The Pharmacist Who Gave Trust, Not Cures

A pharmacist, ranked in the top two percent of half a million candidates, stood at a seminar on women's health, while a woman he had slept with opened a diagnosis she had not expected: herpes. He knew, or should have known, something was wrong. How did a trusted health professional use his platform to harm those who believed in him, and then seemingly escape accountability?

In this episode, we analyze the case of SJ, a South Korean pharmacist and YouTube health influencer who leveraged his credentials to gain the trust of multiple women, exposing at least one to a sexually transmitted infection. We explore the professional, legal, and digital systems that granted him credibility, watched him misuse it, and then returned it to him.

Case: SJ
Location: South Korea
University: Seoul National University (Holiku)
Channel Names: Yak Easy, yakotu
Sentence: Eight months, with a two-year conditional term

- SJ ranked in the top two percent of half a million university entrance exam candidates.
- He launched his YouTube channel "yakotu" in November of two thousand eighteen.
- SJ was sentenced to eight months, but likely served no prison time due to a two-year conditional term.
- His pharmacy license remains intact.
- One woman, referred to as Alice, traveled to South Korea to see him, bringing a home-cooked dish.

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Mother Finds Her Son's Body Was Never Investigated

A man's naked body was found behind a building, miles from home, with no footprints in the surrounding dirt. Despite these unsettling details, investigators initially told his mother there was nothing to look into. How could a case with so many unanswered questions be dismissed so quickly?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling death of Spencer Irwin, a 30-year-old man whose body was discovered in Fresno, California. We examine the initial lack of investigation, the crucial details overlooked, and the relentless fight of a mother for answers. What really happened to Spencer Irwin, and why did authorities fail to investigate his death for six weeks?

Case: Spencer Irwin
Location: Fresno, California
Date of Discovery: August 1, 2024
Investigator: Sergeant Antonio Rivera
Key Figure: Kelly Irwin (Spencer's mother)

- Spencer Irwin's body was found naked and covered in dirt, more than four miles from his home.
- No footprints were found in the soil around his body at the loading dock location.
- Authorities did not order an autopsy or collect evidence from the scene.
- The case was not formally opened as an investigation for six weeks after the body was found.
- A man named Angel Gonzalez was found in Spencer's apartment the day before his body was discovered, claiming to be his cousin.

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Girl Is Found in a Tesla Trunk One Day Before Her Birthday

Workers found a 14-year-old girl's body in a Tesla trunk in Hollywood Hills, one day before her 15th birthday. The man accused of putting her there had spent months promoting his music, while evidence sat in his garage and trunk. How did a missing child, labeled a "chronic runaway," end up in this tragic situation, and what failures allowed it to happen?

In this episode, we analyze the documented record of what prosecutors allege happened to Celeste Rivas Hernandez. We explore why it took nearly a year to charge anyone and what her story reveals about the gaps in the system that made it possible.

Case: Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Location: Hollywood Hills
Vehicle: Black Tesla
Accused: d4vd (David)
Age: 14 years old at death

- Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in September 2025.
- She was reported missing multiple times by her family.
- Prosecutors allege David killed Celeste to protect his career and income.
- Evidence includes a shovel ordered from Home Depot on the same day Celeste died.
- Celeste had a tattoo of David's name on her ring finger, and those two fingers were cut off and never found.

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Bride Vanishes Inside Yale Lab on Her Wedding Day

A young woman entered a restricted Yale University laboratory room, just five days before her wedding, and was never seen leaving. Despite extensive surveillance cameras covering nearly every corridor and exit, Annie Le vanished without a trace. What happened inside that lab?

In this episode, we analyze the meticulous investigation into Annie Le's disappearance, from the precise timestamps of surveillance footage to the suspicious actions of a lab technician. We uncover the critical evidence that contradicted a false alibi and led investigators to a shocking discovery within the very building she disappeared from.

Case: Annie Le Disappearance
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Location: Yale University research building, Room G13
Victim: Annie Le, 24 years old, doctoral student in pharmacology
Suspect: Raymond Clark, 24 years old, laboratory animal technician

- On September 8, 2009, at 10:11 a.m., Annie Le was captured on camera entering a restricted lab room.
- Annie Le was engaged to be married on Sunday, September 13, 2009.
- Surveillance footage showed Raymond Clark entering Room G13 40 minutes after Annie Le.
- During a building evacuation, Annie Le did not appear in any footage leaving the building.
- Annie Le's wallet, phone, keys, and purse were found in her office, indicating she did not leave voluntarily.

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Attorney Floats Face-Down in the Ohio River Before Dawn

On August 5, 1965, a pioneering attorney was found dead in the Ohio River, having been struck and thrown in while still alive. Her murder remains unsolved, with evidence vanishing and a key witness dying before he could be questioned.

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Alberta Jones, a trailblazing Black female attorney and prosecutor in Louisville, Kentucky. We explore the suspicious incidents leading up to her death and the shocking failures of the investigation that followed.

Case: The Unsolved Murder of Alberta Jones
Date: August 5, 1965
Location: Ohio River, Louisville, Kentucky
Victim: Alberta Odell Jones
Age: 34 years old

- Alberta Jones was the first Black woman to pass the Kentucky bar examination.
- She was the first Black female prosecutor in Louisville's history.
- Jones negotiated Muhammad Ali's first professional boxing contract and administered 15% of his earnings.
- She co-founded the Independent Voters Association, registering approximately 6,000 Black voters.
- Evidence from her case vanished from a police laboratory, and a man who reportedly confessed died in prison.

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A 16-Year-Old Survives Itaewon and Then Sends One Final Text

On October 29, 2022, a Halloween celebration in Itaewon turned deadly when 159 people were crushed to death in a narrow alley. There was no running, no explosion, no fire, and no weapon, yet people died standing upright, unable to breathe. How could such a tragedy unfold without any visible warning signs?

In this episode, we analyze the Itaewon crowd surge, focusing on the physics of how a dense crowd can become lethal even without a stampede. We explore the stories of ordinary young people caught in an unimaginable situation, and the critical distinction between what was visible and what was physically happening.

Event: Itaewon Crowd Surge
Date: October 29, 2022
Location: Itaewon, Seoul, South Korea
Deaths: 159
Cause: Asphyxiation from crowd compression

- 256 pairs of shoes were left behind in the street, pulled from feet by the pressure of surrounding bodies.
- The cumulative force pressing against an individual body in a dense crowd can exceed 1,000 pounds.
- Unconsciousness from compression occurs in approximately 30 seconds.
- Death from asphyxiation occurs in approximately 6 minutes.
- Raghu, a 21-year-old, called his friend Kim, stating he was having difficulty breathing and trying to help a woman who had fainted.

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Woman Says No - Then Four Friends Pay the Price

Just after three in the morning, a woman stepped outside a small restaurant to answer a phone call. Sixty seconds later, her three friends were bleeding on the floor. What happened in that minute, and in the minutes that followed, was captured on camera for the world to see.

In this episode, we analyze the chilling events of June 10, 2022, in Tangshan, China, when a simple refusal escalated into a brutal attack. What does this incident reveal about the consequences of saying "no" in a world where some believe their requests are not truly requests?

Case: Tangshan Barbecue Restaurant Attack
Date: June 10, 2022
Location: Old Man Barbecue, Tangshan, China
Key Figure: CJ (man who made advances)
Victims: Four women (identified by clothing)

- The incident occurred at Old Man Barbecue, a small restaurant with approximately forty-eight seats.
- Two separate surveillance cameras recorded four minutes and eight seconds of the attack.
- Fourteen customers were inside the restaurant, including eight men and four women.
- The man who initiated the attack, CJ, was known for connections to illegal football betting networks and had a history of violence, including a 2015 incident where he beat a man and simulated burying him alive.
- CJ was listed on China's official registry of "dishonest persons" with frozen bank accounts and travel restrictions.

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Ex-Cop's Family Rents Empty House Two Weeks Before She Vanishes

A man rented a house in the suburbs of Hong Kong, paid the lease, and covered every window with black cloth. Two weeks later, socialite Abby Choi was gone, and investigators believe the man who signed that lease had spent years learning how crime scenes work. Was this a calculated preparation for a crime?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Abby Choi, a wealthy socialite and young mother in Hong Kong. We explore her relationships, her financial support of her ex-husband's family, and the unsettling details surrounding a rented house that appeared two weeks before she vanished. What chain of events led to Abby's disappearance?

Case: Abby Choi Disappearance
Location: Suburbs of Hong Kong
Individual: Abby Choi
Ex-Husband: Alex Quang
Ex-Husband's Father: Cal Quang

- A man rented a house in early February, covering all windows and the front door with black cloth.
- Abby Choi was a wealthy socialite and mother of four, financially supporting her ex-husband's family.
- Cal Quang, Abby's ex-husband's father, had years of experience as a sheriff.
- Abby announced her intention to sell a ten-million-dollar condominium where the Quang family lived.
- Neighbors observed the rented house had an empty interior, no deliveries, and no furniture moved in.

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Woman Runs Barefoot Into the Cold and Vanishes Forever

A young woman, barefoot and bleeding, knocked on a stranger's door in rural Michigan, then inexplicably ran into the freezing night, never to be seen again. What secrets did Britney Wallace Shank carry that led her to flee from help, and who truly knows what happened on Fawn River Road?

In this episode, we analyze the disappearance of Britney Wallace Shank, a 23-year-old woman last seen on a cold November night in 2018. We explore the complex web of relationships, conflicting accounts, and mysterious evidence surrounding her vanishing, and question why she ran from a situation where help was on the way.

Case: Britney Wallace Shank Disappearance
Date: November 30, 2018
Location: Fawn River Road, Sturgis, Michigan
Age: 23 years old
Status: Missing

- Britney Wallace Shank was last seen barefoot and without a coat, with cuts on her feet and arms, on a rural road outside Sturgis, Michigan.
- A 911 call was made by a resident who found her, but Britney ran before police arrived.
- Inside a vehicle found near the scene, officers discovered needles, needle caps, and a billy club.
- Britney had an active warrant for a larceny charge at the time of her disappearance.
- Investigators have footage and audio of an unidentified man at Britney's grandmother's home, and possibly his DNA, but he remains publicly unidentified.

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Pharmacist Teaches Women's Health While Infecting His Patients

A top South Korean pharmacist, celebrated for his women's health expertise on a popular YouTube channel, casually mentioned a "small blister" to a trusting follower. Days later, she lay sick with a diagnosis she didn't understand, while he attended a seminar dedicated to protecting women's health. How did this public health betrayal unfold, and what does it reveal about the systems designed to protect us?

In this episode, we analyze the disturbing case of SJ, a highly credentialed pharmacist who leveraged public trust and a popular platform to build an identity around women's health, only to betray that trust in a deeply personal way. We explore the implications of his actions within South Korea's rigorous professional licensing system and the impact on those who believed in him.

Case: SJ
Location: South Korea
Profession: Pharmacist
Channel: Yakotu
Topic: Women's Health

- SJ was in the top two percent of pharmacists in all of South Korea.
- He had a YouTube channel, Yakotu, with hundreds of thousands of followers.
- His first YouTube channel, Yak Easy, had failed quietly.
- SJ attended Hollik University in Seoul.
- In the summer of two thousand eighteen, SJ visited a fortune teller.

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