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Light Yagami went gangsta big time: here’s a list of his FBI Index Crimes

Death Note    03.16.25

1. Murder as in Thou Shalt Not: The most significant and recurring crime Light committed was murder. Using the Death Note, he orchestrated the deaths of countless individuals. His first victim, Kurou Otoharada, was a criminal featured in the news. Light began targeting criminals worldwide, creating a climate of fear. His murders were premeditated and calculated, as seen in the deaths of the FBI agents, including Raye Penber, whom Light kills to protect his identity. The death toll during Light's time as Kira is estimated to be over 124,000.

2. Conspiracy to Commit Murder: Light conspired with others to achieve his goals, particularly when manipulating Misa Amane and Teru Mikami. He used Misa’s possession of the Death Note to carry out additional killings while maintaining his own alibi. Similarly, Mikami became a pawn in Light’s plan to eliminate his enemies.

3. Obstruction of Justice: oh yeah, Light actively interfered with law enforcement efforts. A notable example is when he manipulates Raye Penber into delivering envelopes containing the names of FBI agents investigating him, ensuring their deaths. He also infiltrates the Kira Task Force as L’s successor, using his position to sabotage investigations.

4. Kidnapping: Light indirectly orchestrates the abduction of Sayu Yagami, his own sister, to secure the Death Note from the Task Force. Although he doesn’t physically commit the act, he leverages the incident for his benefit.

5. Fraud: Through lies and deceit, Light fabricates alibis and manipulates others into believing in his innocence. His staged “loss of memory” as part of a plan to regain the Death Note demonstrates his willingness to use deceit to further his ambitions.


Light Yagami’s crimes highlight his descent from an idealistic student to a power-obsessed criminal. His actions create moral and ethical dilemmas central to the narrative of Death Note, leaving audiences questioning the definition of justice and its limits. His calculated crimes ensure his place as one of anime’s most morally complex characters.