Murder on Silk Road

Inbetween 23.5 - Olga Hepnarová Pt.2

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:56:00 GMT

First of all, our sincerest apologies for the delay. If you follow our instagram (nudge nudge wink wink), you might have seen that Lina’s laptop decided to die on us and it took a few days to get everything up and running again. But here it is, finally: part two of the Olga Hepnarová case where we discuss the actual crime, trial and sentencing.

Story starts at 10:56.

INFO ON BREAK: We mentioned in the last episode that we are going on a two-week break, but we realized it will be much longer before we can record again so we should be back with a new episode on Monday, June 3. Check out our instagram @murderonsilkroad to stay up to date and who knows, we might even post some travel photos?

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23 - Olga Hepnarová Pt.1

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:55:45 GMT

We're back with another two-parter, this time with Lina sharing the tragic story of Olga Hepnarová, whose struggle with mental health would culminate in a heartbreaking decision in 1973, Czechoslovakia.

Story starts at 05:48.

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Inbetween 22.5 - The Pulau Senang Prison Riot

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:00:18 GMT

We came for more Buttrose, we stayed for the prison riot.

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22 - Sunny Ang: Conviction without a Body

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:22:06 GMT

Welcome back to another episode. In this one we tackle the sad disappearance/murder of Jenny Cheok Cheng Kid by her failed teacher/race car driver/lawyer boyfriend Sunny Ang... Thankfully, circumstantial evidence saves the day! Take-away from today's story: if someone wants to make you write a will and leave everything to a person you've never met - RUN.

Story starts at 02:39.

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Inbetween 21.5 - More on Cults and the Huaxing Experience

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:00:48 GMT

To complement our first cult case, Lina gives some definitions and advice on cults from experts before retelling experiences of ex-members who survived the Huaxing Spiritual Training Center. We also come to find out that Julia knows a suspicious amount about cults... TW: recap of last week's case contain brief mentions of suicide and sexual assault.

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21 - Shaolong and the Huaxing Cult

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:48:34 GMT

Today's episode is one day late, not because Lina procrastinated with editing but because it was April Fool's day yesterday (very convenient indeed)! Strap in for our very first cult story on the podcast about Shaolong, the young dragon of Taiwan, and his cult of 40 years. Brace yourself for some questionable musical numbers and the more sinister sides of this doomsday cult. TW: sexual assault and suicide.

Story starts at 08:30.

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Shaolong's music:

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Inbetween 20.5 - Dieter Zlof, the Oetker Kidnapper

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Dive back into the story of the 1976 Oetker Kidnapping. This time Julia gives us more on our perpetrator and what he did with the ransom money... Hint: there's some fire involved (ouch). If you ever meet a man with the name in the episode title, remember: it ain't slander if it's true! :)

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20 - The Kidnapping of Richard Oetker

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:24:26 GMT

Have you asked yourself how many CEOs of multi-million dollar companies have been kidnapped? Well, the answer is at least two... In this episode, we unravel the abduction of Richard Oetker in 1976. Dive into the tale of a young man snatched and shoved into a box, the then highest ransom payment in German history, and the search for the kidnapper.

Story starts at 05:01.

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Further Reading / Recommendations:

Entführung im Jahr 1976. Der damalige Student wird in eine enge Kiste eingesperrt und 47 Stunden lang unter... | By Nachtcafé - Die SWR TalkshowFacebook

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Inbetween 19.5 - Peter R. de Vries

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:08 GMT

As promised last week, today's Inbetween is about the legendary Dutch crime journalist Peter R. de Vries and his unwavering pursuit for justice. This is the YouTube video Julia watches in the episode, showing snippets of the talkshow "Pauw & Witteman," where Peter R. de Vries and Joran van der Sloot appear as guests.

For those who want to skip out on us reminiscing about the past as we look over Lina's Freundebuch (friendship book) - story starts at 15:30.

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19 - Willem Holleeder and the Kidnapping of Freddy Heineken

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:50:24 GMT

For a slight change of pace this week, Lina covers the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken and his chauffeur Ab Doderer in 1983 Amsterdam. Responsible for the kidnapping was a group of young men led by Cor van Hout and Wim Holleeder, whose dramatic lives are also explored in today's episode about money, pride, and family.

Story starts at 03:12.

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Further Reading / Recommendations:

#208: Astrid Holleeder & Miljuschka - How I Got the Courage to Take Down My Murderous Brother

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Inbetween 18.5 - Carnival!

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:35:30 GMT

Have you ever yearned for an occasion to cut off someone's tie or storm your local city hall? Despair no more! Find out how (and why) and more about the history of Karneval (or Fasching) in Germany in this week's Inbetween.

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18 - The Nithari Killings

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:11:58 GMT

In 2006, two men in Nithari, India, were arrested on suspicion of the assault and murder of multiple children and young adults. There were investigations, bodies and evidence, even a confession. In 2023, these two men were acquitted of their death sentences and let go.

Not gonna lie, it's another heavy one... But come join us anyway, for a discussion about systemic failures in law enforcement, lack of protection for and exploitation of marginalised communities, and a did-they-didn't-they for the ages.

Story starts at 11:14.

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Inbetween 17.5 - The Death of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:13:38 GMT

As mentioned in the previous episode, this week's Inbetween goes over the suspicious death of Jina 'Mahsa' Amini under police custody and the ensuing Woman, Life, Freedom movement in Iran. Story starts at 04:45.

TW: brief mention of sexual violence and rape at 29:00-30:30.

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17 - Saeed Hanaei, the Spider Killer of Mashhad

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:49:03 GMT

Lina takes us to Iran in the early 2000s, where serial killer Saeed Hanaei haunted the streets of Mashhad and targeted society's most vulnerable demographic - illegal sex workers. Beyond recounting the grim details of the case, we delve into the environment that tolerated, and at times celebrated, these heinous acts.

TW: Brief mention of sexual assault.

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Further Reading / Recommendations:

Holy Spider (2022) directed by Ali Abbasi

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Inbetween 16.5 - Poisons!

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:04:48 GMT

What do a spice, a mushroom and a fish have in common? Listen to this week's episode and find out! (... but also, it's in the title...)

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16 - The Poisoned Umbrella Assassination

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:51:59 GMT

Welcome to episode 16, where we take you to London in 1978... Here Bulgarian BBC-broadcaster Georgi Markov died an innocent, natural death (... it was totally an assassination...). Spies? Secret Services? We have it all! Sit back and enjoy another case about what is clearly Julia's favourite murder weapon to talk about: poison!

Story starts at 02:20.

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Further Recommendations:

Deutsches Spionagemuseum

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Inbetween 15.5 - New Years Unboxing & Resolutions

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:33 GMT

Relive January 1, 2024 with us as we talk a bit about our holidays, unbox packages we sent each other, and announce our resolutions for the year.

Warning #1: This is a very casual Inbetween where we don't talk about true crime.

Warning #2: Unboxing starts at 12:38 and contains a decent amount of wrapping noises. To avoid, skip to 22:55.

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15 - The Bizarre Death of Kanno Naoyuki aka 'The Man in the Toilet Mystery'

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 09:52:53 GMT

Happy New Year and welcome back! Going back to our shallow roots, Lina takes us to Japan again for the mysterious case of Kanno Naoyuki. Join us as we delve into the many theories surrounding the 'Man in the Toilet Mystery' and why Naoyuki might have ended up in the baffling position where he was found.

Story starts at 04:27.

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Inbetween 14.5 - A Christmas (Market) Story with a Sprinkle of Crime

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:40 GMT

Sit back and enjoy a mug of mulled wine as Julia tells us about German Christmas Markets! In true true-crime podcast fashion, we also bum you out with some crimes that happened at said markets. We wish all our lovely listeners a happy holiday and we’ll see you in the New Year!

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14 - Lê Thanh Vân, Vietnam's Cyanide Witch

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:08:28 GMT

We think Julia has a type, because this week she covers the horrible murders committed by yet another female serial killer. This is the story of Lê Thanh Vân, Vietnam’s Cyanide Witch. Excuse the sickness and the bad pronunciations this week - neither are contagious!

Story starts at 02:47.

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Inbetween 13.5 - Did we just get sent secret Vatican documents!?

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:00:21 GMT

Yes, we just used a click-bait title but it is well deserved. Today, we revisit one of the most compelling theories of the Emanuela Orlandi and Mirella Gregori case after receiving an Instagram DM with incriminating documents. The person behind the account wished to remain anonymous, so please understand that we will not be sharing their username.

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13 - Lau Fo Man, the Black Dahlia of Hong Kong

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:20:18 GMT

We are back in Asia this week with a high-pace case filled with dramatic twists and turns involving celebrity cops and revenge rituals. Join us on a journey to Hong Kong in the 70s, where police do everything within their power (and sometimes outside their power) to investigate the murder of 劉富敏 (Lau Fo Man), who is often compared to the Black Dahlia.

Story starts at 06:16.

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Inbetween 12.5 - The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi Pt.2

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Welcome back! In this episode, Julia and Lina discuss the many, many different theories regarding the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. As this is part 2, go back and listen to part 1 to get caught up!

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12 - The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi Pt.1

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:33 GMT

Welcome to our first two-parter! This year marks the 40-year anniversary of the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi. There’s so much to know about this case that Julia really wanted to tell it in its entirety and spread it over two episodes. Join Julia and Lina in discussing the timeline of one of the oldest cold cases still under investigation. Fan of conspiracy theories? Come back for part two and hear about an apocalyptic secret, a criminal organisation and a possible Vatican cover-up??

Story starts at 02:10.

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Recommendations:

Blog di Emanuela Orlandi
Vatican Girl; The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi - Netflix

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Inbetween 11.5 - 'Beleidigungsgesetz' (Insult Law)

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 08:00:43 GMT

Can you really go to jail for insulting someone? Learn about the German law on insults as we sprinkle in stories (aka get off topic) about Julia's not-so-nice neighbor and hair dealers in China.

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11 - The Murder of Li Yangjie, a Chinese student in Germany

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:00:03 GMT

In this heavy-hitting episode, Lina tells the tragic story of Li Yangjie and the outrageous controversies surrounding the police investigation. Don't listen to this episode if you have something important planned afterwards; you will need time to recover...

Story starts at 02:00. TW Violence and rape.

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Inbetween 10.5 - Jury Trials

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:59 GMT

What's this: an Inbetween on a Monday? Yes! In case you didn't catch the announcement at the end of episode 10, we will be switching to posting only once a week, alternating between a case and an Inbetween episode.

This week: in no connection to the last case whatsoever, we discuss jury trials.

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10 - Go Yoo-jeong, the Jeju Ex-Husband Murder Case

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:20 GMT

Be careful who you marry and be weary of eating curry - these are two lessons you will learn in today's case from South Korea where, in 2019, a missing persons' case quickly becomes a murder.

But WAIT! Don't go yet, stick around til the end for an important announcement.

Story starts at 02:44.

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Inbetween 9.5 - Even more about Baby Hatches

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:00:10 GMT

As promised, we tell you way more than you need to know about baby hatches and their use across the world.

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9 - Luísa de Jesus, The Foundling Wheel Killer

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 08:00:54 GMT

In today's episode, Lina takes us to back to 18th century Portugal and tells the story of Luísa de Jesus, the Foundling Wheel killer. Join Julia in this disturbing history lesson where she learns about the origins of the baby hatch and how one woman exploited it for her own evil gains.

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Inbetween 8.5 - Nuclear Pants

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:00:14 GMT

Julia makes Lina feel better about Nuclear Pants.

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8 - Martha Marek

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:00:13 GMT

For a palette cleanser(?) from more recent cases, Julia takes us back to interwar Austria and tells the story of Martha Marek, who's really bad with finances.

Story starts at 03:00.

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Inbetween 7.5 - The One with the Severed Heads

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 08:00:20 GMT

TRIGGER WARNING: Severed Heads. Also brief mention of Sexual Assault.

Lina gives an update on the severed head found in a Japanese love hotel (mentioned in episode 6) and Julia throws in her own anecdote about a local severed head.

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7 - The Nepalese Royal Family Massacre

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 08:00:13 GMT

Strap yourselves in for a long ride as Lina tells us about the Nepalese Royal Massacre, a tragic story filled with royal drama and countless conspiracy theories of what really happened. Story starts at 10:30.

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Music Credits:

"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech – Music and also Graph Paper )

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Inbetween 6.5 - The Vaseline Slug Meme and Breast Cancer Awareness?

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 08:00:55 GMT

In today's Inbetween, Lina shatters Julia's world by revealing the truth behind her friend's funny and 'original' Tinder message. And naturally, what follows is a PSA on Breast Cancer Awareness. Of course, we get sidetracked as always and Lina forgets to mention the myths surrounding breast cancer... we managed to slide them in (you'll never notice) but you can also see them here on the National Breast Cancer Foundation website. Here you can also find tons of useful information, such as how to do a self-exam.

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6 - Dmitry and Natalia Baksheevy, the Russian "Cannibal Couple"

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:52 GMT

Today, Angela takes us to Russia and tells us about the Krasnodar Cannibals. The story gets pretty graphic so maybe don't listen and eat at the same time.... Story starts at 10:44.

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Inbetween 5.5 - What Florida Man are you?

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:56 GMT

.... have you ever wondered? If you find out, let us know on our Instagram! In this goodie, we briefly re-visit the discussion from the previous episode, as Julia shares some extra information regarding the murder of Jiang Ge and her mother's legal battles. Then we put Lina and Angela's bullshit radars to the test by presenting them with fake Florida Man headlines. (Thanks ChatGPT!)

Bonus:

Day of publishing, September 15th Florida Man headline Florida man suspected of smelling woman's feet at library leads police on scooter chase

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5 - Jiang Ge and the Court of Public Opinion

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:00:24 GMT

In this episode, Julia picked a story that was (literally!) close to home. Two young women from Qingdao find themselves in a horrible situation in Tokyo with a stalker ex-boyfriend. This case sparked a huge controversy in Chinese media, which will be discussed. A lot. Mostly by Julia.

Oh! Pictures talked about during the episode can be found in the links below OR on our Instagram!

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Further Reading / Recommendations:

‌Jiang Ge's murder | First meeting between Jiang’s Mother and Liu after 300 days (Full Edition)

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Inbetween 4.5 - Incorruptibles in the Holy Business

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:00:36 GMT

In this Inbetween, we revisit the topic of incorruptibles and mummification, oh and Lina's wedding!

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4 - Mariam Soulakiotis aka "Mother Rasputin"

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:49 GMT

This week, Lina tells us about the "Killer Nun" behind the heinous crimes committed at the Panagia Pefkovounogiatrissa Monastery in Greece - Mariam Soulakiotis.

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Inbetween 3.5 - Marriage & Parenthood Values in China

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:29 GMT

Building on the heated discussions we had in episode 3, Angela tells us about a recent case in China where a girl was sold off by her parents for marriage. As we explore the possible reasonings and the social context behind what happened, we also share experiences with our own parents who, at the very least, did not try to sell us off. Jokes aside, we just want to emphasize that when we are trying to put ourselves in the parents' shoes and understand their thought process, we are in no way agreeing with what they did, but merely trying to make sense of the horrible violation that took place.

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3 - Zhao Fuqiang's "Little Red Mansion (Xiao Hong Lou)"

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 08:00:28 GMT

Okay, we will stop with the self-deprecation now and hope that third time really IS the charm. Join us today as Angela tells us about the "Little Red Mansion" and Zhao Fuqiang's organized crime network that thrives off the exploitation and abuse of women, right in the heart of Shanghai. For those who want to skip right to the story, it starts at 06:24.

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Music Credits:

"Magic Escape Room" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech – Music and also Graph Paper )

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Inbetween 2.5 - European Legal Oddities

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:00:07 GMT

As we subtly bypass topics that can get some of us in trouble.... Julia explains her God-given right to complain about vacuuming on Sundays.

Sources for today's episode:

https://rsf.org/en/index

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2 - Daphne Caruana Galizia

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:00:10 GMT

Welcome back to "Murder on Silk Road", where we remain mystified that you found us, but grateful! Today, Julia takes us to Malta with the horrific story of Daphne Caruana Galizia's assasination. It's only been two episodes, so, yeah, we're still a fixer-upper podcast. Please, don't leave! We promise, we're working on it!

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Inbetween 1.5 - Detective Riddles

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:00:58 GMT

Inspired by the unprofessionally deleted part of episode one where we talk about detective riddles, here are some detective riddles.

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1 - Sekine Gen and the Saitama Dog Lover Murders

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:53:54 GMT

Welcome to "Murder on Silk Road," where the biggest mystery is how you found us! Today, Lina will take us to Japan and tell us about the Saitama Dog Lover Murders. As you will immediately notice when you hit "play," we are new to this whole podcasting thing, and our audio might be a tad rough around the edges. But we promise to work on it and would be eternally grateful if you stick with us on this journey.

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Further Reading / Recommendations:

Books

Film / TV

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