Key Facts
• August 31, 2025: Incident occurred in Minato, Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture.
• Suspect: 68-year-old man, accused of killing his 91-year-old mother.
• Method: Victim’s neck was allegedly strangled with a towel.
• 5:34 AM: Suspect called police, admitting to the crime.
• Police found the victim deceased at the scene; cause of death was asphyxiation.
• Suspect confessed, stating, “There is no mistake.”
• Investigation ongoing to determine motive and detailed circumstances.
Summary
A 68-year-old man in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture, was arrested on August 31, 2025, for allegedly strangling his 91-year-old mother with a towel. The suspect called the police early in the morning, admitting to the crime, which reportedly occurred the previous evening. Authorities confirmed the victim’s death at the scene, attributing it to asphyxiation. The suspect has confessed to the charges, and police are conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the motive and details surrounding the incident.
