NHK Special's popular series "Unsolved Cases" will air its "Year-End Special Edition: Setagaya Family Murder Case" (General) on December 30th at 10:15 pm.
It's been 25 years since the Setagaya family murders occurred. For the first time, cameras have followed the Metropolitan Police Department's Special Investigation Unit, which specializes in unsolved cases, as they pursue the culprit. Where does the key to solving the case lie? We follow the search for clues to the case, digging up vast amounts of past investigative materials and incorporating the latest scientific investigation techniques.
We will also examine, using past footage and other sources, how the investigation into the murder of a housewife in Nishi Ward, Nagoya, in which the suspect was arrested 26 years later, has progressed.
"Unsolved Cases" is a popular series on NHK Special that began airing in 2011 and unravels historical cases through thorough investigative reporting. It will begin airing as a regular program in October 2025, unearthing new facts and testimonies, while also highlighting connections to the present day and lessons learned. Announcer Mayuko Wakuda will serve as Caster and main narrator.




