A 61-year-old woman in Japan was tragically murdered, with law enforcement officers arresting her oldest son in connection to the crime. The event occurred last weekend and the specific locality remains undisclosed. The motive behind the murder is unclear and investigations are still ongoing. Japan's citizens, especially those within senior age communities, remain in shock following the news of a post-maternal homicide.

In the Japanese society, this is viewed as quite a horrifying and highly unusual event. The community and societal value of respect for elders is deeply embedded in Japanese culture. Japan is also known for its generally low and controlled crime rate, especially brutal crimes such as murder. Thus, incidences like this stir significant shock and concern in the population and the police force.

In comparison to Japan, the US and EU have a higher homicide rate. However, patricide or matricide carries the same level of shock and disbelief across these societies, given the natural human expectation of safety within the family. The investigation and prosecution process would expand similarly, aiming to provide justice to the victim.