Today, I received an email notifying me of the sad and tragic passing of dear Junko, 34 years ago today. I hope that you are resting well. The brother then decided to tell his parents, who contacted the police. 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. TW: Sexual assault and graphic content. Due to insufficient evidence, he was released without charge later that month. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Add to your scrapbook. Dear Junko. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. But once you actually see the locations for yourself, it really helps one digest that this was something that actually happened. Notice the exact location the pin drops. One of her friends' memorial address stated: Jun-chan, welcome back. That is where you must use Google Street View. Furuta was born in Misato, Saitama Prefecture. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. This area is now a sidewalk and industrial parking lot separated by a green metal fence. The parents were awakened and went to check on the scream to which Minato told them that it was nothing. We have set your language to Miyano was denied parole in 2004. [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. True Crime. [34][35][36] The case was also the inspiration for the film Concrete in 2004, where Furuta's name was changed into Misaki and is portrayed by Japanese Porn Actress Miki Komori,[citation needed] and the manga 17-sai. There was an error deleting this problem. [16], In July 2004, Ogura was arrested for assaulting Takatoshi Isono, an acquaintance he thought his girlfriend may have been involved with. The Google Maps link you just commented is the location her body was found. [11][23] He was 16 at the time of the murder. Thanks for your help! Please rest in peace Refrence:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Junko_Furuta. Paradise North Cemetery. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The allowed date range for this post is between January 15 and Today. Please try again later. 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As far as Shinji Minato's parents were concerned, Junko Furuta was their son's girlfriend. ago Unbelievable! Wish you all the best in the afterlife! Over the course of those 44 days, Junko Furuta was raped over 400 times by Miyano and his friends, as well as other boys and men that the four captors knew. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. We will remember her forever. based on information from your browser. I am so so so sorry that one simple decision not only took your bright future but fed said bright future to the brutal armies of Hell. THE PROOF: In the following documentary of Junko's murder, they interview the woman who found her bike resting against the aforementioned white fence. He was sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting Isono and has since been released. It has also been reported that Ogura has run through his father's savings (money which was originally meant for Furuta's family), buying and consuming a number of luxury goods. ~Alexander Ramirez Torres<3. Those two locations are not very close to each other. Memories. I wish your family the best, friend. That's very in depth, thank you! To me you will always be remembered as one of the strongest people I have ever read about. Answer (1 of 9): This is the question even in my mind, if they just wanted to rape y did they torture her to that extent? Her case is commonly referred to as the Concrete-encased High School Girl. If you just type in 7-8-6 into Google, you will find an infinite amount of resources confirming this is the location. In April 1986, he enrolled in a private high school in Tokyo, though he dropped out the following year. Her body, still very much alive at that point, was hung from the ceiling and beaten with golf clubs, bamboo sticks, and iron rods. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Her kidnapping was just the beginning of this tragic story. This is a carousel with slides. There are memorials for things like certain victims in WW2 or plane crashes like JAL123. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. This is a real story that can leave you shattered. We will always keep you in our hearts. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [7], At high school, Furuta was well-liked by her classmates, with high grades and very infrequent absences. In this post, I would like to share three locations related to the case, and rigorously back them up with reputable sources publicly available in Japanese. Two weeks later, the police arrested Miyano and Ogura on a separate gang-rape charge. You beat them in a game when you had already been beaten and tourtered not caring if it would make them angry. Our God says; "Greater love has no one than this: to lay down ones life for ones friends".. Jun Chan did this when she endured unimaginable suffering to save her family from the threat of death by her captures. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. She was also forced to smoke multiple cigarettes at once and inhale paint thinner. [citation needed] I can't bear to think of the pain you stood strong in, although I try not to think about it. This is my first time visiting here and I know there are people who have let you know how terribly sorry they feel for you because you've gone through something devastating that you never ever ever ever deserved. You were so strong and beautiful. Remember the boys were aspiring to be Yakuza. thanks for sharing this with us, do you know if there is any memorial made for Junko in Japan where people can pray for her soul, or even if her grave can be visited? Hello, Junko. Miyano, under the pretense of witnessing the attack by coincidence, approached Furuta and offered to walk her home safely. After learning about the murder of Junko Furuta, read about Sylvia Likens, another teenage girl who was tortured and murdered by her own caretaker. This is a carousel with slides. Junko. Furuta was a 17-year-old high school senior preparing to graduate. The authorities never followed up again. The arrest of Watanabe, Minato, and Minato's brother followed. Sponsored by Always Remember.Never Forget. To use this feature, use a newer browser. This story made me want to cry; Junko deserves the world. Its believed that Watanabe is the only one who has not reoffended since his release. Miyano grabbed her legs and Ihara put a pillow over her face. I have never dreamed that we would see you again in this way. Originally Created by: stanny824. You were my age, too. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The group then proceeded to gang-rape Furuta. Maintained by: aopsicle. Her face was so swollen that it was difficult to make out her features. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Her brave & unbroken soul lives on through all young women in Japan and all across the world. Send a message to the administrator of this memorial. I hope that, wherever you are, you are surrounded by the prettiest flowers and the most beautiful sunsets. 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Reading about the character of Junko causes me to visualize in my mind thesong sung by Diana Ross titled "Reach Out and Touch.". Failed to report flower. But if there is an afterlife. Transcribed by: Sabhyata Thapa Chhetri. Dear Junko, though you are almost a century older than me and a whole 6 continents away, I hope you Rest In Peace. Ogura drove Isono from Adachi to his mother's bar in Misato, where he allegedly beat Isono for four hours. May peace live with you. But as far as Shinji Minato and his friends, Hiroshi Miyano, J Ogura, and Yasushi Watanabe, were concerned, Junko Furuta was their captive, their sex slave, and their punching bag for 44 days straight. The spot where Junko was knocked off her bicycle and abducted, The house where Junko was confined, tortured, and murdered, The spot where a concrete-filled drum with Junko's corpse was left and found by police. Around 8:30 p.m., the boys noticed Junko Furuta on her bicycle. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Added: 16 Nov 2020. The tragic murder of Junko Furuta remains one of the most heinous crimes ever committed in Japan, even decades later. GREAT NEWS! Junko, i think about you all the time and my heart breaks everytime your case is brought up. Thehappiwe all made for the school festival looked really good on you. During that time, Ogura repeatedly threatened to kill the man, telling him that he had killed before and knew how to get away with it. Subscribe Love you and miss you. 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. Grave Memorials. nobody deserves the tragic story you were given. [11], The identities of the defendants were sealed by the court as they were all juveniles at the time of the crime. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [29] Miyano's mother reportedly paid Junko Furuta's parents 50 million (US$425,000) in compensation, as ordered by the civil court, after selling their family home.[30]. Born on January 18, 1971 in Misato, Saitama, Japan. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [11] They continued to punch her, ignited a candle and dripped hot wax on her face, placed two short candles on her eyelids, and forced her to drink her own urine. [31], At the time Japanese people were concerned about a US-influenced epidemic of violent crime, what they called the "American disease".[32]. Please refer back to the first story posted inspiring happiness and courage for anyone who may be feeling depressed about the sensitive matter. Bless each of you. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. [citation needed], On 4 January 1989, after losing a game of mahjong against another person the night before, Miyano decided to take his anger out on Furuta[22] by pouring lighter fluid on her body and setting her on fire. Junko Furuta has suffered greatly in one of the worst cases I've ever read about. 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. Junko Furuta was a 17-year-old junior high school student in Misato, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Os cedros japoneses florescem no incio da primavera e, com isso, a populao japonesa enfrenta um grande problema: a alergia ao plen. On 29 March, two police officers came to interrogate them, as women's underwear had been found at their addresses. Junko "Jun-chan" Furuta. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Fear that the world I have to live in everyday is the same one that turned its back on you. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. According to the magazine, he has dropped under the radar since his release from prison in 1996, now apparently living with his mother. I'm sorry what happened to you, you didn't deserve this suffering. All four defendants pled guilty to "committing bodily injury that resulted in death," rather than murder. Doja Cat. There are several ways to find this. The authorities showed up at the Minato residence but were assured by the family that there was no girl inside. Junko Furuta was just 17 years old when she was raped, beaten, and killed by four teenage boys in 1980s Japan. I will not be discussing here what happened to Junko but I will provide informational links for those who need them at the end of this. Failed to remove flower. If you're feeling depressed, hopeless or empty after hearing about Junko I will link a beautifully written statement that I found on Quora. She even tried pleading with the family of one of her own captors when she met them instead of playing it safe in hopes of appeasing them. Find a Grave Memorial ID: 218631863. I just want to say Rest in eternal Peace, to dear, sweet angel Junko. Rest easy, Junko, you will always always be remembered <33, May your soul rest Junko Furuta, may your family heal. I know the parents of the house knew but I am speaking about the neighbourhood. The answer was clearly satisfactory enough for the police, as they never returned to the home. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. And she didnt even get justice. Feliz cumpleaos, Jun-chan! Verify and try again. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. This delinquent behavior consequently made his girlfriend lose interest in him and end their relationship. Is it a ghetto? Rest in peace<3, My heart breaks at the pain you went through in your short life. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I read your story after hearing about it on the internet one day. 3- While Junko was being horrifyingly abused, she still tried to escape her prison instead of giving in to her despair. She was a popular girl who was considered to be pretty and had dreams of becoming an idol singer. May the true God of all creation raise you to paradise for eternity. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. May you find peace. your friends all loved you, you are a hard working classmate, you are a loyal daughter. I was so sad when I heard your story. I'mhere to uplift and lighten the topic a little. Ogura tracked Isono down, beat him, and shoved him into his truck. Furuta was born in Misato, Saitama Prefecture. I hope you're here with nothing but positive thoughts and hopes. I heard about your story yesterday and I dont think my life will ever be the same. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. The administrator of this memorial you can add or update the memorial or here the. 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