Catching Worms: A Hong Kong True Crime Podcast
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If you thought Hong Kong was a safe city think again…
Every series we release a new case of true crime from the streets of Hong Kong.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Category | True Crime | ||||
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John MacLennan was found dead in the Ho Man Tin government quarters.
A note beside him making just one request - his dying wish.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie... more
The press had begun to theorise all sorts of ways this man could have been murdered. But more headline-grabbing than the method was the motive.
Why would anyone want John MacLennan dead? What secrets did they want to silence?
This episode is publis... more
Just after 11.30 on the morning of the 15th January 1980, John MacLennan, a 29-year-old police officer from the highlands of Scotland was found dead on the floor of his police flat in downtown Kowloon.
What the police first interpreted as a clear ca... more
On January 15th 1980, John MacLennan requested an early call. He woke and then walked the 10 - 15 minute stroll to the station.
What was he thinking? What did he need the gun for? What happened next?
This episode is published with special thanks t... more
The SIU have a prime suspect.
They spent 1979 trying to gather evidence.
Now they are ready to make an arrest.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
And D... more
1978 was drawing to a close. It had been an eventful few months for John MacLennan.
Yet the worse was yet to come.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nigel Collett, author of 'A Death In Hong Kong'
Detective Norrie MacKillop
An... more
1978 was an important year.
This was the year that Duffy was arrested
This was the year that the SIU was set up
This was the year John MacLennan moved to the Yuen Long Police division.
This episode is published with special thanks to...
Nige... more
It’s a story of conspiracies, paedophile rings, government cover-ups, police corruption and killings—a tale of bias, scandal and homophobia that ends the life of a young police officer.
But before we meet him - a chain of events begins.
This episo... more
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- Terrific stuff
Terrific stuff. Quality work. Well done!
Apple Podcasts5PCCHK001
Hong Kong2 years ago Just discovered this podcast. I did not even know this happened. So sad for the families. Sorry for your loss.
Audible5Nadogal
United States3 years ago- Beyond expectations
Just discovered this podcast. I did not even know this happened. So sad for the families. Sorry for your loss.
Audible5NadogalUnited States3 years ago - Superbly Done
As a former long term expat in Hong Kong this is fantastic. I remember hearing and reading about these and now a very well done and in depth podcast. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5HKshaneUnited States5 years ago - Love it
Thank you for making this Hong Kong based murder podcast. I wanted to do one but it’s turned into a book. Keep the episodes coming and good work with all your research!
Apple Podcasts5SMDA123Hong Kong5 years ago - Literally the worst podcast I’ve ever heard.
They blamed sexual violence on porn??? They called pre-op transgender people “transvestites”
The research they presented was completely misconstrued. I am honestly disgusted.
Apple Podcasts1larakeller
Australia5 years ago - Chilling
Thanks for the story and the Cantonese lesson at the end!
Apple Podcasts5RachelHKStoriesHong Kong5 years ago - Catching worms -A Hong kong true crime
Great
Apple Podcasts5not work in chinaHong Kong5 years ago - Catching worms hk podcast review
Terrific! Suspenseful and chilling! Terrific series with spine tingling descriptions
Apple Podcasts5JaysonWILLHong Kong5 years ago - A great listen!
Showcasing a side of Hong Kong one rarely thinks about…
Well researched and including some great interviews.
Not for the faint-hearted and squirm-worthy at times!
Apple Podcasts5Jade@SohoHong Kong5 years ago - Absolutely Fascinating!!
Love this podcast! So well produced and absolutely fascinating content! So much detail and research has gone in to it. Love it!
Apple Podcasts5Rob43578743Hong Kong5 years ago - Great podcast 👍
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Apple Podcasts5DominoCoHong Kong5 years ago - Great true crime podcast
Really well researched and interesting interviews. A must listen
Apple Podcasts5ILiliCHong Kong5 years ago - Fascinating listening
Fascinating well researched insights into HK and a true life homicide (sometimes quite graphic) of the 1980s, it gently draws you in as it unfolds, looking forward the next instalment.
Apple Podcasts5PNG56
United Kingdom5 years ago - Finally!
Finally a crime podcast in HK. 10/10!
Apple Podcasts5SophVPUnited States5 years ago
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