Ep 91 - The Horrifying Hello Kitty Murder
From Scream and Sugar: True Crime Coffee Hour by Sahara Harrington and Candace Durand
February 26, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 91
About this episode
The episode discusses the disturbing 1999 Hello Kitty murder case in Hong Kong, highlighting issues of gang culture and systemic failures affecting young women.
Hey Spooky Squad! Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar, your true crime coffee hour. Today, we’re heading to Hong Kong to discuss one of the most disturbing and infamous cases in modern true crime history—the 1999 “Hello Kitty” murder. When 23-year-old Fan Man-yee went missing, few could have imagined the horrifying truth that would eventually surface. Months later, investigators uncovered evidence of prolonged torture, captivity, and a crime scene so shocking it would leave a lasting scar on Hong Kong’s criminal history. The case not only horrified the public but also raised serious questions about gang culture, exploitation, and how the system fails young women. Buckle up for this one. Grab your coffee and your curiosity, and remember to stay spooky, y’all! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support . This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised. PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.
People in this episode
Hosts: Sahara Harrington, Candace Durand
Topics covered
- true crime
- Hello Kitty murder
- gang culture
- exploitation
- system failures
- Hong Kong criminal history
Keywords
- Hello Kitty murder
- true crime
- Hong Kong
- Fan Man-yee
- gang culture
- torture
- crime scene
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Hong Kong
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