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After more than two decades of detention and twelve years on death row, Aum Shinrikyo founder Shoko Asahara and six other condemned Aum members were executed today at the Tokyo Detention House in Katsushika.
Asahara in 1995 (photo credit: Kyodo)
Aum Shinrikyo guru Shoko Asahara and six other cult members hanged for mass murders: officials | The Japan Times
Aum founder Matsumoto, top disciples hanged for sarin attacks:The Asahi Shimbun
Asahara unresponsive to calls from guards, but could walk, eat on own before execution - The Mainichi
Here's our article on Aum Shinrikyo:
Aum Shinrikyo | Japan Forum
Asahara in 1995 (photo credit: Kyodo)
Aum Shinrikyo guru Shoko Asahara and six other cult members hanged for mass murders: officials | The Japan Times
Aum founder Matsumoto, top disciples hanged for sarin attacks:The Asahi Shimbun
Asahara unresponsive to calls from guards, but could walk, eat on own before execution - The Mainichi
Here's our article on Aum Shinrikyo:
Aum Shinrikyo | Japan Forum