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.
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Music Credits:
Displaced Memories - David Horowitz
Cursed House - Sergey Cheremisinov

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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.
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(Crime scene photo: https://bit.ly/3BDqX3X) **Trigger Warning**

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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.
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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.

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Music Credits:
Displaced Memories - David Horowitz
Cursed House - Sergey Cheremisinov

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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!


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Displaced Memories - David Horowitz
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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.


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Displaced Memories - David Horowitz

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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 Horowitz
Cursed House - Sergey Cheremisinov

Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspod

I 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!
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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 Horowitz
Cursed House - Sergey Cheremisinov

Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspod

I 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!
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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 Horowitz
Cursed House - Sergey Cheremisinov

Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspod

I 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!
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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 Horowitz
Cursed House - Sergey Cheremisinov

Asia In The Shadows is on Instagram @aitspod

I 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!
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