E134 - A Bitter End: Kim Sunja

About this episode

This episode explores the chilling story of Kim Sunja, who used cyanide to orchestrate murders for financial gain in 1980s South Korea.

Kim Sunja: a deadly brew of cyanide and greed in 1980s South Korea. Episode one thirty four takes us back to the 1980s in South Korea, where Kim Sunja, an unlikely perpetrator, methodically orchestrated the deaths of those around her for financial gain. Her weapon of choice was cyanide, a substance that is as terrifying as it is effective. But what drove her to such extremes, and how did this unassuming individual manage to deceive everyone around her? This episode delves into the mind of a killer whose quiet exterior masked her lethal intentions, questioning how greed can transform an average person into a calculating murderer. Support Asian Madness: PayPal | Patreon | Email: asianmadnesspod@gmail.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Jessica

Topics covered

• true crime
• greed
• murder
• South Korea
• cyanide
• psychology

Keywords

• Kim Sunja
• cyanide
• murder
• South Korea
• greed
• true crime
• 1980s

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South Korea

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