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Latest episodes

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.