Sayano Horimoto
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Sayano Horimoto (堀本紗也乃 Horimoto Sayano?, 1993 - December 10, 2005) was a Japanese girl who was murdered by a teacher at her cram school.
The 12-year old, a sixth grader at Shinmei Primary School [1], became uncomfortable around 23-year old Yu Hagino (萩野容 Hagino Yū), a teacher at a cram school in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture and student at Doshisha University. Sayano complained to her parents about the teacher when he became suggestive around her.
On December 10, 2005, Hagino sent the other students outside. He then disconnected a security camera and stabbed Sayano Horimoto to death. Hagino received an 18-year prison sentence for his crime.
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- [2] Asahi Shimbun article about the murder.