The Unsolved Setagaya Family Murders: A Case That Shook Japan
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The Setagaya Family Tragedy
In the quiet suburb of Kamisoshigaya, Tokyo, the year 2000 marked the start of a haunting chapter in Japan's criminal history. On December 30th, a seemingly ordinary night for the Setagaya family turned into a nightmare that would leave a lasting impact on the nation.
Mikio Miyazawa, aged 44, his 41-year-old wife Yasuko, and their two young children, 8-year-old Niina and 6-year-old Rei, had spent the day preparing for New Year's festivities. Their routine included visiting local shops and enjoying family time. Little did they know that their evening would end in unimaginable horror.
As the night progressed, an unknown intruder stealthily approached their home. Utilizing a back fence to climb into the second-floor bathroom, the attacker found the first victim, young Rei, asleep. He was strangled in his bed, marking the beginning of a series of brutal murders.
The assailant then confronted Mikio on the first floor, inflicting multiple stab wounds with a sashimi knife. Yasuko and Niina, who were asleep in the att