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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

Summary

A worker at Asahiyama Zoo in Japan told police he disposed of his wife’s body in the zoo’s incinerator, which is normally used to burn dead animals. The zoo, located in Asahikawa city, delayed its summer opening and remains closed while the police investigate.

Key Facts

  • Asahiyama Zoo is a well-known zoo in northern Japan, popular for its unique animal enclosures.
  • The zoo planned to reopen after maintenance on April 8, just before Japan’s Golden Week holiday.
  • The employee informed police that he used the zoo’s incinerator to get rid of his wife’s body.
  • Police are searching for the missing wife after a friend reported her absence.
  • The incinerator is usually used to burn animal carcasses.
  • The zoo will stay closed at least until Friday, with possible further closures depending on the investigation.
  • The mayor of Asahikawa called the situation an “unprecedented crisis” and expressed deep concern.
  • The zoo normally attracts over one million visitors each year.
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