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Kumamoto prefectural police have arrested a 49-year-old male nursing home employee on suspicion of killing an 88-year-old woman resident of the facility.
According to police, Kenichiro Kurisaki punched the woman, who had dementia, multiple times in the abdomen at around 12:05 a.m. on Aug 7, while she sat in a chair in the first floor lobby at the facility in Nishi Ward, Sankei Shimbun reported. The woman was later found by another employee who called 119.
She was taken to hospital where she died about two hours later due to hemorrhagic shock.
Police said Kurisaki was on duty at the time of the attack and that surveillance camera footage showed him hitting the woman who has suffered from dementia for the past eight years.
Police said Kurisaki has admitted to the charge, but has so far given no motive.
© Japan Today
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Michael Jackson
Both sad and stupid at the same time. You murdered defenseless old woman in a public area knowing they had security cameras.
thepersoniamnow
Hopefully be get what he deserves. What a awful way to die.
Do the hustle
Another one? Oh my freaking dog! What is going on in nursing homes? There seems to be at least one nursing home murder every month. And, let’s not mention that murder that stabbed over twenty residents and the other nutter that was putting drain cleaner into their intravenous drips. What is the criteria for hiring staff at nursing homes? Do they have to pass a homocidal tendencies test?
Vince Black
This guy probably just snapped. Looking after stubborn residents who only complain and insult you year after year something's bound to snap. Some of these old folks can be nasty
Do the hustle
Oh, so killing is acceptable if the pressure warrants it. How lovely!
laura ezaki
Taking care of elderly patients, one needs to have the passion to take care of them. This job is not for the faint in heart and if salary is the only motive to work, this job may not be for you.
mitoguitarman
There is going to be incredible pressure on the situation with elder care, especially with dementia patients in the coming years. There are simply too few caregivers, and the demand will skyrocket.