LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast

LAGIM Podcast

Lagim Podcast brings you stories of crimes from the Philippines. Lagim is a Filipino word that means dread/terror. Every two weeks Filipino-German host, Christine Abrigana, takes a close look at infamous and not so known cases that have certainly given Filipinos that feeling of fear and dread. If you need a true crime fix Filipino-style, then please follow, subscribe and listen to Lagim. read less
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LAGIM: After Hours on The Disappearance of Catherine Camilon
Dec 29 2023
LAGIM: After Hours on The Disappearance of Catherine Camilon
Mabuhay, LagimFam!Welcome to the first ever episode of Lagim: After Hours, a semi-regular bonus content series that I am embedding in the regular feed as well as on my YouTube feed.The episodes are mainly a more freestyle vodcast but I have extracted the audio for the podcat-only audience in case you do not want to watch a video.There are not a lot of SFX, bits and bobs, we just dive right into the topic and case and see where it leads us.After Hours will cover smaller cases, cases that are still rather new and developing, cases that do not have lots of info on them in order to make a whole podcast episode out of.I am also trying to be better with my video editing skills and with uploading other stuff on YouTube, so let us see where this goes.Our first ever episode focuses on beauty pageant queen Catherine Camilon who recently went missing. As of the time of recording and uploading, she is still missing but there are at least 2 suspects who are currently identified and further 2 who remain unknown, at least to us, the public.List of sources is here.Support me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastLagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast".Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT
The Murder of Jullebee Cabilis Ranara
Oct 27 2023
The Murder of Jullebee Cabilis Ranara
Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs have long been dubbed as the Philippines' modern-day heroes. They leave family and friends, their comfort zones, their culture and homes behing to try their luck in foreign and far-flung countries, hoping to earn a better living than from the few opportunities offered back home.In July 2022, Jullebee Cabilis Ranara, a native of Las Piñas decided to try her luck again in Kuwait after a successful stint in Bahrain some years before. In the early days of her stay with her Kuwaiti employer, there had already been signs that Jullebee may not have been entirely safe. Six months later, she would be found dead in a desert and the way she was found sent shockwaves through Kuwait and the Philippines alike.But here is the thing...Jullebee was not the first and only one who was murdered in Kuwait. She was, in a way, the culmination of a series of deaths that would ultimately make Filipinos question their own government and whether it really was capable of keeping OFWs safe abroad.Jullebee's story is also the story of Joanna Demafelis, Constancia Lago Dayag and Jeanelyn Villavende. Listen now to learn about all of their stories.List of sources is here:Support me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastLagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast".Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT
Re-release - The Ongoing Case of Bree Jonson
Sep 18 2023
Re-release - The Ongoing Case of Bree Jonson
Two years after her death, justice for Filipino artist Bree Jonson remains elusive. This is frustrating, heartbreaking and a stark reminder that the wheels of the justice systemin our country is so slow and so hindered by power, influence and wealth that it might as well be stationary at this point.I decided to re-release this to help the case in some small way, to have people care more or care again, to get her name out again because her family deserves closure and we, as Filipinos, need to see once in a while that justice is not entirely out of reach - something that most Filipinos do not believe in anymore.I ask that you help me in making Bree's name appear in algorithms and mentions again. Say her name and keep her case in the media.Thank you.PS - I am still in the process of migrating all the blog posts I made two years ago when this case was first reported, so I have no sources list per se but I copy-pasted my blog posts onto a Google Doc that you can now find here. I have not formatted it, so it looks rather messy but this is all what I have written back then.Support me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastLagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast".Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT
The Cases of Jessa Remiendo and Ebeng Mayor
Jun 24 2023
The Cases of Jessa Remiendo and Ebeng Mayor
In this Pride Month episode, I cover two cases involving a trans woman and a trans man, respectively. I talk about Jessa Remiendo from Pangasinan and Ebeng Mayor from Quezon City. I want to issue one of many trigger warnings at this point as some of the details in these cases are truly upsetting.***For the past two years or so, I have refused to cover cases of our fellow Filipinos within the LGBTQIA community during this month because I thought I'd be doing more harm than good. But in the wake of so many recent killings of trans people in the Philippines and worldwide curtailing of rights of trans people and other members of the LGBTQIA community, I made the call to finally feature these two cases that highlight just how vulnerable the community is.I hope you find time to reflect on these cases and step outside of your comfort zone to truly understand the plight of our kababayans in the Philippines who are part of the LGBTQIA community. It is easy to not see the problems and issues they face when you are not part of this vulnerable community, so please keep an open mind and be willing to learn.I want to thank the following people who lent their voices to this episode:Archierose Natividad of the Filipino Fridays PodcastMargo Sayo of the Mad in Manila PodcastMy lovely cousin Chuck Sumicad, RNRoma Miclat of the Empowered Talks PodcastTalented writer Mari-An C SantosOnse Candles owner Miss NadjaZai Maquiling of the Late Nights by Luna Manila PodcastBC-based singer 7LemontreesThe sources list is here:Support me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastSubscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT
GUEST EPISODE - Bedtime True Crime - The Tokyo Subway Attack
Jun 7 2023
GUEST EPISODE - Bedtime True Crime - The Tokyo Subway Attack
Links to our partner, Bedtime True CrimeSpotify - CLICK HEREApple - CLICK HEREHi LagimFam!This week I am doing something a bit different. As I need more time to prep the next Lagim episode, my friends over at 1Up Media thought it would be a great idea to have the second episode of their newest Podcast, Bedtime True Crime, make a guest disappearance on Lagim's feed. I thought it was a great idea too!Bedtime True Crime is a calm and thoughtful podcast that examines the darkest narratives of men.Every Thurdsay, they explore a real-life parable of a haunting crime, and the consequences that befall the culprits.LagimFam, the best way I would describe this new podcast is that it is a modern day source of bedtime stories for adults - because like Hansel and Gretel, this podcast tells tales of dark narratives which end with clear consequences on the culprits. In this episode, we get to hear about an awful story of mass murder. In the sinister shadows of 1930s Berlin and 1980s Japan, a lethal chemical legacy unfolds. From Hitler's labs, Sarin is discovered and later adopted by Aum Shinrikyo, a Japanese cult. In 1995, the Tokyo subway becomes their grim target, resulting in a horrifying act that triggers arrests, convictions, and an enduring trauma.Listen now to know all about this killer cult and what they did to an unknowing nation in the mid 90s.If you want to check out Bedtime True Crime on Spotify, follow this link.
The Mitsero Killings (feat details about the new TV show, Cattleya Killer)
May 28 2023
The Mitsero Killings (feat details about the new TV show, Cattleya Killer)
Mabuhay, LagimFam.This week, come dive with me into an international case that has echoed globally - the Mitsero Killings, involving Cyprus' first recognized serial killer.In this episode, I narrate the chilling events in the serene village of Mitsero in Cyprus. I cover the 2019 discovery of the bodies of several women and children, all foreign workers and their dependents, concealed in suitcases in a toxic lake.I honour the victims' lives cut short and scrutinise the societal conditions that made them vulnerable to this heinous crime. This coverage includes the local police investigation, the Cypriot community's reaction, and the lasting effects on the island nation and beyond.This episode aims to inform, engage, and encourage reflection on these global issues, transcending geographical limits. I shed light on the darkest corners of humanity to promote a safer, more empathetic world.Moreover, in this episode I will be introducing you to a new crime fiction TV show that will be streamed on Prime on June 1st. The show is called the CATTLEYA KILLER, starring Arjo Atayde, Christopher de Leon, Ricky Davao just to name a few. It is a 6-episode tv series that takes place in the same universe as the 1996 hit film, Sa Aking Mga Kamay, starring Aga Muhlach and Christopher de Leon.The events in the tv show take place a couple decades later when women’s bodies started to show up dead in the capital yet again. The police are reminded of the Cattleya Killer but cannot figure out who is killing the poor women since the serial killer, Gene Rivera, was shot dead by Christopher de Leon’s character in the OG Cattleya Killer movie.I draw parallels and point out differences between the show and our case this week as both tackle serial killings involving vulnerable women. I hope you will not only listen to this episode but also go ahead and subscribe to Prime Video to watch CATTLEYA KILLER this coming June 1st.Subscribe to Prime Video Philippines by clicking this link and check out and follow Prime Video Philippines’s Twitter and Instagram accounts for updates about the CATTLEYA KILLER show.Thank you, LagimFam!The sources list is here.Support me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastSubscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT
The Sonya and Frank Gregorio Murders
Nov 19 2022
The Sonya and Frank Gregorio Murders
This week's episode takes us to Barangay Cabayaoasan in Paniqui, Tarlac where in December 2020 a video was recorded of a horrible crime that would shock Filipinos mere days before Christmas.Still in the middle of a ravaging pandemic, the people of Cabayaoasan would suddenly be pushed into the spotlight because of the deed of one policeman - a deed that cost the lives of two people.Listen to Lagim's new episode on any of your preferred podcasting platforms right now.***LAGIM is a proud media partner of the Benilde Theater Arts and Sining LABinsiyam who are presenting an amazing play at the De La Salle College of St Benilde's Design and Arts Campus. The play is called PAMILYA and explores the already strained relationship of family members in an age of political disinformation.PAMILYA is written by Carlos Palanca awardee Dr Layeta Bucoy and directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio. Watch PAMILYA live on November 9th, 16th and 23rd and for online streaming from November 23rd to 30th. Tickets are available at Ticket2Me.net.***SOURCES: https://lagimpodcast.podcastpage.io/blog/the-sonya-and-frank-gregorio-murdersSupport me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaSubscribe to my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/lagimpodLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastSubscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT
The Gonzales Family Murders
Nov 4 2022
The Gonzales Family Murders
In July 2001, the quiet Sydney suburb of North Ryde was rattled awake by a triple murder that seemed to have been the result of a robbery gone wrong. Little did they know that these murders were in the making for so long and could be traced back to Baguio, Philippines.For its first episode for Season 4, Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Story presents a story from the diaspora. It is a story of expectations, pressure, generational differences and existing as immigrant children in a culture that is very different to the one their parents grew up with in the Philippines.***LAGIM is a proud media partner of the Benilde Theater Arts and Sining LABinsiyam who are presenting an amazing play at the De La Salle College of St Benilde's Design and Arts Campus. The play is called PAMILYA and explores the already strained relationship of family members in an age of political disinformation.PAMILYA is written by Carlos Palanca awardee Dr Layeta Bucoy and directed by Tuxqs Rutaquio. Watch PAMILYA live on November 9th, 16th and 23rd and for online streaming from November 23rd to 30th. Tickets are available at Ticket2Me.net.***SOURCES: https://lagimpodcast.podcastpage.io/blog/the-gonzales-family-murdersSupport me:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewobaSubscribe to my Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/lagimpodLAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out:https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/https://twitter.com/LagimPodhttps://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcastSubscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel:https://bit.ly/3rFdWCgFollow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3qamBxlhttps://apple.co/3r3XjzT