In a case in which a couple living in Tokyo were arrested for killing their 4-year-old second daughter by ingesting ethylene glycol, a harmful chemical found in car antifreeze, a relative of the woman who died 6 years ago also made the same statement. Interviews with investigators revealed that there were signs that the man had ingested the ingredients.
In March of last year, Kenichi Hosoya (43), a company executive in Tokyo's Taito Ward, and his wife Shiho Hosoya (37) exposed their second daughter, 4-year-old Miki, to harmful chemicals found in car antifreeze. , was arrested on the 14th for murdering her by ingesting ``ethylene glycol.''
In response to the investigation, suspect Kenichi denied the charges, saying he was not involved, and suspect Shiho remained silent.
The suspect couple was living with five children, including Miki, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the actual childcare situation at the time.
Meanwhile, the investigation so far has revealed that Kenichi's 42-year-old sister died suddenly at home six years ago in 2018, but an appraisal of some of the preserved organs revealed that It has been newly learned through interviews with investigators that there were findings that suggest he had ingested ethylene glycol.
The suspect couple had a history of purchasing ``ethylene glycol'' before their sister's death, and the Metropolitan Police Department is proceeding with an investigation into whether this is related to the incident.
Miki's classmate's mother: ``She was a bright and cute child.''
A woman in her 40s whose son was in the same class as Miki at nursery school said, ``I used to see Miki when dropping her off at nursery school, and she was a bright and cute girl.I'm really sad that this incident happened.''