Marriage hunting, or konkatsu, is meant to bring love and commitment. But for Kanae Kijima’s victims, it led to deception, financial ruin, and ultimately, death. Dubbed The Konkatsu Killer, she lured men through dating services, drained their money, and staged their deaths as suicides—until investigators uncovered the horrifying truth.

In this episode, we'll break down:
🔍 The twisted schemes she used to manipulate her victims
💰 How she funded her extravagant lifestyle through fraud and murder
🕵️‍♂️ The police investigation that finally stopped her⚖️ Why the media focused on her appearance rather than her crimes Was she a desperate scammer or a cold-blooded serial killer? Let’s unravel the case of Kanae Kijima, Japan’s infamous Black Widow.

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Written and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.
Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).