Heinous – An Asian True Crime Podcast

Mediacorp

<p>From Mediacorp and 1 Up Media, Heinous - An Asian True Crime Podcast is a revived look at the most heinous crimes that happened across Asia.</p> <p>Every Tuesday, tune in as we dig into the key events of the crime, the mindset of the criminals, and the human circumstances that led to their heinous actions.</p> <p>To stay up to date on the podcast, you can visit our <a href="https://www.asiantruecrimepodcast.com/">website</a> or through our socials (IG, TikTok) @heinous_1upmedia. </p> <p>The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.</p>

  • 36 minutes 34 seconds
    The Formosa Steel Plant Disaster | Heinous History | 2016

    In the spring of 2016, the calm waters of Central Vietnam’s Hatin Province transformed into a scene of ecological devastation, with thousands of fish washing ashore belly-up. But what first appeared to be a seasonal fluke quickly escalated into a national crisis as the toxic tide spread across four provinces, poisoning the food chain and even claiming the lives of seasoned divers.

    Investigations would uncover severe lapses in safety protocols at a massive steel plant in the area, enabling lethal doses of chemicals to be dumped directly into the sea. But placing accountability proves to be difficult, as the issue is mired behind politics and industrial interests; ultimately resulting in an environmental crisis that may take decades to fully recover.

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    10 February 2026, 9:45 am
  • 16 minutes 16 seconds
    Cold-Blooded Vengeance | Anxiang Du | 2011 | 2/2

    It's April of 2011. A man named Anxiang Du opens an envelope from the court. Inside, he finds a legal document that would change his life, and the lives of another family completely. For Du, he had been mired in more than a decade of legal disputes and now, there was no more room left for him to run. That very night, he would write a farewell note to his family, before proceeding to commit one of Britain's most chilling crimes.

     

    Part 1 - We trace the history and tense relationship between the Dus and the Dings. Where their business partnership originated from, and how it soured to a messy legal battle that pushed Du to the brink.

     

    Part 2 - We follow Du as he slips across the border and vanishes after his horrific act, leading authorities from multiple agencies on a wild chase that spanned years and continents.

     

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    3 February 2026, 9:45 am
  • 17 minutes 28 seconds
    Cold-Blooded Vengeance | Anxiang Du | 2011 | 1/2

    It's April of 2011. A man named Anxiang Du opens an envelope from the court. Inside, he finds a legal document that would change his life, and the lives of another family completely. For Du, he had been mired in more than a decade of legal disputes and now, there was no more room left for him to run. That very night, he would write a farewell note to his family, before proceeding to commit one of Britain's most chilling crimes.

     

    Part 1 - We trace the history and tense relationship between the Dus and the Dings. Where their business partnership originated from, and how it soured to a messy legal battle that pushed Du to the brink.

     

    Part 2 - We follow Du as he slips across the border and vanishes after his horrific act, leading authorities from multiple agencies on a wild chase that spanned years and continents.

     

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    27 January 2026, 9:45 am
  • 34 minutes 16 seconds
    The No Gun Ri Massacre | Heinous History | 1950

    In the summer of 1950, amidst the chaos of the early Korean War, a column of hundreds of refugees fleeing the North Korean advance found themselves blocked by American soldiers near a small rural crossing known as No Gun Ri. But instead of being guided along safely in their retreat, they would find themselves haunted by a a harrowing three-day massacre that would be buried by history for nearly half a century.

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    20 January 2026, 3:45 pm
  • 23 minutes 19 seconds
    The Vizconde Murders | 1991 | 2/2

    It all took place on a quiet night in June of 1991. By the time morning came, three members of the Vizconde family would be found brutally murdered inside their home in BF Homes, Parañaque, in the Philippines. A mother stabbed multiple times to her death, her eldest daughter stabbed and sexually assaulted, and even the youngest daughter, just seven years old, was not spared either. It was a crime so brutal and shocking that it left an indelible mark on the nation, quickly drawing widespread media attention, but ultimately leaving the family still searching for justice.

     

    Part 1 - We detail the immediate aftermath of the brutal attack in June of 1991, as well as the complications surrounding the investigation of this case.

     

    Part 2 - We follow up with the lead suspects of the case, as well as the controversial court case that many wouldn't soon forget.

     

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    13 January 2026, 9:45 am
  • 19 minutes 57 seconds
    The Vizconde Murders | 1991 | 1/2

    It all took place on a quiet night in June of 1991. By the time morning came, three members of the Vizconde family would be found brutally murdered inside their home in BF Homes, Parañaque, in the Philippines. A mother stabbed multiple times to her death, her eldest daughter stabbed and sexually assaulted, and even the youngest daughter, just seven years old, was not spared either. It was a crime so brutal and shocking that it left an indelible mark on the nation, quickly drawing widespread media attention, but ultimately leaving the family still searching for justice.

     

    Part 1 - We detail the immediate aftermath of the brutal attack in June of 1991, as well as the complications surrounding the investigation of this case.

     

    Part 2 - We follow up with the lead suspects of the case, as well as the controversial court case that many wouldn't soon forget.

     

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    6 January 2026, 9:45 am
  • 34 minutes 33 seconds
    Best of Heinous - Buckling Under Pressure | Wu Xie Yu | 2015

    Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2025.

    The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases.

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    From the outside, Wu Xie Yu seemed like an exemplary student; well-mannered, intelligent, and a top student at one of China's top universities. But deep down however, he was shouldering the heavy burden of expectations, not to mention the grief following his father's passing a few years later. And one day in 2015, he buckled under the pressure.


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    30 December 2025, 9:45 am
  • 40 minutes 40 seconds
    Best of Heinous - The Disappearance of Canny Ong | 2003

    Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2025.

    The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases.

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    On the 13th of June 2003, IT professional and light of her family Canny Ong vanished from the face of the Earth; only to be found in shocking circumstances 4 days later.

    Tune in as we retell the tragic story of Canny Ong, and reveal one of the most gruesome acts ever committed in Malaysia.


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    23 December 2025, 9:45 am
  • 34 minutes 29 seconds
    Best of Heinous - The Slaughter of Tai Kok Tsui | Henry Chau | 2013

    Hey Heinous fans, thank you for your listenership and support throughout 2025.

    The team is taking in December, but we will be releasing full versions of some our most popular stories to tide you through until the new year, where we will come back with even more heinous cases.

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    In March 2013, Henry Chau Hoi-leung, a 29-year-old, invited his parents to his new home, ushering them into a sinister enigma that would shake Hong Kong to its core.

    As authorities embark upon the scene, they would come across Henry’s refrigerator, a Pandora's box of horror, and reveal meticulously arranged lunchboxes filled with cooked human flesh.


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    16 December 2025, 9:45 am
  • 45 minutes 23 seconds
    The Vanishing of Sheena Bora | 2012

    In 2012, Sheena Bora had her whole future ahead of her; she was hardworking, ambitious, and carving out her career in the bustling city of Mumbai. But beneath the surface were webs upon webs of deadly family secrets. And when Sheena vanished overnight without a trace, the truth that emerged tore through one of India’s most powerful media families, and unraveled layers of deception that few could believe. 

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    9 December 2025, 9:45 am
  • 18 minutes 3 seconds
    The Indonesian Jeffrey Dahmer | Very Idham Henyansyah | 2008 | 2/2

    On the surface, Very Idham Henyansyah, a.k.a. "Ryan", appeared to be every bit the model citizen. A studious and diligent religious teacher since young, he was known to be soft-spoken, polite, and generally harmless. But looks can be deceiving, and what lay beneath the surface was far worse. and far more disturbing, than what anyone could have imagined. 

     

    Part 1 - We trace Ryan's deeply religious background, highlighting the key moments in his life that molded him into a monster.

     

    Part 2 - We follow Ryan's case as it starts to completely unravel. Following the discovery of his first murder, he would lead investigators back to his hometown for even more shocking discoveries.

     

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    2 December 2025, 9:45 am
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