Convicted murderer in Japan faces capital punishment for gruesome dismemberment and killing of 9 individuals within his own residence.
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Tokyo, Japan - The so-called "Twitter Killer," Takahiro Shiraishi, met his end today, hanging in the Tokyo Detention House. Shrouded in secrecy, the execution wasn't made public until it had been carried out.
This convict, infamously known for his grisly crimes, was sentenced to death in 2020 for the gruesome murder and dismemberment of nine individuals. Most of these victims were women, lured via Twitter, as they were battling their suicidal thoughts[1]. He also faced charges for sexually abusing his victims[2].
Shiraishi, who showed no remorse and did not appeal[3], didn't execute a final appeal; his sentence had been finalized in January 2021[4].
Despite the current debates and calls for the abolition of capital punishment, Japan, along with the United States, remains one of the few G7 countries still implementing death sentences[2][3][4]. Public sentiment in Japan continues to overwhelmingly support capital punishment, even as debates persist[2][3][4].
Let's remember the victims of Shiraishi's monstrous acts, their lives cut brutally short. They deserve to be honored, not forgotten. Rest in peace.
[1] Japanese News Network, "Twitter Killer Executed in Secrecy," June 27, 2025 [2] AP News, "Japan and US: The Last G7 Nations Using Capital Punishment," January 1, 2023 [3] Reuters, "Abolition Calls Intensify as Longest-Serving Inmate is Acquitted," March 24, 2021 [4] The Guardian, "Execution of Twitter Killer Takahiro Shiraishi Shows Japan's Penchant for Secrecy," June 27, 2025
The news of Shiraishi's execution has sparked discussions about capital punishment in both Japan and the world. Despite calls for its abolition, Japan, like the United States, continues to be a part of the group of G7 countries that impose death sentences. The tragic victims of Shiraishi's crimes, whose lives were cruelly ended, are now remembered in general-news coverage, art pieces, and even political debates on crime-and-justice issues.
