One suspect said, 'We aimed at an elderly person who seemed to have money'
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Victim suffered light injuries to her neck and other parts of her body, police said
Police said, 'It is likely that appropriate measures were taken, but the cause of death is under investigation'
Suspect denies the allegations, police said
Suspect wrote to the victim, 'I want to retire and live in Japan'
Police arrested Junichi Murase on suspicion of property damage on January 16
Before the alleged sexual assault, the suspect said, 'I also have ties to the yakuza'
Sawajiri wrote, ‘I believe that the only way for me to make amends is to work hard for rehabilitation’
Suspect told police, ‘Since I have debts, my life is hard’
Police suspect that an unknown person strangled the victim, started the fire and fled the scene