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CHISAKO KAKEHI

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 24, 2019
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 7, 2017
'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.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 7, 2017
Japan's 'black widow' serial killer gets death sentence
Chisako Kakehi, found to have murdered her husband and other partners in a bid to collect their assets, showed little remorse, court says.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 10, 2017
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 26, 2017
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.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 19, 2014
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.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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