Is there a limit to human cruelty? The harrowing story of Junko Furuta stands as a chilling testament to the depths of depravity, a case that continues to shock and disturb decades after it unfolded.

The name Junko Furuta is synonymous with unimaginable suffering. Her story, a real-life nightmare that transpired in Japan in the late 1980s, has become a dark stain on the nation's collective memory. The events surrounding her abduction, torture, and eventual death are so horrific that they challenge our understanding of human capacity for violence. The case has not only sparked outrage but has also been the subject of numerous films, documentaries, and other artistic interpretations, each attempting to grapple with the unfathomable brutality of her ordeal.

Junko Furuta: Biographical and Case Information
Full Name	Junko Furuta ( )
Date of Birth	January 18, 1971
Place of Birth	Misato, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Date of Abduction	November 25, 1988
Age at Time of Death	17 years old
Cause of Death	Complications from severe torture and abuse
Perpetrators	Shinji Minato, J Ogura, Hiroshi Watanabe, Yasushi Watanabe (Note: Names are sometimes reported differently in various sources)
Legal Outcome	The perpetrators received varying sentences, with some serving relatively short prison terms due to Japan's juvenile law system at the time.
In Popular Culture	Subject of films, manga, and documentaries detailing the crime and its impact.
Reference	All That's Interesting - The Disturbing Story of Junko Furuta