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mattc · 04-27-2010, 04:49 PM

Hey everyone. I wanted to bring this case up because I couldn't find a thread on it after doing a search. Forgive me if it has already been discussed.

I watched it today on the "Treasures and Ghosts" DVD of the box set of UM, and it, as it has every time, brought me to tears.

I LOVE this story.... To me, it is the most moving and touching of all the reunion segments.

It really reminds you how important and good this show was for so many people!!

To recap: Mitchell Shigemoto (Japanese-American) and James Pearson (African-American) become best friends while serving in Vietnam. Pearson acts as Mitchell's protector when several fellow soldiers harass and discriminate against Mitchell for "looking like the enemy." In a rice field, during heavy fire, Mitchell gets hit, and James shields Mitchell from oncoming bullets with his own body! Then he goes against regulations and carries Mitchell, through a flooded rice plain, to an evacuation helicopter! In other words, he saved his life!!!

The reunion between those two guys, who seem so sweet is one I"ll never forget!!

Anyone else particularly love this one?

Mastermind · 04-30-2010, 05:01 PM

I usually don't care for the lost loves cases...but the Mitchell Shigemoto case is an exception.

It was heartwarming to see those two finally meet one another.

By nature the lost loves cases are the easiest to solve on UM.
The inherent problem in looking for a criminal is that your looking for someone that doesn;t want to be found.

DALLASTEXAN!! · 03-11-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mastermind

I usually don't care for the lost loves cases...but the Mitchell Shigemoto case is an exception.

It was heartwarming to see those two finally meet one another.

By nature the lost loves cases are the easiest to solve on UM.
The inherent problem in looking for a criminal is that your looking for someone that doesn;t want to be found.

I like the lost love cases. This is one of my favorite lost love cases because the nature of the story. I love the fact that our military brings people together and breaks barriers that you don't always see in other aspects of life.

1990 UM fan · 03-11-2012, 03:15 PM

I remember that one. God bless them. I wonder if they're still alive and are friends still?

Curious to know, how many Unsolved Mysteries cases are solved as of today?

WishfulDreamer · 03-11-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1990 UM fan

I remember that one. God bless them. I wonder if they're still alive and are friends still?

Curious to know, how many Unsolved Mysteries cases are solved as of today?

Years ago I read that 300 something out of 1200 something were solved (including the unsolvable psychics and UFO cases). I'm not so sure. Maybe one of these days I'll go through the update section and count.

Perhaps It's You · 05-29-2026, 08:25 PM

So a quick update on this really heartwarming case, I just found out Mr Shigemoto passed last year, may he rest in peace. I hope him and Jim continued to stay in touch for years after the segment.

BuffaloBill · 05-31-2026, 09:51 AM

I’m surprised that they never did just update shows with only solved cases. You could literally get a whole season or two worth of shows. Have a brief history of case, then update. All you need is host, old segments rebranded. Even if it’s just words on screen with update, that would bode well.

04-27-2010, 04:49 PM	#1
mattc Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 16, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 273	Mitchell Shigemoto: 200th solved case Hey everyone. I wanted to bring this case up because I couldn't find a thread on it after doing a search. Forgive me if it has already been discussed. I watched it today on the "Treasures and Ghosts" DVD of the box set of UM, and it, as it has every time, brought me to tears. I LOVE this story.... To me, it is the most moving and touching of all the reunion segments. It really reminds you how important and good this show was for so many people!! To recap: Mitchell Shigemoto (Japanese-American) and James Pearson (African-American) become best friends while serving in Vietnam. Pearson acts as Mitchell's protector when several fellow soldiers harass and discriminate against Mitchell for "looking like the enemy." In a rice field, during heavy fire, Mitchell gets hit, and James shields Mitchell from oncoming bullets with his own body! Then he goes against regulations and carries Mitchell, through a flooded rice plain, to an evacuation helicopter! In other words, he saved his life!!! The reunion between those two guys, who seem so sweet is one I"ll never forget!! Anyone else particularly love this one?

03-11-2012, 03:15 PM	#4
1990 UM fan Unsolved Mysteries fanatic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2011 Location: United States Posts: 2,509	I remember that one. God bless them. I wonder if they're still alive and are friends still? Curious to know, how many Unsolved Mysteries cases are solved as of today?
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05-29-2026, 08:25 PM	#6
Perhaps It's You Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 30, 2024 Location: United States Posts: 41	So a quick update on this really heartwarming case, I just found out Mr Shigemoto passed last year, may he rest in peace. I hope him and Jim continued to stay in touch for years after the segment.
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04-30-2010, 05:01 PM	#2
Mastermind Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 16, 2008 Posts: 1,843	I usually don't care for the lost loves cases...but the Mitchell Shigemoto case is an exception. It was heartwarming to see those two finally meet one another. By nature the lost loves cases are the easiest to solve on UM. The inherent problem in looking for a criminal is that your looking for someone that doesn;t want to be found.

05-31-2026, 09:51 AM	#7
BuffaloBill Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 07, 2004 Location: Cheektowaga(Buffalo),NY Posts: 424	I’m surprised that they never did just update shows with only solved cases. You could literally get a whole season or two worth of shows. Have a brief history of case, then update. All you need is host, old segments rebranded. Even if it’s just words on screen with update, that would bode well.