Stories After Dark

Stories After Dark


Latest Episodes

The Vizconde Massacre (1991)
April 22, 2023

The Vizconde massacre case was one of the true crime stories that defined the 1990s in the Philippines, leading to the trial of the century and spawning 3 movies years later. Several perpetrators were already sent to prison, yet the case is still unsolved

OFWs Sentenced to Death Abroad: Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan (1995)
April 22, 2023

In 1995, two female overseas Filipino workers, Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan, were sentenced to death abroad for the crime of murder. Sarah managed to escape capital punishment but Flor, unfortunately, didn't. • Episode photos: instagram.com/

The Anting-Anting of Captain Von Tollig (A Sargent Kayme Short Story)
March 18, 2023

The "anting-anting" is a talisman, amulet or charm often heard of in Filipino folklore and mythology, in tales where the wearer is granted supernatural powers, like in "The Anting-Anting of Captain Von Tollig," a short story by Sargent

Told at the Club (A Sargent Kayme Short Story)
February 28, 2023

The "anting-anting" is a talisman, amulet or charm often heard of in Filipino folklore and mythology, in tales where the wearer is granted supernatural powers, like in "Told at the Club," a short story by Sargent Kayme. • Episode photos: instagram.com/p/C

The Murder of Elvira Manahan (1986)
February 21, 2023

In 1986, socialite, TV host and movie star Elvira Manahan was brutally murdered in her Forbes Park residence by a man rumored to be her lover. Listener discretion is advised due to the graphic and sensitive nature of these stories. • Episode photos: insta

The House on Zapote Street, Part 2 (A Nick Joaquin Short Story with The Asian Madness Podcast)
January 11, 2023

Award-winning Filipino writer and journalist Nick Joaquin published in 1961 a short story titled "The House on Zapote Street" which was based on a tragic true crime. Jessica, host of the true crime and mystery podcast The Asian Madness Podcast, lends her

The House on Zapote Street, Part 1 (A Nick Joaquin Short Story with The Asian Madness Podcast)
January 10, 2023

Award-winning Filipino writer and journalist Nick Joaquin published in 1961 a short story titled "The House on Zapote Street" which was based on a tragic true crime. Jessica, host of the true crime and mystery podcast The Asian Madness Podcast, lends her

Corazon Amurao: Richard Speck Massacre Survivor (1966)
December 24, 2022

In 1966, a Filipino exchange nurse was one of 9 women inside a townhouse in Chicago where Richard Speck committed mass murder. Fortunately, she was able to escape and she would later testify in court, pointing to him as the culprit. Listener discretion is

Police Killings: The Gregorios, Lilibeth Valdez and Kian Delos Santos (2017-2021)
November 24, 2022

From 2017 to 2021, there were three stories of civilians being killed that were among the most shocking the country had ever seen, as they were committed by members of the Philippine National Police and two of them were even captured on video. Listener di

Pepsi Number Fever (1992)
November 11, 2022

In 1992, a promotional scheme was launched by Pepsi in the Philippines promising a chance to win 1 million pesos, but an error in the mechanics proved to be fatal. Listener discretion is advised due to the sensitive nature of this story. • Episode photos: