I am always appreciative of how well Megan pronounces Japanese names and places. I know she does her research to make sure but I never see people pronounce it this well! Thank you always for your videos!
She actually does have a professional history in both law and journalism I believe! She's hands down one of the most reputable creators to get true crime information from. She never treats real cases as entertainment and even goes over the community and police responses to the crimes, giving us a really good understanding of how criminality impacts both the local and wider communities. She's gotten interviews where she was poised and respectfully somber as she listened to people tell her the truly horrible things they've been through. I'm going to go rewatch the case of the soldier that was struggling with some pretty intense bullying and assault during his time in the army. Because I feel like people talk about how badly people are broken down in the US army but Megan has covered maybe two or three stories where she discusses the major issues that stem from the S. Korean armed forces and how the hierarchy there is causing very real world harm to their own teammates. I will legitimately sing this woman's praises for days. Too many people treat true crime as entertainment and it legitimately stresses me out. So the fact that she legitimately reports on cases and asks her audience to genuinely reflect on the cases she brings up is really important to me. A bit parasocial maybe but the true crime landscape is seriously suffering right now. 😭
@@chihiro90 Seems to me their point is, it is more than just something that comes naturally, rather something she puts work into. And efforts deserve due credit.
Random Japanese here, and yup, I was in high school when she was arrested, and her face was all over the media during the last few weeks right before the 15 years were about to expire. We were all aware of what she looked like and how she sounded. Once she was arrested, the image of her sobbing with her head covered in a coat was shown on the news, and I remember her hands peaking from underneath the coat, and she was wearing red nail polish. She died behind bars, all sad and lonely. Fitting ending for her, I suppose. What a sad life though, she did seem to be a smart woman with great communication skills. She could have lived a nice life if she wasn't such a jealous woman.
What a crazy story! And if she had just stayed hidden a matter of days longer she would have remained free. Did she just get tired of hiding or did she want to pay for her crime on some level? Thanks, Megan!
In my country, there is a saying that"days of a thief are 40".the fact that they located her on the 39th day before she escaped their grasp again says a lot...
@CobiewithaK ..from.what I know, it's meant to teach peaple that whatever u do.not even karma.can catch up to your 40th day no matter what you do ,your days are counted.so always know your time will always run out especially when ur a deceitful person.its the meaning
I just wanna know how her son was able to escape the police's notice? I don't know about her other children but the fact Fukuda still kept in contact with him throughout the years, to the point he got married, how incompetent were the police? Didn't it enter their mind to keep an eye on the son these whole time? 🤔thank you for this Megan!
She kept in contact with more family than her son throughout the years. There’s no telling who she gave what story to at any given time. The cops even got tips from “some” family members. Not all. And it’s incredibly easy to train a child to keep secrets (and loyalty)-especially when you attach it to losing your mother. She just kept up enough obfuscation to cause confusion long enough for her to come up with a different plan.
No. Way. I was literally just watching reruns of ofher videos talking about her and hoping for a new video on her, and sure enough Mama Meg comes thru 😭💖 You are genuinely an inspiration, and we’re sending you and your new baby all the love!
Megan, i hope you can cover the recent martial law incident in South Korea. While there's (thankfully) no life being loss, its interesting to dissect as to why and what happened. Thank you!
Even after her arrest, Kazuko continued to give false statements in order to make the statute of limitations expire, causing trouble for the police until the very end.
"This story is both chilling and fascinating-a woman who lived multiple lives, evading justice for 15 years while carrying the weight of her crime. Kazuko Fukuda's tale isn't just about the crime itself but the lengths she went to reshape her identity, even fooling those closest to her. It’s a haunting reminder that no matter how far you run or how well you hide, the shadow of guilt will always follow. Truly a case that showcases both human cunning and the relentless pursuit of justice."
Girl if anything happens dont quit TH-cam my weekend dont go well without your videos love your work and dedication and the way you present the cases most crime documentary youtubers take a long video still dont explain correctly you are incredible
Megan you have the best voice for commentary ! Love all your videos and look forward to it everyday. Wish you and your new baby a happy life many years ahead 🎉
By the way, 4 million yen donated by the hospital where Kazuko underwent cosmetic surgery was added to the original 1 million yen, and the final bounty for Kazuko was 5 million yen. The owner of the oden shop donated all the bounty money she received to people in need.
I can’t wait to binge watch all your videos! I had a break due to some exams I had but I’m back babbyyyy! I hope you’re well Megan! Congratulations🎉 (abit late sorry) on the birth of your prince ❤️ I wish you both nothing but good health and blessings ❤️
Great video as always megan! Could you cover the case of the missing person 'Lee Yoon Hee' from South Korea. Thanks! Edit: Would also love to see a video on Apollo Quiboloy from the Phillipines.
It’s baffling to me that in Japan that they have a statute for murder. How do the families find justice? How do they begin to heal from the loss of a loved one; perhaps a mother, father or a child? It was quite a wild ride that Kazuko was able to be free for close to 15 years with only hours to spare as she traveled throughout the country complete with plastic surgery as well. 🕊️🕊️RIP Atsuko Yasuoka 🕊️🕊️
I'm interested with the movie shown. Is this movie an adaptation of the story you are narrating now? What is its title, if you do not mind. Great content, as usual. Thank you, Megan.
Megan❤, I heard that story so many times. I remember as a kid my mother have a Japanese TV show tape 📼 set my mother Japanese friend send it to her about the history of Japan's crime. I heard about this person one too many times as a child. And I love that story. The true crime story. And I'm glad that you recap my memory 2 show does crime story 👍❤️
Greetings. I'm new & have just watched your intro & have paused to type. I already know I'm going to enjoy your style X (There may be an edit to confirm this)
In Kazakhstan, a 16-year-old boy named Sherzat was brutally murdered right in front of his brother. The perpetrators split Sherzat's head in two. Despite the family's efforts to bring justice, the case has dragged on with no response from authorities. Recently, it was reported that Sherzat's brother was also killed, with claims of suicide being false. Their house was burned down, and their grandmother was placed in a psychiatric institution. The family continues to receive threats. Please share this situation to raise awareness and ensure justice is served SOS SOS SOS
I hate how brilliantly cunning she is. I won’t lie, I was also starting to believe she might get away with it, after all. She managed to run and hide, while keeping contact with her family. I don’t know if she was that illusive or the police were that incompetent. She definitely had a lot of luck, and it’s sad that jealousy made her end someone’s life so senselessly. I guess, I find solace in her eventually being caught. 17 years in prison, is still justice, I guess. Megan, thank you for excellent storytelling 🙏🏾💛💜
My mind can't help but imagine, Time travler: * accidentally move a spoon by 1 inch * The timeline: "the greatest actress: Kazuko F. - once again won the nomination for best acting actress"
Sending happiness and joy and to you and your healthy baby and to a swift recovery for you as well!!! Thank you for still giving us another compelling story with such dedication and respect as always!! 🫶🏻 and appreciation from Texas, USA
Might sound strange, yes she is certainly a ruthless predator though i can't help but feel a bit of sympathy for her, ive come across many girls from a formative background as herself and i can see how she evolved into what she did. Not discounting her victims abd the grief she caused its just I can see why she did this to an extent or some of the factors that would have prompted her to this. Inside her mind somewhere there was a broken little girl with that did what she did to survive in what seems to be a trapped order she couldn't escape. Its no wonder she applied it to others in later years as she would have been all too aware of the implications and applications of tricks and traps. This I've seen applied in many different ways from girls here. This is just my observation is all For this reason i can't help but have sympathy for her
It's true that people said, you can still recognize someone, doesn't matter if they change their faces so many times. What's that jdrama called? This story looks interesting.
Wow, nothing like a jealous woman! I have told people this for years my the women in my family are extremely jealous other women that they related to. What havoc they bring to people’s lives, just like this woman did. Killing an innocent woman, because you covets her style, friendliness and material possessions is evil. Work on yourself please! Thank you for your unique way of delivering this story in your compelling way.
She went through her life.and after all she went through,she wished her was like another woman's life.she murdered a woman to replace her life in replace for her own life.then,she was on the run for a long time. Can't believe it took that long really,I'm so surprised about this case
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I am always appreciative of how well Megan pronounces Japanese names and places. I know she does her research to make sure but I never see people pronounce it this well! Thank you always for your videos!
She actually does have a professional history in both law and journalism I believe! She's hands down one of the most reputable creators to get true crime information from. She never treats real cases as entertainment and even goes over the community and police responses to the crimes, giving us a really good understanding of how criminality impacts both the local and wider communities. She's gotten interviews where she was poised and respectfully somber as she listened to people tell her the truly horrible things they've been through. I'm going to go rewatch the case of the soldier that was struggling with some pretty intense bullying and assault during his time in the army. Because I feel like people talk about how badly people are broken down in the US army but Megan has covered maybe two or three stories where she discusses the major issues that stem from the S. Korean armed forces and how the hierarchy there is causing very real world harm to their own teammates. I will legitimately sing this woman's praises for days. Too many people treat true crime as entertainment and it legitimately stresses me out. So the fact that she legitimately reports on cases and asks her audience to genuinely reflect on the cases she brings up is really important to me. A bit parasocial maybe but the true crime landscape is seriously suffering right now. 😭
Korean and Japanese language sounds similar :) maybe thats why
@@chihiro90 She makes an effort doing so for all languages.
@@jamesjiao ur point is?
@@chihiro90 Seems to me their point is, it is more than just something that comes naturally, rather something she puts work into. And efforts deserve due credit.
Random Japanese here, and yup, I was in high school when she was arrested, and her face was all over the media during the last few weeks right before the 15 years were about to expire. We were all aware of what she looked like and how she sounded.
Once she was arrested, the image of her sobbing with her head covered in a coat was shown on the news, and I remember her hands peaking from underneath the coat, and she was wearing red nail polish.
She died behind bars, all sad and lonely. Fitting ending for her, I suppose. What a sad life though, she did seem to be a smart woman with great communication skills. She could have lived a nice life if she wasn't such a jealous woman.
What a crazy story! And if she had just stayed hidden a matter of days longer she would have remained free. Did she just get tired of hiding or did she want to pay for her crime on some level? Thanks, Megan!
In my country, there is a saying that"days of a thief are 40".the fact that they located her on the 39th day before she escaped their grasp again says a lot...
Interesting saying! I'm fascinated - do you mind saying more about its origin?
@CobiewithaK ..from.what I know, it's meant to teach peaple that whatever u do.not even karma.can catch up to your 40th day no matter what you do ,your days are counted.so always know your time will always run out especially when ur a deceitful person.its the meaning
Just like my country....we always say "every evil doer has his 40th day" and it applies to many bad people not just thievies
@astrosanhasstan8035 that's amazing...every bad person is a thief..they steal life,steal love,steal happiness, steal things...always
In swahili it's, " siku za mwizi ni arobaini", karma is as karma was...
Hello Megan! Thanks for your hard work again. I hope you and your child are healthy and happy. 🫶🏻❤️
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Omg you had your baby. Will we ever see your little one by telling a story or is that too much?
I just wanna know how her son was able to escape the police's notice? I don't know about her other children but the fact Fukuda still kept in contact with him throughout the years, to the point he got married, how incompetent were the police? Didn't it enter their mind to keep an eye on the son these whole time? 🤔thank you for this Megan!
My thoughts exactly smh
She kept in contact with more family than her son throughout the years. There’s no telling who she gave what story to at any given time. The cops even got tips from “some” family members. Not all. And it’s incredibly easy to train a child to keep secrets (and loyalty)-especially when you attach it to losing your mother. She just kept up enough obfuscation to cause confusion long enough for her to come up with a different plan.
No. Way. I was literally just watching reruns of ofher videos talking about her and hoping for a new video on her, and sure enough Mama Meg comes thru 😭💖
You are genuinely an inspiration, and we’re sending you and your new baby all the love!
These crime stories really help me sleep better. Thanks admin, please come out with more stories.
My day is complete now that Megan has released her video. Gorgeous as always Megan
love your videos & your narration 😍 straightforward and simple
Megan, i hope you can cover the recent martial law incident in South Korea. While there's (thankfully) no life being loss, its interesting to dissect as to why and what happened.
Thank you!
Even after her arrest, Kazuko continued to give false statements in order to make the statute of limitations expire, causing trouble for the police until the very end.
The same police who let her get r4p3d in prison and probably also attacked her
@@starwasborn-dz3qowhat do you mean? Prison guards are not police.
@@konkei-el7nlwhat do you mean ? Is that different from other countries because in ours you can’t just become a prison guard if you are not a police 😊
Surely there must be conditions / exceptions to statute of limitations, otherwise criminals would be abusing it like no tomorrow?
The fact that there even is a statute of limitations for murd3r is crazy.
Thanks!
I would love to know how she manipulated the phone signals back then? That's pretty clever and resourceful.
"This story is both chilling and fascinating-a woman who lived multiple lives, evading justice for 15 years while carrying the weight of her crime. Kazuko Fukuda's tale isn't just about the crime itself but the lengths she went to reshape her identity, even fooling those closest to her. It’s a haunting reminder that no matter how far you run or how well you hide, the shadow of guilt will always follow. Truly a case that showcases both human cunning and the relentless pursuit of justice."
fr, you can't run away forever
New to the channel. I love your voice. Had me hooked immediately
You are a wonderful discovery!! Thank you!!!!❤
Oh MY word!!! Megan you are hard at work for us thats admirable.Great work !!!❤
So admirable love her videos so dearly! Their all so interesting in their own wayy
Girl if anything happens dont quit TH-cam my weekend dont go well without your videos love your work and dedication and the way you present the cases most crime documentary youtubers take a long video still dont explain correctly you are incredible
In Japan you run but u can’t hide
FR
Only 11 hours before the limitations of the laws is insane!!! Bravo to the police.
This is my first time watching you and I'm already a fan of yours. Your voice, your narrative, and the mood set is everything. ❤
Megan you have the best voice for commentary ! Love all your videos and look forward to it everyday. Wish you and your new baby a happy life many years ahead 🎉
Hi megan . You really make your videos interesting and informative that is why i always watch it.
By the way, 4 million yen donated by the hospital where Kazuko underwent cosmetic surgery was added to the original 1 million yen, and the final bounty for Kazuko was 5 million yen.
The owner of the oden shop donated all the bounty money she received to people in need.
Thank you Megan ❤
Thank you for the new upload Megan! I truly hope that you're spending amazing time with your kid! Hang in there Mama Megan!
I can’t wait to binge watch all your videos! I had a break due to some exams I had but I’m back babbyyyy! I hope you’re well Megan! Congratulations🎉 (abit late sorry) on the birth of your prince ❤️ I wish you both nothing but good health and blessings ❤️
Great video as always megan! Could you cover the case of the missing person 'Lee Yoon Hee' from South Korea. Thanks!
Edit: Would also love to see a video on Apollo Quiboloy from the Phillipines.
It’s baffling to me that in Japan that they have a statute for murder. How do the families find justice? How do they begin to heal from the loss of a loved one; perhaps a mother, father or a child? It was quite a wild ride that Kazuko was able to be free for close to 15 years with only hours to spare as she traveled throughout the country complete with plastic surgery as well. 🕊️🕊️RIP Atsuko Yasuoka 🕊️🕊️
I'm interested with the movie shown. Is this movie an adaptation of the story you are narrating now? What is its title, if you do not mind. Great content, as usual. Thank you, Megan.
This was a crazy one Megan . Thanks for a new Video , hope you and the baby are getting lots of rest❤
I love your voice! The cases, the video quality, and the information are all top tier!
Megan❤, I heard that story so many times. I remember as a kid my mother have a Japanese TV show tape 📼 set my mother Japanese friend send it to her about the history of Japan's crime. I heard about this person one too many times as a child. And I love that story. The true crime story. And I'm glad that you recap my memory 2 show does crime story 👍❤️
Wow, What a wild story. Im guessing they made this into a movie?!
Greetings. I'm new & have just watched your intro & have paused to type. I already know I'm going to enjoy your style X (There may be an edit to confirm this)
her life is an art, and a history
You can’t blame me why I can’t eat without watching Megan’s vids.
Hi Megan, your voice and face is so enticing. I am a fan of yours!
In Kazakhstan, a 16-year-old boy named Sherzat was brutally murdered right in front of his brother. The perpetrators split Sherzat's head in two. Despite the family's efforts to bring justice, the case has dragged on with no response from authorities. Recently, it was reported that Sherzat's brother was also killed, with claims of suicide being false.
Their house was burned down, and their grandmother was placed in a psychiatric institution. The family continues to receive threats. Please share this situation to raise awareness and ensure justice is served
SOS SOS
SOS
Hi Megan would u cover on case of Rejoice Rivera & Scarlet Garcia.
Another mind blowing case! thank youu, Megan! I get interested to it just by listening to your voice!
Your voice is veryyyyyy good like so relaxing ❤
Thanks for the upload , queen megan 🎉
I hate how brilliantly cunning she is. I won’t lie, I was also starting to believe she might get away with it, after all. She managed to run and hide, while keeping contact with her family. I don’t know if she was that illusive or the police were that incompetent. She definitely had a lot of luck, and it’s sad that jealousy made her end someone’s life so senselessly.
I guess, I find solace in her eventually being caught. 17 years in prison, is still justice, I guess. Megan, thank you for excellent storytelling 🙏🏾💛💜
Hello beautiful Megan,I really enjoy watching ur interesting stories always!
My mind can't help but imagine,
Time travler: * accidentally move a spoon by 1 inch *
The timeline: "the greatest actress: Kazuko F. - once again won the nomination for best acting actress"
was rewatching old ones and decided to refresh ! yay
Is there any book film or series on her i would love read or watch?!?
I wonder if she ever regretted her decision to kill. But i’m so glad justice was served in this case. The victim may now rest in peace 🙏
Hi megan I hope you are doing well 💗
Ur voice is like a music to my ear Ms Maegan❤
Good to hear from you again Megan. May you, your baby n family always be well🙏
Hi Megan! Can’t wait to watch this video because your work is top notch. I hope you and your baby boy are doing well❤️
Sending happiness and joy and to you and your healthy baby and to a swift recovery for you as well!!! Thank you for still giving us another compelling story with such dedication and respect as always!! 🫶🏻 and appreciation from Texas, USA
Pfew, what a story! 😲
May I also just say that the Japanese pronunciations are music to my ears. Thank you, Megan!
Gosh this is so scary! It reminds me the korean series the "Mask Girl"
Hello Megan from Philippines 💜
OMG RIGHT SAMEE
I think I've heard this story before
catch me if you can japanese version
Im actually early! Thanks Megan ✨️ what a start of the day! Listening while cooking breakfast 🫶🏻
Thank you for your new video, Megan. Much appreciated that you still post regularly even with a baby to take care of. ❤
she was always making noise, where ever she hid. rip to the victims.
Amazing case thanks for the sharing
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Might sound strange, yes she is certainly a ruthless predator though i can't help but feel a bit of sympathy for her, ive come across many girls from a formative background as herself and i can see how she evolved into what she did. Not discounting her victims abd the grief she caused its just I can see why she did this to an extent or some of the factors that would have prompted her to this. Inside her mind somewhere there was a broken little girl with that did what she did to survive in what seems to be a trapped order she couldn't escape. Its no wonder she applied it to others in later years as she would have been all too aware of the implications and applications of tricks and traps.
This I've seen applied in many different ways from girls here.
This is just my observation is all
For this reason i can't help but have sympathy for her
in my country , we caught the suspected first and figured it out later . i mean bro really asking for a fingerprint before arresting
This case reminds me of Lila Rossi/ Cerise Bianca from Miraculous Ladybug
Is their a movie based on this case? You put the screenshots of it in the video ig
The images are from a Japanese TV drama special called "福田和子 整形逃亡15年".
I was wondering if the Oden Shop owner got that hefty reward since that is where Kazuko was caught. 🤔
I'll never understand this.
Looking fab and slaying as always, Megan! Thank you for uploading despite being a busy mama! May you and your fam stay in good health!
Hello miss Megan.❤️ Sending love from Philippines ♥️
Ooh! I am early today. Hello Megan, your videos really make my day ❤
she looked like andre the giant
rotten mango ang this Meagan ❤
Oh no, why do i have the same birthday as her 😭
Yo is South Korea even safe rigth now? I heard there's martial law going on
It’s no longer in place after 24hrs( I think )the president apologized and military it was removed
Hello Megan, you look so gorgeous in the sequin dress, I love watching your amazing crime investigation series, hope you & your baby are doing fine. 😊
Did the 59 year old man get the 1 million yen bounty?
What happened to her husband and children?
Hello,there pretty Megan..hope you're doing well & your family, greetings from Philippines ❤❤❤
This content of your video today where I should trust no one. Envy, jealousy and greed could really k*ll someone. Keep safe everyone!
Oh good a bedtime story! (It's almost 3am for me)
"I declare this meeting of The Midnight Society closed." - Are You Afraid of the Dark
11hours, talk about Karma catching up to you.
Hello from South Australia
Please Marry me miss.megan
maybe she has multi-personality disorder.
Where are the images from?
They are from a Japanese TV drama special called "福田和子 整形逃亡15年"!
@DarkAsiawithMegan Thank you
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9:45 This is stupid regardless of the reasons
Hello megan hope you're doing fine with your baby,thank you again for this❤
2 M yen was not sound to be high debt anyway 😢
the tape recorder belongs to CCP..lol...CCP'S
How can she have been 17 years in captivity when she died in 2005 and got busted in 1997? Nice video as usual 😊
It's true that people said, you can still recognize someone, doesn't matter if they change their faces so many times.
What's that jdrama called? This story looks interesting.
Wow, nothing like a jealous woman! I have told people this for years my the women in my family are extremely jealous other women that they related to. What havoc they bring to people’s lives, just like this woman did. Killing an innocent woman, because you covets her style, friendliness and material possessions is evil. Work on yourself please! Thank you for your unique way of delivering this story in your compelling way.
This woman is a devil
damn thats crazy story
She went through her life.and after all she went through,she wished her was like another woman's life.she murdered a woman to replace her life in replace for her own life.then,she was on the run for a long time. Can't believe it took that long really,I'm so surprised about this case