Suspect in Deadly KyoAni Arson Attack Arrested
The Kyoto prefectural police department arrested Wednesday the suspect of an arson attack last year that killed 36 people at a studio of Kyoto Animation Co., known by fans as KyoAni.
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KyoAni case puts media at crossroads in divulging victims’ names in Japan
According to a petition claiming a violation of human rights brought to the Kyoto Bar Association in early December, even though the Kyoto police told news outlets that the family members had refused to release the names, news organizations did so anyway. Some argue the release of victims’ names is vital in reporting major criminal cases or accidents accurately and provides valuable lessons for society.
Suspected anime studio arsonist undergoes unprecedented skin grafts
“Police have obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect on suspicion of murder and other charges and plan to arrest him after he sufficiently recovers from severe burns to be able to withstand detention. During police questioning conducted on a voluntary basis on Nov. 8, the suspect admitted to the allegations.”
“In any case I get the death penalty” KyoAni suspect speaks for the first time in hospital, admitting charges
“When I ignited the fire, I myself burned my whole body and became unconscious, and I was receiving treatment in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Osaka. About a month ago, I removed the tube inserted into the trachea and had a conversation and rehabilitation to move my body.””
Three months after the attack, KyoAni arsonist yet to recover enough to be arrested
“The Kyoto prefectural police headquarters has obtained an arrest warrant on the suspect on charges including of murdering 36 people and attempting to kill 34 others.”
KyoAni Arson Suspect Now Able to Respond to Questions
“The Kyoto Animation Co. arson attack suspect has recovered enough to be able to answer questions, investigative sources said Wednesday.”
Kyoto animation arson suspect with ‘unspecified mental health issues’ is apprehended, admits to attack using gasoline
“The suspect at the center of Japan’s worst mass killing in almost 20 years told police that his work was plagiarized and that he used gasoline to torch the renowned Kyoto Animation studio, killing 33 people.”
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