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May 1, 2026

Zoo worker arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in incinerator in Japan

Updated on: May 1, 2026 / 6:50 AM EDT / CBS/AFP

Zoo worker arrested for allegedly dumping wife's body in incinerator in Japan

TL;DR

  • Tatsuya Suzuki was arrested for allegedly incinerating his wife's body at the zoo where he works.
  • Human remains were discovered after Suzuki confessed to using the zoo's incinerator.
  • The victim, identified as 33-year-old Yui Suzuki, may have been murdered by her husband.
  • The incident caused the Asahiyama Zoo to postpone its reopening.
  • The zoo has since resumed operations with an apology from city officials.