Body was found buried in a garden at the Asahikawa City residence on July 1
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Police plan to conduct an autopsy on the body
Victim was stabbed in the neck and chest
Suspect has a criminal record that includes indecent exposure cases, police said
According to an animal management and welfare center, many of the cats were emaciated and weak
Suspect told police, 'I did not intend to kill'
With a large build, he stood about 170 centimeters tall, police said
Suspect told police, ‘ I wanted to send the stolen masks to relatives living in Hokkaido’
Police released photographs showing the tattered clothing found on the body
Yoshihiko Abe was found collapsed inside a walk-in closet on October 3