PH Murder Stories
The PH Murder Stories podcast covers a lot of well-reported crime stories that happened in the Philippines, from serial murders to kidnappings. Listen in and find out more about these tragic events on this gripping podcast. Thanks for tuning in! You can help support our podcast by doing the following:TAP the FOLLOW button and NOTIFICATION BELL here on SPOTIFY!RATE this podcast with 5 STARS! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐LET US KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS via the Q&A and POLL via the SPOTIFY app! (Scroll down the Spotify app and find it there!)Follow us on social media:PH Murder StoriesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/PHMSonF...
Episodes
Struck by Strunk: The Gruesome Murder of Nida Blanca (2001):
In Philippine cinema, few names shine as brightly as Nida Blanca’s. She was elegance, charm, and talent personified — a beloved actress whose career spanned decades. But on the morning of November 7, 2001, the nation woke up to news that sh…
Killer Curve: The Deadly Antique Bus Crush (2023)
It was supposed to be an ordinary trip. Just another bus making its way through the winding roads of the town of Hamtic, province of Antique. But on the afternoon of December 5th, 2023, what began as routine ended in devastation. Seventeen …
A Crime Lord’s Revenge: The Murder of Catherine Lee (2012)
In 2018, Paul Le Roux, a white Zimbabwean who held South African and Australian passports, was a notorious crime lord who illegally trafficked drugs, gold, and guns. He testified in a U.S. court about having murdered numerous people by prof…
Mama Cheng: The Robbery and Murder of Reiko Maezawa (2020)
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of difficulties worldwide. Aside from health reasons, financial and political instability is probably another impactful obstacle that the global health crisis has affected us throughout its existence.…
The Antipolo Bakery Massacre: Seven Dead in Gruesome Attack (2025)
On April 22, 2025, a shocking report about the massacre of seven people in a bakery in Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City, went viral nationwide. Among the seven victims of this gruesome crime, five were aged between 21 and 25 years old, while …
Legal Reforms to Sexual Abuse: The Death of Rosario Baluyot (1987)
In 1987, the story of Rosario Baluyot's abuse and torture at the hands of an Austrian physician sparked outrage all over the country. She lived in Olongapo, or what was known as "Sin City" back then, due to rampant prostitution in the area.…
Boracay: The Gruesome Murder of Michaela Mickova (2025)
On March 12, 2025, the peaceful island of Boracay, known for its crystal-clear waters and stunning beaches, became the setting for a chilling discovery. The body of 23-year-old Slovak tourist Michaela Mickova was found decomposing in an aba…
Retaliation: The Murders at Lake Hotel Tagaytay (2024)
On July 10, 2024, the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay became the center of a horrifying discovery. The lifeless bodies of Australian nationals David Fisk, 57, and his wife, Lucita Cortez, 55, along with her daughter-in-law, Mary Jane Cortez, 30, wer…
Assassination: The Murder of Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan (2018)
On July 7, 2018, Vice Mayor Alex Lubigan was traveling in a black Toyota Hilux when gunmen inside a black sports utility vehicle fired gunshots, killing the Vice Mayor on the spot. Meanwhile, witnesses also saw another black Toyota Hilux fo…
Emergency Room: The Murder of Chatty Timbang (2024)
On August 30, 2024, 36-year-old Chatty Timbang was admitted to the emergency room of a public hospital in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Her mother, Conchita Timbang, accompanied her.At 3:10 AM, an assassin managed to reach Chatty’s hospital bed.…
Parricide: The Murder of Marilou Jorge (2012)
In the Philippine context, parricide refers to the crime of killing one's own parent, ascendant grandparent or great-grandparent, or other close relatives such as a child, spouse, or sibling, as specified under the Revised Penal Code of the…
Walk of Shame: The Assassination of Mayor Antonio Halili (2018)
Mayor Antonio Halili of Tanuan Batangas was a well-known figure back in the day for his "walk of shame" campaign, where he paraded drug suspects through the streets, a method that garnered both support and criticism nationwide, which critic…
Indignity to Human Remains: The Gruesome Murder of Maria Cecilia Loreto (2021)
A 49-year-old Filipina’s death in Burnaby, Canada sent shockwaves among the Filipinos in her community as she was killed by two young men aged 21 years old and 15 years old. Her burned remains would be discovered in Greentree Village Park,…
A Precursor to Martial Law: The Plaza Miranda Bombing (1971)
As of recording this episode, the filing of candidacies for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections has concluded, which means it is election season all over again in the Philippines. With that being said, throughout the course of our country’s…
A Lifeless Body Found Inside a Septic Tank: The Gruesome Murder of Tesa Marie Ygay (2019)
Before the coronavirus disease affected our daily lives, the month of April was the most exciting month for those students who will finish their studies from a long school journey, as it was a time when students graduated from their respect…
Silverio Compound: The Most Violent Housing Demolition in Parañaque City (2012)
The upcoming 2025 midterm elections are near, which means the future of our leaders will be based on our votes this coming May. Through the years, there have been various incidents or initiatives from well-known or infamous politicians that…
Sagay Massacre: The Brutal Murder of Nine Sugar Farmers (2018)
Sagay City, located in the northern part of the province of Negros Occidental, is a significant hub for agriculture resources, where its local community is deeply connected. Historically, Sagay has been a major player in the sugar industry,…
The Ultimate Cliffhanger: A Pine Tree in Dalaguete Saved 32 People (2010)
From time to time we make it our way to feature episodes with good outcomes. We know our podcast features true crime cases and accidents caused by humans or natural disasters, most of which did not have a happy ending, not that we expected …
Negros Navigation: The Tragic Sinking of M/V Don Juan (1980)
Before the country’s most disastrous ship-related tragedies, the MV Dona Paz incident. Seven years earlier, the tragic sinking of M/V Don Juan in April 1980 at the time was the most disastrous of such incidents in the Philippines.Negligence…
Philippine Coast Guard: The Shooting of Taiwanese Fisherman Huang Shih-Cheng (2013)
The West Philippine Sea is one of the most conflicted areas in the world, with various countries such as the Philippines, China, Vietnam, and others in the Asia Pacific claiming territorial rights in the disputed region.Given the heightened…
Bodies Dumped in a Well: The Robbery-Slaying of Kevin and Lolly Fleischauer (2015)
In the province of Negros Occidental, the bodies of 58-year-old Kevin Fleischauer, a former US Navy, and his Filipina wife, 60-year-old Lolly, were found inside a 20-feet deep well near their home after being missing for over two weeks. The…
The Tragic Kentex Fire: 72 People Killed (2015)
The Philippines has its fair share of infamous tragedies linked to fires throughout its history. From the 1980s till the 2010s, there have been tragedies caused by fire every decade, which features cases with 70 or more casualties.These inc…
The Brutal Slaying of Abigail Gino Basas (2017)
Have you ever accidentally bumped into someone that quickly escalated into a physical confrontation?There have been various incidents in the past caused by accidental bumps in public places such as concerts, bars, malls, and other social ga…
The Tragic Accident of Ryan and Jen Ambrosio (2024)
On a Saturday night last January 6, 2024, 45-year-old Ryan Ambrosio and 43-year-old Jennifer Ambrosio, a Filipino couple and parents of six children in Michigan, were on their way home from a date night. As they were cruising through the Lo…
The Gruesome Murder of Jullebee Ranara in Kuwait (2023)
As you probably heard, 35-year-old Jullebee Ranara, a Filipina who had to move to Kuwait to make ends meet and support her family as a domestic worker, was brutally killed in 2023.She was tortured, raped, and murdered. As if this grueling o…
Beheadings: The Stories Behind the Gruesome Murders of Alfredo Tabing (2023) and Rosa Asilo (2024)
There have been infamous crimes in the Philippines that have happened during the holiday season.A particular case that comes to mind is the heartless killing of mother-and-son Sonya and Frank Gregorio from Tarlac. Former policeman Jonel Nue…
The Assassination of Mayor Rose Furigay (2022)
Violence in Philippine politics, especially in this modern era, has been a serious issue that has continued to hinder the country's path to political maturity, therefore raising more doubts about an ineffective justice system that is slow a…
He Devoured His Wife’s Brain: The Gruesome Murder of Heidi Estrera (2018)
Happy Halloween to all of you guys! It is the time of the year when most of us get to watch or listen to horror films, shows, and podcasts. Indeed, there is a lot of content out there to consume, and chances are you have probably stumbled u…
Her Face Skinned Off: The Gruesome Slaying of Christine Silawan (2019)
On March 11, 2019. Christine Silawan, a 16-year-old high school student, was found dead in a vacant lot in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. Half of her face was skinned to the skull, her body was stabbed twenty times, and she had signs of sexual assau…
Richard Speck: The Massacre of Eight Nurses from the South Chicago Community Hospital (1966)
We've seen that one iconic scene in horror movies before—the protagonist, either being chased or needing to hide, goes under their bed, trying their best to stay quiet as the killer roams around. Some survive, but some end up getting dragge…
Jealousy Gone Too Far: The Murder of Pearl and Baby Denzel Sta. Ana (2016)
Richard Sta. Ana, a father and loving husband, sought justice for his wife, Pearl, and their son, Baby Denzel, after two assailants brutally killed them by mercilessly bludgeoning their heads at their residence in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.As the i…
Chop-Chop Lady in Antipolo City: The Gruesome Murder of Lanie Loreto (2023)
Chop-chop body cases in the Philippines are one of the most discussed topics in true crime, especially here in the Philippines. Most fans of our show would send us episode requests through DMs and polls urging us to cover more chop-chop bod…
The Deadliest Air Disaster in the Philippines: Air Philippines Flight 541 (2000)
Air disasters are one of the most heartbreaking tragedies that will always catch our attention. Probably you've heard of numerous of these cases, such as the infamous 9/11 terrorist attack on the US World Trade Center, the mysterious disapp…
Police Brutality: The Attempted Murder of Roger Herrero (2018)
Our show usually features cases where the victim is already confirmed dead. While plenty of tragic cases still need to be told, a specific case caught our attention. The incident happened on November 1, 2018, in Atimonan, Quezon, where the …
Body Found Inside A Vault: The Gruesome Killing of Lindsay Valdez (2018)
Baguio City is known for being the summer capital of the Philippines when thousands of visitors from the lowlands and Manila take their annual journey to the city to cool off.However, little did we know that one of the most gruesome crimes …
The Dacer-Corbito Double Murder (2000)
On November 22, 2000, Salvador "Bubby" Dacer, a prominent publicist to politicians, met with then-President Joseph Estrada, who was in the midst of an impeachment trial. The meeting was said to be about patching things up. In context, Dacer…
Body Dumped by Hackers: The Murder of Tomi Michelle Masters (2018)
On December 23, 2018, a woman's lifeless body, sealed with duct tape, was found wrapped in a black garbage bag inside a brown box in Baseco, Manila. Based on a tip from a Grab driver who witnessed the dumping of her body, authorities immedi…
When Catastrophe Meets Mediocrity: The Tragic Cherry Hills Subdivision Landslide (1999)
On August 3, 1999, typhoon Olga wreaked havoc all over Southeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula.More than 160 lives were taken by the deadly typhoon in North and South Korea. According to reports, the typhoon brought one of the heaviest rain…
Augusto Lakandula: The Hijacking of PAL Flight 812 (2000)
The perpetrator in the hijacking of Philippine Airlines Flight 812 that happened on May 25, 2000, using the name “Augusto Lakandula” as his alias, committing one of the most bizarre hijacking incidents in history, as some would say the Fili…
Foreshadowed Death: The Tragic Accident that Killed Arvin “Tado” Jimenez (2014)
There have been various instances across the globe in which a person had predicted their eventual death. A brief google search would show you that some notable celebrities and artists had also bizarrely predicted their demise, which in some…