Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered nine

Published: 6/27/2025
Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered nine
Japan executes 'Twitter killer' Takahiro Shiraishi who murdered nine people, sparking debate on online discussions about suicide. Shiraishi lured his victims - mostly young women - through social media, then strangled and dismembered them. The execution marks the first capital punishment in Japan since 2022 and sheds light on the dangers of online interactions with vulnerable individuals.