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The Junko Furuta Case: Japan’s Most Disturbing Tragedy of Torture and Injustice. Content Warning.
On 25th November 1988 in Japan, 17-year-old Junko Furuta was kidnapped. She was brutally gang-raped and tortured for 40 days and then murdered on 4th January 1989. The monsters who did this were Hiroshi Miyano, Shinji Minato, Jo Ogura, and Yasushi Watanabe, who were all aged between 16 and 18 years old. Hiroshi and Shinji, despite being teenagers, were already serial rapists. On 25th November 1988, they were out looking for a victim and spotted Junko who was returning home from her part-time job. All of them went to the same high school. Previously, Hiroshi had confessed his feelings to Junko and she had rejected him politely. That night, he decided that their victim would be Junko as a way to take revenge for rejecting him. Hiroshi told Shinji to run away after kicking her off her bicycle and then he would swoop in to help her. Shinji did as he was told. As planned, Hiroshi then went up to her and helped her to her feet. He offered to walk her home and she accepted, not knowing what she was getting herself into. She got off her bicycle, and they started walking and talking. After some time, Hiroshi stopped following her directions and tried to take her into an abandoned warehouse that allegedly had ties with the Yakuza.
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran10 months ago in Criminal
South Korean Plastic Surgery By Ghost Doctor Resulted In Death (Case of Kwon Dae-Hee). Content Warning.
On 8th September 2016, in Seoul, South Korea, 24-year-old Kwon Dae-Hee underwent plastic surgery. It cost him both 6.5 million won ($5,766) and his life because his surgery was performed by a Ghost Doctor.
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago in Criminal
in good time
…in light of my own changing values – the expansion of my family and the recent deaths from improperly using the technique – I have decided to discontinue the practice. My last piece, a beautiful frame I spent many hours on for someone very special, will be the last of my work to display fractal burning.
By Katie Kelly Koppenhofer2 years ago in Criminal
Something In the Water. Runner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge. Content Warning.
Sascha was the first to find the fish. At least, she thought she must be. The sky outside was still a bruised purple, light gradually seeping through the horizon. No other patients had been in line at the nursing station when Sascha went for her morning meds. She did not know what time it was, only that she had been lying awake in the interminable darkness of her room for longer than she could stand it. Deciding to wander the halls instead, it was by coincidence rather than intention that Sascha was the first to arrive for her medication. The morning nurse had chirped merrily at her, some praise for being an early bird, and did not ask her to wag her tongue when she lifted it after swallowing.
By Elle Marie2 years ago in Criminal
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Was Kendrick Johnson Killed?
In the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the law enforcement in Georgia, there seems to be a wrongful death at best brewing here. The Johnson family has filed a $10B suit noting the severity of the case. The money will never bring KJ back but it shows how serious they are about taking down the alleged perpetrators.
By Skyler Saundersabout 6 hours ago in Criminal
The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Crime has existed throughout human history, evolving alongside society itself. While laws, punishments, and social systems attempt to control it, understanding why individuals commit crimes remains one of the most important questions in modern society. The field of Criminal Psychology seeks to uncover the mental, emotional, and social factors that drive people toward unlawful actions. By examining the psychology of criminal behaviour, we gain valuable insights into prevention, rehabilitation, and justice.
By shaoor afridiabout 7 hours ago in Criminal
Not Every "Yes" Leads to Freedom
In the period when a person is searching for themselves the most, other people’s opinions often become the loudest. Society, friends, and the environment all have an influence that cannot be ignored. Pressure does not always come directly. Sometimes it is subtle, hidden in phrases like: “Come on, everyone does it.” Precisely because of this, it often goes unnoticed, yet its impact is significant.
By A.Petrovskiabout 13 hours ago in Criminal
The Girl in the Closet: Lauren Kavanaugh's Story of Survival
In June 2001 an eight-year-old girl named Lauren Kavanaugh was discovered and rescued from a horrific situation in a mobile home in Hutchins near Dallas Texas. Known to the public as the Girl in the Closet she had endured extreme physical emotional, and sexual abuse at the hands of her biological mother Barbara Atkinson, and stepfather Kenneth (Kenny) Atkinson for approximately six years starting around age two or three.When authorities pulled Lauren from the small, filthy closet where she had been confined for most of her young life, her condition was shocking. She weighed only 25.6 pounds—equivalent to the average two-year-old—despite her age of eight. Her body displayed severe signs of prolonged malnutrition, including a distended, potbellied appearance typical of starvation, protruding ribs, limbs as thin as quarters, missing teeth, and overall emaciation resembling that of Holocaust survivors. The closet itself was described as a squalid space, roughly 4 by 8 feet, infested with lice, soaked in urine and feces, littered with trash, and serving as her near-permanent prison. She was rarely let out except for instances of further abuse.
By Kure Garbaabout 15 hours ago in Criminal
New Epstein files twist delivers blow to Trump...
On November 18, a long-simmering political battle in Washington reached a dramatic turning point. The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation mandating the release of all government records tied to the investigation into the alleged crimes of Jeffrey Epstein. While the move had been anticipated for weeks, its implications were far-reaching—especially for Donald Trump, who had once promised full transparency on the issue.
By Shirley Oyiadomabout 16 hours ago in Criminal
She Took Her Own Life After Her Best Friend's Mom Catfished Her on MySpace
In third grade, Megan Meier began experiencing depression and ADD, stemming from weight issues. As she entered adolescence, the issues worsened. Despite the problems, Megan was a happy girl who loved to laugh.
By Criminal Mattersa day ago in Criminal
Doin' time
"You don't have any draft stories." I know. I deleted the ones I had. They were nothingburgers. I'm angry again. My head is pounding. I'm about to slam my office door shut. The men in the library are arguing over how many pushups they've done. I want to quote the girl from "Mega Mind" by saying, "Girls, girls! You're both pretty." Honestly, are we children?
By Mack D. Amesa day ago in Criminal
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