On 6th June 1994, two men decided to get ready for an interview at one of the most famous hotels in the city of Singapore. What was supposed to be a normal walk-in interview turned into a horrific crime as the two men decided to rob guests in their hotel room, which quickly turned into a murder crime scene. 

What ensued was a lengthy search for the culprits. Despite the presence of multiple pieces of evidence, including sketches and media coverage through newspaper articles, the case remained stagnant for a gruelling 18-month period, with no significant progress made in identifying the perpetrators.

A significant breakthrough occurred when the police noticed an unrelated car robbery. However, these were not your typical robbers. One of them had left a disturbing and distinctive mark—a bloody handprint—as their signature inside the hotel room where they committed the terrible crime of taking a guest's life. 

Listen to the episode of The Oriental Hotel Murder as we dive deeper into the evidence and understand the events that turned a simple robbery into one of the most talked about murder cases in the country of Singapore. 

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In this gripping podcast episode, we delve into the haunting case of Emilie Meng, a 17-year-old girl who vanished without a trace on July 10th, 2016. Despite exhaustive efforts by the police and volunteers over the following six months, her whereabouts remained unknown until a grim discovery was made on Christmas Eve—a lifeless body found in a nearby lake. Even with substantial evidence, extensive DNA analysis, and two key suspects, the perpetrator managed to elude capture, leaving Emilie's case to grow colder with each passing year.

However, the chilling narrative takes an unexpected turn when the killer sets their sights on a new victim—a 13-year-old girl innocently distributing newspapers in her village. Join us as we unravel the details surrounding Emilie's disappearance, her tragic murder, the suspects brought to justice, and the spine-chilling climax when the killer strikes once again.

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On January 10th, 1949, the body of a 26-year-old woman was discovered in a garden in Barcelona. Shockingly, the body was found partially buried in the ground. The initial crime scene presented numerous questions for the police to investigate. However, as they examined the surroundings, they were surprised to find that a significant amount of evidence was right in front of them. But this would not be the only death they would encounter that night.

With the evidence at hand, the case was relatively straightforward to solve, and the perpetrator was apprehended and placed behind bars. Unfortunately, due to the influence of powerful individuals residing in the city, the culprit received support and managed to secure an early release from jail within a few years. This abuse of power, coupled with the murder of the woman, swiftly propelled the scene into infamy as one of the most scandalous deaths in history.

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On December 18, 2022, the city of Lurgan in Northern Ireland was shaken by the tragic murder of Natalie McNally, a 32-year-old pregnant woman. Initially, the authorities and the public believed that she had been killed by an unidentified individual driven by a desire to commit a heinous crime. However, as the investigation progressed, it became apparent that the murderer was someone unexpected: the prime suspect with the strongest alibi. In this case, we will delve into the details of Natalie McNally's murder and explore how the killer meticulously constructed an elaborate alibi, only to have it unravelled by the relentless efforts of the investigators.

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On 5th April 2008, a 10-year-old girl named Engla Höglund was making her way back from the local community centre in her town when she disappeared in broad daylight. The police and volunteers spent days trying to find her and managed to narrow down their killer with a single photograph. But this wasn’t the first time the killer had dawned on its prey. 8 years ago, 31-year-old Pernilla Hellgren was in her hometown for her mother’s birthday when she was killed on the side of the road. 

The consequence of not following up with the leads generated for suspects and ignoring the tips received, led to the death of a 10-year-old girl, Engla Höglund. Join us as we break down the two cases, and find the links which connect the deaths of these two people, as well as narrow down the alternatives which led to the horrifying murders of Engla Höglund and Pernilla Hellgren. 

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On the morning of August 22, 1979, Bogota was shaken awake by a massive explosion and thick clouds of smoke. The cause? A plane crash in the heart of the city that tragically claimed three lives and injured six others. Miraculously, the plane was empty except for one person: Armando Nieto Jaramillo, the pilot whose chilling plan was to crash the plane into his parent's house and kill them. Listen to the story of Armando, a young mechanic who managed to acquire a plane with the sole purpose of killing his parents out of anger. 

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Today marks 28 years since the tragic double homicide at Mission Viejo that shocked Orange County, California. A young mother and her 5-month-old son were brutally murdered in broad daylight, and despite suspicions of premeditation from the police due to the mother's 18 stab wounds, justice was not served. The case should have had a single trial, but due to one police error and multiple trials, the culprit still walks free. Listen to the story of Jennifer Ji and Kevin Peng to know more about their lives.

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A walk for peace and femineity ended in tragedy when the body of 33-year-old Pippa Bacca was found in the bushes near Gebze, Turkey in 2008. She was a young performance artist whose mission was to highlight the dangers women face every day. Pippa's disappearance during her hitchhiking journey from Milan to Jerusalem sparked concern from her loved ones, but the truth of her murder raises a bundle of questions. Listen to the latest episode of Shades of Macabre if you want to know more about the murder of Pippa Bacca. 

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In 2012, the city of Kigali in Rwanda was dealing with one of the worst serial killer cases ever. Dubbed Jack the Ripper of Africa, the elusive serial killer claimed 15 victims, predominantly prostitutes, and continued his killing spree in 2013 and 2014. With rising fear among the citizens, the police did everything they could to catch the killer until they stopped. Despite the tireless efforts of law enforcement, the case remains unsolved, leaving the community to grapple with their fears and unanswered questions. Listen to the episode of the Kigali Reaper, where we try to understand the specifics of the crime by learning more about the investigation and the theories. 

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In 1917, the residents of Tokyo woke up to the news of a domestic violence case in their community. What seemed like a clear-cut case of spousal abuse quickly became a dangled web of perspectives and hidden truths as the police delved deeper into the couple's history. Despite appearing to be a seemingly typical couple on the surface, the dynamic between Suekichi and Yone ultimately led to tragedy when Yone succumbed to her injuries. Join us as we unravel the layers of this complex and heart-wrenching case of manipulation, violence, and loss. Listen to this tale where manipulative tactics end up claiming a life of a young 23-year-old girl and ruining the life of her husband as well. 

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