Current Legislator Suspected of Killing Wife Makes Strange Claims Before Arrest

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Just before his arrest in September 2022, Daisuke Maruyama addressed the gathered media. He explained that he learned of the incident through a call from his son around 7 AM that day, saying, “Mom is in trouble.” Regarding the lack of apprehension of the perpetrator, he commented, “I want to know what happened rather than seek punishment,” and spoke about their marriage, stating, “I think it’s a bit creepy for a couple to be so close after so many years.”

He described his alibi: “On that day, I was staying at the prefectural assembly building in Nagano City to attend a meeting.” Indeed, it was confirmed that Maruyama was at the assembly building on the night of September 28, drinking with fellow assembly members until around 11:30 PM.

However, from vehicle tracking data and dashcam footage, it was revealed that Maruyama took over two hours to travel approximately 80 km to his home in Shiojiri City. The police believe he killed his wife in the early hours of the 29th and then returned to the assembly building.

Footprints were found near the safe at the crime scene, suggesting an entry that masked a robbery. The specific motive for the crime remains unclear.

“It seems that the financial situation of ‘Wakame Shuzo,’ where Maruyama served as president, was not good. The police were investigating the possibility of some kind of trouble between the couple,” a source mentioned.

In the jury trial mentioned at the beginning, Maruyama is expected to again assert his innocence. The verdict is scheduled to be delivered on December 23.