After the girl let out a scream, he fled the scene, police said
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Police believed the gang member was behind at least 50 other incidents that took place in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 2018
Suspect met the girl via a social-networking service
Suspect was not acquainted with the woman at the time of the incident, police said
Suspect told police, 'I could not control my sexual desire'
On March 11, police found the victim’s body buried in a mountainous area of Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture
Suspect is believed to have carried out the crime after becoming angry when he was unable to buy breathing masks
Suspect used a cigarette lighter and gasoline to carry out the crime, police said
The incident took place while the victim was commuting home
Suspect admitted to killing the woman but denied having the intent to kill, police said