Infamous ‘Black Widow’ Killer Chisako Kakehi Passes Away on Death Row After Series of Elderly Men Murders
Tokyo, Japan — Chisako Kakehi, a 78-year-old woman on death row for the murder of three elderly men, has died, according to reports by local media on Thursday. Known infamously as the “Black Widow,” Kakehi was convicted for using cyanide to kill her victims, actions purportedly motivated by the desire to claim their wealth. Kakehi’s criminal activities spanned across the regions of Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo, where she formed relationships with various older men after …