"He used the zoo's incinerator to burn the body for several hours."
Japanese Police Arrest Zoo Worker on Suspicion of Incinerating Wife’s Body
Japanese police arrested Tatsuya Suzuki on Thursday evening on suspicion of transporting his wife's body to a tourist facility and destroying it through incineration. The victim, 33-year-old Yui Suzuki, has been identified as his wife. Police have not yet determined the cause of death.
Key Details of the Case
- Suzuki used the zoo's incinerator, designed for waste and dead animals, to burn the body for several hours, according to his statement.
- He also made statements implying he killed his wife; police may file murder charges after the investigation concludes.
- Investigators searching the incinerator found partial human remains, leading to Suzuki's arrest.
- Relatives reported losing contact with Yui Suzuki in late March; the couple lived alone.
- The Asahiyama Zoo, where Suzuki worked, delayed its reopening due to the case but resumed operations on Friday.
"The zoo is in a difficult situation, but we hope to convey the value of the animals' lives with public support." — Mayor Hirosuke Imazu