Author: lostdebate
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EP. 31 – ANU SINGH
Anu Singh and Joe Cinque are madly in love. But a year into their relationship Anu starts to suspect that Joe is plotting to kill her. To get the upper hand, she decides to turn the tables on him. This is a story of Romeo and “the Devil;” a story of dinner parties, passionate love,…
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EP. 30 – THE FINAL VERDICT
Almost two years ago, in June of 2020, as the world was protesting the unlawful death of George Floyd caused by a cop who kneeled on his neck for over 9 minutes, India was fighting its very own case of police brutality. We brought that case to you two years ago and since then, newer,…
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EP. 29 – JONATHAN SPOLLEN
10 years ago, among the millions of tourists that come to India every year, there was Jonathan Spollen— a 28-year-old Irish journalist on a path to self-discovery and spiritual exploration. Jonathan wanted to trek in Rishikesh…alone. He told his friends and family he’d contact them in a few days. Two and a half weeks passed…
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EP. 28 – SHAKEREH KHALEELI
When socialite Shakereh Khaleeli stopped taking her daughters’ calls, her family began to grow suspicious. But why should they worry when the man Shakereh was living with assured them that she was alive and well? From being buried alive, to death penalties, to self proclaimed swamis (godmen), this case has it all. This is the…
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THUG LIFE #3 – GUINNESS WORLD RECORD SERIAL KILLER
You have heard of Ted Bundy, the Times Square killer, John Wayne Gacy, Jack the Ripper and on and on and on about a list of serial killers that haunt you in your dreams. The story we have for you today will haunt you even when you are awake, because the serial killer we have…
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EP. 27 – ROYAL FAMILY MASSACRE – PART 2
By the morning of June 1, Nepal was in shambles and the world had been left shocked by the brutal slaying of one of the oldest Asian monarchies still standing. But the high profile nature of this crime somehow only led to more questions about why the heir to the throne would assassinate his entire…
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EP. 26 – ROYAL FAMILY MASSACRE – PART 1
The case that we have for you today is one that destroyed the most significant family in Nepal and pushed the country into political turmoil. This is the story of a political struggle, conspiracy theories involving the United States government, an unaccepted love affair, a family rivalry and a mass killing that left 10 dead…
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THUG LIFE #2 – ‘DILAWALE’ DULHANIYA LE GAYA
This is the story of the thug who loved women more than money: Daku Amritlal. The word ‘dacoit’ bears its roots in the Hindi word daku. Tracing back its etymology unveils a plethora of stories buried in the rich history of India and its rule under the British empire. From the commonly known dakus like…
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EP. 25 – FACEBOOK DEATHS
In today’s world of online dating, especially since the onset of a pandemic that forced everyone into the confines of their homes, the need to know the person you’re talking to online for your own safety is more important than ever. The case that we have for you today is one of a prank gone…
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EP. 24 – ARTISTS GONE AWRY
Artists Gone Awry: This week’s case is one that, in our opinion, did not get enough limelight. As the world focused its attention on the Sheena Bora murder case in 2015, another heartbreaking and jaw dropping double murder somehow came to the forefront but was forgotten relatively quickly. This is the story of an immensely…