Japan arrests luthier’s ex-wife for smashing 54 violins

Japan arrests luthier’s ex-wife for smashing 54 violins

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norman lebrecht

July 26, 2017

A musical instrument seller has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly breaking into her ex-husband’s workshop in Nagoya and smashing 54 violins, worth $1 million, during their divorce proceedings three years ago.

The suspect has been named as Midori Kawamiya, 34.

The luthier’s identity has been withheld. He is described as a 64 year-old Norwegian.

 

 

 

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