Rotten Mango Podcast Summary

Episode Title

"Man With EXTREME Fetish Beheaded Mid Climax In ‘Viral’ Video - Killer Taunts Internet To Catch Him"

Host: Stephanie Soo
Release Date: January 1, 2026

Brief Overview

This episode of Rotten Mango dives into a harrowing true crime case from Vietnam that shook the global internet community: the viral video murder of a man with an extreme fetish, filmed and distributed by his killer. Stephanie Soo meticulously recounts the case’s progression—from how the internet first learned of the crime, through the chilling details of the snuff films, to the eventual identification and arrest of the perpetrator. The episode also explores disturbing subcultures online, the psychology behind consent in extreme practices, and the critical role of netizen investigation in breaking the case.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Viral Discovery and Social Media Ties

• The Facebook Post That Sparked It All:
  On June 10, 2025, a post surfaced from a Vietnamese man’s Facebook: “From today, I’m logging off this account for good.” Mysteriously, the man had already been dead for six months, with videos of his murder circulating online.
  “How do you post on Facebook six months after your own video recorded murder?” (03:00, Stephanie)

• OSINT Investigators’ Involvement:
  An anonymous online community, OSINT Vietnam, compiled a 100+ page dossier, translated it into English, and catalyzed an arrest.

2. The Three-Video Snuff Trilogy

• Rehearsal (Starts ~09:00):
  Two men—one an “office man” (victim), the other a masked “butcher”—are in a dingy office. The masked man ties the office man, simulates beheading with a cleaver, then comforts him awkwardly afterwards.
  Notable quote:
  “He doesn’t look scared… he just watches with this very contemplative look as Masked Man, over and over, brings the meat cleaver up and then slams it down before making contact.” (12:30, Stephanie)

• Execution (26:04):
  In a filthy bathroom, fully nude, the victim is in “the throes of ecstasy” and self-pleasuring as the butcher (also naked) enters. At the climax, the butcher beheads him with a cleaver—executed with graphic precision from multiple camera angles, followed by systematic dismemberment and apparent cannibalism.
  “You can see pictures of small pale body parts arranged on plates with chopsticks resting on the side... the creation of a human soup finished with superfoods like goji berries.” (28:00, Stephanie)

• Butchering:
  The third installment shows close-up disassembly, private parts arranged on plates, and further depraved acts.

• Authenticity Debate:
  After exhaustive analysis, online sleuths determined these were genuine murder recordings, not faked.

3. Online Gore and Cannibal Communities

• Dark Corners of the Internet:
  • Stephanie reviews Telegram gore groups—Premium Access Group, ICE Love Group, and “Forensics Group”—where the Vietnamese videos first spread as “pay-per-view” (11 videos, 98 photos, up to $600 for full access).
  • Describes WatchPeopleDie (site), the “casual gore consumer,” and escalation to those who “get off on gore.”
  • Details role-playing and real cannibal forums, including historic cases like the German Cannibal (“Cannibal Cafe”).

4. Fetish, Consent, and the Limits of Autonomy

• Victim’s Obsession:
  Through years of forum posts (as “Dat Beheading”), the victim demonstrated an intense fixation on being beheaded and cannibalized, seeking someone to fulfill his “final fantasy.”

• Consent Debate:
  Stephanie raises complex ethical questions:
  “How much can you be in control of your own body and to what extent?” (41:20)
  What is the legal boundary if all parties “consent,” especially in cases of self-harm, amputation fetishes, and cannibalism?

• Connection to Manga:
  The victim specifically requested a Japanese manga—Applicant For Death—be translated into Vietnamese, as it mirrored his fetishistic fantasy almost exactly.

5. Internet Sleuthing and Identification of the Killer

• Unmasking the Butcher:

  • Key clues: killer’s tattoo (“139”), office environment, government building, and family connections.
  • A “Curious One” YouTuber and the OSINT Facebook group worked jointly, ultimately tying the killer to a former government official, Doan Sang, who used his son’s online identity (Ton Chung) for fetish forums.

  Quote:
  “23-year-old Tan Chung is not the butcher. His dad is.” (61:58, Stephanie)

• Public Outrage and Arrest:
  The killer’s government status and the thoroughness of amateur investigation forced authorities’ hand. Even the buildings used for the crime were government offices.

6. Final Arrest and Aftermath

• Confession and Grim Details:
  On November 28, 2025, Doan Sang was arrested. He blamed the victim for introducing him to these acts but admitted his role. Remains and evidence were found throughout the government facility.
  “He ends up admitting to what he's done. He manages to be a victim blamer the entire way through.” (68:14, Stephanie)

• Victim Tragedy:
  Wen Suan Dat, the victim, had no family searching for him due to personal tragedy and his mother’s mental health issues.

• Ongoing Questions:
  The internet community speculates whether more victims will surface—“I would not doubt there are more victims. I don't think they're gonna look.” (70:12, Stephanie)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Watching Gore:

  “It does seem like there are levels to people who watch gore: the casual consumer...then you have the more seasoned gore consumer...then you start getting into very scary waters—people who need gore, who get off on gore.” (19:50, Stephanie)

• On the Bondage & Rehearsal Video:

  "He keeps doing this thing where he closes his eyes and looks away. Almost like, I don’t want to look. I don’t want to look. It's weird." (11:10, Stephanie)

• Victim's Online Posts:

  “Offering my head, waiting for someone to take it.” (2024, Stephanie quoting Wen)

• Killer's Online Activity:

  “He also talks about how he wants hands and feet stewed with bamboo shoots, and a male body part stewed with lemongrass and chili… The way he writes about it, it seems he's talking about food he’s eaten before.” (57:05, Stephanie)

• Investigation’s Impact:

  “None of this would have been discovered without netizens. The fact that this was just posted on not even the Dark Web is so unsettling.” (69:47, Stephanie)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:02]: Facebook’s “People You May Know” and privacy as it relates to the case
• [07:06]: Introduction to the three-part snuff film trilogy
• [09:32]: Detailed breakdown of the “Rehearsal” video
• [16:17]: Legality and the subreddits around real homicide videos
• [24:16]: Expansion to 11 total videos, Telegram group distribution
• [26:04]: “Execution” video graphic content summary
• [34:13]: Discussion of the manga “Applicant For Death” and its relevance
• [41:20]: Discussion of body autonomy/consent and BID (Body Integrity Dysphoria)
• [43:33]: Online detective efforts—finding the victim “Dat”
• [56:01]: Discovery of the killer’s online identity, family link “139”
• [62:18]: Realization the killer is the father, a government official
• [67:06]: Confirmation crimes occurred inside government buildings
• [68:14]: Killer’s confession and arrest
• [70:12]: Unanswered questions, speculation on further victims

Final Thoughts

This episode is an unflinching look at the intersection of internet subcultures, extreme fetishes, and modern amateur detective work. Stephanie maintains her signature blend of dark humor, deep empathy, and graphic storytelling. Listeners are left with uncomfortable questions about the boundaries of autonomy, online consent, and what happens when internet sleuths do the police’s work.

For more details and full case files, visit Rotten Mango’s show notes at rottenmangopodcast.com