The bright side. The woman was full term, if she wasn't that poor man would have lost both his wife AND child

This reminds me of a story Caitlin Doughty/Ask a Mortician covered on her channel, where an older man taxidermied a younger woman after she died, where the public called him a romantic, instead of condemning him Sidenote, this series gives the same cozy vibes that Caitlin's series does 😊

The last story gave me goosebumps in the worst way, but the tea poisoning terrifies me. Imagine just buying a can of fizzy drinks and finding a bunch of small holes in it?? I’m sure detective Conan should have a episode about this

As a pregnant person in Japan right now, that last one broke my heart. I’m sure no one in my little countryside town will do that to me, but my heart breaks for that man, his child, and his murdered wife. To die in that way is just awful, and to be the one left to find it is also horrific. I don’t know if I’d want my husband to tell our child if that happened to me and was how our baby came into the world. Regardless of whether the baby grew up to know the truth, I do hope the father sought therapy and is doing well, and I hope the child is well too.

The poisoned tea story reminds me of the tainted Tynenol cases from 1982 that happened in the US. I am always fascinated by the psychology of what drives the person/s to commit these kind of crimes and agree with Aki. I know Joey covered the Junko Furtata case over on one of his channels, but I always wanted to hear Aki's take on it. I love this type of content as I am a true crime junkie myself. Good video

Everything is horrible but in the case of the pregnant woman I could feel the anger grow inside me as Aki said that the murderer had not been found, a young woman, and a mother thus torn from her child without him being able to know her or grow with her, it really makes me angry that they didn't catch the creep who did that.

These darker videos are some of my favorites from aki

That poisoned tea case reminds me a lot a out the Chicago Tylenol poisoning cases in which bottles of Tylenol were found to contain cyanide. That culprit was also never found. It's also the case that prompted prescription bottles in the US to have tamper proof seals after the fact.

I think it would also be really cool if you made a series where you talk about Japanese urban legends!

the fact that the baby survived...wow that's amazing

It's wild the second story wasn't solved. I heard a similar story also in Japan about someone tampering with drinks in a vending machine. But that was easier to solve because it was someone who put the drinks into the machine. I can't imagine someone doing that in a store and getting away with it

Honestly, I hope that baby never learns it's about them. They'd been in their early 30s right now, just a bit older than me. I think that's the one time it's okay to just say "Your mom passed away not long after you were born/during child birth."

There's also a known case from the US about a woman who lied being pregnant and then literally cut a pregnant woman open and steal her baby instead, alluring the victim into her home etc. Can't remember her name but there's videos made about her here on YT as well. Really horrifying.

For the last story, a similar thing happened near where I live in Chicago Illinois. A teen was found killed after baby was cut from her womb. Her name was Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, 19. was nine months pregnant and the mom of a 3-year-old child. It’s a very sad story that happened in 2019.

I always love these types of videos. Aki does such great research and presents them in such a palatable way!

Honestly, it is so sad that this is the third crime case I've heard about of baby snatching straight from the womb. It's almost like an obsession around birth that I will never understand. My heart goes out to all these poor mothers 💔

I'm so shocked to realize that the 3rd case is what has inspired the most traumatizing scene in the Netflix series Ju-On: Origins... I didn't know it was based on a true story.

I love, love, love Detective Aki. This is one of my favorite series. I love you talking more about the dark side of Japan ❤

Even if they ain't Detectice Aki videos I'm still adding them to my playlist!

That pregnant woman story is really sickening

Also, Aki, we love your videos, but as a therapist, please make sure you’re giving yourself some extra TLC mentally and emotionally given the nature of the content. Thank you for all your hard work ❤

I'm glad you made this video. Not all stories could be Detective Aki material but we still love to learn more.

Detective aki is back on the case baby let's gooooooo

Before the video: Oh boy this is gonna be something... After the video. Narrator in my head after the last case: It was, in fact, something to fear of.

How on earth was that last story even real? How can someone be that twisted? And I can’t imagine how devastated the husband must still be, it’s a miracle the child even lived!

I always kind of wish other true crime channels would cover Japanese crimes, some of them are just so...wild. I couldn't even imagine being involved in them. I'd be interested in more Aki deep dives and your takes.

The last one must have been the inspiration for one episode of the Ju-On mini series on Netflix. 😳

It's weird you didn't compare the tampered can incident to the one in America with Tylenol a few decades ago. We had a similar issue here and it's how we got tamper-proof caps and covers on our food and medication products.

Literally gave spilling tea a new meaning. Thanks Aki Loved the video

I love when you do these kinds of videos Aki!! I also, take interest in the physiological part of it too. When I read up on these kinds of stories I definitely have to take a breather and look at more light hearted content for a little while to get my mind off it because it can be extremely emotionally draining. But it's good to read about these things and learn to recognize these types of behaviors to better protect yourself when it comes to your daily life. These kind of things can happen anywhere, to anyone! 😱

Aki has the same reason why I love true crime as well, and I also love this series because she does so well with uncovering Japanese true crime cases that aren't well known.

I don’t usually watch true crime stories but I love Aki’s list and story-telling. More of this type of videos please!

I get what you mean about the psychology based interest in trie crime. For me, it’s that, but also a desire to determine “what can we learn from this, about the people who do these things? How can the knowledge we gain about these types of people help us to prevent further tragedies, reduce the likelihood of more people turning out this way?” It’s important to not simply write off killers as “monsters” because doing so makes it easy to dismiss the fact they are humans, which can distract from learning about how these people turned into killers, and how society at large can work to prevent these things from happening as much as possible. If we simply disregard them as “monsters” there is no helping it, they aren’t “people” so nothing could have been done, and nothing can be done. It takes any onus of change off society as a whole to learn and work to prevent future tragedies by placing 100% of the blame on a word like “monster” and thus making it into a tragedy that could not have been helped, nor could anyone do anything to prevent future ones. Even accounting for anti-social personality disorders and things like psychopathy and sociopathy, the overwhelming majority of them manage to blend into society and live normal lives because the resources they have allow them to recognize the benefit of doing so, and equip them to do so. By stripping away any recognition of humanity due to the fear of the unknown that makes people comfortable persecuting those that are somehow “different” can only serve as an impetus for more tragedy, in my opinion. I think it’s important to be careful in choices of phrasing, as words take shape in the unconscious mind, and influence how we behave without ever being aware of it. One should never discount the evil that grows in a person and takes over to lead to such atrocities, and it’s bad to get into a fetishized “I could have saved them/changed them” mindset around killers, but it’s also not helpful to ignore they are humans, who under different circumstances, COULD have been prevented from doing what they did. Yes, at the time they choose to act on their impulses, the fault and responsibility falls entirely upon the individual, but before that point, there is a degree of societal responsibility to learn and enact change in attempt to prevent such outcomes as much as possible. “Monster” is a word that allows people to fall into bystander effect mode without ever realizing. Humans are capable of great violence and atrocity, moreso than any other being we know of so far. It’s important to recognize that as a facet of humanity in order to mitigate it.

I definitely enjoy this content, especially when you cover Japan, as not much English-speaking true crime from Japan is out there.

So excited for another video in this series! Thank you for all the hard work and effort for this and other videos on your channel.

Okay, I've heard a lot of screwed up crimes, whether it's on True Crimes, Forensic Files, whatever, but that last case... WTF?! I was damn near on the verge of puking. That was a bit much, but I do thank you for the advisory. By all means, continue this series. Just... wow. That was intense.

you made me so happy with this video today aki thank you for todays video. please continue with more videos if you can and want :)

Detective Aki is back!!!! So excited!

The child of case 3 must be 35 years old by now. I hope her and the dad are at better ease now.

Enjoyed these dark stories very much. Would love to see more of these and Detective Aki!

This was a fantastic video. You're very well spoken and easy to understand. You are also very respectful in how you present your information. Thank you. I'd love to see more of this stuff. And also your Why Japan vids with "interesting" Japanese products

I love your videos. You're so damn good at talking about these stuff. You are full of compassion. You talking and thinking about victim's emotions and thoughts. You're trying to fix on them, not only on murderers which is so rare in true crime content I see on youtube. I hope there will be more creators with approach like yours. Thank you for your content. And for all of you reading this, stay safe. ❤

I watch true crime because I had a terrible experience as a child...Watching true crime documentaries make me feel like I can learn why the crime happened and how I can protect myself.

Digging around on 4chan it's so easy to find gore, murders and mutilation caught on footage. I get messed up seeing that every now and then, but seeing it in real life would ruin me probably. Real life investigators and detectives really have to numb themselves to this stuff or gain permanent mental scars. It's crazy.

Before the video: I can't wait!! After the video: I don't think I'll visit my cousin...

Aki, you are really growing up and providing very fascinating content. Quite the Series. Don't get me wrong I still have a very special place in my heart. Great content Aki.

I am a mother of three, during every pregnancy I was told to watch myself when out and about by myself. Especially in late term pregnancy, because there are people out there that will try to steal your unborn child. However, I also love in America.. so...

I really enjoy this type of content that Aki does I missed watching these so it’s great that she made another video of it!

Back at it again with detective Aki-

Omg i love this series!!! Thanks for bringing it back :,D 💖

There was a true crime story I read about years ago about absolutely average in every way type of guy who became the Düsseldorf vampire... Guy would kill and eat entire mobs of people at a time then would go home to his family and tuck his kids in like it never happened. Guy got away with for years and would even keep pieces of his victims like souvenirs. When they finally caught him he said he would gladly do it all again if they let him out.

Love the video and keep up the great work aki

Such heartbreaking cases💔 may the loved ones find closure and may the victims Rest in Peace✝️❤️

Please do more! I really enjoy the depth you go into ^^

I love these videos aki is so good at telling the true story!

You’re very good at the true crime videos. Your voice and continence is perfect for it, like the light and floofy with the grim and gloomy lol.

More of this please, I like this true crime stuff from Japan, this multiple short summary of the cases is also really good, I enjoyed this style of video.

I think you should definitely keep doing these!!

I heard about the last case before, I was watching JU-ON, I didn’t know that was actually based on a real incident holy sh!t, I feel so bad for the Husband and everyone involved

Great video Aki, thanks for doing true crime with the sensitivity that most others lack!

I absolutely love this kind of content from you aaah

Would you ever consider doing one on Miyuki Ishikawa? That's a really fascinating case not only because she might have been the most prolific serial killer in Japanese history but it is also one of those true crime cases that in morbid way can be used as a historical time capsule.

Any more detective aki content, even detective aki-adjacent is always a treat! ❤

Love your content in general, but detective Aki was really what made me subscribe and look more into your videos. Definitely give us more as long as you’re comfortable to keep doing them. Thank you detective 🕵️‍♀️ \o/

Your videos are always worth a watch.

I loved this, great structure to the video just the right length please more

AAAAAA I LOVE THIS SERIES SMMMMMMMM

its back!! i love this series!!

yes, I'm checking this playlist outtt

The tea story now makes me wanna check any drink I buy from the store now

Might you ever consider doing a behind-the-scenes video of the work and processes you go through in creating your Detective Aki videos? It's quite clear to me the level of work for these to research, organize, and present this information is a lot more involved than for example: some of your Why Japan?! types of videos.

The goated true crime aki video series grows

Aki you should start a Spotify podcast for this series it would be much better ❤️

Woah I haven’t watched Aki in years, I’m so glad I saw this on my recommended. It’s really interesting to hear about cases that aren’t just in my country, america.

I enjoy this type of content!! Thanks!

It's late at night and I'm alone, and i didn't want to spook myself , but it was you ,Aki, so I wanted to see what you've uploaded. The last story gives me the chills. i don't know if i'll sleep tonight xD

those were insane! I'd love to see more of this! Keep us in the know Aki :3 hope you're having a good day

Yessss I wanted more videos like this

I love it aki!! Please make more of these

I wonder if you could actually find some Japanese detectives to sit down and do a Q&A with. It would be interesting to see what they deal with, since the crime rate there is so low, at least compared to somewhere like the US.

Good video! I am thinking of covering the final case myself, although it is extremely disturbing.

Love detective Aki! Just fantastic entertainment.

It's good to have video series like this, it's a great way to get some inspiration and reference for manga or game story idea.

Glad to see another video of this

Please do more true crime stories, I truly enjoy listening to them.

When I was pregnant, I lived at a shelter and I was so so paranoid, I would close all the blinds, close and lock every single door because I had this extreme paranoia that someone was going to rip my baby from me, literally. That case actually scared me sh*tless 😮

I absolutely loved this video!

I like these kinds of videos as I find them kind of fascinating as well. And also because I'm paranoid and want to know what I should be scared of/what to be wary of and now I have trust issues with strangers lol. This video just made me worry about drink cans and I'm gonna start checking drinks now and even tell my family to be careful just in case. The last case is awful and I feel bad for the family but, at least, I'm glad the baby is okay. It sucks the culprit for the last two cases weren't found though. Bad guys and people who do stuff like this are only cool in fiction because it's just a story. In real life they're scary and disturbing as well because the bad person and the victim could be anyone and I'm also confused as to why there're people who see the culprits as some kind of celebrity.

The tea one reminds me of another case in Japan. Someone went round vending machines and put cyanide in some of the drinks. A few people died and they never found out who it was

The second case is similar to a case that happened here too in Italy, but it happened with milk years and years ago I still remember my mom checking very carefully the bottle of milk every time

The tea thing reminds me of the Tylenol murders in the US

Man these stories were so bone chilling! I never knew about the sada abe case or the oolong tea case either. I only ever heard of the pregnate woman of nagoya story.

yes! i love it a lot! please make more of these!

So happy to see more crime videos by you aki!! 🖤

I really love these vids please keep them up if possible!

This type of videos are highly interesting. There a morbid and sad, but because we hardly hear of these case they really interesting to watch. You can't help but wonder how far people must sink to do the crimes they did. And I hope that shining light on the cases will lead to people picking up signs so it can never happen again. I definitely like to see more of these cases.

We need more of this content!!

Now I'm checking the bottom of my cans always out of paranoia haha

By far the best series on this channel.

“You might not sleep tonight” I’m literally about to take a nap on my lunch break, so thanks Aki 😢😅😂