Shadow Trails

In this chilling episode of Shadow Trails, hosts Riya and Dev journey deep into the dark heart of Australia’s most haunting true crime case,the backpacker murders committed by Ivan Milat.

Between 1989 and 1993, seven young travelers vanished in New South Wales, their remains later discovered buried in the remote Belanglo State Forest. As fear spread across Australia and beyond, police launched one of the country’s largest manhunts, uncovering a web of brutality, manipulation, and cold-blooded planning. The questions on everyone's mind: What drove Milat to kill? Were there signs? And could he have acted alone?

This episode includes:

• A detailed timeline of the murders
• Firsthand accounts and survivor testimony
• Excerpts from court proceedings and police interviews
• Psychological insights into Milat’s behavior
• A deep dive into the cultural impact of the case on Australia’s identity

With immersive sound design, reenactments, and real quotes from those closest to the case, Shadow Trails brings the terror of Belanglo Forest back into sharp focus.

In our premiere episode of Shadow Trails, we step into one of Singapore’s most disturbing and unforgettable true crime cases — the ritualistic murders committed by Adrian Lim, a self-styled spiritual medium whose twisted delusions led to the brutal deaths of two innocent children in 1981.

Adrian Lim wasn’t alone. Alongside his wife and mistress, he claimed to be guided by spirits, manipulating those around him with fear, superstition, and blind devotion. What began as deceit turned into dark rituals, and ultimately, horrifying murder.

Through immersive sound design, real quotes from court transcripts and newspaper reports, and a deep dive into the cultural and psychological layers of the case, we explore how charisma, control, and unchallenged beliefs led to one of the most infamous crimes in Southeast Asian history.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• A cinematic retelling of the days leading up to the murders
• Chilling reenactments and original audio storytelling
• Expert insights into the psychology of cult-like control and delusion
• Authentic quotes from Adrian Lim, investigators, and witnesses
• The aftermath of the trial and its impact on Singaporean society

Hosted by Riya and Dev, Shadow Trails combines narrative storytelling with true crime journalism, taking you beyond the headlines into the shadows.

New episodes every two weeks.

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