MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories The Red Sandals (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
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Jun 2, 2025 A night shift turns nightmarish for a security guard in a quiet Chinese city when masked thieves attack. What follows is a tangled tale involving a woman's mysterious death discovered by a river. A detective navigates clues, including distinctive red sandals, while unraveling deep family secrets and hidden motives. As the investigation deepens, betrayals surface, unveiling shocking connections between the victim and her husband, turning the community upside down in the quest for justice.
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Zhao's Secret and Escape Attempt
- Zhao Xiao Lian secretly knew her family was involved in a criminal robbery and was scared for her and her daughter’s safety.
- On July 25, 1984, she tried to escape with her daughter wearing her favorite red sandals, hoping for a fresh start.
Burning to Conceal Identity
- The victim’s burning was meant to hide her identity by destroying physical features and evidence.
- Lack of another set of footprints implied the killer carefully covered their tracks to avoid detection.
Detective Discovers Motive and Lies
- Detective Soon found Zhao’s diary revealing her anger at her husband’s greed.
- Soon also learned Zhao's husband wasn’t on a business trip, raising suspicion about his possible involvement.
