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  • 2/2/2024
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Junko Furuta Incident:
Abduction: On November 25, 1988, 17-year-old Junko Furuta was abducted by four teenage boys: Hiroshi Miyano, Jō Ogura, Shinji Minato, and Yasushi Watanabe.


Captivity and Torture: Over the next 40-44 days, Furuta was held captive in Miyano's home. She endured unimaginable torture, including beatings, rape, burning, and forced ingestion of harmful substances.


Mental Anguish: In addition to physical torture, Furuta suffered immense emotional distress. The boys threatened her family and manipulated her into believing they were members of the Yakuza.


Murder: On January 4, 1989, Furuta died after being severely beaten and set on fire. The boys disposed of her body by encasing it in concrete.


Trial and Sentencing: Despite the horrific nature of the crime, the boys received relatively lenient sentences due to their young age. The longest sentence was 20 years in prison.


Legacy: The Junko Furuta case remains one of the most notorious crimes in Japan's history. It sparked discussions about juvenile delinquency, the justice system, and the treatment of victims.


Additional Points:
Furuta's case is often referred to as the "Concrete-Encased High School Girl Murder Case" due to the way her body was disposed of.


The boys' lack of remorse and the leniency of their sentences outraged the public and led to calls for reform of the juvenile justice system.


Furuta's story has been the subject of numerous books, films, and documentaries.

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