Police in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, have arrested a 91-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his wife who was in her 80s.
According to police, a neighbor reported that he had not seen the wife of the man, Akio Musashi, for a long time, and on Sunday, police officers visited Musashi's home and found his wife’s remains in a bedroom, Sendai Hoso reported.
Police quoted Musashi as saying, “My wife died in February and I left her body in the bedroom. I have not been able to talk to anyone about it."
Police plan to conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
© Japan Today
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Hercolobus
Wow, need some mental help. How can you live with a cadaver? Not to mention the stench.
Newgirlintown
This is one of those stories that keeps coming back once a week or so. Only the names and locations change.
Yubaru
Technically he didnt "abandon" anyone, she was there the whole time!
Yubaru
The smell alone should have been overpowering. I am surprised it was found out sooner.
Once again, a lot of missing information from this story!
virusrex
For the Japanese penal code "abandonment" also includes hiding a body instead of giving it a proper burial.
Chico3
Yes, a law was broken. However, my guess is when you are his age and have been married for so long, it is really hard to let go of that loved one.
Dave Fair
seems like the police could have held off a bit, determined cause of death and then decided on how to proceed next. maybe perform a mental competency evaluation before charging him?
jerryboy
At least if he will be put behind bar, he will get free food and lodging