Murder Investigation Launched After Body of Nursery Teacher Found on Coast
Yuka Gyoji, a 35-year-old nursery school teacher, was found dead on Iwanuma coast with multiple injuries, prompting a murder investigation by Miyagi Prefectural Police. Her family had reported her missing earlier, aiding in her identification. An autopsy will determine the cause of death.
On April 14, 2025, Miyagi Prefectural Police investigated the discovery of a deceased woman at Iwanuma coast, reported by a passer-by. The victim was identified as Yuka Gyoji, a 35-year-old nursery school teacher from Sendai City, based on a missing persons report filed by her family. Gyoji’s body displayed multiple injuries, particularly on her chest, leading authorities to suspect possible murder.
The body was found lying face up, clothed, which suggests she had died not long before the discovery. Law enforcement officials have initiated a murder investigation, focusing on the circumstances around her death. A judicial autopsy will soon be conducted to ascertain the exact cause of death.
The location of the incident is a beach approximately three kilometers southeast of Sendai Airport, close to the artificial tsunami barrier named “Sennen Kibo no Oka,” which could be relevant in the investigation.
The death of Yuka Gyoji, a nursery school teacher, has raised suspicions of foul play due to the nature of her injuries. The police have commenced a thorough investigation, particularly aimed at discovering the cause of death through an autopsy. This case highlights ongoing safety concerns in the area.
Original Source: japannews.yomiuri.co.jp
