Akira Nishiguchi
Akira Nishiguchi (西口 彰, Nishiguchi Akira, December 14, 1925 – December 11, 1970) was a Japanese serial killer and fraudster. While engaging in confidence scams, Akira murdered two people, was put on the most wanted list, and killed three others while escaping. The police also regretted that they didn't find Akira, who was found by an 11-year-old girl. A prosecutor called him "the Black Gold Medalist in history".[1] Ryuzo Saki published a book about Akira, which became the basis for the film Vengeance Is Mine. His crimes were the direct catalyst for the creation of the Japanese "Metropolitan Designated Case" system
Akira Nishiguchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Akira Nishiguchi December 14, 1925 |
| Died | December 11, 1970 (aged 44) |
| Cause of death | Hanging; Capital punishment |
| Other names | Black Gold Medalist |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 5 |
Span of crimes | October 18, 1963–December 29, 1963 |
| Country | Japan |
| State(s) | Fukuoka, Shizuoka, Tokyo |
Date apprehended | January 3, 1964 |
See also
References
- 西口彰連続強盗殺人事件 (in Japanese). 無限回廊. Archived from the original on 1 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
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