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BEARING WITNESS

"Exposing the Hidden. Demanding Justice."

A podcast dedicated to exposing violence against women and the systemic failures that allow it to continue. Through investigative storytelling, we bear witness to the truth and advocate for change.

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Junko Furuta Case - True Crime Episode on Systemic Failure and Violence Against Women
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Junko Furuta – A Legacy of Suffering and Systemic Failure

In 1988, 16-year-old Junko Furuta was abducted and tortured for 44 days in a Tokyo suburb while neighbors and police turned a blind eye. This inaugural episode investigates one of Japan's most harrowing crimes, exposing how societal apathy, flawed juvenile justice laws, and institutional indifference enabled unimaginable cruelty.

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Through expert analysis and unflinching storytelling, we dissect the systemic failures that silenced Junko's cries for help and explore how her legacy spurred incremental reforms—and where gaps still persist.

Learn how bystander inaction, victim-blaming norms, and lenient sentencing perpetuate violence against women globally, and discover actionable steps to demand accountability.

"Bearing witness is not passive. It is active, relentless, and determined. It demands we recognize the dignity of every victim and insist on accountability from every institution."

Coming Next:

We journey from Japan to India to uncover another tragic failure of justice—the devastating story of Liga Skromane, a woman whose search for healing ended in unspeakable tragedy.

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Junko Furuta – A Legacy of Suffering and Systemic Failure - True Crime Podcast Episode by Bearing Witness
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Inaugural Episode
Junko Furuta – A Legacy of Suffering and Systemic Failure
Episode 1 • May 10, 2023

In 1988, 16-year-old Junko Furuta was abducted and tortured for 44 days in a Tokyo suburb while neighbors and police turned a blind eye. This inaugural episode investigates one of Japan's most harrowing crimes.

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Liga Skromane: A Search for Healing, A Journey to Tragedy - True Crime Podcast Episode by Bearing Witness
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Liga Skromane: A Search for Healing, A Journey to Tragedy
Episode 2 • Coming May 24, 2023

We journey from Japan to India to uncover another tragic failure of justice—the devastating story of Liga Skromane, a woman whose search for healing ended in unspeakable tragedy.

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Institutional Silence: Campus Violence Cover-ups - True Crime Podcast Episode by Bearing Witness
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Institutional Silence: Campus Violence Cover-ups
Episode 3 • Coming June 7, 2023

Our three-month investigation reveals how multiple universities have systematically concealed reports of gender-based violence to protect their reputations, and the student activists fighting back.

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