Throughout the month of October, listen as Ana, Lynn, and Leanna take turns sharing some of the most shocking true stories from around the globe. Tune in each week to learn about some lesser-known international crimes in an effort to help bring awareness to cases.

This week, Lynn talks about Junko Furuta, a Japanese high schooler living in the late 1980s. She was smart, hard-working, and ambitious. She was preparing to graduate soon. One night she was riding her bike home and was tricked into seeking help from a dangerous boy from school. That night turned into 44 nights of kidnapping, torture, and eventually her tragic death -- but was she brought the justice she deserved? Listen to this twisted story and find out. 

What are some international true crime cases that should be covered next? Let us know in the episode post on IG @ladiesinprogresspodcast.

Content warning: This episode includes mention of rape, torture, and murder.