The Monster with 21 Faces
Who was behind Japan’s mysterious “Monster with 21 Faces” case?
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38 mins
Explore the bizarre criminal campaign that terrorized Japanese food companies in the 1980s under the name “Monster with 21 Faces.” Uncover how the anonymous group threatened major corporations, demanded ransom and repeatedly outmaneuvered Japanese police before mysteriously disappearing.
Ep 1:
Birth of the Monster
A CEO is dragged naked from his bath, a ransom goes uncollected, and a letter arrives signed by a shape-shifting villain who claims money is irrelevant.
Ep 2:
Crime Becomes Theater
Over a hundred taunting letters, poisoned candy with polite warning labels, and a fox-eyed stranger who vanishes into crowds turn a kidnapping into a seventeen-month national spectacle.
Ep 3:
The Fox That Got Away
A police scanner, a stolen car, and a suspiciously familiar suspect bring investigators tantalizingly close—until alibis, missing evidence, and a published memoir leave every lead dead.
Ep 4:
A Mask Never Lifted
A superintendent's tragic end, a chillingly respectful farewell letter, and a case closed without answers leave Japan haunted by a mystery that may never be solved.
Discussions (5)
Wade
Level 5 · 1 day agothey labeled the poison. who does that? even the villain had better manners than the cops chasing him.
Elijah
Level 6 · 1 day agoThey labeled the poison, left the hostage alone, never grabbed the cash. Either the worst criminals ever or the best performance artists Japan never hired.
Josiah
Level 5 · 1 day agoNah the Monster definitely wanted the money at some point
