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Police in Sapporo have arrested a 36-year-old man for killing his estranged wife’s pet dog.
According to police, Yosuke Nagashiba — who has been charged with violating the animal protection law — used a spare key to enter the house of his wife from whom he is separated, sometime between 9 p.m. on Monday and 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sankei Shimbun reported. His wife was away for the night.
Police said Nagashiba beat his wife’s miniature dachshund to death. Upon returning home, the woman found her dog dead and called police.
As there were no signs of breaking and entering, police questioned Nagashiba after learning from his wife that he had a spare key, and he confessed to the crime.
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Chip Star
Repugnant. This guy needs to be sent for a psych eval and kept away from the public for a spell.
jcapan
You don't need "pet" in the headline. This guy should see the inside of a jail for such a heinous act.
Disillusioned
It's lucky she was away for the night or she could have been the one beaten to death. Ladies, change your locks when you dump a psycho!
Kestrel
He is scum.
zones2surf
Horrific. Assuming that he knew that his estranged wife was out of town, then clearly an act designed to cause maximum emotional pain for his estranged wife.
Beyond that, if this was his wife's residence, does Japanese law allow for unauthorized entry. I know that his having a spare key probably makes it difficult, but just wondering.
Finally, a reminder to always change the locks in these sort of situations.
that person
Sounds like the beginning of a suspense movie. Lock him up before it becomes one!
cleo
For dog, poor lady.
Throw the book at the scumbag.
goldorak
Bangers then mash.
What a moron though, beating the crap out of a 3kg sausage dog!
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AgentX
Big man..! Hope he gets what's coming to him.
Joe Yan
As a dog owner and lover, I can't stress enough how Japanese laws are too lenient violence against animals. The law still treat dogs and cats as properties and worth only the money the owner paid to buy them. Ridiculous!!
Jonorth
That's messed up.