The Desi Crime Podcast

121. The Highway of Terror: Psycho Shankar

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Murder is a horrendous violation of a fundamental right— a right to live. A right to experience the joys of being alive, whether those be falling in love, getting your dream job or something as simple as eating your favorite meal. Murder strips you of existence. But some murders and some murderers go down in history not just because they stripped someone of that right but because of how they stripped someone of that right. Because of how many people they stripped of that right. One such murderer was roaming the dark and quiet highways of Southern India in the late 2000s. This is the story of those highways, of that murderer. This is the story of Psycho Shankar. 
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Cops Use Apple Health App to Track This Killer Down [VIDEO]

Jessica Patel, a pharmacist in Middlesbrough, was found dead in her home, and nothing about the scene added up. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered shocking secrets that turned the case upside down. With twists at every corner, the search for her killer took a dark and unexpected path. Who was behind Jessica's death, and why? This is one case that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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120. Norway’s Most Brutal Kidnapping: Faiza Ashraf

Millions around the world wait at bus stops every single day, heading to school, work, or back home. And for some reason, those bus stops feel safe. The tiny bench covered by the tiny canopy is a piece of sanctuary on an otherwise mammoth and alien road. On one such bus stop in Norway, in the early morning hours of February 3rd 2010, waited a young Pakistani woman, as she had countless mornings in the past. But little did she know, this morning and this bus stop was going to be different. Under that bus stop’s canopy, was going to be the last moment of peace she would ever know. This is the story of that morning, that bus stop, that woman. This is the story of Faiza Ashraf. 
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119. The Mysterious Disappearance of Hannah Foster

In March 2003, 17-year-old Hannah Foster vanished near her Southampton home, only for her body to be found days later. Her desperate final phone call left investigators racing against time. What clues did she leave behind? Dive into the twists and turns of this haunting case and discover the shocking truth.
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118. The Death Island

Summer is here and the heat is setting us all ablaze. Sweltering temperatures across the world make us all want to run away to an island paradise for refuge, some nice tropical breeze and dips in the ocean water. When desis decide to run away from this heat, the closest option that comes to mind is Thailand. Tropical rainforests nestled on landmasses in the Indian ocean, with vibrant nightlife and breaking scenery, Thailand is a paradise dream come true. That is what Hannah Witheridge, David Miller and 11 other young people thought when they arrived on a Thai island called Koh Tao. This is the story of those 11 young people. This is the story of the ‘Death Island’. 
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The Disappearance That Shook Nepal [VIDEO]

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Khyati Shrestha, a 19-year-old student from Kathmandu, Nepal, vanished mysteriously in 2009, sending shockwaves through her community. Her disappearance unfolded into a complex investigation that exposed deep-seated issues in law enforcement and societal norms. As authorities delved deeper, shocking connections and chilling revelations emerged, casting suspicion on unexpected individuals. The trail of clues took twists that no one anticipated. What really happened to Khyati Shrestha?
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Chai & Chithi 20

Welcome to Chai & Chithi, a segment where we read some of the scariest, most terrifying, and most haunting stories that YOU send in to us. This is a bonus episode cuz we love you silly geese.
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Murder of Pakistan’s Most Controversial Influencer: Qandeel Baloch [VIDEO]

In this gripping episode, we delve into the shocking case of Qandeel Baloch, Pakistan's most controversial social media star. Discover the twists and turns that led to her untimely death at the hands of someone she trusted most. As we peel back the layers of her public persona, secrets emerge that will leave you questioning everything. What truly happened that fateful night? Tune in to uncover the chilling details and the mystery that still haunts to this day.
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Chai & Chithi 19

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Welcome to Chai & Chithi, a segment where we read some of the scariest, most terrifying, and most haunting stories that YOU send in to us. In this week's episode, we're reading:
1. Faceless
2. It Turned
3. The Korean Elevator Game
4. Schoolgirl
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117. Hero to Villain: The Darshan Thoogudeepa Scandal

This is truth behind Darshan Thoogudeepa scandal, a hero who turned into a real life villain. On June 9th 2024, the Kannada film industry changed forever. What started as a simple investigation left the entire state completely turned on their head. This is a story of what happens when camera stops recording. This is the story of Renuka Swamy. Lights. Camera. Murder.
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