[Trigger Warnings: Mentions and depictions sexual assault, sexual violence, gruesome violence involving women and children, jumpscares]


It was a time when the small, rural towns of Hwaseong had little to fear—until a string of brutal murders shattered the peace. Women vanished without a trace, only for their lifeless bodies to be found days later, bound and discarded in the countryside. With each new discovery, panic spread, and the town grew colder under the chilling realization that a serial killer was among them, hunting with terrifying precision.


In this episode, we uncover the dark history behind the Hwaseong Serial Murders, South Korea’s most infamous serial killer case. From the haunting patterns of the killings to the advancements in forensic science that would eventually turn the tide, we delve into the details of the victims, the elusive killer, and the shocking twists that brought the investigation back into the spotlight decades later. How did one of South Korea’s most notorious cold cases unfold, and what does it say about the search for truth in the face of horror?



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This episode of Chasing Shadows is hosted by Ashly Tan, produced by Alis Fong, Raghinie Ravi, and Zureen Natasha. Our editor is Arnalden Bryan Henry. Kelvin Tay is our senior producer. Chasing Shadows is a Renegade Radio original. For more amazing Malaysian-made podcasts, visit the Renegade Radio Website. 

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