Episode 197: Hookups from Hell: Takahiro Shiraishi - "The Twitter Killer"

from  Once Upon A Crime | True Crime

A serial killer preys on vulnerable women in Tokyo, Japan.  He will meet his victims on Twitter.  (Caution: This episode contains the subject of suicide.)  Resources:  "Inside the mind of the Japanese serial killer who killed 9 people" by Walter Sim for The Straits Times, Nov 5, 2017.  "Japan's 'Twitter Killer' Given Death Sentence for 9 Murders" by Ben Dooley for The New York Times, Dec 15, 2020.  "Killer who kept heads in cool boxes advertised himself as a professional hangman to lure suicidal victims" by Claire Carter for The Mirror, Nov 3, 2017.  Sponsors: Ana Luisa - www.analuisa.com/once and use offer code ONCE to get 10% off your order.  Best Fiends - Download free on the Apple App Store or Google Play Modern Fertility - www.modernfertility.com/ONCE to get $20 off your test.  Munk Pack - www.munkpack.com and use code ONCE at checkout to get 20% off your order.  Links: www.patreon.com/onceuponacrime   ...more