Terror in Tokyo Timeline

Murder of Sakamoto and his family

Aum Shinrikyo linked to incidents involving "noxious odors" arising from their properties

Asahara claims that the U.S. was using chemical weapons against Aum

Seven residents killed, more than 200 injured in sarin poisoning in Matsumoto

Residents of Kamikuishiki complained of onset symptoms similar to those in Matsumoto

Aum member's brother Kiyoshi Kariya seen by witnesses being forced into a van

Passengers in railway car near Yokohama reported onset of headaches, vomiting, etc.

Briefcase found abandoned on subway platform with water vapor eminating from holes in the side

Police arrest 3 Aum members in Osaka, Japan for abducting Osaka student

Large-scale raid on Aum scheduled by Japan's NPA to look for evidence connected w/ Kariya's disappearance

First calls come in from train at Kasumigaseki Station; after an hour, 15 stations affected by sarin

Police spokesmen deny connection between Matsumoto event and subway killings

Over 1,000 victims wounded by attack; several left dead

Japanese police launch massive raid on Aum Kamishuiki compound and other facilities