Ep. 5: The Coffee Killer

In this episode of Friends Who Crime, I’m joined by my friend Braden to unravel the chilling case of Mirna Salihin. What was meant to be a casual coffee date ended in a shocking murder, leading to one of Indonesia’s most controversial trials. Was Jessica Wongso truly guilty, or is there more to the story? Grab your favorite drink—just maybe not an iced coffee—and tune in for this mysterious deep dive.

Show Notes:

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• Thank you to Neiko Garcia for his editing prowess!!

Sources:

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