This podcast episode delves into the chilling case of Joji Obara, a wealthy businessman implicated in the disappearances and deaths of several women, including Lucie Blackman and Karita Ridgeway. Through a detailed exploration of Obara's life of luxury, isolation, and disturbing revelations from his sex diary, the episode paints a portrait of a man entwined in a web of manipulation and denial, ultimately leading to his trial and controversial verdict. The episode underscores critical societal issues, including the inadequacies in the investigative process and the implications of race within judicial outcomes.