Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, convicted for the murder and dismemberment of nine individuals, primarily young women who expressed suicidal thoughts on Twitter. This execution, the first since 2022, reignited national discussions on the death penalty and the implications of suicide conversations on social media. Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki highlighted the deep societal impact of Shiraishi's crimes, stating that they instilled fear across the nation. Despite increasing opposition, a government survey showed continued public support for capital punishment, with Suzuki asserting that abolishing the death penalty is inappropriate given ongoing concerns regarding serious crime.
The case of Takahiro Shiraishi, convicted of murdering nine people, has ignited debates in Japan about the death penalty and suicide discussions on social media.
Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki emphasized the societal harm caused by Shiraishi's actions, which instilled fear and unease among the Japanese public.
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