Episode 17: The murder of Junko Furuta: 44 Days of Hell *PITCH BLACK*

*WARNING* This episode is graphic and deeply upsetting - but Junko's story deserves to be told, with truth and empathy. Join us as we honor her memory and examine the lasting impact her case had on Japan and the global true crime community**LISTENER DISCRESION IS STRONGLY ADVISED* In this episode we recount one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking cases in true crime history- the abduction, torture and murder of 17 year old Junko Furuta in 1980's Japan. For 44 unimaginable days, Junko endured unspeakable torture at the hands of 4 teenage boys, all while being held captive in a suburban home where adults were present- and silent. We explore the events leading up to her kidnapping, the horrifying ordeal she was subjected to, the societal failures that allowed it to continue and the controversial trial that followed.sources;Tokyo District Court Records (1989-1990)"44 Days of Hell- The story of Junko Furuta" (documented case summeries)Cruelty: Human Evil and the Human Brain by Kathleen Taylor