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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Murdering Suicidal Women

3/24/2026

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Jun Saito, 31, is on trial in Saitama for the murders of two women, both of whom consented to their deaths.
He admitted to drugging and strangling a 21-year-old victim in 2018 and a 22-year-old victim in 2015.
The prosecution argues that Saito was influenced by the 2017 Zama City murders, which involved nine fatalities.
Saito targeted suicidal individuals online, believing they would not resist.
The trial will continue on March 27, focusing on Saito's remorse and statements from the victims' families.

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Story summary

Jun Saito, 31, is on trial in Saitama for the murders of two women, both of whom consented to their deaths.
He admitted to drugging and strangling a 21-year-old victim in 2018 and a 22-year-old victim in 2015.
The prosecution argues that Saito was influenced by the 2017 Zama City murders, which involved nine fatalities.
Saito targeted suicidal individuals online, believing they would not resist.
The trial will continue on March 27, focusing on Saito's remorse and statements from the victims' families.