The Raincoat Killer, Yoo Young-chul | South Korea

Between September 2003 and July 2004, Seoul was terrorized by one of the most brutal serial killers in Korean history. Yoo Young-chul, known as the "Raincoat Killer," murdered at least 20 people in a shocking spree that exposed deep social inequalities and reignited debates about capital punishment. In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of his crimes, examine the psychological factors that drove him to kill, and explore how his case continues to influence Korean society today. Follow us on: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X & TikTok For more information, visit Evidence Locker Website Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon 25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated to support the Doe Network -- solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/ Resources Documentary The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea (Netflix, 2021) Web Resources Yoo Young-chul - Wikipedia Korea Herald - Serial Killer Coverage All That's Interesting - Yoo Young-chul Profile Articles Esquire - Where Is Yoo Young-chul Now? Simply Forensic - The Brutal South Korean Raincoat Killer The Korea Herald - Korean serial killer 'haunted by victims' ghosts' in prison Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe Narrated by Noel Vinson Music: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus Bressler Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.