15-Year-Old Japanese Boy Admits to Stabbing 84-Year-Old Grandmother to Enter Juvenile Detention

A 15-year-old Japanese boy has been arrested for stabbing an 84-year-old woman to death. The boy told police he wanted to be sent to a juvenile detention center to escape his troubled home.

He claimed he targeted someone weaker than himself so he could be arrested. The boy had problems with his family and classmates. He had also run away from home once before.

The incident happened on a Sunday in Chiba, Japan. The boy followed the victim, Aoi Takahashi, and stabbed her. A passerby called the police after finding Takahashi lying on the ground.

Takahashi was taken to hospital but died about 90 minutes later. Police caught the boy the next day after reviewing security footage.

Family Problems and Past Behavior

The boy’s family situation was complicated, according to Chiba police. He had issues with his classmates and had a history of behavioral problems.

The boy’s actions were premeditated. He said he wanted to kill someone just to get away from home. When he saw Takahashi walking alone, he followed her and attacked.

Community Reaction

Takahashi’s neighbors were shocked by the incident. One man who knew her said he felt sorry for her husband, who must be going through a tough time. The community came together to lay flowers and pray for Takahashi.

The source of this information is Japan Today.

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