Crimes From The East

To be a Bhoot or not to be a Bhoot?! That is the question we never find the answer to in part 2 of this spooky series. There are SO many types of Indian Bhoots(ghosts) in the book & Alex had a blast delving into some of them like the fish loving Bengali Mecho, the Ghecho, the Bhego, the handsome driftwood dude Beri & uhhm how do we put this..a tribe of people with no anuses. Yup. You heard me. 

Bollywood corner: Stree

Source for the series is the book 'Ghosts, Monsters and Demons of India'.

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738269/ghosts-monsters-and-demons-of-india-by-rakesh-khanna/

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It's Halloween week and we're claiming it back as a desi phenomenon. We're no experts in lore, religion or culture but that won't stop us from diving deep into the spooky waters of desi Demons! Alex read a book called 'Ghosts, Monsters, and Demons of India' and narrates all about some very sinister creatures in there like the Pisacha, Uthlen, TasmaPa and Deyyam.

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On Jan 24th 2020, the double murders of sisters 27 yr old Alekhya & 23 yr old Sai Divya in Madanapalle rocked India just as the Pandemic had put the nation into lockdown. Their family was so entrenched in the delusions & superstitions of a mentally unwell instigator. The shared delusions of salvation & resurrection seemed to have suddenly led to these strange & spine-tingling murders of the sister by their own parents.

The case is so convoluted and it's nearly impossible to make sense of who instigated & manipulated whom. What do you think?

Video of police entering the home - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izQEV8t4su4

Bollywood Corner: Kumari, Kantara

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An episode about misadventures like the unfortunate journey of the janky Titan sub & an ungrateful Everest rescuee. Alex has a couple of tales for the Jungle News section like how to get rid of annoying Monkeys & a thieving CIA doggo! Also, if you can't have onions..why even eat right?

What's your fav Jugaad btw? 

In the middle of the Pandemic in 2021, Bharti Kaste was sick with worry over her missing family. Her 21 yr old sister Rupali was missing along with their mother, sister & 2 young cousins. Rupali had been in a relationship for 3 years with their landlord Surendra Chauhan. When she confronted him about his clandestine engagement to another girl, Rupali & her family went missing. Bharti didn't give up & fought for justice for her family till a very sad & shocking revelation 6 feet under the Chauhan Farm. Hers's a case where the archaic and horrible caste system raises it's ugly head to sway people into believing they could simply get rid of an entire family simply because they considered them beneath them.

Bollywood Corner: Sairat, Masaan

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As we prep, record & edit our next Crimes from the East episode, we would love for you to give this new podcast from 1Up Media a listen, follow these links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/049qbhtzyuKixZZrDTeFIx

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bedtime-true-crime/id1690528851

Bedtime True Crime is a thoughtfully written podcast which explores a real-life parable of a haunting crime, and the consequences that befall the culprits. We love the calm & matter of fact narration style. The stories are chilling and are sure to keep you up at night..

Here's an episode about a haunting crime from Vietnam where a Mother's drug debt resulted in the heinous assault & murder of her 22 year old daughter.

In the 2019 Tet festival in Vietnam, student Cao was lured by an unusually large chicken order and brutally killed. The ensuing investigation revealed a twisted plot driven by drug debts, implicating numerous culprits in a horrifying murder conspiracy.

TW: Mentions of sexual assault

This episode has a smattering of glowing mysteries! From the 2004 sighting of a humanoid robot like UFO spotted in Ladakh to glowing orbs seen by soldiers and pilgrims over Lake Chandrataal & lake Mansarovar. We end the episode with urban legends about the sacred & highly mysterious Mt. Kailash. What is going on in there?

Bollywood Corner: Cargo

Stormtrooper Mickey Mouse -

Ronnie & Barty sighting at Chandrataal Lake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU0utG9RdC0&t=577s

Mansarovar lights(turn volume down first!) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CElIA8jHWyM&t=7s

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Shane Waters brings to you the 2nd part of this Mother's Day multi podcast collab. Check out these twisted tales where these amazing podcasts tell tales of  Motherhood but not all sunshine & rainbows.. 

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If you enjoyed the short segments from these podcasts, definitely follow their links & give them a listen. So many different styles & excellent voices! With that said, we hope you enjoy this themed collaboration.

Word to your Mother.. :)

This Mother’s Day, join Shane Waters on a chilling adventure featuring 14 podcasters (including Pia & Alex from Crimes from the East) as they share sinister stories of motherhood. Mother’s Day is typically a time to honor the

If you enjoyed the short segments from these podcasts, definitely follow their links & give them a listen. So many different styles & excellent voices! With that said, we hope you enjoy this themed collaboration.

Word to your Mother.. :)

When 22 year old Shabnam & Salim fell in love, they knew very well that it was forbidden between their communities in Amroha, India. Did they elope & start a new life away from society's gaze? No. They instead chose to murder an entire family of 7 instead including an infant Shabnam had helped to raise.

TW: Mention of child death in this episode.

Bollywood Corner : Samrat & Co, Anjaam Pathira

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