Sada Abe
20th-century Japanese murderer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sada Abe (阿部 定, Abe Sada, May 28, 1905 – after 1971) was a Japanese geisha and prostitute who murdered her lover, Kichizō Ishida (石田 吉蔵), via strangulation on May 18, 1936, before cutting off his penis and testicles and carrying them around with her in her kimono. The story became a national sensation in Japan, acquiring mythic overtones, and has been interpreted by artists, philosophers, novelists and filmmakers.[4] Abe was released after serving five years in prison and went on to write an autobiography.
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Sada Abe | |
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Abe portrait, c. 1935 | |
Born | (1905-05-28)May 28, 1905[1] |
Died | after 1971 (age 66+) |
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Criminal charge(s) | Murder Mutilation of a corpse[2] |
Criminal penalty | 6 years imprisonment (commuted) |
Parent(s) | Shigeyoshi and Katsu Abe[3] |
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