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Faceless

by USG Audio

In December of the year 2000, an unknown male broke into a suburban Tokyo home and killed an entire family. Despite leaving thousands of pieces of evidence in the house, including his clothes, the murder weapon, his DNA, his blood, even his excrement—we are no closer to knowing this man’s identity. There’s no clear motive. And no sign of the case being closed. The Miyazawa family murders are a paradox. They’re a case which has haunted Tokyo police for 22 years now. A case which should be solved. But one which has far more questions than answers.

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Episodes

  1. Introducing Mission K-Pop

    Caty Szeto is a woman with a dream: to become a K-Pop superstar. The 23-year-old Asian American is traveling from her home in LA to South Korea’s capital Seoul to attend a K-Pop academy. There she’ll do hardcore training in singing, dancing and styling. All this is to prepare for make-or-break...

  2. 7: Facing the Truth

    As Nic’s investigation comes to a close he looks into whether modern DNA testing could provide a breakthrough. He learns about a new process which could create a face for the suspect, and hears how a change in the law might finally provide answers. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer…

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  3. 6: Young Blood

    Just when you think you’ve learned everything about the Miyazawa murders, Nic discovers an ominous note, potentially written by the killer, predicting the crimes. And he is forced to confront a theory that the killer was just a teenager. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG...

  4. 5: Grains of Truth

    Nic assumed his investigation would take him around Japan. But evidence left at the scene has actually led him to California – and a new lead which provides a remarkable new theory. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Nic Obregon- Writer, Host Darrell Brown- Executive...

  5. 4: Four Wheels

    We don’t know what the Faceless Man looks like, but we do know what he was wearing. Nic investigates claims that the killer was a skateboarder, and meets one of the only people ever questioned about the murders. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Nic Obregon- Writer,...

  6. 3: Goldilocks

    The Faceless Man spent hours inside the murder scene. In this episode Nic breaks down exactly what he did, and looks for clues in his behaviour that might help to identify him. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Nic Obregon- Writer, Host Darrell Brown- Executive...

  7. 2: The Korean Hit

    Nic starts unpacking the evidence, beginning with the DNA profile of the Faceless Man. And he investigates a claim that a Korean Hit-man was behind the murders. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Nic Obregon- Writer, Host Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor...

  8. 1: Bloodshed

    Nic Obregon begins his investigation into the Miyazawa murders by finding out about the victims, meeting the former chief of police who led the case, and arming himself with the facts. Credits: Josh Bloch- For USG Audio Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio Nic Obregon- Writer, Host Darrell Brown-...

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    In December of the year 2000, an unknown male broke into a suburban Tokyo home and killed an entire family. Despite leaving thousands of pieces of evidence in the house, including his clothes, the murder weapon, his DNA, his blood, even his excrement—we are no closer to knowing this man’s…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In December of the year 2000, an unknown male broke into a suburban Tokyo home and killed an entire family. Despite leaving thousands of pieces of evidence in the house, including his clothes, the murder weapon, his DNA, his blood, even his excrement—we are no closer to knowing this man’s identity. There’s no clear motive. And no sign of the case being closed. The Miyazawa family murders are a paradox. They’re a case which has haunted Tokyo police for 22 years now. A case which should be solved. But one which has far more questions than answers.

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In December of the year 2000, an unknown male broke into a suburban Tokyo home and killed an entire family. Despite leaving thousands of pieces of evidence in the house, including his clothes, the murder weapon, his DNA, his blood, even his excrement—we are no closer to knowing this man’s identity....

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Faceless is created and hosted by USG Audio.
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