In May 2000, 21-year-old Lucie Blackman, a vibrant and charismatic British woman, arrived in Tokyo seeking adventure and a fresh start. With a £6,000 debt weighing on her shoulders, she found work as a bar hostess in Roppongi, Tokyo's vibrant nightlife district. Her radiant personality quickly made her a favorite among clients, but it was one mysterious and wealthy man who would change her life forever.
Just weeks after her arrival, Lucie went on a lunch date with this enigmatic figure and never returned. Her best friend, Louise Phillips, raised the alarm when Lucie failed to meet up as planned, but police initially dismissed her concerns, attributing her disappearance to the chaotic lifestyle of young foreigners in Tokyo. However, a chilling phone call claiming Lucie had joined a cult sent shockwaves through her family and friends.
As the investigation unfolded, it led to one of Japan's most notorious true crime cases. The trail of evidence pointed to Joji Obara, a wealthy Korean-Japanese property magnate with a dark history of drugging and raping numerous women. Lucie's body was eventually found dismembered and buried near Obara's home, sparking an international outcry and a years-long quest for justice. Join me as I delve into the gripping story of Lucie Blackman's disappearance and the shocking revelations that followed. Discover how this case exposed the darker side of Tokyo's nightlife and the ongoing impact on those who knew her. Will justice ever fully be served for Lucie and her family?
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Sources:
People Who Eat Darkness — The Fate of Lucie Blackman by Richard Lloyd Parry
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/dec/16/lucie-blackman-timeline
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2011/feb/19/lucie-blackman-richard-lloyd-parry-review
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