男児遺体発見で「自宅を家宅捜索」親族からも話聞く、学校は短縮授業に 児童への影響は【Nスタ解説】｜TBS NEWS DIG

Yuki Adachi, a resident of Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, who went missing and was later found dead, saw a dramatic turn of events on the morning of the 15th. Police raided her home on suspicion of abandoning a body. ■The process leading up to the search of her home and the issuance of the warrant Anchor Takahiro Inoue: When information is scarce and many things remain unknown, we inevitably try to fill in the gaps that cannot be explained. We will report with awareness that this process can easily lead to speculation. The following is a summary of the events so far: ▼March 29th: School bag found ▼April 12th: Shoes believed to have been worn by her found ▼April 13th: Adachi's body found ▼April 15th: Adachi's home searched on suspicion of abandoning a body (policing of relatives and investigating the circumstances of her disappearance) Each of these locations is approximately 4-5 km apart. On the 15th, a house search began, conducted under the guise of "interviewing relatives to investigate the unknown circumstances." Currently, the house search is being conducted before a suspect is identified. Generally speaking, what kind of investigative process can be expected? TBS News Department, Social Affairs Section, Akimoto Soki, Reporter: If there is potential evidence at that location, a house search will be conducted. The police must apply to the court for a "search and seizure warrant," and entry is only permitted if it is granted. The police cannot enter arbitrarily, so the court also approves this. However, just because a house search has been conducted does not mean that the people who frequent or live in that location are necessarily involved in the crime, so that point must be kept in mind. ■ Former Chief of Investigation Division 1: "The key point of future investigations will be the 'car'" Inoue, Anchor: Former Kanagawa Prefectural Police Chief of Investigation Division 1, Narumi Tatsuyuki, said regarding future investigations, "They will likely conduct interviews with relatives, neighbors, classmates, and their guardians to determine if there were any troubles." The key point is the "car," and it's likely that information will be gathered on suspicious vehicles in the vicinity of where the body, shoes, and bag were found. Furthermore, it's stated that "the locations where the body and shoes were found are far apart, making it unlikely that the victim moved them herself. The police may have determined that the body was abandoned by a third party." The following is the result of the autopsy conducted so far: ▼Identification of the body: Identified as Yuki Adachi ▼Time of death: Late March (21st-31st) ▼Condition: No noticeable external injuries such as stab wounds ▼Cause of death: Unknown The police have indicated that "the cause of death has not yet been determined, and this may take several months." According to Yoshihiko Fujita, formerly of the Tokushima Prefectural Police Forensic Science Laboratory, the autopsy will examine cells and blood samples to determine: ▼whether there was bleeding, ▼whether there was oxygen deprivation, and ▼whether there were any drug or poison reactions. This will help investigate any physical abnormalities at the time of death. It is said that DNA and other traces can be examined from clothing, including hair, sweat, and fibers (lint) unconsciously left behind by a third party. Such technology is apparently established in Japan. ■Schools shorten classes… What are the impacts on children, and what kind of care should be provided? Inoue (caster): So, how should communities and local governments protect children? Schools are responding as follows: (According to the Nantan City Board of Education, Kyoto) ▼13th: Body discovered ▼14th: Temporary school closure ▼15th-17th: Shortened classes until lunchtime The school determined that normal classes would be difficult given the heightened distress and anxiety among the children. Businessman and influencer, Ranmaru Kishitani: When I was in America, I often saw a system called "Amber Alert," which immediately notifies the entire community when something happens. For example, if there's a natural disaster like a storm or a gun incident, everyone's mobile phones receive a notification all at once, like an earthquake early warning. The warning appears on road signs and television, notifying everyone, so nearby residents can be cautious, and in the worst-case scenario, they may evacuate. I believe this is common in all countries, but children should be overwhelmingly protected in society, and their absolute safety should be ensured. With Japan's technological advancements, I think it would be good to adopt something like "Amber Alert." Inoue (caster): According to Michiko Yoshida, a former school counselor and clinical psychologist, April is a time when stress levels rise as people adjust to the new school year. This is true for us working adults as well; we all feel some stress from changes in our lives. ...