Japanese Woman Arrested for Sowing Roommate's Mouth Shut

Thairath•International•19d ago

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A shocking incident in Japan sees a 49-year-old woman arrested for sewing her roommate's mouth shut with a needle and thread.

•A 49-year-old woman in Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, was arrested for allegedly sewing her 42-year-old roommate's mouth shut.
•The victim managed to escape and seek help from a nearby shop, unable to speak due to her sewn lips.
•The incident occurred on June 29, with the victim escaping on June 30, according to NHK and police.
•The two women had reportedly been living together since April of the previous year.

•On June 29, 2026, a 49-year-old woman from Koga City, Ibaraki Prefecture, allegedly sewed her 42-year-old roommate's lips together.
•The 42-year-old roommate escaped the residence on June 30, 2026, due to fear of further harm.
•The victim sought assistance from a nearby shop by showing a note, as her mouth was sewn shut.
•The victim was unable to speak due to the severe act, necessitating her escape to find help.
•Police arrested the 49-year-old suspect, identified as Masae Sakurai, on July 6, 2026, on suspicion of assault.
•The two women had reportedly been living together since April of the previous year.
•Friends of Sakurai mentioned that she often provided shelter and job assistance to those fleeing difficult situations, suggesting a transient living arrangement.
•Police are continuing to investigate the relationship between the two women and the motive behind the assault.

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Victim

"Please help"

ขอความช่วยเหลือ

49-year-old woman(หญิงวัย 49 ปี)

The suspect arrested for sewing her roommate's mouth shut.

Roommate(เพื่อนร่วมห้อง)

The victim of the sewing incident.

Masae Sakurai(นางมาซาเอะ ซากุระอิ)

The arrested suspect, identified by name and age.

Japan(ญี่ปุ่น)ℹ️

The country where the assault occurred.

Koga City(เมืองโคกะ)ℹ️

The specific city in Japan where the incident took place.

Ibaraki Prefecture(จังหวัดอิบารากิ)ℹ️

The prefecture in Japan where Koga City is located.

The news agency that reported on the incident, citing police information.

TV Asahi(ทีวี อาซาฮี (TV Asahi))ℹ️

The television station that interviewed acquaintances of the suspect.