Going to Baguio in Benguet often means visiting the usual touristy spots of Burnham Park, Botanical Garden and Mines View Park. But for thrill seekers, an abandoned building on a hill offers not just a breathtaking panoramic view of the city but also possible sightings of Dominican friars and nuns beheaded during the World War II. This is the story of the century-old Dominican Hill Retreat House, formerly known as the Diplomat Hotel, one of the most notoriously haunted places in the Philippines.

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Music: "This House" and "Echoes of Time v2" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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This is the first documented case of a "chop-chop lady" in the Philippines, that of 28-year-old Lucila Lalu whose body parts were scattered all over Manila in 1967. There are four suspects, all alleged to be the victim's lovers, plus one more that only recently emerged, possibly linking the crime to the infamous Black Dahlia case. Listener discretion is advised due to the graphic nature of this story.

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Music: "This House" and "Echoes of Time v2" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Stories After Dark is an independently produced podcast on Philippine true crime and mystery stories, from chop-chop ladies and massacres to haunted hotels and aswang.

References: ⁠storiesafterdark.home.blog⁠

Music: "This House" and "Echoes of Time v2" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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