MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories Fan Favorite - "The Red Sandals"
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Jan 16, 2026 In a quiet Chinese town, a security guard's nightly shift takes a nightmarish turn when he's attacked by masked thieves. This robbery unravels a chilling chain of horrific events, leading to a gruesome discovery by a farmer. A skeptical detective investigates connections between a missing woman, the robbery, and a series of violent crimes. Clues, including red sandals and a hidden diary, finally unveil a shocking mastermind behind the chaos. The story culminates in a dramatic pursuit for justice as buried secrets come to light.
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Lured To The River
- Zhao left her daughter with family and rode off wearing red sandals, planning to meet someone who promised escape.
- She was lured to the riverbank where she was assaulted and later burned alive.
Evidence Contradicted Suicide
- Detective Soon rejected the suicide theory because lack of fuel container suggested homicide.
- He reasoned the killer likely removed evidence, so treating it as murder opened new leads.
Footprints And A Vanishing Handprint
- Soon found a faint handprint and matched footprints to the red sandals, noticing sandals' heavy heels.
- That physical detail hinted the killer's prints might have been erased by wet ground while the victim's remained.