July 1, 1982

To departments 1 through 12,

XX Prefectural Police headquarters.

Director-General XXX

To the chief constable and all facility managers.

Regarding cases situated in the Hinamizawa village. (Notice)

As cases in Shishibone city, Hinamizawa village have been reported by certain sections of mass media,

it has drawn global attention, which is causing serious repercussions for the local residents. This has become a very serious situation.

To protect the livelihood and prosperity of the residents, the following notice has been issued.

1. Designate the following criminal investigations as classified.

Okinomiya station 1982 case number X:

Hinamizawa village housewife murder (Dated June XX)

Okinomiya station 1982 case number X:

Hinamizawa village student disappearance (Dated June XX)

2. Non-disclosure of information.

Okinomiya station 1979 case number X:

Hinamizawa village site foreman murder (Dated June XX)

Shira station 1980 case number X:

Shirakawa natural park falling incident (Dated June XX)

Okinomiya station 1981 case number X:

Hinamizawa village Shinto priest's wife's disappearance (Dated June XX)

3. Requesting self-restraint from each organization concerning the release of sensitive information.

Please see attached reference materials 1, 2, and 3.

Management: XX Prefecture Police headquarters

Internal line: XXXX

Police Affairs department XX XX