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The Setagaya family murder (Japanese: 世田谷一家殺害事件, Hepburn: Setagaya ikka satsugai jiken, Setagaya family killings) refers to the unsolved murders of the Miyazawa family in the Kamisoshigaya neighborhood of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan, on the night of December 30 to 31, 2000. [1]
- The Bodies were Discovered by Yasuko’s Mother. After being unable to reach the family by phone on December 31, 2000, Yasuko’s mother, Haruko, dropped by to meet them, but nobody appeared to be home.
- Three of the Family Members were Brutally Stabbed while one was Strangled. The family had a normal life until they became ore of one of Japan’s most horrifying and enigmatic mysteries.
- The Killer Accessed the House Through the Bathroom Window. A quick inspection of the residence revealed that whoever was responsible had probably cut the phone line before breaking in through a second-floor bathroom window.
- The Killer Spent Several Hours at Home after Committing the Murders. The murderer did not appear to be in a hurry to flee after killing the family. In fact, according to authorities, he spent several hours at the house, helping himself to some tea from the refrigerator and eating some ice cream.
Mikio and Yasuko Miyazawa, their daughter Niina and their son Rei [2] were murdered during a home invasion by an unknown assailant who then remained in the family's house for several hours before disappearing. Japanese police launched a massive investigation that uncovered the killer's DNA and many specific clues about their identity, but the ...
Nov 29, 2023 · The members of the Miyazawa family were Mikio (44), Yasuko (41), and their two children Niina (8), and Rei (6). Around 10:40 AM on December 31st, 2000, the bodies were found by Yasuko’s...
Aug 31, 2024 · On December 31st, 2000, at around 10:40 am, the bodies of 44-year-old Mikio Miyazawa, 41-year-old Yasuko Miyazawa, 8-year-old Niina, and 6-year-old Rei were discovered by Yasuko’s mother,...
- Natasha Leigh
Oct 27, 2020 · – Yasuko Miyazawa (41) was a teacher who ran a “cram school” from the family home. She spent a lot of time with her children. – Niina (8) was in second grade at a public school in Setagaya. She enjoyed soccer, ballet, and piano. – Rei (6) attended a public kindergarten in Setagaya.
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Jun 7, 2024 · Mikio, Yasuko, and eight-year-old Niina had been stabbed to death. Six-year-old Rei had been strangled. When investigators from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department arrived on the scene, they determined that the intruder had gained entry through an open window in the second-floor bathroom.
