[Music] in 2017 Japan was gripped by a chilling mystery The Disappearance of a young woman leading to an investigation that Unearthed a horrifying series of crimes this dark Tale unfolded in Kagawa prefecture nestled within the bustling Tokyo metropolitan area with the city of Yokohama at its core the central figure of this tragic narrative was 23-year-old tamura AO from hachioji City her family comprising her parents and an older brother was plunged into despair by her sudden Vanishing tamura a quiet and socially reserved individual had left school after Junior High and lived with her mother following her parents' divorce tragedy struck in May 2017 when tamura lost her mother to illness a devastating blow that sent her spiraling into mental health challenges diagnosed with schizophrenia her condition deteriorated necessitating care in a psychiatric facility despite the physical distance her brother kept a Lifeline of support report through social media offering words of comfort and hope but in October 2017 tamura mysteriously disappeared during the Frantic search her brother uncovered a string of crimes that sent shock waves throughout Japan the fate of tamura and the other victims became a pressing haunting Enigma begging for resolution in this unnerving chapter of Japan's criminal history turn the clock back to October 23rd 2017 it was a Monday marked by silence the third consecutive day without word from tamura deeply worrying her elder brother concerned about her fragile health and propensity for impulsive decisions he decided to scour her Twitter for any hints of her whereabouts a tweet from September 20th sent chills down his spine it was a haunting plea for a death companion I want to die but not alone willing to join DM me in Tokyo ready to meet do you have a car among several replies one was particularly disturbing use drugs or alcohol to dull the fear my loft is available for this tamura's response 21 days later was one of sheer desperation can we do it today I have just 1,000 yen can we proceed toolfree where are you male or female these exchanges set off alarm bells for her brother fearing a Sinister encounter in a bid to find her he posted a missing person notice on her account describing the mysterious man and seeking public help after a fruitless day he turned to the police their investigation swiftly led to a pivotal clue tamura was last seen at hachioji station at 1345 on October 23rd accompanied by a man in his mid 20s distinguished by shoulder length black hair and a slender build they were tracked traveling from haoi to to Macha station then taking the odawara line to subu daai station in Zama City a significant distance from her home by 1404 they had arrived by 700 p.m. they had both disappeared from the station the case took a turn when an internet user who had interacted with the man contacted tamura's Twitter with information they arranged a meeting with the man for October 30th at soai station anticipating danger the police advised the woman not to go and sent undercover officers instead tamura's brother in toe that afternoon the surveillance team identified a man matching the description from the footage seemingly waiting for someone with caution they followed him to a nearby two-story boarding house a mere 750 m from the station the man ascended to his room with the police in Pursuit greeted by a repugnant smell upon knocking on his door they were met with a grim sight as the door swung open tamura's brother spotted her white bag inside upon questioning about tamura the man chillingly gestured towards an ice box suggesting her presence within the layout of the house was simple yet for boing upon entry to the left lay the bathroom and kitchen above which a small attic was perched the living room where the grizzly Discovery was made was situated in this immediate area the police discovered eight boxes and upon opening a freezer directed by the apprehended man they uncovered an appalling scene hidden beneath layers of cat litter human heads and various bones were found the remains of those who had been missing for days a rapid inspection of the eight boxes in the living room revealed that seven contain dismembered human bones while the eighth was a chaotic pile the man was swiftly restrained and a significant number of police officers were deployed to the scene commencing an official investigation at the crime scene apart from a box with toxic substances the remaining seven boxes held a total of nine human heads and 240 bone fragments amidst a pervasive stench of Decay the police also found a saw scissors a rope and a series of other incriminating tools along with several pairs of shoes and leather wallets in a Blood Stained bathroom the forensic examination determined that among the nine victims one was male all had been dismembered and their causes of death were yet to be ascertained the most recent passing was less than 2 weeks prior and the oldest approximately 3 months outside the house as news spread a crowd including numerous journalists [Music] gathered the police covered the crime scene with blue tarps neighbors questioned by the police reported no unusual noises attributed to the proximity of the Railway however many locals had noted a foul odor since a man moved into the second floor of the building by November 9th 2017 16 days after the incident police identified the nine victims through DNA matching these included mura Mizuki a 21-year-old office worker from atsugi Kagawa prefecture 15-year-old high school student Hong ishihara from kuga district and others aged between 17 and 26 many with mental health issues [Music] [Music] this case sent shock waves through Japanese Society raising questions about how the perpetrator managed to commit nine sequential murders in a matter of months the identity of the suspect was subsequently [Music] revealed takahiro Shiri born in October 1990 in Z City emerged as a central figure in a series of chilling incidents at 27 unemployed and residing just 2.8 kilm from his family home in katua Z City his life trajectory was shadowed by complexity and darkness his family consisting of his parents and a younger sister lived a seemingly ordinary life his father was an auto parts designer and his mother a homemaker but beneath this veneer takahiro harbored a deep-seated self-centeredness and a disregard for others emotions his childhood was marked by aloofness in Elementary in junior high he was a withdrawn figure barely noticeable even in his graduation photo family Discord culminating in his parents' divorce saw Taka a hero choosing to live with his father this period saw him increasingly disengaged from school taking up part-time jobs with the aim of gaining independence it was during this time that he made a failed attempt at suicide using burning charcoal alongside others with similar intentions post High School takahiro found employment at a supermarket where he was noted for his work ethic and skills he later transitioned to an electronics company simultaneously engaging in the darker world of pimping and associating with unsavory characters in August 2012 at 22 2 takahiro ventured into Tokyo's notorious kabukicho District a hub of adult entertainment he took a job recruiting women for a local establishment earning a substantial income of up to 300,000 Yen about $2,200 monthly inclusive of referral fees and commissions despite this his extravagant lifestyle left him with little [Music] savings February 2017 marked a turning point when takahiro was arrested in kabukicho for trafficking a girl resulting in a 14-month suspended sentence and 3 years of [Music] probation during probation he briefly worked for a logistics company before returning to Zama can agawa prefecture back home takahiro's life became one of seclusion spending days in a darkened room immersed in the online World in Japanese culture such withdrawal is not uncommon stemming from various societal pressures Japan with a tragic statistic of 70 suicides daily predominantly male has the highest rate globally takah hero tapped into the dark undercurrents on Twitter where discussions of death and suicide were rampant he created Five Twitter accounts one for public discourse on these morbid topics and four for private interactions he skillfully manipulated these platforms to connect with vulnerable individuals From This Moment takahiro shirashi embarked On A heinous Journey exploiting the vulnerabilities of those in despair setting the stage for his eventual descent into [Music] murder in August 17 27-year-old unemployed takahiro shiri's path crossed with Miura Mizuki a 21-year-old office worker through the digital Realms of [Music] Twitter Mizuki who endured bullying in high school struggled with adjustment disorder and often found solace in Twitter's darker Corners it was here that she connected with like-minded individuals sharing her despondent thoughts in a twist of fate Mizuki narrowly escaped death during a planned group Suicide at the beach this close call led her to Taka hero and another online acquaintance 20-year-old tuugo nishinaka the trio convened in a park conspiring a joint suicide packed however nishinaka after a moment of introspection chose to step back from the brink opting for a renewed lease on life Mizuki rattled by nisha's withdrawal informed takaho she too would not proceed nonetheless over time takahiro cultivated a close online rapport with Mizuki discovering her significant SA savings viewing her as both a romantic and financial Target he meticulously laid out a diabolical plan takah hero began amassing tools sore rope and leased a room near subu daai station later Infamous as the sight of his Grizzly axe its affordability and lack of surveillance rendered it a Haven for his criminal intents under the guise of needing a deposit for the apartment takahiro enticed Mizuki into paying 510,000 Yen about $3,600 3 days after moving in he orchestrated a meeting with her at the apartment there he drugged her drink with sleeping pills and once she succumbed he executed his premeditated murder with a rope he had prepared facing the aftermath as a novice in crime takahiro spent 3 days meticulously dismembering mizuki's body in the [Music] bathroom as decomposition set in he resorted to storing body parts in the refrigerator night after night he discreetly disposed of the remains in nearby bins the challenge of severing and disposing of the head led him to purchase ice boxes and cat litter using them to conceal the head among their contents this meticulous and mabed process marked the beginning of takahiro's descent into infamy on August 28th 2017 takahiro shiri's Grim sequence of crimes continued this time in snaring 15-year-old student Hong isihara ishihara a reserved girl who enjoyed connecting with new friends online during her Junior High years frequently found her self at odds with her mother about her studies after a particularly intense argument she fled from her home it was during this period of vulnerability while scouring social media that she encountered takahiro following his established modus operandi he enticed her to his apartment where he replicated the same ruthless actions he he had inflicted on his previous victim the mysterious vanishings of Mizuki and ishihara set off alarm bells for their families who quickly alerted the authorities investigations pointed to a chilling coincidence the last traces of their mobile phones were near soodi station in Z City despite Thor searches in the vicinity the police Unearthed no leads takah hero cloistered in his apartment remained undetected and Beyond [Music] suspicion The Saga took another dark turn with 20-year-old tuugo nishinaka a young man grappling with high functioning autism a painful breakup precipitated a hospital stay and a subsequent encounter with his ex-girlfriend pushed him to the brink of suicide only to be narrowly prevented his struggles at work added to his growing despair nudging him towards Suicidal Thoughts tuugo who knew Mizuki reached out to takahiro when he could contact her after meeting takahiro his desire to end his life surprisingly abated and he even communicated his Newfound determination to live on to [Music] takahiro however takahiro sensing a Potential Threat in tuugo that might link him to mizuki's disappearance and thus draw police attention acted swiftly he lured tuugo to his apartment under a guise drugged him and executed him in the same manner as he had with Mizuki and isihara with three victims now within the confines of his apartment the odor of Decay became [Music] overpowering in a desperate attempt to mask the smell takahiro tried cooking the remains but the stench persisted neighbors although aware of the foul smell attributed it to a nearby sewer and did not probe further unwittingly allowing taker Hero's heinous ax to continue [Music] unchecked undeterred by his Sinister acte takahiro Shiri continued his makabra spree after executing three horrific crimes he soon found a romantic partner online who unaware of his dark Deeds moved into his apartment with him his next victim was 19-year-old University student sarak hinako battling mental health challenges following a reprimand from her mother on September 15th 2017 seizing an opportunity when his girlfriend was out takahiro lured sarak hinako to his lair perpetuating his murderous pattern in quick succession takahiro targeted 26-year-old Hitomi fua a divorced mother grappling with her child's disabilities and fraught familial ties her despair voiced on Twitter amidst a second divorce and eviction caught takahiro's predatory eye their meeting took a Sinister turn when a call from hitomi's ex-husband threatened to disrupt his plans prompting him to swiftly and ruthlessly end her life to mitigate the odors emanating from his increasing number of victims takahiro ingeniously modified the apartment's ventilation system his Relentless spree claimed four more lives totaling nine women a chilling detail emerged the ninth box at the crime scene ominously empty was intended for a 10th victim but the timely intervention of the police prevented further tragedy the case's complexity and the imperative for thorough evidence Gathering delayed the trial's commencement for nearly 3 years finally on September 30th 2020 proceedings began in Tokyo Court takahiro's confession was juxtaposed with his defenses plea for leniency due to alleged mental health issues throughout the trial he expressed remorse and extended apologies to the victim's families the court however found no grounds for leniency sentencing him to death on December 15th 2020 in the aftermath Twitter's Japanese Branch urgently revised its policies Banning content related to suicide and self harm and ensuring prompt removal of any violations this harrowing case underscores the sanctity of life and the importance of resilience in the face of Despair it reminds us to seek help and support in our darkest moments for circumstances can and do change this video concludes our exploration of this tragic tale but the lessons it imparts remain until we meet again in future videos goodbye and remember to cherish every moment of life