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038 Kumamoto Poisonings: Debt, Deceit & Deadly Drinks A look at the 1960 women's serial poisonings in Japan.Driven by 160K Yen, a woman used pesticide in food & , killing 3 & leaving 1 vegetative.
This is a summary in English of approximately 500 words about the "女性連続毒殺魔事件" (Women's Serial Poisoning Murders) based on the provided Japanese Wikipedia excerpts.The "女性連続毒殺魔事件" (Women's Serial Poisoning Murders) was a series of money-motivated poisonings that occurred in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, from November to December 1960. In this incident, three women were killed, and one was left in a vegetative state due to poisoning. Both the perpetrator and the victims were all female.The perpetrator, identified as S, was reportedly facing financial difficulties with debts of around 160,000 yen. Driven by the need to repay these debts, S committed the series of crimes.The first incident took place on November 6, 1960, when S's mother-in-law visited her home. S poisoned her mother-in-law by mixing pesticide into her favorite lactic acid drink, leading to her death. Although S searched the deceased's belongings for cash, she found none, and the initial attempt to resolve her financial issues failed. The cause of death was initially diagnosed as a stroke, and the crime went undetected.In December, S planned to kill a neighbor's wife to steal her money. On December 14, S visited the neighbor's house and poisoned her by feeding her horse meat laced with pesticide. Again, the victim had no cash on her person, resulting in another failed attempt to obtain money. Similar to the first victim, the neighbor's death was attributed to a stroke, and the crime remained undiscovered.On December 17, around noon, S targeted a familiar traveling vendor, giving her miso soup containing pesticide. The vendor did not die, possibly due to a smaller dosage of poison, but was left in a vegetative state. In this instance, S managed to steal 13,500 yen.On December 28, S murdered another traveling vendor by feeding her natto (fermented soybeans) mixed with pesticide, stealing a meager 15 yen.The series of crimes came to an end on December 29, when S was apprehended at Kawashiri Station on the Kagoshima Main Line of the Japanese National Railways (now JR Kyushu). A search of S's home by the police revealed high concentrations of pesticide in the natto and miso soup found in her kitchen. Furthermore, a forensic autopsy of the victims detected the presence of organophosphates. Following the investigation, S confessed to her involvement in all four incidents.S's death sentence was finalized on March 28, 1963, and she was executed on September 19, 1970, at the Fukuoka Detention House. She became the second woman executed in post-war Japan after the "Sugano Village Robbery and Arson Case" convict whose sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment through amnesty. In terms of execution order, she was the second after the convict in the "Hotel Nihonkaku Murder Case" (finalized in 1963).The Wikipedia page also lists related books, including "毒殺" (Dokusatsu - Poisoning) by Masahiko Ueno. It also includes links to categories related to death row inmates, executioners, capital punishment, criminal procedure, and the history of capital punishment in Japan and other countries. The article indicates a need for specific page or chapter citations for the information provided. The categories associated with the article include post-war Showa era murder incidents, Japanese incidents in 1960, Japanese robbery incidents, female serial killers, Japanese serial murder incidents, cases involving poison, the history of Kumamoto City, incidents in November and December 1960, finalized death penalty cases in Japan, and post-war Kumamoto.https://bit.ly/4cvWMy1CC BY-SA 4.0
037 The Houdini of Showa: Japan's Unbreakable Escapist, Yoshie Shiratori.From homemade keys to headbutting skylights: Unpacking his legendary breakouts.
Yoshie Shiratori (1907-1979) was a Japanese former prisoner known as "The Houdini of Showa" for his multiple escapes from prison during World War II. He was also described by guards as "a man who swept through an era". Shiratori executed four escapes over 26 years of imprisonment, totaling three years on the run.Born in Aomori Prefecture, Shiratori became involved in crime and was imprisoned in 1933 for robbery and murder.His first escape occurred in Aomori Prison in 1936. Protesting poor treatment, he was placed in solitary confinement. He fashioned a homemade key from a hoop of a wooden bucket, unlocked his cell, and escaped. However, he surrendered the next day. Motivated by revenge against mistreating guards, the charge of escape was added, resulting in a life sentence.In October 1941, Shiratori was transferred to Akita Prison. Due to his escape history, he was placed in a special cell with a high ceiling and a skylight. Denied warmer clothing in the extreme cold, he decided to escape. He noticed the corroded nails in the skylight. Using a piece of tin from the window frame and an old nail, he created a makeshift saw to cut around the bars. In June 1942, during a storm, he removed the bars and escaped through the skylight. He surrendered three months later at Kosuge Prison.His prison term was extended, and he was transferred to Abashiri Prison. Placed in a special cell for heinous criminals, he endured abuse, including being forced to wear inappropriate clothing and being almost constantly shackled, leading to maggot infestations. Resolving to escape, he spent a year spraying miso soup onto his handcuffs and the inspection port nails, corroding them with the salt. He removed the nails, dislocated his joints, broke the cell's skylight with his head, and pulled out the chimney, escaping on August 26, 1944.After the war, he was mistaken for a thief and killed farmers in self-defense, leading to a death sentence from the Sapporo District Court. He then decided to escape from Sapporo Prison. Despite being in a highly secured cell and monitored by six guards, he created a saw from a concealed piece of metal and cut through the floorboards. Using a piece of tableware, he dug a tunnel and escaped in March 1947.His final capture occurred when a police officer offered him a cigarette. Touched by this kindness, Shiratori confessed. He stated he had been treated inhumanely in other prisons, and this act of kindness moved him. His trial was reopened, and his sentence was reduced to 20 years. In Fuchu Prison, he was treated as a regular inmate and was paroled in 1961. He died of a heart attack in 1979 at the age of 71.Guards reportedly wished Shiratori would escape when they were off duty to avoid punishment. Wartime conditions, including a shortage of guards and poor-quality handcuffs, likely contributed to his escapes.Shiratori possessed extraordinary physical abilities, including being able to easily dislocate his joints and having immense strength. He was an undefeated sumo champion in Fuchu Prison.His life inspired the novel "Hagoku" (Breakout) by Akira Yoshimura, which was adapted into television dramas. The Abashiri Prison Museum features a recreation of his escape. He is also a likely model for a character in the manga "Golden Kamuy". His story is featured in books and even English language learning materials.https://bit.ly/4jmoorWCC BY-SA 4.0
036 The Carbine Rifle Gang Incident: A Post-War Crime That Shook Japan in 1954. An Armed Robbery and Kidnapping by Ex-Military Personnel, Reflecting Japan's Post-War Challenges
The Carbine Rifle Gang Incident, which occurred in June 1954, stands as a significant example of post-war crime in Japan, reflecting the societal challenges during the nation's reconstruction period. This case involved a meticulously planned armed robbery and kidnapping, executed by a group of former military personnel.On June 13, 1954, a group of armed individuals abducted a married couple, with the husband serving as the accounting section chief at the Maritime Safety Agency's Technical Research Institute. The assailants, wielding modified M1 carbines with shortened stocks for concealment, threatened the couple and confined them in the home of the gang leader's brother in Yotsuya, Shinjuku Ward. The following day, June 14, they coerced the accounting chief into issuing seven checks totaling 17.5 million yen. The gang successfully cashed approximately 950,000 yen at the Kawasaki branch of Yokohama Kogin Bank.On June 16, the captors relocated the couple to a different hideout in Nishi-Ogikubo. While attempting to cash the remaining checks, the accounting chief managed to escape during a stop at a Nippon Express office in Yurakucho, where he sought help from a nearby police box. This led to the exposure of the crime. Based on the victims' testimonies and the modus operandi, the police identified K. O., a former member of the Maritime Safety Agency with a prior robbery conviction, as the prime suspect and issued a nationwide warrant for his arrest.The investigation progressed rapidly. On June 22, K. O. and an accomplice were apprehended in Toyama City. Another accomplice was arrested on July 5 in a hotel in Asakusa, Tokyo. A fourth member, who had been with the recently arrested accomplice, surrendered to the Marunouchi Police Station shortly thereafter. K. O. had been on the run with his lover, a former Toei actress and runner-up in the Miss Ginza contest. They were eventually located on July 21 in a rented room at Sumiyoshiya in Yufuin Village, Oita Prefecture, near K. O.'s hometown. The carbine rifle used in the crime was discovered at Nobeoka Station, concealed within a futon bundle among railway luggage.In addition to the robbery and kidnapping charges, K. O. was indicted for the murder of a former company president in Atami City. In June 1958, the Tokyo District Court sentenced him to death. However, upon appeal, the Tokyo High Court commuted his sentence to life imprisonment. K. O. eventually withdrew his final appeal and accepted the life sentence. After serving 25 years, he was granted parole in 1978.Following his release, K. O. authored several books under his real name. In 1980, he published "Farewell, My Friends: True Stories of Notorious Death Row Inmates," detailing his experiences with fellow inmates during his incarceration. This work was later adapted into a film. In 1983, he released a two-volume autobiography titled "The Road to the Gallows," offering a personal account of his life and crimes.The Carbine Rifle Gang Incident left a significant mark on Japanese society, highlighting the challenges of post-war reconstruction and the complexities of criminal rehabilitation. It also inspired cinematic portrayals, such as the semi-documentary film "The Terror of the Carbine Rifle," released shortly after the incident, and "Farewell, My Friends," which depicted K. O.'s life and interactions with other death row inmates.https://bit.ly/4jqxNhWCC BY-SA 4.0
035 Murder Above the Bar: The 1953 Shimbashi Crime That Exposed the Dark Side of Japan's Post-War Recovery. How the Killing of a Broker in Tokyo's Bar Mecca Unveiled the Perils of Ambition
The Bar Mecca Murder Case, which occurred in July 1953 in Tokyo's Shimbashi district, became emblematic of postwar "après-guerre" crimes, reflecting the moral decline among Japan's youth following World War II. On July 27, 1953, patrons at Bar Mecca noticed blood dripping from the ceiling. Upon investigation, the bludgeoned body of a 40-year-old securities broker was discovered in the attic, with ¥410,000 missing from his belongings. The primary suspect, 24-year-old Akira Shoda, a former securities company employee, was identified alongside two accomplices: a 20-year-old bar employee and a 22-year-old associate. Shoda was apprehended in Kyoto on October 12, 1953, after a nationwide manhunt. He confessed to the crime, citing financial desperation due to misappropriated funds from unauthorized stock sales. In 1956, the Tokyo District Court sentenced Shoda to death, the bar employee to 10 years in prison, and the associate to 5 years. Shoda appealed the verdict, but the Tokyo High Court rejected the appeal in 1960, and the Supreme Court upheld the decision in 1963. Shoda was executed on December 9, 1969, at the age of 40. Shoda, a Keio University graduate, was portrayed by the media as a symbol of the declining moral standards among the educated youth. His indulgence in nightlife and substance abuse highlighted the societal issues of the time. During his incarceration, Shoda took up writing novels, but his lack of remorse and failure to apologize to the victim's family influenced the severity of his sentence.https://bit.ly/4juykPVCC BY-SA 4.0
034 Ink Over Blood: The Extraordinary Story of Akito Shima, Killer and Poet. - How a man marked by hardship and violence committed murder, yet became an acclaimed Tanka poet in Japan
Akito Shima (real name Satoru Nakamura, 1934-1967) was a Japanese man executed for committing robbery and murder in Niigata Prefecture. Born into hardship, marked by his father's post-war purge, his mother's death from illness and malnutrition, and his own chronic health problems including tuberculosis and Pott's disease, Shima had a difficult youth involving poor academic performance and juvenile delinquency.His early adulthood included time in a reformatory, further imprisonment for arson (committed seemingly to gain shelter), and a diagnosis of "hysterical personality disorder" followed by psychiatric hospitalization. In 1959, while homeless and starving, he broke into a farmhouse. When discovered, he tied up the family of four, stole money and goods, seriously injured the husband, and murdered the wife.Sentenced to death in 1960, his appeals were rejected, and the sentence was confirmed in 1962. During his seven years on death row leading up to his execution in 1967, Shima became a noted tanka poet, writing prolifically about his experiences and even winning the prestigious Mainichi Kadan Award in 1963. He remains known for this stark contrast between his violent crime and his later artistic expression.https://bit.ly/4jvdUpUCC BY-SA 4.0
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