Iwao Hakamada was sentenced to death for the murder of four members of his family in Shizuoka Prefecture 58 years ago. Defense expert disputed the prosecution's findings regarding the color of the bloodstains on his clothing.
Blood stains on "5 items of clothing" found in a miso tank near the crime scene 1 year and 2 months after the incident were stained with red. On the 27th, a cross-examination called ``cross-examination'' will be held, in which five experts from the prosecution and defense will take questions.