Twitter Moordenaar Executed: Japan's Death Penalty Scrutinized

The Execution of Takahiro Shiraishi and the Global Debate on Capital Punishment The execution of Takahiro Shiraishi, infamously known as the "Twitter Killer" in South Africa, has reignited a fierce global debate surrounding capital punishment. Shiraishi's gruesome crimes – the murder of nine individuals, all lured via social media – have shocked the world. His death, however, has sparked intense discussion about the ethics of the death penalty, its effectiveness as a deterrent, and the responsibilities of social media companies in preventing such tragedies....

June 29, 2025 · 3 min · 589 words · Hollie Gauthier