Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine

Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter killer,” who murdered nine people in 2017, primarily targeting young women. His case sparked nationwide debate on suicide discussions online and led to changes in Twitter’s policies, as his victims were lured via social media where he claimed he could help them die.

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Japan has executed a man who hurt many people in 2017, making him the first person to be punished this way since 2022.

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