It’s a case that haunts Japan...and your host. A family of four is brutally murdered on New Year's Eve and despite hundreds of pieces of evidence being collected at the scene, this case remains unsolved. Listen closely, because someone out there knows something and could help bring justice to this family.

If anyone can offer information regarding the crime, contact the MPD investigation team at 03-3482-3829.

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https://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/multilingual/english/safe_society/wanted/seijo.files/eng.pdf

https://police-station.com/seijo-police-station-in-setagaya-japan-address-phone-number-file-a-complaint-police-clearance-certificate/