89-yr death row inmate temporarily falls into critical condition

Photo taken 1961 shows Masaru Okunishi, an 89-year-old death row inmate who was found guilty of murdering five women in 1961 by poisoning their wine. It was reported on Aug. 27, 2015, that Okunishi, who is seeking a retrial arguing he is innocent, fell into a critical condition on Aug. 21, but has since been recovering. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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