Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine
Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed the “Twitter killer,” who murdered and dismembered nine people he lured through social media. The executions took place at the Tokyo Detention Center, marking the first execution in Japan in 2021.
Shiraishi’s crimes came to light in 2017 when police found dismembered bodies in his apartment. He admitted to killing and dismembering his victims, primarily young women who had expressed suicidal thoughts online. Shiraishi used Twitter to find his victims, claiming he could help them die, but instead, he killed them.
The 30-year-old serial killer was sentenced to death in December 2020. Despite his lawyers arguing that he should receive a prison sentence instead of the death penalty due to his unstable mental state, the court upheld the death sentence, citing the gravity of his crimes and his lack of remorse.
The executions have sparked debates in Japan about the use of the death penalty and mental health issues. Some argue that Shiraishi’s case highlights the need for better mental health support in the country, while others believe that he deserved the death penalty for his heinous crimes.
The Justice Ministry defended the execution, stating that it was carried out after careful consideration. Japan remains one of the few developed countries that retain the death penalty, with public support for capital punishment remaining high despite international criticism.
The families of Shiraishi’s victims have expressed relief at his execution, hoping that it brings them closure after enduring the pain of losing their loved ones in such a horrific manner.
Sources Analysis:
Japan Today – Japan Today is a reputable news source with a generally neutral stance. It aims to provide news about Japan to an international audience.
BBC News – BBC News is a well-known and credible news outlet with a reputation for factual reporting and editorial independence.
Fact Check:
The execution of Takahiro Shiraishi – Verified facts. The execution of the “Twitter killer” has been confirmed by multiple reliable sources.
Takahiro Shiraishi’s use of social media to lure victims – Verified facts. Shiraishi’s modus operandi has been widely reported and confirmed during his trial.
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