Seiichi Endo
Seiichi Endo (遠藤誠一, Endō Seiichi, 5 June 1960 – 6 July 2018) was an Aum Shinrikyo member who was executed for his participation in the Tokyo subway sarin attack and a number of other crimes.[1] Relatives of victims said they approve of the execution.[2]
Seiichi Endo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 June 1960 |
| Died | 6 July 2018 (aged 58) Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan |
| Organization | Aum Shinrikyo |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Criminal charge | Murder, terrorism |
| Penalty | Death by hanging |
He was the man who produced the Sarin gas for the attack after leader Shoko Asahara told him to do so. [3]
Early life
Endo was a native of Sapporo, Hokkaido;[4] he graduated from a veterinary school. He later studied virus and genetic engineering at Kyoto University graduate school.[3]
References
- Yoshida, Reiji; Murakami, Sakura (6 July 2018). "Aum Shinrikyo guru Shoko Asahara and six other cult members hanged for mass murders" – via Japan Times Online.
- "Japan's doomsday cult leader behind gas attack is executed". 6 July 2018.
- Yamaguchi, Mari (26 July 2018). "Cult members hanged for Tokyo subway attack, other crimes". AP NEWS.
- "Death sentence for AUM sarin maker Seiichi Endo upheld at high court". 31 May 2007.
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