Police ask public for help in finding killer of 7-year-old girl in 2005
TOCHIGI —
Police in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, on Saturday made an appeal to the public for any information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of a 7-year-old girl seven years ago.
Yuki Yoshida went missing while on her way to school in Imaichi (which became part of Nikko in 2006). She was found murdered in a forest in Ibaraki Prefecture on Dec 1, 2005. No suspect has been arrested. Police said they have followed up on more than 3,300 leads in the case and a reward of 5 million yen has been offered.
On Saturday, police handed out leaflets to people at stations in the former Imaichi area and a notice board has been put up on the road beside the forest where Yuki’s body was found.
Two years ago, Yuki’s parents made a heartfelt official comment to media in which they said: “It has been five years since Yuki went to heaven. We wonder what her killer is doing now and where he/she lives. While police have been desperately trying to solve the case, the killer must be living as if nothing happened, which frustrates us. Somebody stabbed 7-year-old Yuki many times and left her naked in a cold forest. We hope whoever did it will be brought to justice some day. It’s not too late for the killer to apologize for Yuki before her grave. It’s not only for Yuki but also for the killer. We hope no more children are killed.”
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LostinNagoya
What they said, it's so Japanese: "not only for Yuri but also for the killer". Poor parents, may your daughter see justice done someday.
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Leonard Carlson
Inexcusable crime regardless of mental status. I can only imagine the fear and how traumatizing it must have been for a 7 year old. Hopefully someone comes forward with some new information. RIP
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Seiryuu_Dan
I wish that justice is served and that no other should feel this kind of pain. May Yoshida Yuki rest in peace, and her family and loved ones fine solace and peace.
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smithinjapan
Cases like these are rarely solved, but I hope they find the killer all the same, and make him or her kneel before the grave and apologize before locking them up for life.
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Elbuda Mexicano
I hope they arrest this evil bastard!! RIP little girl from Tochigi,
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CrisGerSan
I am so sorry to read about this..
that is a wonderful sentiment of the parents, truly moving.
i will pray the killer may repent and reveal and make amends.
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Crazedinjapan
Such a sad position to be in as a parent. The loss if their little girl must weigh on them tremendously. Anyone who can do this to a young child deserves the same in return on a much slower level. I hope the parents can get closure in their bid for justice.
R.I.P little one.
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WilliB
Sadly, after so many years, they will not find the perp any more. He is living among us, somewhere.
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Tom DeMicke
She's haunting him I'm sure! May he (or she) be found and brought to justice! Hang in there parents and may little Yuki rest in peace in a better place.
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cramp
Unfortunately, its been that long...real cold case by now. Would really like to see this guy strung by his big toe.
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