Key Facts
• A 52-year-old man was arrested for abandoning his father’s body in Aomori City.
• The incident occurred between early July and the night of July 14, 2025.
• The deceased was a man in his 90s, living with his wife (80s) and son.
• The suspect, Satoshi Kimura, returned to his family home in 2025 after his father was hospitalized due to an injury.
• The body was found in the first-floor hallway of the family home.
• A forensic autopsy revealed the body had been deceased for 2–3 weeks.
• No visible injuries or fractures were found, and the cause of death remains unknown.
• Kimura admitted to “leaving his deceased father unattended” and is cooperating with the investigation.
• Police confirmed Kimura was not financially struggling at the time.
• Neighbors noted Kimura had limited social connections after returning home.
• Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the case.
Summary
In Aomori City, a 52-year-old man, Satoshi Kimura, was arrested for abandoning the body of his 90-year-old father in their family home. Kimura had returned to live with his parents in 2025 after his father was hospitalized due to an injury. The body, discovered in the first-floor hallway, had been deceased for 2–3 weeks, with no visible injuries or fractures. Kimura admitted to leaving the body unattended and is cooperating with authorities. Police confirmed he was not financially struggling and are investigating the motive and circumstances. Neighbors described Kimura as socially isolated after his return home.
