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LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime

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  • The Assassination of Percy (Lapid) Mabasa

    December 11, 2025 · 58 min

    In this, sadly, last episode of Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast (for now), we look at the assassination of veteran broadcaster Percy Mabasa — better known as Percy Lapid. His killing in 2022 sent shockwaves through Philippine media…

  • The Case of Ana Abulaban

    May 15, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    In this episode of Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, we examine the harrowing case of Ana Abulaban, a Filipina mother whose life was cut short in a brutal double murder in San Diego. Her husband, Ali Abulaban—known online as TikTok…

  • The Disappearance of Lisa Marie Young ft. Laura Palmer of the Island Crime Podcast

    May 1, 2025 · 56 min

    In this special episode of LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, I delve into a case that, at first glance, seems to have no ties to the Philippines. But dig a little deeper, and an unexpected connection begins to surface.  Lisa Marie…

  • The Stories of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan

    April 17, 2025 · 46 min

    In this episode, I revisit two OFW stories that profoundly shaped how I understand many of the themes we often explore on this podcast. The cases of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan — two Filipina domestic workers whose names became…

  • The Martial Law Series: The Manili Massacre and the Boyet and Primitivo Mijares Case

    April 4, 2025 · 56 min

    LagimFam, in this instalment of the Martial Law Series, I have a double feature. Firstly, I feature the case of the Manili Massacre, one of the many Marcos-era massacres that was perpetrated against the Bangsamoro People. This part of the…

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  • The Leo Echegaray Case

    March 21, 2025 · 55 min

    As the Philippines is getting ready to vote again, another favourite political hot-button topic is being whipped out to get the masses riled up and divided. The death penalty is a favourite talking point by politicians who wish to project…

  • The Case of January Marie Lapuz

    March 7, 2025 · 42 min

    For this International Women's Month, I talk about the case of January Marie Lapuz. In September 2012, January, a vibrant and beloved Filipina transwoman, was brutally stabbed in her Vancouver home. Her killer fled the scene, sparking a…

  • The Mary Jane Veloso Case

    December 8, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min

    In this episode, I thoroughly examine the case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino domestic worker who was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 for smuggling heroin—a crime she insists she was duped into committing by human traffickers. Sentenced to…

  • The Cases of Mitzi Joy Balunsay, Queen Leanne Daguinsin and Jastine Valdez

    November 14, 2024 · 49 min

    In this episode, I delve into the heartbreaking stories of three young women whose lives were cut short by senseless violence. First, I explore the case of Mitzi Joy Balunsay, a young and promising college student in the Philippines who…

  • Tales of Modern Slavery + interview with Marissa Begonia of Voices of Domestic Workers (UK)

    October 19, 2024 · 1 hr 49 min

    In this episode, I feature three cases that all involve the heinous crime of modern slavery and its iterations. This episode is in commemoration of Anti-Slavery Day, which is celebrated yearly on October 18th. The first case in this…

  • UPDATE Episode - The Kingdom of Quiboloy

    October 1, 2024 · 1 hr 48 min

    It has been two years since I last covered the case of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his megachurch, The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name. I cover a lot in this episode, so make sure you take breaks in between. In this…

  • Re-Release - The Death of Bree Jonson (Third Death Anniversary)

    September 17, 2024 · 1 hr 37 min

    In this episode, I delve into the life and untimely death of the talented Filipino artist Bree Jonson. Known for her evocative, nature-inspired paintings, Bree was on the cusp of further recognition in the art world when tragedy struck. On…

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About the show

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support.