Investigative sources revealed there was no clear evidence linking defendant to crime
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Man climbed over a fence from platform and down onto railway tracks
Locations are about 12 kilometers apart; police have not indicated the cases are related
Chain did not completely pay fees over 2-year period for its 235 hotels nationwide
Victim suffered bone fractures to his face
Suspect allegedly threatened, 'I'll kill you'
Gangster avoided an 8-year sentence for extortion
Employee also extended loan of more than ¥2 million
Girl was found collapsed and bleeding with 2 knives protruding from her chest
Prosecution: 'Not only did the defendant hardly consider the pain in the victim’s heart, but he was extremely despicable, persistent and endlessly cruel'