A Japanese court has sentenced an elderly man to three years in prison for murdering his wife. She was bedridden and in a wheelchair.

At least he was taking care of the woman, as detailed by the Japanese press 40 years.

Hiroshi Fujiwara Born in Oiso Town, Kanagawa Prefecture ～Very close to Tokyo～ he was accused of murdering his wife Teruko (79 years old) last November.

According to media reports NHK News, The deceased woman had difficulty walking, so the defendant was tired of caring for her. He pushed her out of her wheelchair into the sea.

The prosecution sought seven years in prison for the elderly man, while the defense sought a suspended sentence.

As a result of this case, the judge today said that the defendant did not want to put his wife in foster care because: “He believed that he should take care of her by himself.”

the judge added “The defendant’s pessimistic thoughts ended his own life.” He also said about this case: “I can’t think of it as a typical case of caregiver fatigue.”

In addition, the long-term nursing care of the defendant must be considered, “The motive was selfish and the method of killing was cruel.”

This is why the court finally decided He was sentenced to three years in prison without a suspended sentence.

After sentencing, the judge urged defendants to consider: The wife must have wanted to live to the last moment.

During the trial, the defendant said he would accept any sentence.

Finally, his attorney said the defense plans to discuss the matter with the defendant and his family. How do you respond to court decisions?