# Episode 150: The Miyazawa Massacre - Perfect Family, Perfect Crime

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Podcast: [The Dark Oak](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dark-oak-6475930)
Published: 2026-04-22T13:24:01+00:00
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## Resource

The Miyazawa family lived in a quiet, two-story home near Soshigaya Park in Setayata, Japan. 44 year old Mikio worked for the British marketing firm Interbrand, while Yasuko was a homemaker. They had two children: 8 year old Niina, active in soccer and ballet, and 6 year old Rei. Who would have wanted this picture perfect family dead? That is the question that has haunted the world since December 31, 2000. This case is unlike any we have ever covered here at the Dark Oak, as the killer left behind more than 13,000 pieces of evidence....and yet, authorities don't even have a person of interest. Branch of Hope: Crimestoppers of NY Crime Stoppers of New York plays a crucial role in enhancing public safety by encouraging community involvement in crime reporting. By providing anonymous channels for reporting, the program helps law enforcement solve crimes and bring offenders to justice. If you have any information about a crime, consider reaching out through the hotline or the mobile app to contribute to your community's safety. Hotline: Call 1-800-577-TIPS to report any information regarding criminal activity. Sources: The Sethttps://unresolved.me/the-setagaya-murdersagaya Murders — Unresolved https://www.tokyoweekender.com/art_and_culture/history/the-setagaya-family-murder-case/ https://citytowner.com/setagaya-family-murders-kamisoshigaya-japan/#google_vignette https://japantoday.com/category/crime/setagaya-family-murders-remain-unsolved-after-24-years-1 https://www.youtube.com/live/oadF1Jqy3f8 Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with art…

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