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Sagamihara: Japan’s Deadliest Care Home Attack Explained

March 30, 2026 · 1 h 21 min

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In July 2016, a quiet care facility in Sagamihara, Japan, became the scene of one of the most shocking crimes in the country’s modern history.

In the early hours of the morning, a former employee returned to the building, setting in motion a devastating chain of events that would leave the nation in disbelief. As details emerged, the case raised difficult questions about ideology, warning signs, and how such a tragedy could unfold in a place meant for care and safety.

The incident sparked widespread discussion across Japan and beyond, not only because of the scale of what happened, but also due to the motivations behind it and the vulnerability of those involved.

In this episode, we break down the timeline, the background of Satoshi Uematsu, and the investigation that followed... exploring how this case continues to be remembered years later.

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Presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter

Written by Ben Carter

Produced by Dan J Lambert

Edited by Ben Bonsey

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