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true-crime2 years ago

Unveiling Tokyo's Dark Secrets: The Lucie Blackman Case

The Netflix documentary "Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case" revisits the disappearance of Lucie Blackman, a UK flight attendant who went missing in Tokyo in 2000. The film explores the cultural clash between the police, the media, and Lucie's father, as well as the disturbing presence of a notorious serial rapist, Joji Obara. While the documentary provides a solid true crime narrative, it leaves room for deeper exploration of the power dynamics and press relationships in Japan.

crime2 years ago

"Unrelenting Pursuit: The Capture of a Prolific Sex Attacker by Renegade Cops"

A new Netflix documentary, "Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case," sheds light on the investigation into the disappearance and murder of Lucie Blackman, a former British Airways flight attendant working as a hostess in Tokyo. The documentary reveals the split within the Tokyo Metropolitan Police's homicide division, with one squad going renegade to conduct their own investigation. The renegade detectives eventually uncover a serial sex attacker, Joji Obara, who had been preying on hostesses for years. The documentary highlights the dedication and compassion of the detectives involved in the case, as well as the flaws in the Japanese criminal justice system.