Ex Wheelchair Influencer Screams for Death Penalty After Sentencing for Stabbing Infant Daughter

What Happened

A former social media influencer with a physical disability, Satsuki Naito, 29, was sentenced to eight years in prison for stabbing her three-month-old daughter, Yua, dozens of times with a kitchen knife in Tokyo. The Tokyo District Court heard that the child sustained 67 wounds during the attack. Naito, who previously worked as a 'wheelchair influencer' due to congenital osteogenesis imperfecta, pleaded guilty in October and claimed she killed her daughter to avoid losing custody amid a strained relationship with her ex-husband. Prosecutors requested a 10-year sentence, while the defense argued she was suffering from physical abuse and medication overdose. The judge rejected leniency, stating the motive was 'selfish' and prioritized Naito’s emotions over her daughter’s life. Immediately after the verdict, Naito screamed for the death penalty, saying, 'This is too lenient!' and apologized for the murder, asking her ex-husband to reveal where her daughter’s grave is.

Why it matters

The sentencing marks a severe consequence for Naito, who faces eight years in prison after pleading guilty to murder. Her actions have sparked public outrage, with critics condemning the 'selfish' motive and the court’s refusal to consider a death penalty. The case highlights the risks of disability-related custody disputes and the emotional toll on families. Naito’s demand for the death penalty and her request for her ex-husband to locate her daughter’s grave indicate ongoing trauma and unresolved legal and emotional consequences.

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