Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator
A staff member at Asahiyama Zoo in Japan has allegedly confessed to disposing of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator. The zoo, a popular attraction, has delayed its opening for the summer season due to ongoing investigations. Authorities are searching for the missing woman following a report from a friend about her disappearance.
- ▪Asahiyama Zoo was scheduled to open for the summer season but has delayed its opening until further notice.
- ▪The employee's confession led to a police investigation and a search for his missing wife.
- ▪The zoo is known for its unique enclosures and attracts over one million visitors annually.
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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator29 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKoh EweGetty ImagesAsahiyama Zoo is one of the country's most popular zoosA popular Japanese zoo has delayed its opening for the summer season after an employee told police he had disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator, local media reported.Asahiyama Zoo in the northern city of Asahikawa was supposed to welcome visitors on Wednesday in time for Japan's Golden Week holiday period, after completing a three-week maintenance break.But the city government says the zoo will now remain closed until Friday as investigations continue.Last week, police searched the zoo grounds after the employee told them he had disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator, local…
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