In the 1980s, the MS Viking Sally ferry became synonymous with tragedy and terror on the Baltic Sea. What began as a luxurious passenger vessel soon earned a sinister reputation when two brutal murders occurred on board just one year apart—in 1986 and 1987. The ship that was meant to provide safe passage between Finland and Sweden instead became the scene of unspeakable violence, earning it the nickname "the cursed ship." But the Viking Sally's dark legacy didn't end there.
The vessel would later be renamed the MS Estonia and become the site of one of Europe's worst maritime disasters, claiming 855 lives in 1994. In this episode, we explore the chilling murders that haunted the Baltic waters, the botched investigations that followed, and the tragic fate of a ship that seemed destined for disaster from the very beginning.
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Web
1987 Viking Sally murder - Wikipedia
Articles
Murder on the Upper Deck - ForenSeek
Finnish News Coverage - Aamulehti
Court dismisses charges in Viking Sally murder case - Yle
Finland: Dane acquitted of 1987 ferry attack on backpackers - AP News
Danish man on trial in Finland for 1987 ferry attack - Reuters
The Curse of the Viking Sally - Atlas Obscura
Cursed Ship. The Sinking of the 'Estonia' - Medium
Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus Bressler
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This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.
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240: The Vanishing Triangle | Ireland
Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle is an area around Dublin from where multiple women have mysteriously vanished in the 1990s. Most of the cases have the same characteristics and remain unsolved. Were they taken by a serial killer? Irish Police created Operation Trace in 1998 to actively solve the disappearances but have not been able to do so. A €10,000 reward has been offered for information resulting in the recovery of a body, as it is presumed that the victims are no longer alive.
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Documentary
The Disappearance of Annie McCarrick
Web
Wikipedia – Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle
Wikipedia – Deidre Jacob
Wikipedia – Jojo Dullard
Garda.ie – Eva Brennan
Gardie.ie – Annie McCarrick
Podcast
Cliff’s Edge
Articles
Beyond the Vanishing Triangle - catching a killer
Paul Williams: How Larry Murphy became the prime suspect in case of missing Deirdre
Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler
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239: 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.
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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
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This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.
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238: The Keddie Cabin Murders | California
On the night of April 11, 1981, the quiet mountain resort town of Keddie, California, became the scene of one of the most brutal and mysterious murders in American history. Four members of the Sharp family—Sue, Johnny, Dana, and twelve-year-old Tina—were victims of a horrific attack that left three dead and one missing. Despite decades of investigation, the case remains officially unsolved, though recent developments have shed new light on the crimes. In this episode, we explore the devastating night that changed everything, the botched investigation that followed, and the ongoing quest for justice that continues to this day.
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Resources
Documentaries
Cabin 28: Keddie Murders
Unsolved: The Disturbing Murders at Keddie
Unsolved CA: The Keddie Murders (ABC10)
Who Killed Four People in Keddie 35 Years Ago? (CBS News Sacramento)
Web
Wikipedia
Articles
Keddie murders revisited – following the clues
The Keddie cabin murders: Inside the grisly quadruple homicide that still haunts California
Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: "Nordic Medieval" by Marcus Bressler
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237: The Disappearance of Claudia Kirschhoch | Jamaica
In February 2000, professional travel writer Claudia Kirschhoch arrived at Sandals Beaches Resort in Jamaica to resolve a simple visa issue. She was organized, experienced, and living her dream life exploring the world through her writing. But what began as a routine travel complication quickly spiraled into one of the most baffling missing persons cases in recent memory. More than two decades later, her disappearance still haunts those left behind, raising disturbing questions about evidence tampering, institutional failures, and the vulnerability of solo travelers. In this episode, we examine the mysterious circumstances surrounding Claudia's vanishing and explore why no one has ever been held accountable.
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Unsolved Mysteries
Web
The Charley Project
Articles
Missing Astoria woman’s scent discovered in suspect’s trunk
Missing travel writer declared legally dead
Kirschhoch’s dad satisfied with police probe
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.
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