In the summer of 2000, 21-year-old Lucie Blackman left London for Japan seeking adventure and a fresh start. Just weeks into her new life in Tokyo, she vanished after meeting a wealthy client while working as a hostess. What followed was an international search that gripped headlines in both the UK and Japan.

Her body was later discovered in chilling circumstances, and a charismatic but dangerous man was arrested.

This gripping true crime episode examines Lucie’s life, the dark world of Tokyo’s nightlife, and the shocking investigation that revealed a pattern of predatory behavior.

Was Lucie targeted by a calculated killer hiding behind charm and wealth?

Join me as we uncover the truth behind one of the most infamous cases in modern Japanese criminal history.

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