Between September 2003 and July 2004, Seoul was terrorized by one of the most brutal serial killers in Korean history. Yoo Young-chul, known as the "Raincoat Killer," murdered at least 20 people in a shocking spree that exposed deep social inequalities and reignited debates about capital punishment. In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of his crimes, examine the psychological factors that drove him to kill, and explore how his case continues to influence Korean society today.
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Resources
Documentary
The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea (Netflix, 2021)
Web Resources
Yoo Young-chul - Wikipedia
Korea Herald - Serial Killer Coverage
All That's Interesting - Yoo Young-chul Profile
Articles
Esquire - Where Is Yoo Young-chul Now?
Simply Forensic - The Brutal South Korean Raincoat Killer
The Korea Herald - Korean serial killer 'haunted by victims' ghosts' in prison
Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus Bressler
Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios
This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.