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The Vending Machine Murders – Japan’s Paraquat Poisonings
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In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the infamous Paraquat Murders (パラコート連続毒殺事件), a shocking true crime case from 1980s Japan that left the nation gripped by fear. Known as the "Vending Machine Murders," these unsolved poisonings involved bottles of tainted beverages left near vending machines across the country, resulting in multiple mysterious deaths. We explore the details of the case, the cultural panic it sparked, and how it evolved into a lasting urban legend that continues to haunt Japan’s collective memory. Tune in for a disturbing blend of true crime and the eerie unknown.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan
Email: [email protected]
Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes): https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin
NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/
52 episodes
Manage episode 492641948 series 3345793
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Japan, we delve into the infamous Paraquat Murders (パラコート連続毒殺事件), a shocking true crime case from 1980s Japan that left the nation gripped by fear. Known as the "Vending Machine Murders," these unsolved poisonings involved bottles of tainted beverages left near vending machines across the country, resulting in multiple mysterious deaths. We explore the details of the case, the cultural panic it sparked, and how it evolved into a lasting urban legend that continues to haunt Japan’s collective memory. Tune in for a disturbing blend of true crime and the eerie unknown.
Follow the podcast:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaturaljapan
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/madformaple.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/supernaturaljapan
Email: [email protected]
Support the podcast (Help fund the creation of new episodes): https://buymeacoffee.com/busankevin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BusanKevin
NEW podcast companion blogs! https://justjapanstuff.com/
52 episodes
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