Sadamichi Hirasawa (平沢 貞通, Hirasawa Sadamichi, February 18, 1892 – May 10, 1987) was a Japanese tempera painter.[1] He was convicted of mass poisoning and sentenced to death. Due to strong suspicions that he was innocent, no justice minister ever signed his death warrant.[2][3]
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- ^ "Sadamichi Hirasawa Is Dead; Was on Death Row 32 Years". The New York Times. 1987-05-11. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ^ "19th bid to clear late murderer's name". The Sydney Morning Herald. 2003-07-12. Retrieved 2008-02-06.