Digest

The podcast delves into three captivating true crime stories. The first, "Stumble," revolves around the death of Deanna Wilde, initially ruled an accident but later suspected to be murder. A lawyer, Steve Keeney, uncovers evidence suggesting foul play by her friends, Virginia and BJ McGuinness. The second story, "Psychopath," focuses on Chris Smith, a successful entrepreneur, and his business partner, Ed Shin. Ed's gambling addiction leads to embezzlement charges, and Chris, fearing for his safety, sells his share of their business to Ed. Chris mysteriously disappears, and his family discovers that Ed has been lying about his whereabouts. A private investigator reveals that Ed murdered Chris and impersonated him for almost a year. The final story, "The Peer," recounts the mysterious deaths of a young couple, Kim and Choo, at Yelpow Beach in South Korea. A detective discovers a photo revealing their encounter with a fisherman, Wu Jun-guen, who is later found to have murdered them and two other young women.

Outlines

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Introduction and True Crime Stories

The podcast introduces itself as a true crime podcast with stories about strange, dark, and mysterious events. It outlines three true crime stories: "Stumble," "Psychopath," and "The Peer."

00:01:09

Stumble: The Kill List

The first story, "Stumble," focuses on the murder of Deanna Wilde, who fell from a cliff in Big Sur. Her death was initially ruled an accident, but a lawyer, Steve Keeney, uncovered evidence suggesting foul play by her friends, Virginia and BJ McGuinness.

00:06:31

Psychopath: The Lead Generation Scam and Chris's Disappearance

The second story, "Psychopath," tells the tale of Chris Smith, a successful lead-generation entrepreneur, and his business partner, Ed Shin. Ed's gambling addiction led to embezzlement charges, and Chris, fearing for his own safety, decided to sell his share of their business to Ed. Chris went on a supposed vacation to South America, but never returned. His family eventually discovered that Chris had never left the country and that Ed had been lying about his whereabouts.

00:19:56

The Peer: A Fatal Encounter on Yelpow Beach

The final story, "The Peer," recounts the mysterious deaths of a young couple, Kim and Choo, at Yelpow Beach in South Korea. Their bodies were found in the water, and the police initially ruled their deaths as an accident or suicide. A detective re-examining the case discovered a photo on Choo's camera that revealed the couple had encountered a fisherman, Wu Jun-guen, who had invited them on his boat. Wu was later found to have murdered Kim and Choo, as well as two other young women, on his boat.

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Q&A

• What was the initial cause of death for Deanna Wilde?

  Deanna Wilde's death was initially ruled an accident, as she fell from a cliff in Big Sur. However, further investigation revealed that her friends, Virginia and BJ McGuinness, had taken out a life insurance policy on her the day before her death, suggesting foul play.

• How did Ed Shin's gambling addiction affect his business relationship with Chris Smith?

  Ed's gambling addiction led to him embezzling money from their former employer, LG Tech. This caused Chris to fear for his own safety and eventually led to a breakdown in their business partnership.

• What was the key piece of evidence that led to the discovery of Chris Smith's murder?

  A private investigator, Joe DeLue, found blood spatter in Chris's former office, indicating that he had been murdered. This discovery led to the arrest and conviction of Ed Shin for Chris's death.

• What was the initial explanation for the deaths of Kim and Choo at Yelpow Beach?

  The police initially ruled Kim and Choo's deaths as an accident or suicide, as their bodies were found in the water and they had sustained bone fractures. However, further investigation revealed that they had been murdered by a fisherman, Wu Jun-guen.

• What was the motive behind Wu Jun-guen's murders?

  Wu Jun-guen, a fisherman who sold octopus, had a disturbing urge that he could not control. He killed Kim and Choo, as well as two other young women, after they asked to go out on his boat. He did not offer a clear explanation for his actions, suggesting that he acted on these urges.

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