OKINAWA: Rina Shimabukuro

Military Murder

Mama Margot Productions LLC

History, True Crime

4.8 • 2.5K Ratings

🗓️ 11 January 2021

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

In 2016, 20-year old Rina Shimabukuro vanished after sending her boyfriend a text message that she was going for a walk. Japanese authorities scoured CCTV footage for any evidence that would lead them to Rina. And they found what they were looking for when they saw an American in a red SUV buying salt from a local convenience store and pouring some inside his car. When they tracked down the man in the red SUV back to Kadena AB, they discovered the man was Kenneth Gadson Shinzato – a U.S. Marine veteran. Dig in with Margot as she takes you through the 2016 murder that caused outrage in Japan. Margot also digs into the 1995 Okinawa rape that began a movement to get U.S. troops off of the island of Okinawa. The perpetrators in that case were: Marcus Gill, Kendrick Ledet, and Rodrico Harp. Margot also digs into the 2006 murder-suicide of Kendrick Ledet and college student Lauren Cooper. ----- This episode was made possible by EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com and use code “militarymama3” at checkout to get 3 weeks of Every Plate for only $2.99 per meal. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club where for as little as $1 a month you can get ad-free episodes!! $5 gets you monthly bonus episodes! Check it out today at: https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Military murder is an independent project and is not endorsed by the Department of Defense or any military component.
0:06.5	The views expressed are those of the host.
0:09.0	The content of this podcast is not meant to be legal or medical advice.
0:13.0	Warning, this episode contains graphic details of murder and is not suitable for young listeners.
0:19.0	Listen, our discretion is a target.
0:30.0	Welcome back to Crime Army. I am your host Margo and this is a true crime podcast where I focus on crimes committed by military members and veterans.
0:39.0	But don't worry, you don't have to know anything about the military to listen. I promise.
0:43.0	You just have to be a true crime enthusiast and if that's you, welcome home.
0:48.0	I'm thrilled to be back hosting this wonderful podcast because of all of you, my wonderful listeners.
0:54.0	I did want to let you know that I have updated my Patreon fan club levels.
0:58.0	So if you're interested in more content or if you're interested in just add free content, go check out the Patreon fan club today.
1:05.0	I added a $1 a month club. YEP!
1:09.0	For just $1 a month, you can get completely add free shows. It's outrageous.
1:15.0	Sometimes today, go check it out Patreon.com slash military murder to see how you can join the fan club.
1:23.0	Alright, onto some content. Some of you all have been hollering about my recent episodes at the top 10 murders and the Fort Hood review because you all come here every week to hear in depth coverage of one single case a week.
1:36.0	And today, I am back to that format.
1:39.0	Today's case appears to have caused a lot of waves, but sadly, even though it's recent 2016, I had never heard of this case until I stumbled upon it while researching a different case.
1:52.0	Join me today as I discuss the Japanese case dub, the Suke's Murder, on the island of Okinawa, Japan.
2:00.0	Now, let's dig in.
2:04.0	My sources for today's case include articles by stars and stripes, Daily Mail, Washington Post, The Japan Times, The New York Times, Real Q Chimpo, and a scholarly article found in the Asian Pacific Law and Policy Journal by Brandon Mark Iga.
2:24.0	If you do a Google search of Okinawa, Japan, you will see images of a beautiful island with turquoise green water, snorkeling sandy beaches. It's a dream. The images breed feelings of peacefulness and joy.
2:37.0	Okinawa Island is home to many military bases. Before researching this episode, I could name two bases, cadena air base and camp foster.
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