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Japan's 'Twitter killer' hanged: Lured victims with ‘Let’s die together’; left body parts in cat-litter boxes

Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer', faced execution for the murder of nine individuals. He lured victims through social media, exploiting their suicidal thoughts. Shiraishi's crimes involved rape, robbery, and murder. The court rejected his defense, emphasizing the cruelty of his actions. His execution has reignited debate over Japan's death penalty system. Japan continues to implement capital punishment.