{"podcast":{"title":"You Can't Unhear","slug":"you-can-t-unhear-7840944","podcast_index_feed_id":7840944,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/bf06c118-a8a5-4fd5-8965-54f150de45d0","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/you-cant-unhear8581","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/6/25/9/c962cd1d-36e1-41b5-b1be-95099d69cfdf_3957915-64973.jpg","author":"Ericka Cuevas","episode_count":167,"summary":"Welcome to the podcast *You Can't Unhear* -- where some stories refuse to be forgotten. This is a late-night podcast exploring the stories that linger long after the episode ends. From infamous killers and forgotten cold cases to daily true crime stories from around the world, we dive deep into the psychology, history, and haunting details behind each case. If you love true crime stories, unsolved mysteries, and strange events that blur the line between reality and folklore, you've found your next obsession. I also explore conspiracy theories, unsolved disappearances, internet mysteries, paranormal encounters, and urban legends around the world. From cursed rituals and haunted locations to mysterious places that shouldn't exist, we uncover the stories people whisper about after midnight. If you're a fan of horror crime stories, psychological storytelling, and immersive audio experiences, our episodes are designed for late-night listening with headphones on and the lights off.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:20:01.138029+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944"},"episode":{"title":"One of Japan's Darkest Crimes.. Remembering JUNKO FURUTA's 44 Days of Captivity.","slug":"one-of-japan-s-darkest-crimes-remembering-junko-furuta-s-44-days-of-captivity","published_at":"2026-07-26T19:00:13+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/one-of-japan-s-darkest-crimes-remembering-junko-furuta-s-44-days-of-captivity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944","url":"https://podcast.show/3957915/","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/d309dce0-060d-492b-ba22-94401ba1bb27/stream.mp3","summary":"In November 1988, Junko Furuta , a 17-year-old high school student from Misato, Japan, disappeared while cycling home from part-time work. What began as a missing person case soon became one of the most heartbreaking crimes in Japanese history. Held captive for 44 days by four teenage offenders, Junko endured unimaginable suffering before losing her life. Decades later, her case remains a symbol of institutional failure, raising difficult questions about police response, youth crime, and whether justice was truly served. In this episode of You Can't Unhear , we examine Junko's life before the crime, how a simple rejection led to a horrifying chain of events, the warning signs that were missed, the investigation that finally uncovered the truth, and the controversial court sentences that continue to spark debate in Japan today.","meta_description":"In November 1988, Junko Furuta , a 17-year-old high school student from Misato, Japan, disappeared while cycling home from part-time work. What began as a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":651,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/episodes/one-of-japan-s-darkest-crimes-remembering-junko-furuta-s-44-days-of-captivity/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-can-t-unhear-7840944/one-of-japan-s-darkest-crimes-remembering-junko-furuta-s-44-days-of-captivity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}