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It's July 2004. In a secluded ravine in Hong Kong, a grim discovery was made. Remains belonging to an 18-year-old girl. Her body had been deliberately concealed, and whoever had left her there had taken disturbing steps to make identification more difficult. Investigators would eventually uncover her identity as Lau Mei-ying. But to those who knew her, she was simply “Fei Mui.” In the days before her death, Fei Mui had been staying inside a flat in Lam Tin, surrounded by a group of young people she knew. But what began behind those closed doors would escalate into something far more sinister, a prolonged ordeal of humiliation and violence, witnessed by people who could have stopped it. By the time the truth emerged, investigators would be left with a troubling question: how could so many people be present, yet no one do anything to save her? This is the disturbing story of the girl they called Fei Mui.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think of bank robberies, you think of armed shootouts, hostage holdouts, or even an elaborate heist. But unfortunately real life is never as dramatic as they are in the movies, and in this episode, Kady shares with us 3 bank robbery stories that lean more towards the unhinged than the dramatic. In the first story, a man comes up with a genius decoy plan to get away with about $400,000, only to be caught in the most unfortunate way. In the second, a driver working for a company that transports money to banks comes up with a plot to steal $17m, only to end up with the short end of the stick in the end. And in the last story, bank employees check on their vault after a holiday weekend, only to find a mess of picnic mats and bits of food, as well as a massive 8m tunnel underneath the vault.    Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In late August of 2003, police in Erie, Pennsylvania, were alerted to reports of a bank robbery, only to arrive on the scene to a truly bizarre sight. At a nearby parking lot outside of the bank, the supposed bank robber, an pizza delivery driver named Brian Wells, was sitting on the road with a rectangular object jutting out from underneath his collar. When questioned, Wells would reply that a bomb had been forced upon him and he had been instructed to rob the bank; but before the bomb squad could arrive on the scene and clear any potential danger, the device detonated, killing Wells on the spot. What would transpire would be years upon years of investigations, interrogations, and mysteries, all to figure out what exactly was going on.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey listeners. Thanks for tuning in to season 18. While we recharge and get ready for the new season, here is another bonus ep about a recent viral news story coming out of Jeju Island in South Korea.    Over the course of just three short days from the 22nd to the 24th of August 2026, news coming out from South Korea's popular tourist destination Jeju Island shocked the world when it was revealed that 4 bodies had been discovered. Needless to say, word quickly spread online, with many speculating that there had been some kind of mass murder or tragic accident on the island.   However, further reports would paint an entirely different story from what many had imagined. And in fact, the crux of the matter was actually a lot more familiar and disappointing than anyone had initially imagined.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Grant Amato was dismissed from his nursing job, he spent his time at home and increasingly became obsessed with live streamers, particularly a camgirl known as Sylvie. Over time, his obsession grew to a point where he was spending upwards of $2,000 on a single night; eventually dwindling all of his savings, and forcing him to borrow or steal money from his immediate family.  Eventually, enough was enough, and Grant's father put his foot down and gave him an ultimatum, find a job, fix your habits, or get kicked out of the house. This would end up becoming the final straw for Grant, and he would tragically choose his obsession over the lives of his family members. And yet, even from prison, Grant still wasn't done.   Tune in to find out more.   Reference pics: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/xecahxw0jlr8cc9kjhjdd/ABobRurQ_kcwSD1SB_W5h94?rlkey=fyohamxug276kfo7xa8jro85p&st=5y18hjze&dl=0   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deep in rural Quebec sits a warehouse the public was never meant to think about, a strategic reserve holding tens of millions of dollars in maple syrup, guarded like a national treasure. This was supposed to be the failsafe when something went wrong with the usual harvests, a safe haven protecting one of Canada's most beloved industries.    However, during a routine inspection, an auditor notices something that might threaten the very foundation of their institution, the barrels feel lighter than they should. Then another, and another, and another. Alarm bells were immediately rung, and by the end of the count, more than 9,000 barrels had been compromised.   As it turned out, thieves had somehow been slipping in, draining the syrup barrel by barrel, and refilling them with water to keep the weight; and they managed to do this without being caught for the better part of a year. What followed was a manhunt that spanned provinces, exposing the strange economics of Quebec's syrup cartel, and turning a handful of small-town conspirators into Canada's most unlikely criminal syndicate.    Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maya woke up in a strange place that she didn't know. Surrounding her was lush greenery, gorgeous flower beds, and a serene natural beauty; the kind of place that only seemed to exist in fairy tales.  And yet, something about her whole situation seemed unnerving. After all, she last remembered being at a party the night before, before waking up in this strange place. This was when another woman, Lyonette, appeared and introduced herself to Maya. Through Lyonette, Maya learned about the peculiarities of this place, known as "The Garden". She learned that there other women here as well, and that they were being taken care for by a man only known to them as "The Gardener"; a mysterious figure who had established a strict set of rules for the women to follow. And over time, she would also learn that there would be strict punishments for those who break the rules.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello... and welcome back to the second part of our Hungry Ghost Festival Special where it's Kady's and Chloe's turns to share their spooky tales.   In this part, Kady shares a story about a group of teenagers out camping in the woods, and the strange smell that seems to be following them everywhere they go. Meanwhile, Chloe shares a cautionary tale about a couple who makes takes advantage of the spiritual world for their own greed, and end up paying the ultimate price.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected]   Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello... It's that time of the year again... right after National Day... when the Hell Gates open and we bring you a set of spooky stories featuring our otherworldly friends.    In this part, Reis shares some creepy lore surrounding Paris, the city of love and baguettes, and how right beneath the Eiffel Tower and the famed cobble streets is a deadly labyrinth of skull and bones; while Danny shares a story about a man who comes home one day to find a strange boy in his kitchen claiming to be his son.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected]   Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wu Yinghong might have gotten away with his brutal crimes but it seemed like the universe had other plans for him.   In September of 1999, a couple of fisherman were fishing near the Shuangcui Damn in Xinshe, Taiwan, when they discovered a decomposed and swollen head lodged between 2 rocks. Further investigations over the next few days found more bones consisting of vertebrae, pelvis, left palm and left foot which were matched to the head, but despite numerous pleas and sketches sent to the media, no one came forward.   2 weeks later, a major event occurred that would reinvigorate interest in the case. On the 21st of September, 1999, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake devastated central Taiwan, leading to the deaths of thousands and the destruction of billions of infrastructure. However, amidst the chaos and the rubble, workers at Sun Moon lake discovered plastic bags containing the dismembered remains of 2 other victims. Given that the modus operandi were eerily similar to the earlier case, local police investigations into a possible connection, and finally found a proper lead.   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore may be known today for its clean waters, its glittering malls, and its abundance of food spots and eateries, but only a few will remember how different the country used to be not too long ago, as well as the pains and sacrifices that it took to get us to where we are today. From the fall of Singapore, to life during the Japanese Occupation, and even to the brutal purging campaign known as Sook Ching, in this episode we take a look back at some of our darkest days to remind us of how far we've come, and how much we have overcome to make it to our nation's 61st birthday.  Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 22nd of January 26, authorities at Lake Brantley High School in Florida received an anonymous tipoff that one of their students had plans to murder their fellow schoolmate. While seemingly implausible at first, police were nonetheless called in to investigate the matter, and 2 students, 15 year old Isabelle Valdez and 14 year old Lois Lippert, would be brought in for questioning the next day. What they uncovered however, was nothing short of disturbing; involvement in online communities revering serial killers, graphic drawings and images depicting murder, and fully fledged murder plot that was 20 minutes away from being realized. Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kady shares with us a series of local crime cases that will make you question if everyone is getting more aggressive and violent these days. From roommates resenting each other and turning violent, to a family abusing and mistreating their domestic helper, has Singapore really become less safe as a country? Or could there be other reasons involved? Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had no medical training. No degree, no license, not even a single completed course. But what he had was absolute belief in himself, and the idea that his own hands were the instruments of divine correction. To the people who lived on his commune in rural Quebec, he wasn't just their leader. He was Moïse. A divine prophet and healer. And when illness or "impurity" struck one of his followers, he didn't call a doctor. He became one. With kitchen tools and whatever else was on hand, he performed surgeries no hospital would recognize. Teeth pulled without anesthetic. Limbs operated on in the name of purification. Bodies permanently altered by a man who told his followers that pain was proof of faith, and that questioning him was a sin only God could punish. By the time authorities finally intervened, the damage was carved directly into the survivors themselves. All permanent, and impossible to explain away. This is the story of Roch Thériault, and the commune known as the Ant Hill Kids. Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know the saying "a picture is worth a thousand words", but how many of us actually know the stories behind the words or sayings themselves? All the more so, when you consider the centuries of history and knowledge being passed down to our textbooks today.   So, why did the King's advisor point at a deer and call it a horse? Why were loyal aides killed after winning the war? And why did a general ask his men to break the pots and sink the ships? In this ep, Kady shares with us the stories behind 5 Chinese idioms, as well as the tangled tales of politics, betrayal, and cunning that lay in between the words.   Tune in to find out more.   P.S. We've included the idioms referenced in this episode in case you want to learn more:   Case 1 - 卧薪尝胆 (wò xīn cháng dǎn) Literal translation: Sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall Meaning: Enduring hardships in order to achieve a major goal   Case 2 - 兔死狗烹 (tù sǐ gǒu pēng) Literal translation: Rabbit dies, dog is cooked Meaning: Getting rid of the people who helped you once they are no longer useful   Case 3 - 指鹿为马（Zhǐ lù wéi mǎ） Literal translation: Point at the deer and call it a horse Meaning: To deliberately misrepresent the truth, distort facts, or call black white   Case 4 -  破釜沉舟 (pò fǔ chén zhōu) Literal translation: Break pots, sink ships Meaning: Forcing yourself to fully commit to a goal   Case 5 -  四面楚歌 (sì miàn chǔ gē) Literal translation: Songs of Chu from all sides Meaning: To be in a completely helpless situation   Tune in to find out more.   If you would like to get updates or reach out to the Stranger Danger crew, you can follow on Instagram @strangerdangerpodcastsg, hang out in our Discord, or send us an email at [email protected] Brought to you by Mediacorp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.