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25 Years Later: Police Renew Hunt in Setagaya Murders

1/1/2026

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On December 30, 2025, Takeshi Tsuchida, a retired police officer, visited the grave of Mikio Miyazawa and his family to mark 25 years since the unsolved Setagaya murders.
He now advises families pursuing justice.
To mark the anniversary, Japanese police renewed their appeal for information by distributing leaflets and showcasing a mannequin resembling the suspected attacker at stations in west Tokyo.

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On December 30, 2025, Takeshi Tsuchida, a retired police officer, visited the grave of Mikio Miyazawa and his family to mark 25 years since the unsolved Setagaya murders.
He now advises families pursuing justice.
To mark the anniversary, Japanese police renewed their appeal for information by distributing leaflets and showcasing a mannequin resembling the suspected attacker at stations in west Tokyo.