Suspect denies the allegations, telling police, 'I didn't do it'
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Suspect was motivated by debt, police said
Judge ruled, 'The possibility that the crime took place before the defendant arrived at the scene can not be eliminated'
Suspect told police, 'I thought about a way to earn money easily'
Body was clothed with garments that had suffered heavy damage, police said
Former officer with the Okayama Prefectural Police advised the scheme about how to avoid violating lending laws, police said
Police seized computer equipment, mobile telephones and a Santa Claus costume for a woman
Demolition worker inspecting the wooden residence tipped off police after finding the remains in a closet
Suspect wielded a knife in slashing the woman at just past 8:00 p.m., police said
Money will be used as a part of recovery efforts following extreme flooding in southern Japan last year