Iwao Hakamada
Iwao Hakamada is a Japanese man who was wrongfully convicted in 1968 for the murder of a family in Shizuoka Prefecture. After spending nearly 50 years on death row, he was exonerated in 2014 when new evidence emerged, leading to a retrial. His case has highlighted systemic issues in Japan's criminal justice system, particularly regarding the lengthy and complex process of retrials. Hakamada's experience has made him a significant figure in discussions about judicial reform and the rights of the accused in Japan.
Born on Jun 10, 1939 (85 years old)
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Pakistan:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly four decades for a murder he did not commit.
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Greece:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted and spent over 46 years on death row before being exonerated.
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Lithuania:
Iwao Hakamada was released from prison last year after spending over four decades on death row.
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Taiwan:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongly convicted of murder and spent over four decades on death row before being exonerated.
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Dominican Republic:
Iwao Hakamada was exonerated after spending decades on death row for a quadruple murder he did not commit.
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Hong Kong:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted and spent nearly 48 years in prison before being exonerated.
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Ukraine:
Iwao Hakamada is a Guinness World Record holder for the longest time spent on death row awaiting execution.
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Belarus:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully convicted and spent decades on death row before being exonerated.
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Slovakia:
Iwao Hakamada was wrongfully imprisoned for nearly half a century for a quadruple murder he did not commit.
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Romania:
Iwao Hakamada's sister fought a long legal battle for his exoneration.
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