【タカオカ解説】なぜ50年近く逃げ切れたのか…自称“桐島聡”死亡　警察の「指名手配犯」追跡方法と、男が捕まらなかった理由

Summary

The transcript discusses a Japanese fugitive named Tetsuyoshi Kiriyama who evaded capture for 50 years and was recently found dead. It provides background on his original crime and being put on a wanted poster decades ago. The transcript then analyzes how he evaded capture for so long, touching on flaws in the aging wanted poster system and the transient nature of construction work in Japan which enabled him to stay hidden. It concludes by noting that even in death his identity remains unconfirmed, as fingerprint records to definitively identify him were not available from 50 years ago when he first committed crimes.

Takeaways

• 😲 A man claiming to be Tetsuya Kiriyama, who was wanted for 50 years, died this morning
• 😮 Kiriyama was wanted for a serious crime that shook public order 50 years ago
• 😯 There are currently around 540 people on Japan's most wanted list
• 🤔 Kiriyama evaded capture for so long likely due to changing police staff and priorities over time
• 🧐 Police posted wanted posters for Kiriyama in public baths to see him without disguise
• 🤨 Kiriyama worked as a day laborer in construction to avoid reporting income and taxes
• 😠 Police are frustrated they could not capture Kiriyama while he was alive
• 🤔 Kiriyama likely wanted to die with his old identity instead of remaining anonymous
• 😕 Even in death, Kiriyama's identity is not fully confirmed yet
• 😞 Kiriyama died an unidentified person, unable to be claimed by relatives

Q & A

What was the name of the fugitive who recently died after 50 years on the run?

The fugitive was a man who went by the name Tetsuyoshi Kirishima.

What was the original crime that Kirishima was wanted for 50 years ago?

The specifics of Kirishima's original crime 50 years ago are not provided, only that it was serious enough to shake public order and security, such as murder.

How many fugitives are typically on Japan's most wanted list?

Usually there are around 10 fugitives considered the most dangerous and wanted in Japan at any given time.

Why was Kirishima able to evade capture for so long?

Kirishima was able to avoid networks like healthcare and taxes by working daily construction jobs that paid cash and only required a verbal agreement, making him harder to track.

What methods do police use to try to capture wanted fugitives?

Police stake out places like bathhouses, family homes, construction sites, and require ID for things like driver's licenses where fugitives may eventually appear.

How could Kirishima have afforded medical care while on the run?

It's unclear if or how Kirishima afforded medical care. He may have paid cash or simply went without care while evading authorities.

What are some of the advanced technologies police have to identify criminals?

Police have advanced facial recognition, gait analysis, fingerprinting, and other biometric technologies to identify suspects.

Why wasn't Kirishima ever definitively identified?

Because his original crime was 50 years ago before advanced tracking methods, he had no fingerprints or records on file to confirm his identity.

Did the construction companies know they were harboring a fugitive?

It's unclear if the construction companies knew Kirishima was a fugitive, but they paid him cash daily without asking many questions or requiring credentials.

What happens to Kirishima's body now that he has died?

Kirishima died anonymously, so unless a relative identifies him, his body will likely be buried without ever confirming his identity.