Episode
The Sakamoto Family Murders: A Countdown to Mass Murder
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- May 15, 2026
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Summary
What begins as a search for spiritual meaning ends in a subway car filled with invisible death. Follow the tragic journey of the Sakamoto family and the horrifying rise of Aum Shinrikyo, a cult that turned enlightenment into a mandate for mass murder. Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible: Acorns: Sign up now and Acorns will boost your new account with a $5 bonus investment. Head to acorns.com/crimehub or download the Acorns app to get started. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/crimehub Quince: Go to quince.com/crimehub for free shipping and 365-day returns. Author: Samantha Davis * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content intended for mature audiences. Parental guidance is advised for children under the age of 18. Listen at your own discretion. #truecrime #truecrimestories #truecrimepodcast #crimehub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices