In December of the year 2000, an unknown male broke into a suburban Tokyo home and killed an entire family. Despite leaving thousands of pieces of evidence in the house, including his clothes, the murder weapon, his DNA, his blood, even his excrement—we are no closer to knowing this man’s identity. There’s no clear motive. And no sign of the case being closed. The Miyazawa family murders are a paradox. They’re a case which has haunted Tokyo police for 22 years now. A case which should be solved. But one which has far more questions than answers.

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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Nic Obregon begins his investigation into the Miyazawa murders by finding out about the victims, meeting the former chief of police who led the case, and arming himself with the facts. 

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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Nic starts unpacking the evidence, beginning with the DNA profile of the Faceless Man. And he investigates a claim that a Korean Hit-man was behind the murders. 

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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The Faceless Man spent hours inside the murder scene. In this episode Nic breaks down exactly what he did, and looks for clues in his behaviour that might help to identify him. 

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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We don’t know what the Faceless Man looks like, but we do know what he was wearing. Nic investigates claims that the killer was a skateboarder, and meets one of the only people ever questioned about the murders. 

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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Nic assumed his investigation would take him around Japan. But evidence left at the scene has actually led him to California – and a new lead which provides a remarkable new theory.

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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Just when you think you’ve learned everything about the Miyazawa murders, Nic discovers an ominous note, potentially written by the killer, predicting the crimes. And he is forced to confront a theory that the killer was just a teenager. 

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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As Nic’s investigation comes to a close he looks into whether modern DNA testing could provide a breakthrough. He learns about a new process which could create a face for the suspect, and hears how a change in the law might finally provide answers. 

Credits:

Josh Bloch- For USG Audio

Jennifer Sears- For USG Audio

Nic Obregon- Writer, Host

Darrell Brown- Executive Producer, Editor

Sophie Ellis- Executive Producer

Tom Brewins- Sound Designer

James Warburton/ KPM Music- Composer

Ryushi Lindsay- Producer (Japan)

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