Japanese police on May 17, 2026, issued a new arrest warrant for a zoo employee in northern Hokkaido, charging him with killing his wife and then disposing of her body in the zoo's incinerator.
According to police, the suspect is a man who worked at a zoo in Hokkaido. The investigation began after the wife was reported missing and her remains were found in the zoo's incinerator.
The new arrest warrant was issued after authorities gathered sufficient evidence indicating intentional murder. Previously, the suspect had been detained on charges related to illegal disposal of a corpse.
The case has shocked Japanese public opinion due to its severity and the involvement of a public workplace. Police continue to investigate to clarify the motive and related circumstances.
