SAGA (TR) – Saga Prefectural Police have arrested a 24-year-old Vietnamese man over the alleged fatal stabbing and robbery of a woman at her residence in Imari City over the weekend, reports NHK (July 28).
At around 4:20 p.m. on July 26, Dam Duy Khang, a technical intern, allegedly broke into the house in Nagahama, Higashiyamashirocho. After stealing cash, he stabbed Japanese language instructor Maiko Mukumoto, 40, in the abdomen and other areas of her body with a knife.
He also slashed Mukuto’s mother, aged in her 70s.
Mukuto was later confirmed dead due to loss of blood. Her mother suffered injuries to her neck and other parts of her body.
Upon his arrest on suspicion of robbery-murder the next day, Dam declined to comment. “I don’t want to say anything,” the suspect said. He was sent to prosecutors on July 28.
Before the incident, the suspect pressed the intercom for the residence. When the mother opened the front door, he forced his way into the house, pointed a knife at her and demanded cash. “Money,” he said. “Show me your wallet.”
After Mukumoto handed over a 10,000-yen bill, he continued to threaten her. He later stole a 1,000 yen bill as well.
According to police, an image of a person believed to be Dam was left on screen of the intercom of the house.
The suspect was living in a dormitory about 50 meters from the crime scene with several other technical intern trainees. Interviews with relevant parties have revealed that bloodstained work gloves were found on a street near the scene approximately one and a half hours after the incident.
Police are seeking the motive for the attack.
