Taipei: Discovering The Chia Children Remains

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

History, Society & Culture, True Crime

4.5 • 992 Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

A tragic discovery in Taipei brings the Chia children case back to light... In Season 35 of Foul Play, we continue to examine the devastating circumstances around the loss of Charles and Jennifer Chia. Nine months after their mysterious disappearance, the harrowing discovery of their remains shatters a family's hope, yet ignites a renewed push for justice in Taiwan. Charles and Jennifer, remembered as beloved children with vibrant smiles, were devastated victims of a crime that shocked their community and beyond. This case highlights challenges in criminal investigations of the late 20th century, revealing societal and procedural limitations. Despite significant obstacles, retired detectives fought to understand the full gravity of this loss. Today, the Chia children's story serves as a potent reminder of the lasting impact that unresolved crimes have on families and communities. listeners will uncover critical developments and understand the emotional and investigative pathways traversed in the aftermath of a life cut tragically short. Join us to examine the profound implications woven into the discovery of truth. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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1:17.7	Welcome back to Fow Play.
1:20.6	This season, I'm bringing you the story of Charles and Jennifer Chaw.
1:26.0	This is episode three, remains.
1:29.6	As a reminder, as well as myself and Wendy,
1:33.7	throughout this season, you will also hear from retired detective Alan Fox
1:37.6	and retired detective Ron Drear.
1:41.7	I'm Alan Fox.
1:43.3	I live in Reno, Nevada, and I'm retired from law enforcement for over 30 years.
1:49.0	I've worked robbery homicide for 10 years.
1:52.0	My name is Ron Dreher.
1:54.0	I went to work for Reno on March 15, 1973, and then I retired in July 23rd, 1999.
2:02.4	We have been asked to cover this case by Alan and Ron
2:06.3	to see if anyone remembers anything about Charles and Jennifer.
2:12.1	Always remember however insignificant something might seem to you,
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