Osaka High Court upholds death penalty for 'black widow' serial killer Chisako Kakehi
The Osaka High Court on Friday upheld the death penalty imposed on a 72-year-old woman dubbed Japan's "black widow" for murdering her husband and two common-law partners with poison to inherit money and escape debt. In handing down the sentence to Chisako Kakehi, presiding Judge ...
'Black widow' murder case casts shadow on lonely hearts among Japan's elderly
The sensational case of a serial killer, dubbed Japan's "black widow" and accused of killing elderly men — all of whom she met through a matchmaking service — has cast a shadow over a growing trend of elderly Japanese people seeking partners. The case of ...
Chisako Kakehi, found to have murdered her husband and other partners in a bid to collect their assets, showed little remorse, court says.
Death penalty sought for alleged 'black widow' serial killer
Prosecutors say defendant, alleged to have laced victims’ drinks with cyanide, is mentally competent and can be held responsible for her actions.
Alleged 'black widow' Kakehi pleads not guilty as murder trial kicks off in Kyoto
A 70-year-old woman dubbed the “black widow” for allegedly murdering her husband and common-law partners with cyanide, pleads innocent.
Elderly Kyoto woman arrested in connection with two cyanide poisoning cases
A 67-year-old woman from Kyoto Prefecture was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of killing her husband with cyanide, as it emerged that a string of former partners had died shortly after becoming romantically involved with her. Chisako Kakehi denied murdering Isao, 75, who died at ...
