Japan executes the 'Twitter Killer' after killing and dismembering 9 people he met online

• Japan executed “Twitter Killer” Takahiro Shiraishi in its first use of the death penalty since 2022
• Shiraishi murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, most of them suicidal women
• The Justice Minister said the crimes were driven by s*xual and financial desires and caused national shock
• Execution reignited discussions on capital punishment and online safety in Japan

Japan carried out the execution of “Twitter Killer” Takahiro Shiraishi, marking its first use of the death penalty since 2022.

Shiraishi had brutally murdered and dismembered nine individuals he encountered online, most of whom were women struggling with suicidal thoughts.

According to the Justice Minister, the gruesome crimes were fueled by Shiraishi’s s*xual and financial motives, sparking widespread shock and fear across the country.

His execution has once again brought national attention to the ongoing debates about capital punishment and the growing concerns over online safety in Japan.

In Japan, there is only one type of death penalty, and that is execution by hanging.

This method is the only legally approved form of capital punishment in the country.

Hangings are carried out inside designated execution chambers located in selected detention centers, such as those in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Hiroshima.

The process is done in strict secrecy; inmates are not informed of their execution date until the day it happens.

Even their families and lawyers are only notified after the execution is completed.

The death penalty in Japan is typically reserved for the most serious crimes, particularly cases involving multiple murders or acts considered extremely brutal and premeditated.

Although a person sentenced to death can appeal or request a retrial, once all legal options have been exhausted, the execution may proceed.

Despite international criticism, Japan continues to implement the death penalty, supported by strong public approval.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh