In this episode, we dive into the harrowing case of Yang Xinhai — one of China’s most prolific serial killers, whose brutal spree of violence spanned multiple provinces between 1999 and 2003. Known as the “Monster Killer,” Yang left a trail of devastation, targeting rural families in their homes and leaving entire communities gripped with fear.
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