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Aftermath of Aum Shinrikyo's Destruction
45:14 - 56:23 (11:09)
Despite the terror caused by chemical weapons and charismatic leaders, the Aum Shinrikyo attacks ended up being less lethal than intended, resulting in several demolished facilities and multi-million dollar settlements paid to the victims' families. A cult assassin also shot the commissioner general of the National Police Agency 10 days after the attack on the Tokyo subway system.
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This podcast episode discusses the investigations into a man who beat a woman with a tire iron and Cherie's new boyfriend, a former reserve police officer with a history of sexual violence.
45:14 - 49:39 (04:25)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the investigations into a man who beat a woman with a tire iron and Cherie's new boyfriend, a former reserve police officer with a history of sexual violence. It also touches on the involvement of a Japanese organized crime and the cult assassin who shot the commissioner general of National Police Agency in 1995.
ChapterAftermath of Aum Shinrikyo's Destruction
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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The dangers of terror attacks in public places are real and can have devastating consequences.
49:39 - 51:40 (02:00)
Summary
The dangers of terror attacks in public places are real and can have devastating consequences. Incidents like the cyanide bomb found in a public restroom and a letter bomb that blew off the fingers of a secretary make it important to be aware of these threats.
ChapterAftermath of Aum Shinrikyo's Destruction
Episode126: Shoko Asahara: Japan’s Deadliest Cult Aum Shinrikyo & The 1995 Tokyo Gas Attacks
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In the aftermath of Aum Shinrikyo's attack, Japanese authorities demolished several of their facilities and the cult was required by law to give authorities a list of all their members and detailed information on their assets.
51:40 - 56:23 (04:43)
Summary
In the aftermath of Aum Shinrikyo's attack, Japanese authorities demolished several of their facilities and the cult was required by law to give authorities a list of all their members and detailed information on their assets. Although the planned attacks weren't as lethal as they had hoped, the cult caused fear and terror in Japan for years.