A man in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, kept his mother's body in his house and lived with it for three years after his mother's death.

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[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] The Muroto Police Station in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, today (17th) arrested Kenichi Matsuyoshi, a 56-year-old unemployed man in Toyo Town, the same county. He continued to keep his mother’s body in the house after his mother’s death, and lived with the corpse for a long time. Up to 3 years.

According to the "Sankei Shimbun", the police said that after the death of Matsuyoshi Kenichi's mother in 2019, she was kept in the house until the 16th of this month.

Since Matsuyoshi Kenichi usually lives with his mother, the residents have not seen the old lady appearing for a long time, so they became suspicious. After reporting to the Muroto Police Station, this appalling incident was revealed.

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The Muroto Police Department pointed out that since the remains in the house have been skeletalized, the identity and cause of death will be further confirmed.

At present, Matsuyoshi Kenichi is being arrested for crimes such as abandoning the remains, and the police do not seem to be investigating the murder case.