Sagawa was caught while attempting to dispose of her remains in the Bois de Boulogne park. Although he confessed immediately, he never spent a single day in prison. The Legal Loophole and 'In the Fog'
For those interested in reading about Sagawa's case in more detail, a PDF document titled "In the Fog" provides an in-depth account of his crimes. The document, which can be accessed online, offers a comprehensive analysis of Sagawa's life, his motivations, and the events leading up to the crime.