Even though it has been years since Junkos passing and since this memorial was made, I will never forget the kindness each and every one of you exhibited for the rest of my life. 0 cemeteries found in Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. My advice to you is to focus on Junkos strength in facing her horrible situation instead of her captors cruelty, you will surely find inspiration instead of just a reason to be sad. [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. We love you, rest in peace, justice will be served, you are the prettiest flower of them all, Junko. I cant imagine the amount of pain you must have been in. Your killers deserve worse and they need to know they are never safe. Thinking that J Ogura had confessed to the crimes against Furuta, Miyano told the police where to find Furuta's body. 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. Background music is disabled in memorial settings. Espero que desde el Cielo, hayas podido pasar un hermoso da. 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. Junko Furuta was a 17-year-old junior high school student in Misato, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The brother then decided to tell his parents, who contacted the police. This is a carousel with slides. Rest in peace sweet angel. I have come before and I will keep on coming back. 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. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. But despite the mountain of evidence against them and their grisly torture of Junko Furuta the boys received shockingly light sentences. I'm sure you can find more. 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. She was a victim of murder. Year should not be greater than current year. True Crime. [11] They continued to beat her and dropped an iron exercise ball onto her stomach several times. At first I could only feel anger and fear. My anger truly lies with the people so close around you, knowing they could've done something to save you but didn't. 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. I hope any family or friends are doing well. If you just type in 7-8-6 into Google, you will find an infinite amount of resources confirming this is the location. At the time, she was on her way home from her job. 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. This is incredible detailed I cant ask for more. It makes my blood boil, truly. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Junko Furuta, I hope you're resting in eternal peace up there. Furuta was born in Misato, Saitama Prefecture. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Transcribed by: Sabhyata Thapa Chhetri. Any pictures of her corpse are not official and not her. As he later explained, it was not because he pitied Furuta, but because he did not want her to return as a ghost and haunt him.[24]. you never recieved as much as justice as you needed, but I hope you are at least resting and settled. Jun-chan, welcome back. During Miyanos interrogation, the police mentioned an open murder investigation. 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. Also, there are a lot of Japanese cases that happen in a congested area where people hear what's going on but dismiss it as domestic troubles. Somewhere Junko is safe, at peace and warm. To me you will always be remembered as one of the strongest people I have ever read about. Grave Memorials. I love you and pray for you, Rest In Peace. 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 hope your in heaven now at peace. Truthfully speaking, I read about her on wiki and always found it heartbreaking. Maintained by: aopsicle. Yujin Kitagawa (later a member of the music duo Yuzu) played the role of the principal culprit, and Mai Sasaki played the role of Furuta. 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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 authorities never followed up again. Sadly Furuta fell prey to the gang committing these vices. Ol. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? [17] They dropped this pretense when it became clear that Minato's parents would not report them to the police. Had the case been heard elsewhere or had the boys been just a couple of years older, they would have likely been dealt capital punishments. I would hug you so tightly and not let go until you tell me to. For those reading the comments section aside from this user, this is the reddit user who asked a question on the other subreddit that prompted me to write this post! Hello! English As far as Shinji Minato's parents were concerned, Junko Furuta was their son's girlfriend. I can't bear to think of the pain you stood strong in, although I try not to think about it. Grave Memorials. [25][26], Yasushi Watanabe, who was originally sentenced to three to four years in prison, received an upgraded sentence of five to seven years. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The body was left on the corner of the road turning left (Japan drives on the left side). We love you Junko, the whole world does. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. ~Alexander Ramirez Torres<3. [11], Upon gaining her trust, he raped her in the warehouse, and again in a nearby hotel, threatening to kill her. After learning about the murder of Junko Furuta, read about Sylvia Likens, another teenage girl who was tortured and murdered by her own caretaker. I was so sad when I heard your story. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. I wish I could hug you, I really do. Under Miyano's orders, Minato kicked Furuta off her bike and fled the scene. This is a self made Filmin memory of Junko Furuta, who was murdered in the most brutal way.Rest In Peace Junko Furuta, we won't forget youImportant Informat. Junko Furuta has suffered greatly in one of the worst cases I've ever read about. You didn't deserve to go through the pain you went through, tortured, raped, killed, and abductedBut a very successful student with the body, face, etc. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. A rare image of Junko Furuta, pictured before her brutal murder. I will be forever heartbroken and outraged over Junkos murder. I want to remember you for who you were; intelligent, beautiful, ambitious, and well-liked by her peers. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. My dearest Junko, your story has stood out in my thoughts for the past few days. Miyano, under the pretense of witnessing the attack by coincidence, approached Furuta and offered to walk her home safely. - eternal life - - she rests in peace ! This browser does not support getting your location. I hope you are at peace now, and that your family are too. GREAT NEWS! For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It is closest to the second house on the right. Angels in the paradise. Please rest in peace Refrence:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Junko_Furuta. A lot of people read about this case and are haunted in disbelief. To discourage further investigation, the kidnappers forced her to call her mother three times to convince her that she had run away but was safe and staying with some friends. Junko's funeral was held on 2 April 1989. That tells me that she was probably yelling "please stop" because she got her phone taken away or something. The abuse was mainly perpetrated by four male teenagers (Hiroshi Miyano, J Ogura, Shinji Minato, and Yasushi Watanabe) over a period of 40 days from 25 November 1988 to 4 January 1989. To this day, many in Japan feel that justice has not been served in Furutas case. Amen. I apologize for what happend to you. It always breaks my heart when i think of you so i just wanted to say, you were so strong for surviving 44 days with all those injuries. Verify and try again. 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. That is the biggest thing In my life that has changed me drastically, mentally and spiritually. [11], Furuta's appearance was drastically altered from the brutality of the attacks. Try again. Search above to list available cemeteries. [clarification needed] He is said to have boasted about his role in the kidnapping, rape and torture of Furuta. Hello junko! They then put her body in a 55-US-gallon (210-litre) drum and filled it with wet concrete. She was identified via fingerprints. That is where you must use Google Street View. Such a beautiful soul taken too soon. She was a victim of murder. I'mhere to uplift and lighten the topic a little. 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