Yotori Kichizo and others

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DATE OF CRIMES
July 1945
LOCATION OF CRIMES
Oudong, French Indo China (present-day Cambodia)
DATE OF TRIAL
28 July 1946
30 July, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 August 1946
LOCATION OF TRIAL
Singapore
CASE INFORMATION
Case Summary

A Javanese coolie at Oudong Camp, Pak Taroeng, was suspected of theft. After an attempted escape, he was interrogated, beated and confined. Yoshihiro Kamori, a medical doctor the third accused, obtained permission from Yotori, Kichizo, the first accused, to kill Pak Taroeng by using him as a live exhibit for an anatomical demonstration. Pak Taroeng was said to have died at some time during the demonstration. After the demonstration, the victim was then buried by Watanabe Kasumasa, the second accused.

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INTERESTING FACTS

One of the accused, Yoshihiro Kamori, has his property confiscated and proceeds given to the dependants of the accused. Confiscation of property is an unusual sentence and was later deemed invalid by the Department of the Judge Advocate General in its review report.

Two courts were formed for this case - the first was adjourned sine dine as one of the accused, Yoshihiro Kamori, was not present

LEGAL ACTORS
DEFENDANTS

Yotori, Kichizo. Major. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. Death by hanging. Sentence confirmed.

Watanbe, Kasumasa. Lieutenant. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. Death by hanging. Sentence confirmed.

Kamori, Yoshihiro. Medical Captain. From Japanese military. From Japan. Guilty. Death by hanging and confiscation of property. Sentence reduced. Death by hanging.

JUDGES

First court:

Walsh, M. C. Lieutenant Colonel. From British military. Court president.

Lala, G. C. Major. From British military. Advocate in India.

Khan, T. A. Captain. From British military. LLB Advocate in India.

 

Second court:

Smith, H. E. R. Lieutenant Colonel. From British military. Court president.

Fouracres, M. C M. Major. From British military.

Sahay, S. B. Major. From British military. Advocate in India.

 

PROSECUTION

First Court:

Prestt, A. M. Captain. From British military. 

 

Second Court:

Vine, P. A. L. Major. From British military.

DEFENCE LAWYERS

Uchida, Zenjiro. Judge, Nagoya High Court.

DEFENCE ADVISORY OFFICERS

First court:

Busfield, K. R. Captain. From British military.

 

Second court:

Kohli, R. D. Captain. From British Indian Army.