Rotten Mango #289: Young Chinese Couple Tortured & Murdered In 5-Star Bali Resort
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Aug 23, 2023 A Chinese couple is found dead in a Bali resort under mysterious circumstances. The boyfriend had multiple wounds on his back, while the girlfriend was strangled. The authorities' theory of a crime of passion doesn't add up. Questions arise about their different hotel reservations, the absence of fingerprints on the beer bottle used as a weapon, and possible foul play. The podcast explores theories of robbery, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. Suspicious details and the hotel's security measures are also discussed.
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Bali Resort Deaths
- A young Chinese couple was found dead in a Bali hotel room.
- The boyfriend, covered in stab wounds, was found in the hallway, while the girlfriend was in the bathtub.
Initial Ruling Inconsistencies
- Authorities quickly claimed the boyfriend murdered his girlfriend before committing suicide.
- However, evidence like stab wounds on the boyfriend's back and a lack of fingerprints on the weapon raised doubts.
Locked-Room Mystery
- CCTV footage showed no one else entering or leaving the couple's room, creating a locked-room mystery.
- The couple's wealth in the cryptocurrency community and the boyfriend's cryptic text message added to the intrigue.