Terrifying & True | Junko Furuta — The Kidnapping, Murder, and Sentences That Outraged Japan

Junko Furuta was seventeen when she was abducted in 1988 and held captive for weeks before her murder. Terrifying & True examines the investigation, the failures that left her without help and the juvenile sentences that sparked anger in Japan. Written by Morgan Moore, this episode keeps Junko’s life and the people responsible in view while exploring the case’s lasting impact. The horror extends beyond the perpetrators to the opportunities for intervention that were missed. How did so many chances to help pass without bringing her to safety? We're telling that story tonight. Bonus episodes & support: https://weeklyspooky.com/join More scary stories: https://weeklyspooky.com/ Story submissions: [email protected]