In its first execution since 2022, Japan has hanged a man, Twitter Killer, for murdering nine people he met on social media. The man named Takahiro Shiraishi was sentenced to death for killing and dismantling the bodies of nine people he met on the social media platform X in 2017.

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Japan's infamous "Twitter killer" was recently sentenced to death for brutally murdering nine people after trapping them through the popular social media platform.

Japan's 'Twitter killer' wants to marry an 'ordinary girl' before death sentence

A man who murdered nine people after contacting them on Twitter has been sentenced to death, in a high-profile case that has shocked Japan. Takahiro Shiraishi, 30, dubbed the "Twitter killer", was arrested in 2017 after body parts were found in his flat.

Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for nine murders

A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to murdering nine people, local media said. But lawyers for Takahiro Shiraishi, 29, argued the charges should be reduced because the victims -- who had expressed suicidal thoughts -- gave their consent to be killed.

Japan 'Twitter killer' victims consented to death, lawyers argue

A 29-year-old Japanese man Takahiro Shiraishi had been charged with murder of nine people as he admitted to all nice accusations saying they "are all correct". Shiraishi was detained by the local police three years ago and was accused of targeting victims who were emotionally vulnerable, and then misleading them, towards the path of death.

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All about Japan's 'Twitter killer,' executed for murdering 9 people he met online

Japan's 'Twitter killer' wants to marry an 'ordinary girl' before death sentence

Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan's 'Twitter killer' sentenced to death for nine murders

Japan 'Twitter killer' victims consented to death, lawyers argue

Japan: 'Twitter killer' confesses to 9 murders; lawyers argue on consent