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Taiwan's Darkest Hour-Murder of Pai Hsiao Yen
What happens when the disappearance of a beloved teenager exposes the dark underbelly of a nation? In this gripping episode of Human Wreckage True Crime Podcast, we unravel the tragic case of Pai Hsiao Yen, a 17-year-old abducted on her way to Tsing Wu High School in New Taipei, Taiwan. Listen as we recount the desperate ransom demands, the harrowing involvement of her high-profile parents Pai Ping Ping and Ikki Kajiwara, and the heart-wrenching discovery of Pai's tortured and lifeless body. The case didn't just shake a family; it shook the entire island to its core.
From the frantic search coordinated by thousands of police officers and volunteers to the public outrage that brought high-ranking officials to their knees, this episode delves into the immediate and far-reaching impact of Pai's abduction and murder. Discover how this brutal crime led to intense scrutiny of Taiwan's law enforcement and government, provoking nationwide protests and political fallout. Tune in for a compelling recount of a case that not only highlights a heartbreaking loss but also marks a pivotal moment in Taiwan's battle against rising violent crime.
In 1997, paisio Yen was abducted as she walked to Tsing Wu High School in New Taipei, taiwan. Her abduction would completely galvanize the nation. Welcome to another episode of Human Wreckage True Crime Podcast. Today we will talk about the case of Paisio Yen, who vanished on her way to school one day. Her disappearance shocked Taiwan. Please pardon if I mispronounce any names. I will try my best. I want to start covering more cases from around the world. Let me know what you think in the comments. If you like what I do, please like and subscribe.
Speaker 1:On the 14th of April 1997, 17-year-old Pai Tsai Oo Yen was abducted as she walked to H Sing Wu High School in Linku District, new Taipei, taiwan. Pai was the daughter of TV variety show host and pop singer Pai Ping Ping and the Japanese author Ikki Kajiwara. Her parents would discover that Pai had been abducted later that afternoon when they received a letter in the mail. The letter contained a photograph of Pai. She was bound, with her face almost completely covered in the mail. The letter contained a photograph of Pi. She was bound, with her face almost completely covered in masking tape. The letter also demanded five million dollars for Pi's safe return. In the envelope there was also a slice of a little finger. It was Pi's. The five million ransom was one of the highest ever on the island. Ping Ping and Kajawara decided that they wanted to pay the ransom in four times. Ping Ping had arranged to meet the abductors with the ransom money, but each time they failed to turn up. Ping Ping and Kajiwara would immediately contact police, but it was decided that there would be a media blackout. However, towards the end of April Pi still hadn't been found, so the abduction was publicized in the media in the hopes that somebody somewhere would come forward with a lead. The abduction was publicized because three of the abductors were identified and apprehended. These men identified three other men who were involved in the abduction.
Speaker 1:Police needed the public's help in tracking them down and hopefully finding Pye. While most news outlets had respected the blackout, there were a handful who had gathered outside the family's home on a day-to-day basis, making it abundantly clear to the abductors that Pi's family had contacted police. Ping Ping appeared at a press conference and pleaded for the safe return of her daughter. She said she had no regrets in contacting police for help, stating I hope everyone can help bring back Hsiao-Yen, but if something unfortunate has really happened, I hope this can be transformed into increased public awareness. In an attempt to find Pai, vice President Lian Chan ordered police and military authorities to conduct an all-out search for both Pai and her abductors. Thousands of police officers and volunteers would comb throughout the northern Taiwan countryside after receiving a tip that Pi may have been abandoned in the rural area.
Speaker 1:Fifteen days after Pi was abducted, there was a crushing update in the case. Her nude body was found in a drainage ditch in a mountainous area near the industrial suburb of Waku. Her grief-stricken parents were transported to the crime scene to identify the body of their only daughter. Pi had been strangled to death and it was estimated she had been dead for at least eight days. Her body was weighed down with iron hammers. There was evidence that Pi had been tortured before being killed. The gruesome discovery outraged the nation, and police stepped up the search for the rest of her killers. They conducted checks at airports and ports. Police stepped up the search for the rest of her killers. They conducted checks at airports and ports, fearing that the remainder of the suspects could attempt to flee.
Speaker 1:Meanwhile, president Lee Teng-hui apologized for the increasing crime rate in Taiwan. As head of state, I express my most sincere apology for the worsening social law and order. The government will take full responsibility. The rise in violent crime had come after the lifting of martial law in 1987. Shortly after his speech, around 50,000 people marched in Taipei to denounce police and officials for their inability to deal with the frightening rise in violent crime. Much of the community demanded that Vice President and Premier Lien Chan resign. He had been the focus of public anger. He refused to resign but did say he would step down once a revision of the Constitution was completed. He would resign in August of that year. Ping Ping would partially blame the government for the murder of her daughter. She said that police had tried to encourage her not to pay the ransom and accused them of bungling the search. She also blamed the media for camping outside her home and following her everywhere, either in car or in a helicopter.
Speaker 1:In total, 12 people would be arrested in connection with the gruesome murder, but three would escape initial capture. They were Chen Xin H Singh, lin Chun Sheng and Cao Tai-Ming. These three were said to be the ring leaders. In fact, just a couple of months later, these three men would abduct Song Ming Tang, who was a counselor, followed by abducting a businessman. Then, in August, the three men were spotted and a gunfight ensued. Cheng Sheng turned the gun on himself after being shot six times. The other two men made a quick escape and two months later they murdered a local plastic surgeon, his wife and a nurse after ordering him to perform plastic surgery.
Speaker 1:The following month the two surviving suspects were tracked down. Thain Minh took his own life instead of surrendering, while once again Chin H Singh managed to escape. He later held a family hostage but surrendered to police without any more bloodshed. Chin H Singh would confess to the murder of of Pi, along with a string of other crimes. It was suspected that he was involved in at least 10 murders. He was executed on the 6th of October 1999. Horrific case. Two villains took the easy way out. One met justice. Taiwan is a beautiful country that does not experience many cases like this one. My heart goes out to Pai Sao Yen's family. Please take care of yourselves. Thank you.