Takahiro Shiraishi, 34, was hanged after murdering nine people — eight of whom were young women he targeted after they ...

He was dubbed the "Twitter killer" as he contacted victims via the social media ... taking into account the convict's "extremely selfish" motive for crimes that "caused great shock and unrest to ...

The case, which shocked the nation, highlights Japan’s continued use of capital punishment despite international criticism. Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the “Twitter killer,” was executed Friday for ...

Takahiro Shiraishi was executed for the killings in 2017 of nine victims, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social ...

Takahiro Shiraishi covering his face is seen on departure at Takao Police Station in 2017 (Picture: Getty) A man dubbed the ‘Twitter killer’ has been hanged for murdering and dismembering nine ...

Japan executes Takahiro Shiraishi, the 'Twitter killer,' convicted of murdering nine people. The case raised concerns over social media's role in crimes.

Japan on Friday executed a man dubbed the “Twitter killer” who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, in the nation’s first enactment of the death penalty since 2022.

Japan on Friday executed a man dubbed the "Twitter killer" who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, in the nation's first enactment of the death penalty since 2022.. Takahiro ...

Japan on Friday executed a man dubbed the "Twitter killer" who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, in the nation's first enactment of the death penalty since 2022.

Japan on Friday executed a man dubbed the "Twitter killer" who murdered and dismembered nine people he met online, in the nation's first enactment of the death penalty since 2022.