Episode Details

In November 1988, 17-year-old Junko Furuta disappeared while walking home from school in Tokyo. Her case would become one of the most haunting and disturbing crimes in Japan’s history.

Junko was held captive for 44 days and subjected to prolonged abuse at the hands of four teenage boys. The crime took place inside a residential home—unseen, unreported, and ignored by those who might have intervened.

When her body was finally discovered, hidden in a concrete drum, the details of the case sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Public outrage intensified when her killers received remarkably lenient sentences, sparking ongoing debate about justice, accountability, and the protection of victims.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains references to extreme violence, abuse, and the suffering of a minor. Sensitive listeners and younger audiences are strongly advised to proceed with caution.