Japanese fugitive on the run for 45 years is arrested

 

For one suspected murderer in Japan, it has been a case of being able to run but not being able to hide.

 

Left-wing revolutionary Masaaki Osaka has been arrested and charged for murdering a police officer during Tokyo street protests more than 45 years ago.

 

He allegedly set the officer on fire using a Molotov Cocktail petrol bomb. No other suspected criminal has spent longer evading arrest, Japanese media report. The country has no statute of limitations for murder.

 

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40188215

 

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45 years on the run?.........that will make "Boss" a happy young man

25 minutes ago, petermik said:

45 years on the run?.........that will make "Boss" a happy young man

Boss, just needs to stay out of Thailand and avoid arrest for 15 years,

and he will get away with murder.

regards worgeordie