The Case of Junko Furuta | Japan, 1989

Описание: On November 25, 1988, 17-year-old Junko Furuta was abducted while riding her bicycle home from work. For the next 42 days, she endured hell. Over 100 individuals knew of her captivity, some even participated, but no one did anything to stop it.

What happened to Junko would go down as one of the most disturbing and unforgivable crimes in Japan’s history.

Key Events:
The Abduction: On her way home from work, Junko was ambushed by four teenage boys. Trapped by their threats, she was taken to a house where she would be held captive.

42 Days of Torture: Inside that house, Junko endured relentless torment. She was beaten, starved, assaulted, and humiliated.

A Shocking Discovery: Months later, police uncovered her body inside a concrete-filled drum at a construction site. When the truth surfaced, Japan was left reeling in horror and the justice system’s response would only deepen the outrage.

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