I'm sorry I don't speak Japanese, and am writing this in english, so I hope the universe can work it's magic somehow so that you'll understand. But despite the mountain of evidence against them and their grisly torture of Junko Furuta the boys received shockingly light sentences. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Episode 9: Junko Furuta. Junko Furuta was a Japanese schoolgirl who suffered 40 days of unimaginable torture at the hands of her classmates before dying on January 4th, 1989. That was my intention with this post. I hope you are at peace now, and that your family are too. I hope that your finally resting up there and have the peace thwt you deserve. So we graduated together all of us. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Her eyelids and genitals were burned with cigarettes, lighters, and hot wax. [16], On 27 November, Furuta's parents contacted the police about her disappearance. Amen. [11][23] He was 17 at the time of the murder. Where We Stand: Can America Make It in the Global Race for Wealth, Health, and Happiness? Words cannot describe those 44 days of hell you went through. esperada uma disperso macia de plen de . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I've heard your name more times than I can mention, but was always too afraid to research what happened to you until now, because everything everyone said was that it was too horibble to describe. These are for viewing on Google Earth/Maps ONLY. The Google Maps link you just commented is the location her body was found. In January 2013, Miyano was re-arrested for fraud. Make sure your cookies are enabled and try again.If you believe that there is an error, please contact us for assistance. Socioeconomic-wise, this location is actually well-off, not poor. Sorry! [16], On the night of 28 November, Miyano invited two other boys, Tetsuo Nakumara and Koichi Ihara, E and F, respectively, to the Minato house. Finally, in the following documentary clip from timestamp 0:20, it shows the location from an aerial view from a Northeasternly (approximately 245) heading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoSqMWvxFaU. Several other accomplices who participated in abusing and raping Furuta were officially identified, including Tetsuo Nakamura and Koichi Ihara, who were charged with rape after their DNA was found on and inside the victim's body. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Please read about her story with caution. Audience discretion is advised. 130 followers. This spine-chilling story is about a 17-year old Japanese girl, Junko Furuta who was kidnapped, raped, tortured like hell for 44 days, and finally killed in an extremely brutal way by four boys after 44 days in the year 1988. I have never imagined that we would see you again in this way. I hope that your soul shall heal, your family should know that you are in a way better place now. Failed to delete memorial. 2- That girl was put through hell and back, there was not a part of her body that was not violated or beaten, and yet her determination to live was honestly astounding: they locked her out on the balcony during winter several times and yet she did not jump, she would challenge them and tell them to kill her and get it over with already, even when they eventually killed her it was over a game of Mah-jong that she won. As an additional source, if you type in " " or something to that effect in Google Images, you will see pictures of this exact location from a website called earthjp.net. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Transcribed by: Sabhyata Thapa Chhetri. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Junko Furuta (218631863)? Repose in peace Junko, you didn't deserved everything that happened to you. Que a sua alma tenha tido uma passagem digna, e que sua luz jamais seja esquecida por aqueles que conviveram contigo. By the end of December, Furuta was severely malnourished after being fed only small amounts of food and eventually only milk. TW: Sexual assault and graphic content. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Fear that the world I have to live in everyday is the same one that turned its back on you. I can't help but to incessantly cry whenever I think of what happened, and I wish there was more that I could do for you. [19][20][21], According to the group's statements, the four shaved her pubic hair, forced her to dance to music while naked and masturbate in front of them, and left her on the balcony in the middle of the night with little clothing. Miyano found the videotape of the episode and placed it in the travel bag. I dont have much to say, but wherever you are, I hope its peaceful. Failed to remove flower. Previously it was not a parking lot. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Furuta's parents were dismayed by the sentences received by their daughter's killers and won a civil suit against the parents of Minato, in whose home the crimes were committed. Your captors will go to hell and I hope they burn in the depths of hell. Whenever I see her name on this sub or anywhere else, my heart breaks a little more. Victims. Jun-chan, welcome back. Try again later. In November 1998 in Saitama, Japan, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, Junko Furuta was abducted, tortured, brutally raped for 44 days. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Ogura's mother allegedly vandalized Furuta's grave, stating that she had ruined her son's life. For instance, there was a case in Tokyo where a dad killed his son as he screamed, but most people couldn't imagine that those noises were him being killed. 3- While Junko was being horrifyingly abused, she still tried to escape her prison instead of giving in to her despair. A picture surrounded by flowers at Junko Futura's funeral. Maybe forgiveness is better, it's not easy but it's better than being angry many of my people has told me. [23] During her captivity, Furuta had mentioned to her captors several times that she regretted not being able to watch the finale episode of Tonbo (Dragonfly ). Memories. Rest in peace<3, My heart breaks at the pain you went through in your short life. She lived with her parents, her older brother, and her younger brother. She died with her pride and her strength of spirit intact which honestly speaks volumes of the character of a girl who was only 17at a time. In the end, the case that the police had been referencing had been unrelated to Furuta, and Miyano had unwittingly turned himself in for her murder. You were my age, too. Jun-chan, welcome back. To me you will always be remembered as one of the strongest people I have ever read about. They may have abused Junkos body, but her spirit and mind remained unbroken and determined. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. At first I could only feel anger and fear. GREAT NEWS! I accomplish school and overall bumps in the road throughout life and its issues. You were an amazing person even though I do not know you. Miyano grabbed her legs and Ihara put a pillow over her face. I wasn't even born when it happened but I will remember you forever. The longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates are 35.774042, 139.826909 (copy and paste these numbers into either Google Earth or Google Maps, or click here). Her body was discovered in a concrete drum, following which her murder case was called the "concrete-encased high . A rare image of Junko Furuta, pictured before her brutal murder. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This is a real story that can leave you shattered. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I hope your in heaven now at peace. The authorities never followed up again. Let us know your thoughts on what has become the worst juvenile case in Japan to date. Junko Furuta in an undated photo, taken prior to her kidnapping. Furuta was known for being pretty, bright, and getting good grades at Yashio-Minami High School. YouTubeThe Minato house, where Junko Furuta was held captive for 44 days until her murder. Angels in the paradise. This article contains an aerial view of the location (notice how the area was not a parking lot yet): https://www.news-postseven.com/archives/20180830_750592.html?DETAIL . You remind me of my older sister because of how brave she was. Junko Furuta was a 17 year old Japanese high school student who was abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered in the late 1980s. She was a victim of murder. to get notified about new additions to this memorial. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. According to the indictment, Minato allegedly beat a 32-year-old male company employee in the right shoulder with a metal baton on a road in Kawaguchi City, Saitama on the afternoon of August 19. Junko Furuta Funeral sayumei investigations 361 subscribers Subscribe 5K Share Save 227K views 1 year ago Show more Show more Hobbes vs. Locke vs. Rousseau - Social Contract Theories Compared. Less than 24 hours after her death, Minato's brother called to tell him that Furuta appeared to be dead. Send a message to the administrator of this memorial. Notice the exact location the pin drops. Eu espero que voc nunca mais sinta nenhuma dor semelhante, que seu esprito esteja em paz e que voc tenha oportunidade de viver uma outra vida, desta vez tranquila e plena. The allowed date range for this post is between January 15 and Today. This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Junko Furuta, 17 years old, born on January 18, 1971, and passed away on January 4, 1989. Junko. When I read about her case, i remained terrified myself for long as I could not believe that humans can perpetrate such kind of Violence. Due to insufficient evidence, he was released without charge later that month. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Happy easter again! I just want to say Rest in eternal Peace, to dear, sweet angel Junko. As a result, the boys kidnapped and gang-raped a 19-year-old woman who, like Furuta, was on her way home from work. During Miyanos interrogation, the police mentioned an open murder investigation. Her case was called the "concrete-encased high school girl murder case" (), due to her body being discovered in a concrete drum. She lived with her parents and her two brothers. What happened to you was horrid, and from the bottom of our hearts every time we smile It's for you Junko, your passing shocked the whole world. That being said, I'm still going to provide some resources here: -in the following documentary from timestamp 16:17 to 17:08, you can see the narrator standing in this alleyway. One way is to type in 7-8-6 in Google Maps or Google Earth. Fly high angel. Whenever Minatos parents were around, Furuta was forced to pose as his girlfriend, though they eventually realized that something wasnt right. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? You beat them in a game when you had already been beaten and tourtered not caring if it would make them angry. And for a while, they thought they would never be caught. ForeverMissed does not work properly without JavaScript functionality of your browser. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. I was born and raised in China. Rest in peace, Junko. You can clearly see the telephone pole, adjacent houses, and sewage drains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATs-pJWSqf8, -this video of a guy introducing "Ayase's Dark History" passes by the house at timestamp 0:21 and mentions it is where the "concrete-encased high school girl murder case" took place: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY5aHYv4a10, -this video compares details of the 1989 photos to the current street view images at the 3:07 timestamp. Weve updated the security on the site. At the time, her future kidnapper Hiroshi Miyano was known as the school bully, often bragging about his connections to the Yakuza. Failed to remove flower. Wherever you are I hope you finally found some peace, fly high. If you're still having trouble for whatever reason, type "Shitano Park" (or "") into either Google Earth or Google Maps and locate the road touching Shitano Park to its south; the house is located in the one cul-de-sac between the roads touching Shitano Park to the west and east. There is only one telephone pole there. I may not be religious. [11][23] He was 16 at the time of the murder. This is the link to the house where she was murdered: https://www.google.com/maps/place/35%C2%B046'26.6%22N+139%C2%B049'36.9%22E/@35.7740556,139.8269167,18z. Honestly the thing that got me out of my funk after reading about it was realizing how. [11] The house, which was owned by Minato's parents, soon became their regular gang hangout. I saw someone on another sub the other day asking if anyone had found the location of the house where Junko Furuta was tortured and murdered. Her captors stuffed her mutilated and mangled body into the 55-gallon metal drum and . Unfortunately, the threat of the Yakuza coming after them was enough to keep them quiet, and for 44 days, Minatos parents lived in alarming ignorance of the real-life horror story that was unfolding in their own home. I just want to truly thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all of the tributes you all have left throughout the years. Sponsored by Always Remember.Never Forget. I wish your family the best, friend. There are videos of her funeral on YouTube where you can see her parents and friends, but looking up information on her grave in Japanese turns up few results. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218631863/junko-furuta. Afraid of being penalized for murder, the group wrapped her body in blankets and shoved her into a travel bag. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Junko Furuta (218631863)? This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Junko Furuta, 17 years old, born on January 18, 1971, and passed away on January 4, 1989. Inside The Mysterious Demise Of The Famed Gothic Writer, Young Girl Missing Since 2019 Found Alive Under Staircase In Upstate New York, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. It is closest to the second house on the right. As experienced gang rapists, Miyano and Minato were experts at spotting potential targets. Jun-chan, welcome back. Those two locations are not very close to each other. It makes my blood boil, truly. Happy birthday Jun, I will always remember you in a beautiful positive way. The body was left on the corner of the road turning left (Japan drives on the left side). The parents were awakened and went to check on the scream to which Minato told them that it was nothing. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I have never dreamed that we would see you again in this way. based on information from your browser. Try again later. While torturing her, they would insert iron bars, scissors, skewers, fireworks, and even a lit lightbulb into her vagina and anus, destroying her internal anatomy, which left her unable to defecate or urinate properly. La Yakuza te quiso convertir en nada ms que una vctima, pero en cambio, te has vuelto un smbolo de valor para todas las mujeres. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. English That tells me that she was probably yelling "please stop" because she got her phone taken away or something. Namun tidak bagi masyarakat Jepang. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Junko Furuta ( , Furuta Junko) was a Japanese high school student who was abducted, raped, tortured and then subsequently murdered. I would ask God, "if you are out there, how could you let this happen to a sweet and innocent girl?" She was also forced to smoke multiple cigarettes at once and inhale paint thinner. Exactly 2 weeks until it's your birthday, a special time just for you. Peering into the cul-de-sac from this road, the house is the second on the right. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [8] As a teenager, she attended Yashio-Minami High School, and worked part-time at a plastic molding factory during after-school hours since October 1988. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I could not understand it. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Grave Memorials. Junko Furuta Watanabe is the only one of the four to avoid further trouble with the law. I read your story after hearing about it on the internet one day. I heard about your case and I was putting of reading because of how horrible I knew it was, I finally read about it and I can't even think imagine the helk you went through. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Happy Holidays to everyone & your families Junko Furuta's funeral was held on 2 April, 1989. And the torture didnt stop until Furuta was dead. Today is January 8th and it has been exactly 33 years. Minato's parents later claimed they did not intervene because they were afraid as their own son was increasingly violent toward them. True Crime. There was a problem getting your location. All four defendants pled guilty to "committing bodily injury that resulted in death," rather than murder. I'm sorry what happened to you, you didn't deserve this suffering. your pain as so brual that i cant even find a word to describe if i EVER find those horrible monsters im gonna personally cremate them alive then sell their ashes as crack, <3 baby girl you did not deserve what you went through, i am so sorry and you are always missed. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. I wish I could reach out and hug you because no one deserves to go through that living hell. I want to remember you for who you were; intelligent, beautiful, ambitious, and well-liked by her peers. 1- Everyone in her school was afraid of the classmate who eventually kidnapped her because they knew he had ties to the Yakuza, but Junko still had the courage to turn him down. It is believed she was raped by at least 12 men in a day. Visiting again to wish you a happy new spring :) I hope your spirit is in peace right now as the world blooms new again. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Junko has reached out and touched a number of souls and because of who she is she has made this world a little better place than it was. Search above to list available cemeteries. Jun-chan, there is no more pain, no more suffering. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. That is where you must use Google Street View. They had learned her home address from a notebook in her backpack and told her they knew where she lived, and that Yakuza members would kill her family if she attempted to escape. I hope Junko angel is resting in peace, where nobody can harm her anymore. I was so sad when I heard your story. Junko Furuta was a Japanese high school student who was abducted, raped, tortured and murdered. [11] They also invited other men and teenage boys home and encouraged them to take turns raping her. not ready for junko photo in one of articles. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/218631863/junko-furuta. When I read about her case, i remained terrified myself for long as I could not believe that humans can perpetrate such kind of Violence. Furuta was a 17-year-old high school senior preparing to graduate. With love. The pin is on the southern road of Shitano Park. I'm so so sorry for what you went through. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Maintained by: aopsicle. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Junko Furuta's funeral was held on 2 April 1989. Within days, all four boys were in custody. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Transcribed by: Sabhyata Thapa Chhetri. 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