During Katsuta's killing spree, he had even appeared on television and won multiple awards.

[1] The 1984 film Renzoku satsujinki: Reiketsu (連続殺人鬼 冷血) was based on his crimes.

While incarcerated, he met a Christian woman, who was also known by the pen name Yūko Kurusu.

[3] After entering the execution chamber, Katsuta asked a prison guard "Would you please take off my blindfold, as I wish to have a look once more at the face of my chaplain whom I revere?

"[4] The prison officer removed Katsuta's blindfold so he could look at his chaplain, a Buddhist priest.

While the priest recited Hannya Shingyo, Katsuta spoke the names of his victims one by one.