needed to get away from the constant abuse she was receiving from her husband.Whilst this move initially provided her with some peace and relief, she would end up paying for it in the most horrific way. Listen now to learn more about this story here at Asia In The Shadows.Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! ⭐️ Drop a rating & review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3rLhGCi🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3ItWvf0Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspodMusic Credits:Displaced Memories - David HorowitzCursed House - Sergey CheremisinovI also host another podcast, LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple. Tune in for gripping true crime stories from the Philippines!Listen here:🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3r3XjzTBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/asia-in-the-shadows--5813903/support.