Aum Shinrikyo

In Shoko Asahara's eight-year trial, he spoke incoherently and never explained the motive for the attacks or acknowledged responsibility. He is seen here in 1989 in Bonn, Germany.

Japan Executes Cult Leader Responsible For 1995 Sarin Gas Attack On Tokyo Subway

2:17pm July 06, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Shoko Asahara, the leader of the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult, was hanged after being sentenced to death in 2004. Six of his followers were also put to death.