Shoko Asahara
Shoko Asahara (麻原 彰晃 Asahara Shōkō) (born March 2, 1955) is the founder and former guru of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo (now known as Aleph), convicted of masterminding the 1995 Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway as well as several other crimes. He was sentenced to death. As of September 2005, the sentence has not been carried out, pending an appeal.
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March 2 - 1955 - Guru - Cult - Aum Shinrikyo - Aleph - 1995 - Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Early years |
| ► | Relentless religious search |
| ► | Birth of Aum Shinrikyo |
| ► | Aum Shinrikyo: the Doctrine |
| ► | Tokyo subway gas incident, accusations and trial |
| ► | External link |
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