Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer', was executed in Japan, marking the first death penalty enactment since 2022. He murdered and dismembered nine young people he connected with through social media in 2017. Luring victims under the pretense of helping them end their lives, he admitted to the murders, stashing their remains in his apartment. With an 83% public approval of the death penalty, the Justice Minister noted the crimes as justifying the execution, while 107 prisoners remain on death row in Japan.
Shiraishi's execution highlights the severe nature of his crimes, where he lured vulnerable individuals online, ultimately leading to their tragic demise and dismemberment.
Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki emphasized that Shiraishi's heinous acts, including murder and mutilation, justified the execution, reflecting strong public support for capital punishment in Japan.
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