Key Facts
• August 2005: A 48-year-old part-time worker’s body was found in Kamoi Pond Park.
• August 25, 2005: Victim left work at 5:15 PM but never returned home.
• August 28, 2005: Body discovered in a wooded area by jogging acquaintances.
• Cause of death: Strangulation; estimated time of death was August 25, 6:00 PM.
• Belongings found 50 meters away; wallet missing from tote bag.
• Over 10,000 investigators deployed by Kanagawa Prefectural Police.
• Witnesses reported seeing the victim with a young man in the park.
• The man remains unidentified; no significant leads have emerged.
• Police continue to seek public assistance via Tsuzuki Police Station (045-949-0110).
Summary
The murder and abandonment of a 48-year-old woman in Yokohama’s Kamoi Pond Park remain unsolved 20 years later. Despite deploying over 10,000 investigators, Kanagawa Prefectural Police have yet to identify the suspect or uncover significant leads. The victim disappeared after leaving work on August 25, 2005, and her body was found three days later. Strangulation was determined as the cause of death, with her belongings discovered nearby, minus her wallet. Witnesses reported seeing her with a young man in the park, but his identity remains unknown. Authorities continue to appeal for public assistance to resolve the case.
