Law & Crime
Susukino Beheading: Why a Japanese Family is Standing Trial
Tamura Runa beheaded a man in a hotel in Sapporo – and her parents are now standing trial along with her. What happened?
June 10, 2024
Tamura Runa beheaded a man in a hotel in Sapporo – and her parents are now standing trial along with her. What happened?
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