The Flatmate, the Lie, and the Toolbox: The Murder of Qiong Yan

When Qiong Yan stopped answering video calls in late 2020, her mother grew anxious. But the texts kept coming. They were short. Strange. But still hers… weren’t they?

Qiong lived in Brisbane, sharing an apartment with Yang Zhao — a man drowning in debt. Over ten months, Zhao impersonated Qiong through WeChat, replying to every message and stealing nearly half a million dollars.

All while Qiong’s body decomposed metres away — locked inside a metal toolbox on the balcony.

In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we unravel one of Australia’s most quietly horrifying crimes: a murder without a scream, and a fraud built on silence.

If you’re looking for a true crime story where the horror lies in what was hidden… this one will stay with you.

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