What depths of human depravity are truly possible? The case of Junko Furuta stands as a chilling testament to the unimaginable horrors one individual can inflict upon another, forever etching itself as one of the most disturbing chapters in Japanese history.
The abduction, torture, rape, and ultimate murder of Junko Furuta remains a haunting scar on the collective psyche. A Japanese high school girl from Misato City in Tokyo, Junko's life was tragically cut short after enduring 44 days of unspeakable torment at the hands of four teenage boys: Hiroshi Miyano, Jō Ogura, Shinji Minato, and Yasushi Watanabe. Their heinous acts, perpetrated between November 25, 1988, and January 4, 1989, continue to shock and outrage, prompting ongoing reflection on the nature of evil and the failures of the justice system.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Junko Furuta |
| Birth Date | January 18, 1971 |
| Death Date | January 4, 1989 |
| Age at Death | 17 years old |
| Hometown | Misato, Saitama Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | High School Student |
| Circumstances of Death | Abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered |
| Perpetrators | Hiroshi Miyano, Jō Ogura, Shinji Minato, Yasushi Watanabe |
| Timeline of Abuse | 44 days (November 25, 1988 – January 4, 1989) |
| Legal Aftermath | Perpetrators received surprisingly lenient sentences given the severity of the crimes. |
| Cultural Impact | The case sparked international outrage and inspired several books and films. |
| Further Information | All That's Interesting - Junko Furuta |
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