Is Japan’s low autopsy rate hiding killers?

TOKYO: Dubbed the “Black Widow” after the mate-eating spider, Chisako Kakehi awaits trial: Initially arrested on suspicion of murdering eight lovers for insurance payouts, her case is notorious in Japan as much for its body count as the shortcomings of the investigation.

No autopsies were reportedly performed on six of those eight at the time of death, a situation experts say is indicative of Japan’s flawed system, warning the country’s low post mortem exam rate may mean criminals are getting away with murder.