Japan’s Twitter Killer Sleeps With 9 SEVERED HEADS In His Tiny Tokyo Apartment

[@TheGroovyGirl-fl5dp]

The fact that they all fought back tells me that they didn't really wanna leave and it breaks my heart… they all just wanted a friend that understood them

[@BlueKatanaWarrior]

Those that survive attempts at the Golden Gate bridge say they all had the same mindset as soon as the railing was out of reach. One said something along the lines of "I realized that all my unfixable problems were fixable, but it was too late"

[@Crystal_star270]

I have the ability to got this comment to 1k

[@cree24]

@@BlueKatanaWarriorjop

[@zadarasimoleons1019]

The View From Halfway Down

[@fangirl3086]

I got that reference ​@@zadarasimoleons1019

[@PhotoJeticPoet]

Sometimes I catch myself asking why their are so many wild stories coming out of Japan.... Then I remember I live in America, so I'd better not judge.

[@thebigmanskeet6969]

Florida carrying 90% of the goofy stories

[@Angel-t3x2r]

I think its bc cases like this are rare to happen in Japan so they feel more shocking, and you're more desensitized to what happens in America because it feels like bad stuff is happening 24/7

[@StarbitDevil]

Good point​@@Angel-t3x2r

[@Thismightjustbeclaypuppington]

@@thebigmanskeet6969 search Florida man and your birthdate i got two men in cow costumes tried to burn down a house with ragu sauce

[@maisss5566]

it’s because they have 10x better security than america😂

[@cherrrrycolla]

I hope stephs mental health is okay. Researching all these cases so deeply and consistently would toll anyone’s mental state. Thank you for all that you do, I love you lots my lady

[@queenie1010]

Ikr

[@purple66666]

She does not do all the reaserch. She has teams of researchers. She only presents the information in a story-like way. She herself credits the team in every video. People, learn to read! I only corrected op in saying Stephanie doesn't do all her research by herself. I have never minimised the toll it takes on her. Stop spamming me in the comments

[@kurdapya1437]

indeed... seeing pictures and videos while researching gruesome cases can really affect mental and emotional health. viewers can be affected by this cases but not as much as those who do the in depth research. praying that stephanie and all the people involved in each research can leave/heal from the negative impact of all the cases to their overall health. more power to the whole team! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Doulingo409]

@@purple66666she does but some people can't handle hearing stuff like this so her collecting the info and then telling the story takes a lot of mental strength

[@fmsriver]

​@@purple66666doesn't matter. If you read and talk about all these stories on a regular basis, regardless of the effort you put in the research, it will take a toll on your mental state.

[@Peekaaaboo0]

Massive red flag if someone asks you to hang out and to throw your phone in the ocean.

[@hopeadler507]

The girls were agreeing to let him to usually complete their suicide attempts. That’s why.

[@__-bz7wh]

Well... Yeah, lol

[@crystalwaves3315]

Thisss???? make no sense

[@Eatingyourheart]

Actually them throwing their phone away wasn’t them just to hang out the some of them thought they were gonna end their lives with that dude but I’m sure they changed their mind after talking to him but it was too late. They all technically wrote suicide notes

[@angelh6345]

I'm trying to figure out what convincing he did to get them to ditch their phone the his broke ass company

[@shannsimms9072]

Calling it “dismantling” is soo wild. Like you “dismantle” some furniture. You don’t dismantle people.

[@XDelusionsX]

It's only to abide KZbin guidelines also it's less violent alternative

[@kianaw.8096]

@@XDelusionsXif i’m not mistaken i think that’s what the killer called it. i think he just used the wrong word

[@XDelusionsX]

@@kianaw.8096 Yep I realised that later on thank you though, but yeah i agree since he's Japanese he probably used the wrong word.😂😭

[@XDelusionsX]

Forget I even said this

[@imashoe1029]

Lol, u make it sound like he said it in English, he prob intentionally used that word (in japanese ofc) cuz hes sick n twisted ​@SooHanuel

[@Myelllie]

Saying the victims wanted to end it anyway is so sad especially when ending your own life is often the only form of control people feel that they have over their lives, and for someone to take it away is even that choice away is truly disgusting.

[@m4tta]

yeah nobody actually wants to die like they’re going on vacation or something, it usually comes from a place of despair or helplessness

[@angelbeauty8]

​@@m4ttayes I think that's usually why people think of it or make an attempt. I hope that this year many people find their way out of bad situations.

[@RominaVique-tz4pw]

Agreed I've tried and been in a coma so I failed on taking my life but I saw it as maybe there's a reason why I'm being kept here? I always felt since I was five literally that I had to die and be free idk why but that's always been in my mind now I'm 30 but I've been r worded by two man I was r worded by my daughter's uncle (on her dad side) and I've been kidnapped and held hostage for two days by one of my brothers friends who became obsessed w me even tho he barely even saw me so he started stalking me for 8 months then he escalated and when I went to take out the trash he hit me knocked me out and took me my parents had no idea by the way this was only 4 years ago he did lots of things to me burnt stabbed me hit me so much by the way I escaped thru a tiny window once he put his guard down but COVID had just started so nobody wanted to help me as I cried bleeding everywhere and anyways he caught me again threw me back in his pick up truck and desperately I jumped out and ripped my head and part of my forehead some car stopped and saw our out a gun on him till ambulance and police. I was paralyzed on my left side of My face for 6 months but I am still till today not over that and I'm now scared of anyone touching me at all ​@@angelbeauty8

[@baebee4453]

Damn that's deep

[@samanthakeilty3655]

“new” nirvana song? but twitter …? i’m confused when does this take place?

[@nerrissarichards]

That’s a demon, not a person, an absolute monster. Those victims only seemed like they needed some therapy and a good friend, who would just listen to them. This is so sickening.

[@findlydesign]

That’s exactly what I was thinking. He’s a demon.

[@babyphrenzy]

Literally sickening........ I hope no one ever tries to make a movie off this.

[@Ida-Adriana]

@@babyphrenzyIs that the worst thing you can think of, someone making a movie?!

[@mikeyjaynes92]

I know many people are against the death sentence but....sorry to his mom.

[@Myplace-ij8mo]

Not really a demon, more like a sadistic loser honestly

[@maryvictoria2626]

I live 5 minutes away from where this murder took place in Japan. It’s called Sobudaimae station. The crazy thing is, when id walk my dog at night, my eyes would glance over at the street unbeknownst and get really creepy vibes. I had no idea that any murders had taken place there. It’s an eerie neighborhood that feels extra dark at night because it runs along the train track, only lit by a long line of street lamps all cast in a row. This always struck me as odd because no other street in my neighborhood is lit with so many lights yet still for some reason it’s uninviting glow never beckoned me forward. Once I heard about this crime and did some digging I matched the pictures to where I live and found it. What struck me most odd about this building is that it still stands, and people still reside there. The building is so old and filled with so much death it should have been torn down. I pray for these women’s souls to find peace in the afterlife.

[@RabbitTeaPot]

Bloody hell that's well written 💜🤙 genuinely are you a journalist? Or a writer?

[@maryvictoria2626]

No no, I just genuinely, genuinely have felt so much about this case and I’m so grateful for Stephanie to bring more awareness to it because I don’t think it’s something that should be swept under the rug- there are so many social aspects that need to be addressed here.

[@thefoxandthehound81]

and that one guy :(

[@kurdapya1437]

weirdly, intstincts tell people if something is wrong in any way. glad that you are safe. be safe always

[@bek7562]

This reminds me of the area in Futakotamagawa right outside the train station. I went out the wrong exit one night and got a weird vibe, beelined for a main street. Later was told not to go to that side of the station. Surprised they can even rent it, I always heard people avoid houses where people died…

[@shannonharpole5070]

Hey Stephanie. There was recently a shocking discovery in Raymond, Mississippi. Over 215 unmarked bodies were found buried behind a prison. None of the families were notified and these were mainly innocent people wrongfully killed by the police. I am not sure how much information you could find on it right now because it is not really being talked about enough but if you could look into it and make a video on it I think it would be a great way to raise awareness. More and more "missing" people are being found in this field and it breaks my heart that their families might still be looking for them. If you want to know more about it the jail is in Hinds county and it is called Raymond Jail. Thank you so much and I hope this reaches you.

[@ghostival]

I suggest looking and suggesting this to other podcasts aswell, This topic should be talked about.

[@dianagutierrez5381]

Is it similar to the one in New York?? There a side island or something next to New York where it used to be a prison and some other stuff. They dumped bodies and bodies even till today cause of the pandemic

[@fortnitepro1414]

This is crazy!

[@DewayneFrazier-g2v]

@@dianagutierrez5381 Hart Island, but it was legally used for a time. There is a documentary about the AIDS Epidemic where they buried people there who funeral homes or thier families won't accept the bodies.

[@elibioye_]

this is insane? wtf?

[@marta9854]

For his GF who knew that he had a body in his bathroom, I really hope there is some accountability for not going to the police.

[@KellyBellyz]

Exactly!

[@thedarkestfateful]

Agreed. It's insane that she kept it to herself. Wth.

[@Jungyu9799]

i mean i kinda get y she didnt tho cos like she probaby was so scared that she'd be the next victim.

[@KellyBellyz]

@@Jungyu9799but isn't that more of a reason to report him before she's the next victim? 😅

[@unturned6066]

I​@@KellyBellyz if he doesn't get caught - or doesn't get life - he could target her.

[@DeadLkeMe]

1:21:38 "the rent is low, the location is great, so why not?" Damn, anyone checking in on the new tenant? ☠️

[@kaleidoscuts]

hahahaha I thought the same immediately. probably this guy is obsessed with the killer and probably have fantasies about it. I would place an investigation team to follow this guy for some time to be sure here is not trying to recreate the story. There are more than enough cops to do it here in Japan, most of them do nothing, they just go to the streets to fine cyclists -.-

[@shyenevang3896]

@@kaleidoscutshonestly though because that’s hella suspicious and weird

[@gingerenotica]

Honestly. Mans has no fear

[@phank.s.4052]

Honestly, even if it were a bit creepy, if the rent was actually very low then I would rent it bc I'm desperate.

[@annaameliarosel]

I cannot!!

[@daisietrains9981]

Hi Stephenie! Can you cover this wild Chinese case? This reddit post is very detailed. The post title is "A decomposing body was removed from a well in a rural village. When the police, as usual, checked missing person reports instead of this leading to the identity of the victim it instead lead them to the killer." This roller coaster of a case is insane.

[@baked_potato_0-0]

woah that sounds very interesting. hope stephanie covers it..

[@Danika0Love]

???

[@meidudu]

what is the case's name in chinese? i want to read the original article now

[@Urmom-f9d]

W rmtddf maybe he forged his death

[@suga3774]

Woah!

[@HappiiWheels]

They seriously need to do major indepth studies on the brains and mindsets of necrophiliacs because what in the actual fnck. This case is insane and I'm only 15 mins in.

[@HappiiWheels]

​@UTTP298Idk what happened, but my earrings are out, and I'm ready to ride

[@gamesahsv862]

I guess you can say once you going to deep in to the rabbit hole, you end up become one.

[@Baky_T]

​@@HappiiWheels hilarious, how that person doesn't even get what you just said 😂 Anyways -you go girl 😁🤜🏻🤛🏼😁

[@sergeantjohncaptain1979]

@UTTP298 you’ve been in this comment section for at least a month now why are you that stuck up on arguments in a comment section

[@julioroblero9140]

Sighhh you'd be surprised on how close of proximity you are with people like minded as you, your siblings parents family etc could be potential psychopaths. I'm sure in the near future neurologists will figure out what makes people who think like this come about

[@JennyferPepin]

This was a hard story to stomach. The fact that there are monsters like him roaming around free in the world, pretending to be good citizens is absolutely terrifying. I hope the families/friends of the victims can find a semblance of comfort in knowing that this murderer can't do any more harm.

[@crazyFun129]

I am scared , what if I face such person without knowing that he is actually a monster

[@JennyferPepin]

@@crazyFun129 Pretty scary to think you actually might have crossed paths with one before.

[@btaudio3060]

@@JennyferPepinoh gosh😟 definitely scary

[@analuizafms_]

As someone who tried to "exit" myself 3 times this makes me so angry. When you go to that mindset you usually seek comfort with people who get you because that will make you stop, you see a little glimpse of the amazing things life has to offer. I'm really happy I never died in my attempts, I'm happy I'm here and I can say that most of those people would also feel some glimpse of what happy is if they had a chance, he took everything from them and that it's disgusting. What's more disgusting it's the whole lawyers trying to excuse his actions. They deserved another chance, they deserved to have a chance to try again, to get better to see the sun to see their friends, he's a vile man and he should rot in hell

[@forest433]

It's such disgusting behaviour. I hope you are doing better and have support

[@Whalelike90]

I'm happy you are still here. I was in a very dark place once in my life too and tried it as well but I'm also very happy I'm still here.

[@melissamoonchild9216]

you're needed here on Earth. May you live a happy, peaceful long life ❤

[@allkill8747]

i’m so happy you’re here remember you’re worth it and you’re loved and you’re here for a reason even if it doesn’t feel like it just know you are otherwise you would never have been made in the first place thank you for fighting all your bad negative thoughts and feelings❤

[@aditi1998]

Hey. Im heavy on attempts and ideation too. I know we both still want to be here and sometimes it gets really hard to believe that. But heres something that I do when im on the verge of giving up: i think of my absolute favorite food (its high end camembert, like the real good stuff from europe/farms) and realize ill never eat it ever again. And I start craving it so I stop :) Its a strange trick but it helps me relieve myself of the need to end it when things get really overwhelming. I hope you dont attempt to exit again, though. We will be okay ❤

[@justlovecoffee]

I love how Stephanie tells her trigger warning, how she tells people who are in a negative headspace to make their favorite meal, watch their favorite movie and she will see them in the next video. I feel so much love and care coming from her. ❤

[@kilbert666]

It's so fake.

[@haratember]

@@kilbert666compassion isn’t a rare thing kilbert

[@marley9904]

​@@kilbert666, you're yhe fake 👹 one

[@amethystdawn9476]

She’s genuinely caring.

[@justlovecoffee]

@@kilbert666i rarely hear that from other channel

[@mskkiikkiii]

That guy was beyond unhinged. I hope those families are able to find peace

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Likewise. Who lost their precious daughter or sister.

[@RottenMangosBiss]

Steph never fails to slap me with an unhinged title

[@thesibsfsurkfb]

rightttt like the order of words matter a lot in this case😭😭😭

[@ItsNessaTho]

​@UTTP298stop being a leech

[@Adam-326]

@@thesibsfsurkfbNo, what really matters is the word choice. Had she written “next to” instead of “with”, it would’ve been completely normal.

[@preciouslyunhinged]

Oh yes..sometimes am like "woahhh,hold up whaaaaat"

[@a.s.1737]

Also unhinged are all the comments to this video from people talking as if they are listening to an inspirational podcast 🤢

*me slowly putting my sandwich down to realize this is not a great time to have a snack*

[@XOAmandaMacchiato]

I quickly slammed down my breakfast at the beginning because I knew this

[@Tree-House69]

🤣🤣 fr

[@rachelleguzman7939]

I was eating oatmeal when i started the video and now i feel nauseous

[@ChibiiAkuma]

I was about to make dinner - changed my mind...

[@aditi1998]

BRO SAME

[@Magicalrion]

the part where her parents said “if we had her whole body we could put her in the kimono” that made me so sad

[@Leratopink12]

The title looks heavy, I am not in the right head space for this today so will keep this for later. Just wanted to say, thank you Stephanie for all the work you put in to bring these cases to a wider audience. Good day all, stay healthy, stay safe.

[@lr2683]

Not sure it's ever worth hearing all this, even when you're in a strong state of mind. This is some heavy stuff with a lot of very disturbing details.

[@Chumpess_X]

@@lr2683I agree. I can usually handle some graphic descriptions, but this was a lot.

[@tejaswip5874]

​@@lr2683😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@cherryuu24]

stay safe and take it slow and easy malawi, you are so so capable and worthy even in this state or any state, rooting for you!

[@angelbeauty8]

Take it slow and do nice things for yourself every day 🫂. The details are so heavy that I have to do something else before I continue the rest of the video.

[@froggyvibes3020]

Three days in a row of Stephanie!? This is amazing 🤩

[@callmekeir4858]

We are spoooooiled

[@luwamalem9537]

Like , what is going on?? Not that I'm complaining! 😭💗

[@Dollyygirl]

@UTTP298who asked

[@Blvdean]

@UTTP298okay dog

[@luneaei]

​@UTTP298youtube troll police in 2024? youre like 10 years late kiddo

[@trailofatrilliontears1045]

It's shocking to me that he wasn't flagging some kind of attention with all those horrible web searches. Hopefully, the authorities work on that.

[@favorsoe8248]

Yeah now network companies track that

[@fkoffidgafbegone]

@@favorsoe8248 What do they do when they come across it though? I'm sure plenty of men have sick searches. When do companies step in & take action?

[@_Mimiru_]

I mean, people search for things like this while idk, writing a book

[@NANAMON-P-OFFICIAL]

​@@_Mimiru_​or just bcs of boredom. Some kinds of searches are already flagged and I don't think this is one of them.

[@Expensive_read96]

Well I googled the recent girl beheaded by power line in guatemala video but just for research I don't think I should be put on a watch list just for wanting to see how to avoid such a situation 😔

[@alnicospeaker]

the "liquid IV" ad just after you detailed him cooking his forbidden "bone broth" LOL

[@jmgrule]

I just got to this part, and I just started to laugh thinking about this comment. It's a terrible thing, but this comment is amazing.

[@stefaley]

I actually remember the day vividly when he was arrested. I was riding the school bus home from my highschool (our highschool is on a military base called Zama) when we looked over to our right and saw a bunch of police and a few news reporters outside of the apartment complex. One of the middle schoolers in the back shouted “ooo someone got murdered!” Which sparked a whole debate about Japan being so safe and how they don’t commit such horrible crimes here. We all agreed it was probably something small. I remember as soon as I got home my mom was standing in front of the tv and nonchalantly asked “did you hear about the guy who had 9 heads in his apartment? It was right outside of the base.” And I put two and two together. What makes it even scarier is the fact that he would meet up with his victims at the train station (sobudaimae station) my friends and I would use almost DAILY. I am 99% sure I have passed him a few times since the station is so small, but I will never know because he blended in so well amongst the locals. When my friend and I checked out the apartment after the arrest a few weeks later there still was tape. Insane

[@Lydia_10]

That’s insane, living by a psychopath that killed 9 innocent people who just wanted to escape from their life?

[@sarahh9218]

No way, you went to Zama? I went to Yokosuka for a couple years

[@stefaley]

Yes girl! Graduated from ZMHS. What year did you go to kinnick? I wonder if we ever saw each other lol

[@salem-kp1rn]

@@stefaleywere you guys exchange students or something ?

[@infairvarona]

Would you know if he’s been executed? I tried looking online for info but couldn’t find confirmation of when it happened.

[@FeedMeJuice]

The girl that didn’t report him needs some jail time too… wtf

[@lordtette]

I'm still trying to understand if the dead bodies where there when she first slept over. But the second time? What happened in that apartment

[@_strawberryricky]

It was wrong but I also understand her. She literally had just found out someone she trusted was dismembering a body in his home and was probably thinking she could be next. She was scared.

[@crazyFun129]

​@@_strawberryricky yeah but it could have saved so many lives

[@_strawberryricky]

@@crazyFun129 I get that, which is why I said it was wrong. Answering honestly though, wouldn't you do the same? I know I probably would. If I knew I could potentially be murdered because I spoke up then I'd probably be too afraid to. A main part of why the dude was dismembering all of those bodies in the first place was cause he didn't want to be caught. If he found the girl suspicious there was a high chance he would've killed her. The girl could've been one of his victims.

[@hahahefofmw]

i wouldn’t say that purely bc of how lax the police can be in japan when it comes to women in distress, if she reported him & they went round & didn’t do anything she would be on his kill list for sure, she was probably terrified.

[@LibraInSeattle]

I have been home in bed with Covid for the past 10 days and I have spent a many of these hours binge watching Stephanie’s channels. As a recent subscriber, I am so impressed with her ability to cover these cases with empathy and compassion. I don’t understand what would cause someone to do something like this. It is just beyond my comprehension. I’m glad there are people who work in law enforcement and medical examiners that don’t run the other way when faced with such atrocities.

[@phoenixxena8194]

Aaawww... Welcome to the family....😎

[@nancyayotte2297]

Get better soon 🙏.

[@radhikaHOLK]

Get well soon !

[@hopeadler507]

SAME!

[@hopeadler507]

I don’t even like True Crime 😂

[@nathanglasser6845]

Stephanie's treatment of the victims has always impressed me. Such compassion and respect. This monster however, has caused me to shift from disgust to anger. How callous and conceited! To prey on the vulnerable like that is inhuman. I deal with anxiety and depression all the time.

[@JakkuDash]

Just a small minor details, but this apartment wasn’t actually in Tokyo. It was located in Zama, Kanagawa prefecture, which is a residential area an hour away from Tokyo. with more houses and less apartments. So a tiny room like that was not the norm, especially in that area. But I guess it makes sense since he didn’t have any money. The monthly rent for this particular apartment was only 22,000 Yen(roughly 200$ at the time), which is significantly lower than the average rent price of studio apartments being 56,000 Yen in the area. In fact, the last article I could find about the apartment was from 2019, mentioning that a man moved into it specifically because of its unusually low rent of 11,000 Yen (roughly 100$ at the time) per month. Also I don’t see anyone calling him the Twitter Killer in Japan. Everyone calls this the “Zama incident” or “Zama serial killer” because of the unusual location.

[@yaaaaarn]

as someone struggling with depression and anxiety, this case makes me so scared. i've been taken advantage of before from being vulnerable, and i feel for the victims. feeling like you finally found someone who understands you and them turning out to be a monster is the worst feeling in the world

[@crazyFun129]

Don't trust strangers ever

[@usakoraw]

I am struggling with those things too but have never been taken advantage of. I hope you are doing okay now. There are lot's of coping mechanisms and I hope you find something that works for you and hope you find someone you can confide in with.

[@cupcake-cx5ov]

Please stay safe and do not trust strangers even if they seem like angels those are the worst ones. Take your time to get to know the person good luck ❤

[@Khaypop]

Thank you for covering these cases, this crime was horrific !

[@sproutwuzntherelol]

@UTTP298womp womp

[@carlbothmann]

very very fair.@UTTP298

[@dfjHGJHGGJfsghoiaufjgJSDHFI]

@@sproutwuzntherelolLMAO THEY DELETED THEIR COMMENT

[@Ali_Kai]

Why did I read this so joyfully?

[@heatherivey4283]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊ļ😊9😊

[@Allaue1996]

This case just shows that how people can take your vulnerability for granted and use it for their advantage! It’s sad to see how these girls and charlie lost their lives because of one unhinged man. The worst part is him having no remorse, like how could you kill someone and have no guilt and live. Even his parents were at fault specially his mom.

[@crazyFun129]

He isn't human

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

On the NYC apartment comment, as someone who’s oddly obsessed with NYC apartment tours, there’s actually apartments smaller than that even🥲 while they may not make up a large percentage of apartments as they do in some countries/cities they’re not a rarity. A lot are basically glorified bedrooms with a shared bathroom but they are classed as apartments. I can’t imagine the smell in this small of a space.

[@saww_yer]

1:09:14 “i thought that murder was okay if i didn’t get caught” made me laugh in shock at how audacious this man was holy shit

[@kaleidoscuts]

I live in Japan and I always say to friends back in my country that here, although it is a safe country in terms of public security, what creeps me out are cases like this. The number of people with mental illnesses is huge and they walk around looking completely normal, so you never know where the violence will come from when it occurs.

[@lordtette]

What mental illness do you think he had?

[@salomi311]

that's just everywhere...

[@blueeyes6192]

it’s a highly emotionally suppressed society . You have no idea despite living there.

[@kaleidoscuts]

@@blueeyes6192 oh I see we have a specialist here 🍷

[@musicismyweapon1000]

@@salomi311I think what they are trying to say is that compared to other countries the level of help they can get is lower than other countries. In Japan it seems that it’s shameful to admit and ask for help when you’re suffering from mental health problems.

[@hbomb0417]

how did the neighbors never notice the smell from his complex?

[@Viroh]

They did, it was mentioned

[@usakoraw]

Mann, I used to have neighbors that would smoke pot - the stinky kind and I would have 3 Scentsy warmers going in my living room. The smell came through my wall. I was getting high just from the smell. I would complain about it to my Landlord. NEVER DID ANYTHING!!! I just moved. I had to wait a couple months. But it was a nightmare living next to those people. They had parties on the weekends and music blaring and they would be outside talking into wee hours of the night. My husband and I worked on the weekends at 5 am. We needed our sleep! It didn't matter how many times we complained to the Landlord. That was our last place, our townhouse. when we had our first apt we made complaints about a different person that moved above us. Played movies at night. Very loud. We complained to landlord. Even police came because other tenants called the police on that person cause of their tv being on at night being loud. think war movies on that would scare you out of bed. at 3 am. or midnight. Lovely.. But but. one day my husband and I were talking about getting a dog and we were watching funny home videos and this episode had funny videos of dogs. / at the same time this year a neighbor moved in next to us with a dog that looked like "lassie". A shepherd mix. Would run around. bark. all kinds of things. Well guess what. We get a call from our landlord and immediately they were saying "if you get a dog, you have to tell us immediately cause you have to pay for it. So what kind of dog do you have?" and we're like "We don't have a dog" . She didn't believe me. She said 'yes you do! 1 of your neighbors called and said your apt just got a dog and it's running around and they saw it and heard it. You need to tell us first!" I told her that "no, a neighbor just got Lassie next door and it runs around all day long and night. She can come over whenever and see proof we don't have a single pet in our home. We're just watching tv. There was a dog on it for a few mins but now its something else" She just hung up and we didn't hear from them again. . . SMH. Landlords are no help.

[@angeldaniel7360]

Background Takahiro Shiraishi was living in an apartment in Zama, a city in central Kanagawa Prefecture. Reportedly, he stalked Twitter and contacted suicidal people asking them to come to his house so he could watch them commit suicide. He offered to either assist, or watch them kill themselves. A friend of his indicated that he had indulged in choking games with school friends, and signs of his later victims indicated that they had been strangled to death. Before his move to Zama, Shiraishi had worked as a scout who lures women into brothels to work in the sex industry in Kabukicho, Tokyo's biggest red-light district. At this stage, people had started warning locals about him, describing him as a "creepy scout". Shiraishi then moved from Tokyo into an apartment in Zama in August 2017.

[@okii7501]

The fact that they went in there and ended up fighting just shows how wrong this man was. There was no assist there was murder and a need for control over others.

[@animopedlive1160]

Japan doesn’t have a lot of crime but the little it does have is absolutely insane

[@Libbyyyyyyyyyyyy599]

They actually do, but people are taken to court only if it's basically 100% sure to be proven guilty. I lived in Tokyo during 2017 and this is obviously the worst I heard when I was there, but there is def crime all the time there

[@nooneeey]

I feel like every second or third case of extreme murder always takes place in Japan lol, seems to be full of absolute psychopaths. Even more when you consider how small Japan is.

[@animopedlive1160]

@@nooneeey I speak Japanese and lived in Japan last year. 99.9% of people were so warm and welcoming. Small crimes are rare due to a culture of mutual respect, plus Japan doesn’t really have presumption of innocence. So you have to especially unhinged to be a criminal in Japan.

[@lilBowlAsoup]

They take that go big or go home thing a little too seriously😅

[@KHLalekseyanov]

It actually does change a person's personality depending on the duration they have been "out", we had 56 cases of "blackout" game here in Yakutia 🇷🇺, 50 died 6 who survived went from loving kids to violent, eventually they* ended up in Penal Colony or asylum. The 56 cases happened from 2015-2020 * Ages: 15-18

[@mothmos]

that's interesting. I wonder what's the process or explanation of humans going 'evil/psychopathic' due to lack of oxygen at a young age.

[@KHLalekseyanov]

@@mothmos lack of oxygen is what everyone was saying, it was enough to change them.

[@UptownLexi]

A penal colony?!

[@KHLalekseyanov]

@@UptownLexi They commit serious crimes under The influence of narcotics or alcohol. If I remember correctly Daniil Sleptov got 15yrs for throwing Molotovs into his childhood home when his family members were asleep. About killed all 4, they got out with 2nd - 3rd degree burns on their body, Daniil knew it would be useless to run and hide, he gave up. Last I heard he was a model inmate, the PC offered him free mental healthcare. Our PC is the only one in the country that offers mental healthcare to it's staff and inmates, unfortunately it doesn't mean you're going to get an early parole or years taken off sentence. 95% of 20yr sentence, has to be served in order to get 1st parole hearing.

[@hiendarinenkoray]

Ужас, я не знала

[@Chumpess_X]

I can usually handle pretty graphic descriptions of stuff, but today I felt nauseous. What a monster.

[@rosetearsasmr]

I DROPPED my jaw seeing the title

[@jcfkjfudrdjxxjd9037]

SAMEEE 😭

[@kyfy777]

No because same! What the hell is going on in the world!??? 😭😭😭🙌🏾

[@moreadventure3627]

@@kyfy777 yea omg

[@martharamirezdelacruz5106]

Ted Bundy and other serial killers are necrophiliac too. 😮😮😮😦

[@sakura.8138]

​@@user-sleepy33please. This type of stuff has existed from the dawn of time

[@Katirelle]

Honestly the mom’s statement at the end about her daughters coming of age kimono broke my heart

[@a1m3r5]

i fr started crying

[@katz0625]

Good lord idk what’s worse….the fact that this disgusting human being (monster actually) used these poor women’s vulnerability against them for his sick pleasure or the fact that it’s so easy to find someone who is willing to self exit with you or help you!! I mean obviously it’s the monster that is more sick but can we please talk about how it’s so easy to find someone to help you self exit!!?? That’s the underlying problem because HOW IS THIS A THING!!??? It’s so hard to think about how it’s so easy and how there’s so many people who want this!!! It’s absolutely heartbreaking!!

[@jadediamond4247]

RIP Yumi for helping catch him. RIP to all the victims and deepest condolences to the families and community. So many young lives so violently and senselessly taken away in such a short span. This is horrendous. I'm glad he expressed discomfort about, ironically and justifiably, being executed that way. This is so horrible to imagine how many more would've died at his hand had he not been caught; he wasn't even 30 yet! He was about to move and all that, too. Poor Yumi & Ivy's brother, but they helped stop a monster....

[@amandabourke796]

When I was a teenager back in the 80s, the "blackout challenge " was something all my teen friends and i did. We had no clue how bad it was for you! But it honestly made you feel like you were in heaven.. complete euphoria. You black out and have an intense crazy dream sort of thing that lasts just seconds but is super detailed. And the person who is blacking out usually flops around like a dead fish-it looks like they're having a seizure. It is NOT a good idea... When I found out how bad I could've hit myself, it really made me so grateful that I grew up ok!

[@аняаршавина]

Man, after your description, even I, 30 year old woman, just caught myself wanting to try it out 😂 Maybe you should stop this propaganda

[@Orangelemon167]

Bruh I blacked myself out after an attempt to long jump. I landed in the spy kids movie surfing in a purple tunnel. It was so vivid and realistic. My mom woke me up immediately but i thought hours had passed, she said I was shaking on floor in a fetus position😂

[@jourdyngroman]

we called it a California High when i was a kid and everybody did it. i thankfully never did, i just watched. had no idea it was so dangerous!

[@incoherentscreaming]

My friend group got into doing this challenge in high school and I had no idea how detrimental it was until I messaged a friend in adulthood about it and was shocked they didn’t have a similar experience in school 😭

[@crazyFun129]

U guys are something else

[@ericarte2013]

His nonchalant attitude in speaking of his crimes and the way he minimalizes the seriousness to practically nonexistent and the also speaking of these woman as if they didn't even exist, like they were mere figments of his imagination is something i have never ever seen in my entire life! And i have seen a good share of documentaries on killers...serial killers and i have never heard anyone speak with absolutely ZERO anything towards his victims. I thought I knew what heartless was...I thought I knew what a zero attachment, no remorse, no regret psychopath was....well I didnt know shit until this here documentary and the introduction to this fuckin' monster. The devil is in Tokyon and his fuckin name is Takahiro.

[@princeofdarkness4711]

evil isn't a comic books story where villians have some sad backstory or is poor that you have sympathy for, even Joker is an unrealistic saint compared to real killers. It doesn't take "a bad day" to make killers who they are. Most of the time... they are just born evil. From the womb, they LUST for murder and torture, at the very moment of their conception. That's why most killed animals in their toddler phases.

[@laya5999]

Hes disgusting

[@mynameiselvispresleygirlsa5911]

Actually, it's rare for a killer to have had a good childhood. It's far more common for serial killers to have grown up in extremely abusive situations​@@princeofdarkness4711

[@LiqwidNiTRO]

I have to say thank you for the image movement noise you use when pictures are on the screen. Sometimes i just listen in, but will use that as a prompt to check the video and look at visuals

[@MirMicasa]

I also only listen when I'm doing some multitasking but I have no idea what noise you're talking about..? Please help cuz I don't like missing out on the pics 😔

[@simp4anything2d]

​@@MirMicasa it's like a swoosh sound if you listen very closely

[@jenniferrobertson221]

Mango, you are not only my favourite of the true crimers but in my opinion also you are, objectively and by far, just simply the best there is. You allow the viewers to be interested in the story because it is super interesting, but you so strongly keep it on a level of advocating for the related causes and for the victims and their loved ones...eloquent, well researched, couldn't be more considerate.

[@PodreyJenkin138]

She asserts and expands on emotions and moments that she can't possibly have known about, she's fraudulent in that sense because she's twisting people's deaths into something more for her own profit and advantage The reason other channels are dry compared to her is because they only report what HAPPENED they don't act out things nobody could possibly have ever known

[@lydoo2237]

I just wanna know if Steph is okay, please stay healthy and surrounded with healthy people you need all the love for working this hard to tell us all those stories that am still shocked there is people like this in this world. All my well wishing to all the team of Rotten Mango you guys are doing a really hard job, thank you for your hard work.🙏🙏🙏

[@scoreboardntlie]

Im just amazed that there's an actual bath tub in his tiny Tokyo apartment lol

[@shivi5561]

Surprisingly even the smallest apartments in Tokyo come with a bathtub lmao

[@chaers2390]

it’s a huge cultural thing for people in japan to take baths so every apartment has a bath

[@ninasherlock7318]

They’re usually a lot smaller than what we would imagine. There’s a lot of channels that give tours of tiny apartments there. Bidets are also standard.

[@Rondart]

@@chaers2390This is true but you would think studio apartments would have shower stalls instead.

[@1ightsh0w3rr]

This case had me finished with shivers 😭

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Ikr

[@catnior]

People see this emoji “😭” as laughing whereas this “😢” is more of a crying face

[@duck2659]

Why are you typing this everywhere@UTTP298

[@Annie640]

You are not all people. I see it as crying.

[@duck2659]

theres no way you actually think that@@catnior

[@accidentallyamy1063]

I love the respect and concern you have not only for the victims and families of these horrific crimes, but also for us as your viewers. I haven’t been here long, but I can feel a deep spiral of bingeing all your videos in my very near future 😅😅

[@jourdyngroman]

take care of yourself, friend. they get darkkkkkk

[@jelyse14]

"Doki doki" is onomatopoeia for a heart beating frantically

[@DigitalDilldough]

That apartment is definitely haunted...lots of trauma

[@Kudos268]

I was not ready for this episode. Beyond disturbing.

[@BlueCherryWinters]

You’re so captivating. Thank you for your videos and amazing deep dives.

[@Mr.WestcottX]

Likewise. With her outstanding storytelling skills

[@andrenaasea]

Idk how to explain it but it’s the way her stories always start off a certain way and then continues in a way you totally forget what the whole videos about (or that’s just me😂), then the part she said at the very start starts to fit in to the rest of the story she’s saying. It’s just amazing the way she tells and delivers her stories. The emotion that she adds into telling them as well as giving us more information of terms or things used in the story! And the way she’s also SO ACTIVE in posting like OMG?? And lastly can we also talk about how literally gorgeous Stephanie is???! Like every video of hers I can’t help but just admire her face (not in a creepy way🌝) but like damn.

[@persgodiva]

The horrifying thing is that most of these people did not want to leave - they wanted someone to talk to, someone to understand them. And he used that, manipulated that.

[@k1ss4ph0bic2]

the statements from the family actually made me cry, i really cant imagine losing someone so close to me in such a way.. im not a parent as im still in high school but the empathy i feel for the moms and dads is so deep. i imagine the relationship between a parent and their child is like the kid is an extension of the mother. losing your child must really feel like losing a massive part of yourself. no one should have to grieve that way.

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

“Rotting meat and rotting bananas” is one of the best descriptions of the smell of a human body in decomp… that’s exactly what it smells like…

[@Darthv1der]

🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨

[@lanawesterbeck9439]

@@Darthv1der There are jobs that involve being around dead bodies. Like morticians, pathologists, and the homicide division of a police force.

[@mothmos]

@@Darthv1der lol XDD

[@cupcake-cx5ov]

Honestly I didn't want to know that

[@lillykawaiifox]

So.... similar to animals? That's similar to what dead animals smell like.

[@DaronMalakiansWhore]

I am grateful for Stephanie her story telling is immaculate!

[@StereoPenguin94]

Woah new Nirvana song during Twitter times?! Glad Kurt came back alive to bring this dude a theme song…lol

[@sydneyhalliwell2513]

I thought I was the only one who noticed that

[@andrearebecca9807]

Same I just made a comment! Like Steph girl do you not know Nirvana? New song in 2017?! Maybe she meant the song was new to him?@@sydneyhalliwell2513

[@luzluzu]

@@sydneyhalliwell2513REAL I was surprised when I suddenly heard about nirvana and no one was saying anything about it in the comments

[@AGirlNamedElena2024]

1:36 it was giving "her arms were cut off her legs were cut off"

[@Scienzkid]

Yumi was incredibly brave. I wish she had been able to get help

[@selenevalladares3195]

Tysm for covering all these cases Stephanie

[@Chesterd_dragon]

Thanks for covering this case😁

[@reena_sha]

What a sad case.. mental health is no joke & to have somebody use it against them for their own entertainment is just vile.. I hope the victims rest peacefully 🩷 & the victims family’s are able to somehow find peace & god makes their journeys easier for them 🌹

[@goldenhourss]

what always surprises me about japan is that it’s a super safe country with low crime rate but when crime does happen, it’s on a huge scale or a very revolting, twisted case. that’s my 2 cents

[@mspaint93]

That they all fought back reminds me of how every single person who 'un-accidently' fell from the Golden Gate Bridge and survived recounts how before they hit the water, they realised they wanted to live.

[@RoxxsSoxxs]

I think I’ve heard this case before but I just love how you share these cases so I’m here for it. Thank you for sharing these cases.

[@jusscrystal]

Why did I start listening to this during dinner 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Thank you Stephanie for your storytelling 🙏

[@TheGroovyGirl-fl5dp]

Sammee i was eating chicken during the intro and had to turn it off 😔

[@sherriv4860]

Oh. I watched this whole eating dinner 👍

[@K-Hearted]

Absolutely stunned by the brutality in this case. It's horrifying what people can do. Important to share these stories, though. Stay safe, all.

[@MsCucu]

I remember when this happened. His apartment was close from where I worked . The neighborhood I remembered it to be so quiet, everyone I knew, including myself, was shaken. It still makes me sad. My heart goes to the victims' families and loved ones. Great coverage of the case. Your channel does a great job.

[@SK-gu5vt]

The effort u put , people don’t realize how hard it is to remember information about events, but yu explain things so effortlessly . I know behind the scenes yu work hard! Truly respect you. My anxiety and life tensions leave watching you and ur hard work and your stories about life events. Xo

[@kimberlysimmons6395]

I played the black out game. We would hold our breath and someone would press hard on our chest until we blackout. Sounds crazy now but we thought it was just a fun game or something to do. I often thank God for our lives because our silliness could have been our death.

[@TheoRae8289]

him doing the blackout challenge might have been more of a hint of what he'd become, and not the thing that rewired his brain.

[@siriuslyginnychase3100]

amazing channel. respectfully handling true crime cases is soooo important.

[@katrinazem1990]

Girl! Your posting so much!! Actually, it makes me so happy to see you on my screen like, every day, especially with how things are going lately in my personal life :(

[@chpsueycicci8639]

I just found your channel this week and I am obsessed with the way you convey stories. I would absolutely LOVE to see you cover the Walled City of Kowloon

[@witchywashy6722]

I'm so glad you posted! I'm about to go for a hike in the woods and I was just looking for something at least an hour long to listen to! Yay can't wait!

[@purplethrill352]

You know we can see what you commet right? ​@UTTP298

[@danielle-mn3sf]

you better be careful❤

[@endzi_the_fangirl]

What an intro! I was hooked immediately!

[@ElHarsxh-yn8yj]

She's such an immersive story teller! You really make me feel like I'm IN the story

[@burnettasimmons5440]

one thing keeps coming to my mind....how did the neighbors not notice/comment on the smell?

[@hatice1212]

In three months, he killed nine individuals, approximately one person each week; that is ridiculous. This is crazy because no matter how hard we try to be safe, there is always such psycho monsters who’d take advantage of those who are at their lowest point.

[@parkerj7720]

Omgosh! Yay! I am experiencing some really really awful life circumstances and got more bad news today. Your videos are a reprieve from all of it and am so grateful for another video!!

[@parkerj7720]

Ok.. after video. Perspective. Prayers to the families

[@cherryuu24]

i really hope you can heal from the news and hope life can eases up on you soon, sending hugs and comforting energy, please take it easy and slow

[@drgskates]

Good lord 😳 this is so gross Thank you for covering this!!

[@briannaargueta6303]

i love when you post often 😌😌 i don’t watch many youtubers but you’re my top three for sure

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

SAME... I get bummed out when I have days of nothing to watch lol

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

SAME... I get bummed out when I have days of nothing to watch lol

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

SAME... I get bummed out when I have days of nothing to watch lol

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

SAME... I get bummed out when I have days of nothing to watch lol

[@HoPeZz_N_DrEaMzz]

SAME... I get bummed out when I have days of nothing to watch lol

[@ranymnenneh4915]

Can I just say I love the “badabing-badaboo”

[@robertgraves8000]

He TORTURED & assaulted the victims against their will!!!! Every ONE of them would have escaped given the opportunity!!! "Helpful Citizen , Helping them Exit???!!!! " he only Helped Himself!!!!!

[@Sweet_Tooth_Art]

Perfect timeing! I'm getting my hair done today so ill need something to watch. ❤

[@kixkicks139]

You know I’m here ! Thank you as always for the work you and your team do Stephanie!!!

[@kixkicks139]

@UTTP298 why would ppl if you don’t make content ? Lol

[@prefixs1036]

Steph is so compelling she seems so sweet and funny to be around ❤❤

[@SSheezCrafty]

I love that while being cheerful and funny, she's never making light of the horrors of the crimes or disrespecting what the victims and their families went through, and sometimes you can almost see a tear in her eye and her voice strains when she discusses the victims... Such a thoughtful and empathetic person

[@PotterManiac344]

"The rent is low and the place is good." Me saying the same thing confidently because I'm cheap while smoking sage all over the place and keeping a gallon of holy water just in case.

[@groob1]

How am I just finding this KZbin channel ! SO many stories I've never heard of before.

[@positivevibesveda]

There’s always an argument about whether or not the death penalty is right. This case is an example of one where there was no saving him.

[@CarolineHill-oz8dp]

What a Valentine’s Day treat! Thank you for covering! RIP to all victims ❤

[@harmony6927]

Thank you to the whole team, I appreciate the uploads

[@NorikoTaylor]

‘Doki doki’ is the sound of your heart pounding in Japanese. Japanese is a very onomatopoeic language.

[@izzatfauzimustafa6535]

Not the serial killer feeling wanting to gag and vomit from living with gradually rotting severed corpses of his own victims. The audacity of it.