EP10 - The BOAC Stewardess Murder

Summary: In 1959 Tomoko Takekawa’s life was full of promise, having moved to Tokyo from her parents home in Kobe had given her a whole new level of independence and freedom. That year she was also hired as a stewardess for the British airline BOAC. It seemed the whole world was opening up for her, unfortunately this is where Tomoko’s story ends and the story of this week’s case begins. On March 10th, 1959 Tomoko’s lifeless body was found strangled and lying face up on the banks of the Zenpukuji River. Though police scoured the Stewardess’ social life and airline connections no one was ever charged with her murder. The case remains unsolved to this day. We would like to mention a special thanks to each of the wonderful members of the research team who contributed to the notes for this episode, much appreciated everyone! Contact info: Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/599855356835724/ Email truecrimejapan@gmail.com Sources: http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19590507.2.4.aspx http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19590613.2.41.aspx http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/freepress19590313-1.2.105.aspx https://books.google.com/books?id=fqFyA8_NzPwC&pg=PA81&lpg=PA81&dq=Tomoko+Takekawa+1959&source=bl&ots=m9UAOymdid&sig=NeeE4AWXoZypsRX21UQ2_tZ5Jas&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjO6aX_sKvNAhWJ0iYKHRZwDosQ6AEIHjAA#v=onepage&q=Tomoko%20Takekawa%201959&f=false https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/10084088/ http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/04/business/book-finds-the-feminist-in-yesterdays-stewardess.html?_r=0 Japanese Language Sources http://www.maroon.dti.ne.jp/knight999/stewardess.htm