NSTworld A Japanese man was sentenced to death on Monday for the stabbing murder of 19 disabled people at a care home.
Satoshi Uematsu never disputed his involvement in the grisly rampage but his lawyers entered a plea of not guilty, arguing the 30-year-old was suffering a “mental disorder” linked to his use of marijuana.
Uematsu was impassive as the verdict was announced, looking straight ahead at the judge as he was sentenced. He has reportedly said he wanted to eradicate all disabled people in the horrifying attack that also left 26 people wounded.It later emerged he had left his job at the home just months earlier and been forcibly hospitalised after telling colleagues he intended to kill disabled people at the centre.
“I hate you so much. I want to rip you apart. Even the most extreme penalty is light for you. I will never forgive you,” her mother said before the verdict, according to public broadcaster NHK.“I demand capital punishment,” she added. The number of spots was reduced because of rules requiring spectators sit apart to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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